iPhone 13 Pro Max

iPhone 13 Pro Max

iPhone

Discontinued
Released: September 14, 2021Discontinued on: September 7, 2022
United States: N/A

Overview

Be aware that this A2644 iPhone 13 Pro Max supports 5G NR bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78, and n79. It does not support 5G NR bands n29 (700d MHz) and n71 (600 MHz), nor 5G NR mmWave bands n258, n260, and n261. This device is designed for carriers in mainland China (and likely Hong Kong and Macau), but it is technically functional with carriers worldwide. Unlike other iPhone 13 Pro Max models, it lacks eSIM capability and instead uses dual hardware nano-SIMs.


All iPhone 13 Pro Max models have a 6.7-inch (diagonal) haptic-touch enabled "Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion" (2778x1284, 458 ppi, 120Hz refresh rates) that covers almost the entire front. It has four cameras. The front-facing "TrueDepth" camera, located in the "notch," supports Face ID, captures 12-megapixel photos, and records 4K video. The rear is equipped with a 4K-capable "pro 12 megapixel camera system" with Telephoto (f/2.8), Wide (f/1.5), and Ultra Wide (f/1.8, 120-degree field of view) lenses.


In contrast to its predecessors, the iPhone 13 Pro Max's rear camera system has larger sensors that reduce noise, allow for faster shutter speeds, and improve low-light photography, while also adding macro support. It also features "Sensor-shift OIS" for enhanced stabilization. These cameras support a "Cinematic mode" with simulated depth of field (1080p, 30 fps) and compatibility with the "ProRes" codec (1080p at 30 fps for the 128 GB model, and 4K at 30 fps for larger capacities).


The iPhone 13 Pro Max has a stainless steel case with flat sides and a glass front and back. The front is protected by a durable "Ceramic Shield" cover, and the back has an integrated "MagSafe" magnetic charging connection. It is IP68-rated for splash, water, and dust resistance (up to 6 meters for 30 minutes). Originally available in four colors—graphite, gold, silver, and "Sierra Blue"—a fifth color, "Alpine Green," was added on March 8, 2022.


Internally, the iPhone 13 Pro Max is powered by a 3.2 GHz "Apple A15 Bionic" processor with a six-core CPU, a 5-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine. It has 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, or 1 TB of storage. It also supports 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 with 2x2 MIMO, 5G wireless, Bluetooth 5.0, Ultra Wideband for "spatial awareness," NFC for Apple Pay, "Express Cards with power reserve," and the aforementioned dual nano-SIMs.


Apple's battery life estimates for the iPhone 13 Pro Max are "up to" 95 hours of audio playback, 28 hours of video playback, and 25 hours of streamed video.


In mainland China, this iPhone 13 Pro Max was initially priced at RMB 8999, RMB 9799, RMB 11,399, and RMB 12,999 for the 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB models, respectively. Monthly payment plans were also reportedly available starting from RMB 375. Trade-in discounts were offered. This model was discontinued on September 7, 2022.

Evaluation

The iPhone 13 Pro Max A2644 garnered exceptional recognition from Chinese technology reviewers as the supreme professional flagship designed specifically for domestic market requirements, receiving unanimous acclaim for its unique dual physical nano-SIM configuration that addressed critical business communication needs while delivering the most advanced mobile cinematography capabilities available in the Chinese market. Professional evaluations from major Chinese technology publications consistently emphasized the strategic elimination of eSIM functionality as a market-appropriate security feature, with many reviewers noting that dual physical SIM support provided enhanced privacy protection and superior flexibility for business executives managing multiple carrier relationships across mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau. The model's optimized 5G band configuration earned extensive validation from Chinese telecommunications experts, who frequently praised the device's exceptional network performance across China Mobile, China Telecom, and China Unicom infrastructures, with many noting the superior call quality and data speeds compared to international variants. Technology analysts in Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen consistently recognized the device's ProRes video recording capabilities as transformative tools for China's rapidly expanding creator economy, with many citing the 4K@30fps ProRes support combined with the massive 1TB storage option as essential features for professional content creators managing large-scale video production workflows. The model's exceptional 95-hour audio playback and 28-hour video playback battery life earned particular praise from Chinese business professionals and content creators, who frequently noted that the device provided reliable all-day performance during extended business meetings, live streaming sessions, and multimedia content production, positioning it as the definitive professional smartphone for China's demanding technology market.

Product Info

Product Info Table
Model IDiPhone14,3
Apple Model NoA2644* (EMC 4036*)
Apple Order NoMLH73CH/A
Apple SubfamilyiPhone 13 Pro Max

Price

Price Table
Original PriceN/A
United StatesN/A
ChinaRMB 8,999, 9,799, 11,399, 12,999

Pricing Extras

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Est. Current RetailN/A

Body

Body Table
Form FactoriPhone 13 Pro Max
Case TypeHandheld
Housing ColorMetallic Glass
Dimensions6.33 x 3.07 x 0.30 in / 160.78 x 77.98 x 7.62 mm
Avg. Weight8.46 oz / 240 g

Platform

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Processor TypeApple A15 Bionic
Processor Speed3.2 GHz
Processors1 (6 Cores)
Onboard RAM6 GB
Geekbench 4 (SC)7453
Geekbench 4 (MC)19125
Geekbench 5 (SC)1721
Geekbench 5 (MC)4629

Storage

Storage Table
Storage Capacity128, 256, 512 GB; 1 TB

Display

Display Table
Built-in Display6.7" Super Retina XDR PM
Display Resolution2778x1284 (458 ppi)
Camera12.0 Megapixels

Media Support

Media Support Table
Audio SupportApple reports that the iPhone 13 Pro Max supports "AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC‑3), Dolby Digital Plus (E‑AC‑3), Dolby Atmos, and Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+)."
Video SupportApple reports that the iPhone 13 Pro Max supports "HEVC, H.264, MPEG-4 Part 2, and Motion JPEG."It also supports up to 4K HDR AirPlay for mirroring, photos and video out to the Apple TV 2nd Gen or later or AirPlay 2-enabled smart TV as well as video mirroring and video out "up to" 1080p through the Lightning Digital AV Adapter and the Lightning to VGA Adapter.
Photo SupportApple does not formally specify photo formats for the iPhone 13 Pro Max. However, it can sync photos in JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats.

Wired Connectivity

Wired Connectivity Table
ConnectivityUSB-C
PortsLightning Only
USB SupportSync & Charge

Wireless Connectivity

Wireless Connectivity Table
Cell NetworkGSM/CDMA/5G
Standard Wireless802.11ax (2x2 MIMO)
Standard Bluetooth5.0

Power

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Battery TypeLithium Ion (4352 mAh)
Battery Life (Music)95 Hours
Battery Life (Voice)N/A

Software

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Pre-Installed OSiOS 15.0 (19A346)
Maximum OSCurrent
Mac SupportOS X 10.11.6
Windows SupportWindows 7+

Accessories

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ControllerHaptic Touch
Incl. AccessoriesShips with a Lightning to USB-C Cable. It does not ship with headphones or a USB Power Adapter.In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells wireless headphones for this iPhone.In the US, site sponsor Speck sells cases, sanitizers, and other accessories for this iPhone.Also see: What is the best external keyboard for the iPhone?