
UAE Price
AED 1,999
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 1,999 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 a 121-hour battery endurance rating—among the best in flagship smartphones. Its A15 Bionic chip sustains heavy workloads without throttling, making it perfect for professionals editing 4K HDR video on the go or using pro-grade apps like LumaFusion for hours. However, it lacks a higher refresh rate in low-light video mode and runs hot during prolonged 4K60 recording, limiting sustained cinematic use. In UAE at AED 1999, it’s competitive because it’s the last Pro Max with a physical SIM slot and MagSafe, still supported by iOS 17.2’s Qi2 wireless charging. In India at ₹59900, it’s overpriced—newer Android flagships like the Pixel 8 Pro or Galaxy S23 Ultra offer superior cameras, faster charging, and similar displays for less. Skip if you need 100W charging or a newer design.
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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 Pro.
It can still be worth buying in 2026 if you prioritize long-term software support and build quality over the latest features. Apple continues to provide updates for older models, making this device a reliable choice for users who don't need cutting-edge specs.
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max 256GB is priced at AED 1999 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 delivers excellent photo and video quality with advanced low-light performance and ProRes video recording. It handles dynamic scenes smoothly with consistent color accuracy and detail retention.
The battery lasts up to 28 hours of video playback, making it the longest-lasting iPhone in its generation. It easily supports a full day of heavy use without needing a recharge.
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