It’s been quite a while since the new 2022 iPhones launched in India but Apple is currently struggling to meet the demand of the iPhone 14 Pro models, since the first launch. Assembly facilities in China affected by COVID-19 restrictions. Apple itself has released an official statement regarding the delay in the production of the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max. At that point, the question is should you wait for the iPhone 14 Pro or Pro Max or immediately choose last year’s iPhone 13 Pro or Pro Max? For those who own iPhone 13 Pro Max, should it be upgraded this year? We will try to answer that in this article.
Every year, a new iPhone is released and people usually don’t need to upgrade their smartphone every time, because most upgrades are usually incremental and this year was no different. The iPhone 14 Pro series looks the same as last year iPhone 13 Pro or even iPhone 12 Pro lined up from 2020. If you have an iPhone 13 Pro or a Pro Max, it’s hard to tell the difference between those and the 2022 model just looking at the back of the phone. The iPhone 13 Pro and 14 Pro series are built with very similar materials, are almost the same size, and come in the same two color options, Gold and Silver.
iPhone 13 Pro vs iPhone 14 Pro – screen
When it comes to displays, Apple introduced a 120Hz ProMotion display with the iPhone 13 Pro series, and it’s the same technology used in the 14 Pro series. I don’t think you’ll notice much of a difference when it comes to refresh rate, no matter what you’re using iPhone 14 Pro (Review) or the 13 Pro series. The screen of the iPhone 13 Pro Max is very sharp, the brightness is top notch and is protected by Ceramic Shield. The only upgrades that the iPhone 14 Pro series brings are higher maximum brightness levels of up to 2000 nits and the Always-On display, which has received mixed reviews from consumers.
Speaking of the notch, the iPhone 13 Pro series has a slightly smaller notch than its predecessor, while the iPhone 14 Pro series uses Dynamic Island, Apple’s method of masking the gap between the front camera and the Face ID camera. now separated from the display bezel, thus resembling an island on the screen. It definitely feels fresh and creative.
iPhone 13 Pro vs iPhone 14 Pro – camera
Every year, Apple introduces a new camera feature with additional improvements to their hardware and software. For the iPhone 13 series, it introduced Cinema Mode and a larger sensor for both the 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max. The iPhone 13 Pro series still has some of the best smartphone cameras on the market today. The photos that come out are fantastic, computer photography is greatly improved, the macro shots are some of the best I’ve come across to date, and the video is superbly shot. It can shoot some of the best 4K videos at 60fps in DolbyVision HDR, which is still a pipe dream for most other high-end smartphones.
Coming to the iPhone 14 Pro series, both iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max comes with the main camera resolution increased to 48 megapixels, compared to the 12 megapixel resolution we have seen since iPhone 6s (Review). The new phones have a host of exciting hardware as well as software features. Take Action Mode for example, which lets you shoot some of the best stabilized videos on any smartphone camera.
iPhone 14 Pro series launches new Dynamic Island for front camera
The iPhone 14 Pro series also uses the new Photonic Engine for more realistic details and colors in photos. Night mode photos are better thanks to the added resolution and take less time to process. Cinematic Mode videos on the iPhone 14 Pro series can now be shot at 4K 30fps, which is appreciated as it’s a plus if you need to crop the video while editing. The front camera on the iPhone 14 Pro series is now capable of autofocus, supporting sharper and more accurate selfies or videos.
iPhone 13 Pro vs iPhone 14 Pro – battery
When I first started using the iPhone 13 Pro Max a year ago, it lasted a day and a half with my typical usage habits, which include frequent social media, binge-watching, and occasional video recording. video. But as it got older, I noticed that I needed to charge it at the end of the day because the battery condition has now dropped to 88% after about eight months of rigorous use. However, this is just my personal experience as others may have different experiences depending on individual usage habits. Apple claims up to 28 hours of runtime in video playback on a single charge of the iPhone 13 Pro Max, and the iPhone 14 Pro Max has a claimed runtime of up to 29 hours, which isn’t a huge upgrade.
iPhone 13 Pro vs iPhone 14 Pro – processor
The iPhone 13 Pro series uses the A15 Bionic SoC, which is still very much capable and far ahead of its Android counterparts. Games still run fine at the highest settings, multitasking is still great, and I haven’t felt any shortfalls in performance so far.
The iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max have the A16 Bionic, which has a billion more transistors than the A15 Bionic, higher memory bandwidth, and small overall improvements that result in a slightly higher benchmark score, however, you may not notice a performance spike in everyday activities.
iPhone 13 Pro vs iPhone 14 Pro – price
Now, coming to the most important aspect – price. The iPhone 14 Pro Max officially starts at Rs. 1.39,900 for the 128GB variant, and for that or even lower (based on discount) you can get the 256GB variant of the iPhone 13 Pro Max. It is available on popular online stores in India as well as offline retail stores, while the 14 Pro Max is currently pending. One thing to note is, the iPhone 13 Pro Max is officially discontinued this year so you won’t be able to buy it directly from Apple.com.
Simply put, if you already own an iPhone 13 Pro Max, it doesn’t make sense to buy the 14 Pro Max. But if you are still using something older like iPhone 11 professionally And don’t rush, get yourself an iPhone 14 Pro or Pro Max as some new features and improvements justify the premium price tag.
iPhone 14 Pro Max compare to iPhone 13 Pro Max compare
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| Main specifications | ||
| Display | 6.70 inches | 6.70 inches |
| microprocessor | Apple A16 Bionic | Apple A15 Bionic |
| Front camera | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Rear camera | 48 megapixels + 12 megapixels + 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels + 12 megapixels + 12 megapixels |
| Warehouse | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| operating system | iOS 16 | iOS 15 |
| Resolution | 2796×1290 pixels | 1284×2778 pixels |
