UAE Price
AED 2,299
India Price
₹69,900
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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 2,299 in the UAE and ₹69,900 in India, it sits firmly in the mid-range tier.
The iPhone 13 Pro Max excels with its 4352mAh battery delivering 121 hours of endurance, sensor-shift OIS on the 12MP wide lens for rock-steady 4K video, and the LiDAR scanner enabling precise AR depth mapping. It’s built for professionals shooting 4K HDR video daily, needing all-day battery without throttling, and relying on precise low-light capture via 1.9µm pixels. Its weakness? No ProMotion beyond 120Hz, and thermal throttling kicks in after 20 minutes of 4K60 recording. In UAE at AED 2299, it’s competitive because it’s the last Pro Max with a physical SIM and MagSafe, still outlasting newer mid-rangers. In India at ₹69900, it’s overpriced—flagships like the Pixel 8 Pro offer comparable computational photography at ₹55000, and Android’s 5G band support is broader. Skip if you need newer iOS features beyond 17.2 or faster charging.
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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 Max.
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 it a reliable choice for users who don't need cutting-edge specs.
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max 256GB is priced at AED 2299 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 ₹69900 in India. It can be purchased from official Apple stores and authorized resellers nationwide.
The camera system delivers excellent photo and video quality with improved 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 the longest among iPhone models. It comfortably supports a full day of heavy use without needing a recharge.
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