Hands-down, iPhone 13 Pro Max still remains the best iPhone Apple has ever created. it laid the groundwork when it comes to battery life for the iPhone. The iPhone 13 Pro Max had the biggest battery ever in any iPhone until it was surpassed by both the iPhone 15 Pro Max and the iPhone 15 plus. Apple got everything right with this phone, it’s definitely still worth a purchase in 2023 and Beyond.

I have a 13 Pro Max that I bought when they first came out 2 years ago. I agree that it's still extremely relevant and a better choice than the current base model. The only reason I may upgrade later this year is when Spatial Photography becomes available. Somebody smart once said don't buy products on the promise of features ... so when the feature really exists I'll really evaluate it.

After a bit of research I recently went from an XS Max 512gb to the 13 Pro Max 256. The battery life is astounding! The 13 was purchased from a refurb site in 'excellent' condition with 94% battery for around £700. Happy!

I actually owned the 14 Pro then traded it in for a MacBook Air and went back to my paid off 13 Pro with 100% battery health. I have actually been thinking about going back to a 14 Pro because I actually enjoyed the Dynamic Island and AOD but I agree, the 13 Pro series is super solid and there really isn’t much incentive to upgrade to the 15 Pros this year.

I’ve always gone in that direction. I bought my 13 pro max with a cracked back for next to nothing and got it repaired. So much for my buck!

I have owned my 13 Pro Max for just under a year now and its on 95% battery health. I have to say, I am the only person at work and my social circles who never has their charger on hand...I literally can just trust it to do the day and then some more and I have never looked for a charger ever...and I feel good about because when I bought it my goal was to have high performance on my phone with champion battery endurance

Bought since first day, BH still a healthy 100%, Best value, Best camera. Best iPhone ever own, Period.

Still rocking my 13 pro max as well, insane battery life and still the best and complete in terms of performance, no overheating issues, no major bugs that apple has ever made. I will say that the notch is still an eyesore for me personally especially after the DI got added to the regular 15s...only thing I'm missing and simply just not good enough to upgrade(I have the AirPods pros 1st gen and iPad Air 3rd gen so charging via lightning is still necessary for me hence the USB-C not being a big deal)

I love my 13 pro max in sierra blue. Ive had it since day one release, been using it very heavily for everything, photos, videos, streaming movies, music, games, streaming and remote playing xbox games with a backbone controller, for work, etc! My battery is still at 87% battery health despite the super heavy daily use!

Totally agreed in the liking previous generation camera thing. I’m using 11pro, and I love the 2x telephoto lens. It sometimes hard to focus and hence result in blurred images, but that imperfection is so much nicer compared to the main lens…

TOTALLY agree...makes no sense buying a new phone with nothing much new in it.

you are great tech reviewer in my opinion you explained very well thanks for that

I still have my iPhone 13 Pro Max since it came out in 2021… it still looks, feels and runs just as it did when I got it. No way I’m trading it in just yet!

Brilliant points! Thanks!

]Ordering one right now. Thank you for this valuable information sir!

This was my year to replace my phone. I decided on 14 pro max. Last year bought 13 pro max for wife instead of getting a regular 14. Having that extra lens for zooming in made a huge difference on our trip out west this summer. So I bought the 14 pro max for myself rather than a 15. I do like the dynamic island. But the 13 pro max is still a great phone for sure.

I still have my 13 Pro max with 98% battery health, no scratches and I charge it every 3rd day. It has a great camera, I have 3 Apple leather cases - I’m not selling this iPhone for a few more years.😊

Still rocking the Alpine Green 13PM. ❤ it!

I do appreciate usb-c, but I always charge my 13 pro max wirelessly. If I were to switch phones now, I would actually be more interested in replacing my 13 pro max 128gb with a 13 pro with 512gb or 1tb because of the size of the phone, and that I now need more storage. Great review man! 👏

Detailed and super honest! Subscribed. Moving onto your 14pm in 2024

short answer: PHYSICAL SIM SLOT

Glad to have both. Just got the 15PM since i’m up for plan renewal. Will never let go of my 13PM because of all the reasons you’ve mentioned. 2yrs have passed and I still have 85%+ battery health. It’s insane

Still using my 13 Pro Max for the 18 months & even at 98% battery life, it's a champ. I have never killed the battery in all that time averaging 2 days on a single charge. The single best phone I have ever owned.

The video that ive been waiting for ❤

Love my iPhone 15 Pro Max but had an urge to try a mini phone and now I’m loving the iPhone mini 12 I picked up for one hell of a deal.

Totally agree with him about the price. I just got an iPhone 13 Pro Max for $510 excluding shipping and stuff. Everything works, it has a decent amount of scratches (that you can’t see one the display is on) and 94% battery health. The only negative thing i have to say is that it’s carrier locked, so i have to go to my country’s carrier tomorrow and most likely pay tor that cuz i don’t trust the online carrier unlockers.

Sticking with my green 13 pro max as long as possible. Will replace battery WHEN its needed and continue to use it until no updates and/or begins to show its age. Best iPhone I have used. And its the last model with a physical sim which will make it a great unlocked travel phone! Plus, that green is the best color Apple came out with for the Pro Max lineup. Fight me!

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the 13 pro max! I have an XR that still works great, but because I teach smart phone photography, I am well past due for an upgrade. I felt like the 13 pro max was going to be my sweet spot in terms of price and features, and you confirmed that! I also watched several videos comparing photo quality in a variety of lighting scenarios, and honestly, the 15 pro colors were not as good and some shots looked unnaturally sharp. The 13 and 14 pro images just looked nicer to my eye, with the 14 pro being slightly superior in low-light settings.

Well I followed your advice and purchased one on Amazon today. Lets hope you're right Gary

I have the 13 Pro Max & I really love it. The photos turn out with a spectacular result…& I take thousands of photos & videos. The photos & videos look very professional. I plan on using it for quite a while. I know that I will never sell it! Maybe many of you have great experiences presently also with this 13 Pro Max.😊

Crazy 😂 I just bought a 12.9 in iPad M2 as my new iPhone can’t wait

Now that's what I want to hear!

Unboxed it and using it since april 2023 (not heavily may be) but still %100 battery life on my 13 pro max!

I just recently bought a 13 Pro for the exact reasons you describe in this video. I fully stand behind my decision. Also because the prices for new iPhones are so high in Europe, the 13 Pro which I got for exactly 700€ is an incredible deal.

I went from a 8Plus to the 13ProMax simply cuz it was time...... and I'm beyond thrilled. Everything you've said about it is spot on. As always...Fab reviews from you. 🏆

🙋🏽‍♂️ I’m actually using the 13 Pro Max to make this comment and I’ll say it too this phone still holds up and I haven’t had any problems at all and i’ve been happy since I’ve owned it. Great phone.

Very good

Last year, I upgraded from the iPhone 7 to the XS, while my kids went from X to 13 Pro. I HATE the weight of their phone, so definitely won’t be looking to purchase the 13 Pro Max. I was considering the 13 Mini when my XS stops getting the latest iOS (guessing this time next year) but, with the new Pros getting a lighter weight frame, that idea is probably redundant. Fingers crossed there’s a mid year colour, like the green 13 Pro my kids got - and then covered with a full case (🤦🏻‍♀️). Thanks for the vid, as always!

I already owned a 13 pro max i bought a 15 pro max and im happy with the 15pro max, 13 pro max was still a great device. Very solid

Using Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max white 128 upgrade every two years 🙏

Got my 13PM Sierra Blue (my first ever iPhone) in Dec. 2021 so I don’t have anything to compare it with. 2 years now, the battery health is at 86% and still runs a full day and more when charged to 100%. Although quite heavy, it’s basically a small computer which is what I love the most about it. So smooth and everything works great!

I'm really pleased with my 15 PM but one big thing due to the sensors is that the 13 PM is better for close photos or product photography and even things like scanning serials or taking photos of say labels on a laptop. I also prefer watching KZfaq on iPhone 13 PM as 2:1 content doesn't get cut into by the notch.

One other great thing is if you travel overseas. This is the last Iphone to have a physical sim card slot. There is lot of countries you need to get a local physical sim card on arrival. Many countries just aren't ready for full esim yet.

I've had the 13 Pro Max since January 2022 and intend to hold onto it well into the future. I've never owned a phone longer than this one. I even have two friends who bought 13 Pros in the last year over the 14s.

incredible how performance wise and in some areas camera wise, the 13 pro max blows even the s22 ultra out the water (the other phone i was considering), that A15 bionic is unmatched. a good family freind of mine is giving me a 13 pro max that he purchased last year in april for £300. he loves android too much and doesnt really care about making the money back on it lol. ive also been android all my life and wasnt considering an iphone until this oppertunity came up

I still love my 1TB Sierra Blue 13 PM. The color & specs still have me in a chokehold. I won’t need to upgrade for quite some time.

I’m rocking a 13pro max and I love it, still think it’s a good phone in 2023 and will still be even in 2024. It’s has amazing battery life trust me and it isn’t really that different from the 15pro other than the charging system. I’ll happily wait till and 16pro or even a 17pro before upgrading

I have the iPhone 13 Pro it’s still going strong

True enough my Sierra Blue 13 Pro Max is still my go to tank. Even @ 86% BH I have no problem making through a day or two. I tried using a 14 pro max and I hated the dynamic island while watching youtube or netflix.

Just started on my third year with the 13ProMax@IOS15 and the battery still holds up. I can (easily) go two to three days without thinking about charging. It has been countless times in the ground both flooring and concrete (with cover) and hasnt made a scratch or cracked once. It's indeed a sturdy beast. IF anyone decides to jump on the 13th Gen i would recommend to keep it at IOS15, do not upgrade. This will save you some cpu and will definetly keep your battery healthy for YEARS to come.

Wish I would’ve seen this a few days ago when I upgraded from 13pro max to 15 pro max

I upgraded from 13 Pro to 15 Pro a few weeks ago and I regretted it at first. After a few weeks, I decided to keep the 15 Pro and sold the 13 Pro. The lighter weight, the action button, the USB C, and the cameras are enough for me to upgrade. I am also learning to take photos using a mirrorless camera and now I can use my OTG card reader to instantly view and transfer photos to my phone instead of sending them thru Fuji X-app / wifi. Very helpful for me.

I got the 13PM in September 23 brand new and it’s a beast. The battery is awesome.

I have had the 13 pro max for a year now. Amazing phone with great battery life and beautiful camera system. As my battery condition went down the screen sometimes flickers tho that is unfortunate, as well as it has lagged on me a couple of times and even completely froze while doing normal tasks. Other than that great phone

the battery it just so good man

Still rocking my iPhone 13 Pro Max all now🎉

bought it again few days ago 256GB varient.. and i dont regret buying it again in 2024. This phone is still Beast🔥

The 13PM is a very solid device. Would’ve bought it if I didn’t already have my 15 plus with a SIM card slot. I hate the American version, the one with NO SIM card slot.

Changed my XR to Iphone 13 pro max recently. so far very impressed with the quality and speed

Any protective case recommendation that doesn’t add too much weight?

I’ve got an iPhone 13 Pro and I’m gonna hold onto it till it totally dies! My wife was told her iPhone 13 mini rf bands are failing and that’s why she’s getting dropped calls, so I might even upgrade to the 13 pro max and give her my 13 pro!

I feel like we should only buy previous models pro line up, base iPhone 15 has A16 Bionic so does the 14 pro and with the pro you get pro motion, always on, better camera than the base 15 cause of the pro camera system that supports pro res video and can take 48 megapixel photos as where the base 15 has none of these features despite both of them also having the same chip/processor

I’m still rocking my 13 pro max and was thinking of upgrading but I just can’t do it lol this thing is still fantastic i upgraded from the 11 to this one but I can’t see myself upgrading to the 15

I love the dynamic iland

Thank you so muchhhh for the video, my father just bought it for me as a surprise and I couldn't be more happier 😥🥺❤️❤️❤️ he bought it 600 dollars 128gb Battery 96% , I'm using huwawi right now and im so excited to try the ios, But im worried that the pri max is too big for my hand and the 128 won't be enough, should i change it? What you guys recommend?

I did the Same thing….loving it

I have the 13 Pro Max and love it!

Still rocking my 13promax along with my Apple Watch Ultra and iPad Air

Just picked one up for $612 on Amazon. I’m currently using an X so I’m pretty excited

I have 11 promax and planning to upgrade to 13 promax next year❤

Is it great for making yt videos? Like vlogs and reels?

I just purchased the iPhone 13 PM yesterday for free from my carrier. Win Win for me

13 pro max is the new best phone since the 11 or iPhone 5s(I think that was the one everyone was hyped over)

Is 780 usd for 256gig model in India be a good deal? Given 15 pro cost ~1700 usd here.

Upgraded from a iPhone 7 30 gb to a 13 pro max in April 2021. I picked out the pro max because I wanted to take better pictures, enjoy 120 hertz display, and bigger battery/storage. The phone’s been good to me and I plan to use it until Apple stops supporting it IOS update wise.

Not too much of an iPhone guy. I had a Zfold 4 and decided to return it and give iPhone a try. Bought an iPhone 13 Pro Max 256gb from my buddy for $500. Wasn’t sure if I overpaid or not. After watching this I’m starting to think maybe I got a good deal. Hahahaha I like it. It’s an all around solid phone.

Bought my iPhone 13 Pro Max 512GB for only $1050 CAD, on facebook market and I love it, I use both android and iOS, ios because imessage and apps are actually optimized alot better and i carry my s22 ultra for the cameras, i couldve went for the iphone 14 pro max 128gb or even the iphone 15 plus, but I always heard the 13 pm has the best battery life, and using android also, i cant go back to 60 hz displays, theyre too choppy. Plus 128gb isnt enough space anymore, can't believe we used to have 8GB iphones

Rocking the 13 Pro Max and have no compelling reason to move to a 15. Of course, I kept my X from 2017 until I picked up the 13, so I'm definitely not one of those "gotta have the latest/newest/greatest device" people :).

Im sticking with my 14PMX for a while. I realized I got sucked up into that every year upgrade craze. I did it with 10, 11, 12 & 13 and finally 14. I did hold onto my 6 until I had upgraded to 10. That was the longest I held onto one iPhone. Plus trying to get to cut expenses. So im rejoining the save community lol. Also wasn’t really impressed with 15 line up. Don’t really care for the usbc stuff. Plus I already got too many non usbc chargers lol. Pretty much everything 15 does, my 14 does.

Next year fingers crossed

I just bought a refurbished iphone 13 pro max and the backglass broke after i dropped it from the sofa to the carpet with the case on .

That’s exactly what I did. Bought a refurbished in excellent condition and with good price. So far the only thing I don’t like is how heavy the phone is.

still using the 13 pm. no reason for me to upgrade so im skipping ! tons of lighting cable around anyway. sierra blue might be the best colour recently imo.

Rockin the 13 pro but just ordered the 15 Pro Max for the weight, ubc and battery life 🥶

I use the Iphone 13 and have been using it for a year . Great phone and great battery life 👍

I love my 13 and recommend in 2023 fr❤

I still own my iPhone 13 Pro Max and I have ZERO intention to upgrade. It is an amazing phone and exceeds all my expectations and needs. Maybe, just maybe, I’ll consider upgrading in about 5 years or so. Such a great phone! If I had to pick one minor detail about this phone, it would be that it may be too heavy for some people. However, I have never experienced any inconvenience due to the weight, and I have never experienced pain in my hands or palms after using my phone for an extended period of time. But I understand that everyone is different.

It's not just the price but the frame itself .

Ive still got the 13 pro max its a great phone. My battery is at 99 per cent. Still love the photos and videos it takes. It’s good for watching content. All good for me. I’ve that plus a m1 iPad Pro. Might get a MacBook m1 next or m2 for better FaceTime camera

I bought my 13PM about 3 months before the release of the 14 series. Although I was doubting my decision at the time, I can say it was the right choice. I got the 256GB Alpine Green (still the best colour in my opinion on any recent iPhone) and it is holding up extremely well. None of the new features made me want to switch, even to the 15. I still have an OLED 120hz display, great battery life, great cameras for everyday use, and the A15 Bionic chip is still very capable. I see myself holding on this phone for the next couple years for sure.

What can you say 'bout the screen issues like white screen and green screen on the 13 series especially on pro max ?

Just purchased my Alpine Green model for 570$👌🏽 I’ve been on IPhone 11 for years now lol

I am here for performance and in India I can get iphone 13 pro max refurbished at 75k and iphone 15 is 80k but the 15 does not have 120 hz What would u recommend

I got my iPhone 13 Pro Max when it released and its looks and acts brand new, battery life is still incredible, I can get through 24 hours easily on a single charge.

I am currently using this phone and I can’t seem to find the reason to dump it and get the newest iPhone models. This phone is just a beast.

Me with my iPhone 13 Pro Max 😍 Love this phone so much. Still buttery smooth, fast. Doesn’t lag. And definitely does what I need it to do without any problems. Even to this day the battery life is amazing. Which I have at 94%

Bought one for $550 from ebay 3 months ago mint condition. You can buy cheap one if it locked to smaller carriers like the one I bought. It's Spectrum phone.

I personally don’t buy used, I prefer to buy my tech new. Then I keep for several years. Im still loving my 14 pro max, I like the dynamic island. I’m still using an IPad Air 4 and a 2013 MacBook Pro. The MacBook runs great with Mac OS Sonoma using “open core legacy patcher”

Just got my 13 PM (256G) for 660 EUR here in Germany in a great shape. Given the fact that here a 15PM costs 1450 EUR, I think it would be extremely stupid to buy the newer one. There is absolutely no way to justify an extra 700 EUR.

I've got my 13 pro max, nothing i've seen in the new phones will make me give it up