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title: "Should I buy an iPhone 12 Pro Max or an iPhone 13 Pro Max?"  
description: "Should I buy an iPhone 12 Pro Max or an iPhone 13 Pro Max?"  
author: "Lily Chitlangiya"  
published: 2021-12-16  
canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/94588/should-i-buy-an-iphone-12-pro-max-or-an-iphone-13-pro-max  
category: "troubleshooting"  
tags: ["iphone", "troubleshooting", "iphone 13"]  
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# Should I buy an iPhone 12 Pro Max or an iPhone 13 Pro Max?

Should I buy an [iPhone 12 Pro](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/94609/what-is-the-comparison-of-the-iphone-13-pro-and-the-iphone-12-pro-max) Max or an [iPhone 13 Pro Max](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/94899/how-much-will-the-iphone-13-13-mini-13-pro-and-iphone-13-pro-max-cost-in-india)?

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## Answers

### Answer by Hitesh Vohra

- Design and aesthetics are nearly identical, however the **iphone 12 pro [max](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/1155/count-max-min-function-in-excel)** is slightly thicker and heavier, and the notch is 20% smaller.
- 120Hz ProMotion vs 60Hz, same 6.7' screen size
- The **[Iphone 13 pro](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/94604/is-it-worth-buying-the-iphone-13-pro-over-the-regular-13) max** has a brighter screen.
- Battery life has increased significantly: it is now 2.5 hours longer on average.
- The iPhone 13 Pro Max's ultra-wide camera has an f/1.8 aperture vs its predecessor's f/2.4 aperture, while the telephoto camera offers 3x optical zoom versus 2.5x on the iPhone 12 Pro Max.
- While the **iPhone 13 Pro Max** and the iPhone 12 Pro Max have the same Gold, Silver, and Graphite colours, the iPhone 13 Pro Max adds a new shade, Sierra Blue, that is notably lighter than the dark Pacific Blue option on the iPhone 12 Pro Max.

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**Read More: [Which is the best value for money? iPhone, the iPhone 12 Mini, or the iPhone 13 Mini?](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/94589/which-is-the-best-value-for-money-iphone-the-iphone-12-mini-or-the-iphone-13-mini)**


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