Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 13 Pro

Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.

Phone 1

Phone 2

Apple

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max

87,000DACheaper

Apple

Apple iPhone 13 Pro

97,000DA

Quick Verdict

Who wins each category, side by side.

Better price

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max

Faster chip

Apple iPhone 13 Pro

Bigger battery

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max

Faster charging

Even

Higher-resolution camera

Even

Better display

Apple iPhone 13 Pro

Lighter body

Apple iPhone 13 Pro

Best value for money

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max

Full specs comparison

Display

Spec	Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max	Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Size (inches)	6.7	6.1
Panel Type	OLED	OLED
Resolution Height	2778	2532
Resolution Width	1284	1170
Refresh Rate	—	120
Peak Brightness	1200	1200
PPI	458	460
Glass Type	Ceramic Shield glass	Ceramic Shield glass
Screen-to-body	87.4	86

Platform

Spec	Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max	Apple iPhone 13 Pro
CPU	Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm)	Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard)
GPU	Apple GPU (4-core graphics)	Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Chipset Name	Apple A14 Bionic	Apple A15 Bionic
Process (nm)	5	5
OS Name	iOS	iOS
OS Version	14.1	15

Benchmarks

Geekbench (Single-Core)

Apple iPhone 13 Pro +8%

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max2,124

Apple iPhone 13 Pro2,303

Geekbench (Multi-Core)

Apple iPhone 13 Pro +18%

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max4,871

Apple iPhone 13 Pro5,725

AnTuTu

Apple iPhone 13 Pro +6%

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max1,337,390

Apple iPhone 13 Pro1,413,275

Spec	Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max	Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Geekbench (Single-Core)	2,124	2,303
Geekbench (Multi-Core)	4,871	5,725
AnTuTu	1,337,390	1,413,275

Memory

Spec	Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max	Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Card Slot	No	No
Variants	128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM	128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM, 1TB 6GB RAM

Main Camera

Spec	Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max	Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Video	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10‑bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10‑bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, stereo sound rec.
Features	Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)	Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Count	3	3
Telephoto	12 MP, f/2.2, 65mm, (telephoto)	12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm, (telephoto)
ultrawide	12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, (ultrawide)	12 MP, f/1.8, 13mm, (ultrawide)
Wide	12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm, (wide)	12 MP, f/1.5, 26mm, (wide)

Selfie Camera

Spec	Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max	Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Video	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Features	HDR	HDR
Count	1	1
Lens	12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm, (wide)	12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm, (wide)

Battery

Spec	Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max	Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Capacity (mAh)	3687	3095
Chemistry	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Wireless Charging (W)	15	15

Body

Spec	Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max	Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Build	Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame	Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame
SIM	Nano-SIM + eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)	Nano-SIM + eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Height (mm)	160.8	146.7
Thickness (mm)	7.4	7.7
Weight (g)	228	204
Width (mm)	78.1	71.5

Launch

Spec	Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max	Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Announced	2020, October 13	2021, September 14
Status	Available. Released 2020, November 13	Available. Released 2021, September 24

Network

Spec	Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max	Apple iPhone 13 Pro
2G Bands	GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900	GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900
3G Bands	HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100	HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100
4G Bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2342	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 - A2638, A2639, A2640
5G Bands	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261 Sub6/mmWave - A2342	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2638, A2639
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps	HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
Technology	GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G	GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Spec	Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max	Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Bluetooth	5	5
NFC	Yes	Yes
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Radio	No	No
USB Version	2.0	2.0
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 6

Sound

Spec	Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max	Apple iPhone 13 Pro
3.5mm Jack	No	No
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers

Features

Spec	Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max	Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Sensors	Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer	Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Buying advice for Algeria

Both Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 13 Pro are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max is 10% cheaper at 87,000 DZD versus 97,000 DZD for the Apple iPhone 13 Pro, leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max packs a 3687 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.

Apple iPhone 13 Pro posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.

Above 60,000 DZD, prioritise screen quality, fast charging, and a clear software-update commitment.