
UAE Price
AED 1,799
India Price
₹59,900
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Smartphone · Apple · 2021
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max 256GB is Apple's 2021 smartphone featuring a 6.7 inches, 109.8 cm2 (~87.4% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) chipset. It comes with a 4352 mAh battery. At AED 1,799 in the UAE and ₹59,900 in India, it sits firmly in the mid-range tier.
The iPhone 13 Pro Max excels with its 120Hz ProMotion display delivering buttery scrolling, 1200-nit peak brightness for outdoor clarity, and sensor-shift OIS on the 26mm main sensor for rock-steady video. Its A15 Bionic sustains 60fps gaming for hours without throttling, and the 4352mAh battery lasts 121 hours in endurance tests. This is for professionals shooting 4K HDR10+ video daily, needing LiDAR for AR workflows, and relying on MagSafe 15W wireless charging. Its weakness? No USB-C—still stuck with Lightning, limiting fast data transfers and universal cable compatibility. In UAE at AED 1799, it’s competitive because it’s the last Pro Max with a 6.7-inch screen and no notch, still unmatched for video stability. In India at ₹59900, it’s overpriced: the Samsung S23 Ultra offers 200MP photos, 100W charging, and S Pen for less, while iOS 17.2’s Qi2 support feels like a half-measure for a 2021 device.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Li-Ion 4352 mAh (16.75 Wh) |
| Charging | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update |
| Battery Capacity | 4352 mAh |
| Triple | 12 MP, f/1.5, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7", 1.9µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), PDAF, 1/3.4", 1.0µm, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/1.8, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, stereo sound rec. |
| Single | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Features | HDR |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 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 - A2643, A2644, A2645 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2643, A2644 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 |
| Dimensions | 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.7 mm (6.33 x 3.07 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 240 g (8.47 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 109.8 cm2 (~87.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1284 x 2778 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield glass |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Colors | Graphite, Gold, Silver, Sierra Blue, Alpine Green |
| Models | A2643, A2484, A2641, A2644, A2645, iphone14,3 |
| SAR | 1.18 W/kg (head) 1.20 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 0.99 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body) |
| Price | $ 359.00 / £ 294.00 / € 378.00 |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 801691 (v9) GeekBench: 4706 (v5.1) GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
| Display | 1050 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Camera | Photo / Video |
| Loudspeaker | -24.0 LUFS (Very good) |
| Battery (old) | Endurance rating 121h |
| Announced | 2021, September 14 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, September 24 |
| OS | iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 26.4 |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the iPhone 13.
It can still be worth buying in 2026 if you prioritize long-term software support and build quality over the latest features. For users who don't need cutting-edge specs, its performance and durability offer strong value for the price.
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max 256GB is priced at AED 1799 in the UAE. It is available through authorized Apple retailers and major electronics stores across the country.
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max 256GB is priced at ₹59900 in India. It can be purchased from Apple's official website and authorized resellers nationwide.
The camera system delivers excellent photo and video quality with advanced low-light performance and ProRes video recording. It handles dynamic scenes well and maintains consistent color accuracy across all lenses.
The battery life lasts up to 28 hours of video playback, making it one of the longest-lasting iPhones in its class. It comfortably supports a full day of heavy use without needing a recharge.
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