Compare iPhone 14 Plus & iPhone 13 Pro Max: Should you upgrade “mobile phone”?

At the same price range, one side is the most powerful predecessor of the iPhone 13 series: Pro Max and the other is the latest version 2022: iPhone 14 Plus, which is the right smartphone for you? Let’s take a look at the highlights of these 2 versions with TechtipsNReview.com.

1. Overall design

It can be said that the iPhone 14 Plus is the new “destructor” in the large-screen smartphone segment, but the iPhone 13 Pro Max is no less competitive. Both versions have a large 6.7-inch screen with a typical notch design. The back is made from solid aluminum, flat beveled to create sharp and delicate lines. Tempered glass is used for both the front and back, providing a high level of finish and rigidity to the product.

The most noticeable difference in the “design language” between the 14 Plus and 13 Pro Max is the rear camera cluster and color.

– Camera cluster:

iPhone 13 Pro Max owns a cluster of 3 cameras, all with 12MP resolution. Although Apple has removed 1 camera in 14 Plus, in return this version is updated with many advanced photography features. Details of the imaging technology we will repeat in the following section.

– Color:

It is not difficult to see that the iPhone 14 Plus has more diverse and youthful color versions, the color range ranges from cold to warm tones, including: Midnight, Purple, Starlight, Red and Blue.

In contrast, iPhone 13 Pro Max has neutral colors, including: Sierra Blue, Graphite, Gold, Silver, Alpine Green.

2. Screen Technology

Not only owning the same large screen, iPhone 14 Plus & 13 Pro Max are both equipped with Super Retina XDR OLED panels with a resolution of 1284 x 2778 pixels. However, the visibility of the iPhone 13 Pro Max seems to be slightly better than that of the 14 Plus thanks to:

ProMotion display technology allows the refresh rate to be extended up to 120Hz. This number at 14 Plus is only up to 60Hz.

– Average brightness (nits): although both possess a maximum HDR brightness of 1200 nits, the average brightness of the 14 Plus is 800 nits while the 13 Pro Max is 1000 nits. From this index, it can be seen that, in outdoor display conditions, the 13 Pro Max offers a better experience.

However, the edges of the iPhone 14 Plus are inlaid thinner, creating a sense of elegance and giving a more open display space. Both versions are equipped with True Tone technology, which helps to adjust the screen color temperature based on ambient light conditions, reducing eye strain when used for a long time.

3. Configuration

iPhone 14 Plus continues to use the same A15 Bionic processor (6 CPU cores, 5 GPU cores) as its 13 Pro Max predecessor. However, up to now, the A15 Bionic is still considered as one of the high-end chipsets with strong performance compared to many other competitors in the same segment.

Although still using the “old” chip, the A15 Bionic in version 14 Plus still has many improvements:

– Performance is improved up to 18%.

– Equipped with a larger heat sink, which helps to optimize and maintain a more stable temperature, thereby saving more power.

However, in general, both iPhone 14 Plus and 13 Pro Max meet the needs of high-configuration gaming or handling heavy tasks.

Also, compare about RAM and ROM:

– RAM: both own 6GB RAM

– ROM: quite similar to 128GB, 256GB & 512GB versions. However, the iPhone 13 Pro Max has an additional 1TB capacity version.

4. Camera

iPhone 13 Pro Max owns a cluster of 3 high-end cameras, including the main lens, super wide-angle lens and telephoto lens all with 12MP resolution. All bring the ability to capture sharp images, true colors and high details for the machine.

As for the iPhone 14 Plus, as mentioned above, this version “lost” to the 13 Pro Max with a 12MP rear camera, but in return they are equipped with a more advanced camera algorithm by Apple:

– Photonic Engine technology: is an extended version of Deep Fusion image processing technology. This technology can process each image pixel to optimize texture, detail and noise throughout the image. As a result, the 14 Plus’ low-light photography capabilities improved by up to 49%, while giving photos with more realistic colors and details.

– Action Mode features: top notch anti-shaking filming.

In normal conditions, if it is necessary to put it on the comparison table, the 13 Pro Max is slightly better. However, the new 14 Plus is the one who does better when the ambient light is not good.

5. Battery life

iPhone 13 Pro Max has a large capacity battery of 4352mAh. With this capacity level, the device can completely meet the needs of use throughout the day without interruption. In version 14 Plus, although not officially announced yet, many predictions show that Apple has significant upgrades, increasing the maximum battery life up to 26 hours (under normal usage conditions).

In parallel, Apple also equips the iPhone 14 Plus with 20W fast charging technology. In just 30 minutes, the device can charge 50% of the battery.

6. New Features

Besides improving the available features, iPhone 14 Plus certainly still needs completely new points to convince users. That is the powerful 5G connectivity & modern satellite network connectivity.

With these two features, the 14 Plus is called by Apple to be an extremely useful “satellite phone”. Carrying a satellite mesh allows your phone to transmit signals, send messages, and locate more accurately even when you’re traveling to remote areas that cannot be reached by conventional cell towers.

In addition, the Traffic Accident Detection feature is also a remarkable new point. This improvement helps you quickly transfer calls to emergency units, send location alerts to loved ones when emergencies occur, whether you are traveling by private or public transport. It seems that Apple is promoting the smartphone’s individual support when unexpected situations occur.

7. Selling price

With the same capacity version (ROM), the selling price of the iPhone 13 Pro / Pro Max and iPhone 14 / Plus codes does not have too much difference (the average difference is around 1 million VND). You can refer to the detailed price of iPhone 13 Pro/Pro Max and iPhone 14/Plus codes at TechtipsNReview.com in the table below.

>> See more: Detailed specifications & configuration of iPhone 13 Pro/Pro Max

8. Ending

In general, the difference between the two versions of iPhone 14 / Plus and 13 Pro / Pro Max is not too big. The performance of the two versions is rated as “one nine one ten” when both own the A15 Bionic chip. However, the iPhone 14/Plus model is lighter in weight and has more dynamic and youthful colors. In contrast, iPhone 13 Pro / Pro Max has an additional 1TB version, which is extremely suitable if you need to store a lot of videos, photos, applications, … on your phone.

Hopefully our sharing will help you have a more comprehensive view and choose an iPhone that suits your needs. Follow the next articles of TechtipsNReview.com to update more useful information.

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