What is the difference between the iPhone 12 Pro Max and the iPhone 13 Pro?

They differ on 13 of the 22 specifications their makers publish, including released (2020 against 2021), screen size (6.7in against 6.1in) and chip (A14 Bionic chip against A15 Bionic chip), and 10 more. Everything else on this page reads the same on both.

What do the iPhone 12 Pro Max and the iPhone 13 Pro have in common?

They match on 9 of the 22 published specifications, including refresh rate, main camera, front camera and fast charging, and 5 more.

Can I trade in my current phone against one of these?

Yes. Tell us what you have and we will give you a price for it, and that price comes off whichever of these you buy. The figures on this page are what we are paying today.

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iPhone 12 Pro Max vs iPhone 13 Pro

How the iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 13 Pro compare on the specifications their makers publish, what each one costs refurbished, and what we pay for yours.

The iPhone 12 Pro Max is £30 less refurbished today.

12-month warranty
Free delivery
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Apple · Released 2020
iPhone 12 Pro Max
4.9 (24 reviews)
£249.99Refurbished fromFrom · 128GB · Good
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Screen
6.7in
Weight
228g
Size
160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4mm
Apple · Released 2021
iPhone 13 Pro
4.9 (34 reviews)
£279.99Refurbished fromFrom · 128GB · Good
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Screen
6.1in
Weight
204g
Size
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65mm

Spec by spec

Side by side

They differ on 13 of 22 specifications.

iPhone 12 Pro Max vs iPhone 13 Pro, specification by specification
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro Maxfrom £249.99	iPhone 13 Profrom £279.99
Launch
Released	2020	2021
Display and chip
Screen size	6.7in	6.1in
Screen type	Super Retina XDR display	Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion
Resolution	2778‑by‑1284-pixel resolution at 458 ppi	2532‑by‑1170-pixel resolution at 460 ppi
Refresh rate	Not published	120Hz
Chip	A14 Bionic chip	A15 Bionic chip
Camera and battery
Rear camera	Pro 12MP camera system: Ultra Wide, Wide, and Telephoto cameras	Pro 12MP camera system: Telephoto, Wide, and Ultra Wide cameras
Main camera	12MP	12MP
Front camera	12MP	12MP
Video playback	Up to 20 hours	Up to 22 hours(better)
Fast charging	20W	20W
Size and build
Height	160.8mm	146.7mm
Width	78.1mm	71.5mm
Depth	7.4mm	7.65mm
Weight	228g	204g
Water resistance	Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529	Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529
Build	Ceramic Shield front, textured matte glass back and stainless steel design	Ceramic Shield front, Textured matte glass back and stainless steel design
Storage and software
Storage options	128GB, 256GB, 512GB	128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Software at launch	iOS 14	iOS 15
Unlocking	Face ID	Face ID
Connectivity
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth	5.0	5.0

The verdict

Should you buy the iPhone 12 Pro Max or the iPhone 13 Pro?

Today (14 November) the iPhone 13 Pro is £30 more than the iPhone 12 Pro Max refurbished. For that you get video playback (up to 22 hours against up to 20 hours).

Customer reviews

What buyers say

iPhone 12 Pro Max

4.9 out of 5

Based on 24 reviews from verified buyers

5 stars21 reviews
4 stars3 reviews
3 stars0 reviews
2 stars0 reviews
1 star0 reviews

Perfectly happy with item
128GB · Blue · Excellent
I've used iOutlet before and have always had a good experience. This purchase was just as positive. The item was exactly as described and is working perfectly so far. I'd happily use iOutlet again and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to others.
Kevin P.8 November 2026Verified purchase
Quick service. Great quality.
128GB · Black · Pristine
Great quality and quick service. I liked the updates from purchase to arrival. I had issues transferring WhatsApp and my messages initially( me I suspect not phone), but all good now.
Lorraine H.6 November 2026Verified purchase
Transferring data from iPhone 8 to iPhone 22 “Wss s breeze”
64GB · Green · Excellent
Excellent not a scratch on it
Bob R.6 November 2026Verified purchase

All 24 reviews on the iPhone 12 Pro Max page

iPhone 13 Pro

4.9 out of 5

Based on 34 reviews from verified buyers

5 stars30 reviews
4 stars4 reviews
3 stars0 reviews
2 stars0 reviews
1 star0 reviews

iPhone
128GB · Midnight · Pristine
Great phone, great fast service, worth every penny, will use again
John F.8 November 2026Verified purchase
Value for money
128GB · Graphite · Excellent
This refurbished phone arrived in excellent condition and I am really pleased with my purchase, so much I have now ordered one for my partner.
John W.7 November 2026Verified purchase
Second Hand I Phone
128GB · Green · Good
The condition of the phone was fine.I also asked for a new battery to be fitted.Phone holding its charge great as previous phone kept cutting out.
Jonathan T.3 November 2026Verified purchase

All 34 reviews on the iPhone 13 Pro page

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The iPhone 13 Pro could cost you £104.99

iPhone 13 Pro128GB · Good: £279.99
Your iPhone 12 Pro Max128GB · up to: −£175
You payfrom: £104.99

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iPhone 12 Pro Max

Worth up to

£220

128GB £175
256GB £200
512GB £220

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iPhone 13 Pro

Worth up to

£260

128GB £205
256GB £220
512GB £235
1TB £260

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From our own records

What we have seen with these two phones

What people really got paid

2,033 people sold us an iPhone 12 Pro Max. The average payout was £77 and the most was £230. 34% were 128GB phones.

2,478 people sold us an iPhone 13 Pro. The average payout was £124 and the most was £330. 84% were 128GB phones.

Trade-in prices this year

A 128GB iPhone 13 Pro has held steady, at about £110 on average.

How many bought from us

295 people bought a refurbished iPhone 12 Pro Max on envirofone.com.

531 people bought a refurbished iPhone 13 Pro on envirofone.com.

Website orders only.

Envirofone trade-ins and envirofone.com orders, 14 Nov 2025 to 14 Nov 2026. Payouts are averages across every condition, so your own quote depends on the state of your phone.

Questions

Questions people ask

What is the difference between the iPhone 12 Pro Max and the iPhone 13 Pro?: They differ on 13 of the 22 specifications their makers publish, including released (2020 against 2021), screen size (6.7in against 6.1in) and chip (A14 Bionic chip against A15 Bionic chip), and 10 more. Everything else on this page reads the same on both.
What do the iPhone 12 Pro Max and the iPhone 13 Pro have in common?: They match on 9 of the 22 published specifications, including refresh rate, main camera, front camera and fast charging, and 5 more.
Can I trade in my current phone against one of these?: Yes. Tell us what you have and we will give you a price for it, and that price comes off whichever of these you buy. The figures on this page are what we are paying today.

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iPhone 12 Pro Max vs iPhone 13 Pro

How the iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 13 Pro compare on the specifications their makers publish, what each one costs refurbished, and what we pay for yours.

The iPhone 12 Pro Max is £30 less refurbished today.

12-month warranty
Free delivery
30-day returns

Apple · Released 2020
iPhone 12 Pro Max
4.9 (24 reviews)
£249.99Refurbished fromFrom · 128GB · Good
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Screen
6.7in
Weight
228g
Size
160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4mm
Apple · Released 2021
iPhone 13 Pro
4.9 (34 reviews)
£279.99Refurbished fromFrom · 128GB · Good
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Screen
6.1in
Weight
204g
Size
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65mm

Spec by spec

Side by side

They differ on 13 of 22 specifications.

iPhone 12 Pro Max vs iPhone 13 Pro, specification by specification
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro Maxfrom £249.99	iPhone 13 Profrom £279.99
Launch
Released	2020	2021
Display and chip
Screen size	6.7in	6.1in
Screen type	Super Retina XDR display	Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion
Resolution	2778‑by‑1284-pixel resolution at 458 ppi	2532‑by‑1170-pixel resolution at 460 ppi
Refresh rate	Not published	120Hz
Chip	A14 Bionic chip	A15 Bionic chip
Camera and battery
Rear camera	Pro 12MP camera system: Ultra Wide, Wide, and Telephoto cameras	Pro 12MP camera system: Telephoto, Wide, and Ultra Wide cameras
Main camera	12MP	12MP
Front camera	12MP	12MP
Video playback	Up to 20 hours	Up to 22 hours(better)
Fast charging	20W	20W
Size and build
Height	160.8mm	146.7mm
Width	78.1mm	71.5mm
Depth	7.4mm	7.65mm
Weight	228g	204g
Water resistance	Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529	Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529
Build	Ceramic Shield front, textured matte glass back and stainless steel design	Ceramic Shield front, Textured matte glass back and stainless steel design
Storage and software
Storage options	128GB, 256GB, 512GB	128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Software at launch	iOS 14	iOS 15
Unlocking	Face ID	Face ID
Connectivity
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth	5.0	5.0

The verdict

Should you buy the iPhone 12 Pro Max or the iPhone 13 Pro?

Today (14 November) the iPhone 13 Pro is £30 more than the iPhone 12 Pro Max refurbished. For that you get video playback (up to 22 hours against up to 20 hours).

Customer reviews

What buyers say

iPhone 12 Pro Max

4.9 out of 5

Based on 24 reviews from verified buyers

5 stars21 reviews
4 stars3 reviews
3 stars0 reviews
2 stars0 reviews
1 star0 reviews

Perfectly happy with item
128GB · Blue · Excellent
I've used iOutlet before and have always had a good experience. This purchase was just as positive. The item was exactly as described and is working perfectly so far. I'd happily use iOutlet again and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to others.
Kevin P.8 November 2026Verified purchase
Quick service. Great quality.
128GB · Black · Pristine
Great quality and quick service. I liked the updates from purchase to arrival. I had issues transferring WhatsApp and my messages initially( me I suspect not phone), but all good now.
Lorraine H.6 November 2026Verified purchase
Transferring data from iPhone 8 to iPhone 22 “Wss s breeze”
64GB · Green · Excellent
Excellent not a scratch on it
Bob R.6 November 2026Verified purchase

All 24 reviews on the iPhone 12 Pro Max page

iPhone 13 Pro

4.9 out of 5

Based on 34 reviews from verified buyers

5 stars30 reviews
4 stars4 reviews
3 stars0 reviews
2 stars0 reviews
1 star0 reviews

iPhone
128GB · Midnight · Pristine
Great phone, great fast service, worth every penny, will use again
John F.8 November 2026Verified purchase
Value for money
128GB · Graphite · Excellent
This refurbished phone arrived in excellent condition and I am really pleased with my purchase, so much I have now ordered one for my partner.
John W.7 November 2026Verified purchase
Second Hand I Phone
128GB · Green · Good
The condition of the phone was fine.I also asked for a new battery to be fitted.Phone holding its charge great as previous phone kept cutting out.
Jonathan T.3 November 2026Verified purchase

All 34 reviews on the iPhone 13 Pro page

Every review comes from a customer who bought from us. We check each one before it goes up, and we publish good and bad reviews alike. Newest first.

Trade in

Put your old phone towards it

Upgrading from an iPhone 12 Pro Max?

The iPhone 13 Pro could cost you £104.99

iPhone 13 Pro128GB · Good: £279.99
Your iPhone 12 Pro Max128GB · up to: −£175
You payfrom: £104.99

Trade-in figure for excellent condition. Yours is priced when you tell us its condition.

Shop iPhone 13 Pro Price my iPhone 12 Pro Max

Trade in your

iPhone 12 Pro Max

Worth up to

£220

128GB £175
256GB £200
512GB £220

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Trade in your

iPhone 13 Pro

Worth up to

£260

128GB £205
256GB £220
512GB £235
1TB £260

Sell your iPhone 13 Pro

From our own records

What we have seen with these two phones

What people really got paid

2,033 people sold us an iPhone 12 Pro Max. The average payout was £77 and the most was £230. 34% were 128GB phones.

2,478 people sold us an iPhone 13 Pro. The average payout was £124 and the most was £330. 84% were 128GB phones.

Trade-in prices this year

A 128GB iPhone 13 Pro has held steady, at about £110 on average.

How many bought from us

295 people bought a refurbished iPhone 12 Pro Max on envirofone.com.

531 people bought a refurbished iPhone 13 Pro on envirofone.com.

Website orders only.

Envirofone trade-ins and envirofone.com orders, 14 Nov 2025 to 14 Nov 2026. Payouts are averages across every condition, so your own quote depends on the state of your phone.

Questions

Questions people ask

What is the difference between the iPhone 12 Pro Max and the iPhone 13 Pro?: They differ on 13 of the 22 specifications their makers publish, including released (2020 against 2021), screen size (6.7in against 6.1in) and chip (A14 Bionic chip against A15 Bionic chip), and 10 more. Everything else on this page reads the same on both.
What do the iPhone 12 Pro Max and the iPhone 13 Pro have in common?: They match on 9 of the 22 published specifications, including refresh rate, main camera, front camera and fast charging, and 5 more.
Can I trade in my current phone against one of these?: Yes. Tell us what you have and we will give you a price for it, and that price comes off whichever of these you buy. The figures on this page are what we are paying today.

iPhone 12 Pro Max vs iPhone 13 Pro

iPhone 12 Pro Max

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Should you buy the iPhone 12 Pro Max or the iPhone 13 Pro?

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iPhone 12 Pro Max

Perfectly happy with item

Quick service. Great quality.

Transferring data from iPhone 8 to iPhone 22 “Wss s breeze”

iPhone 13 Pro

iPhone

Value for money

Second Hand I Phone

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The iPhone 13 Pro could cost you £104.99

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iPhone 12 Pro Max

iPhone 13 Pro

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Should you buy the iPhone 12 Pro Max or the iPhone 13 Pro?

What buyers say

iPhone 12 Pro Max

Perfectly happy with item

Quick service. Great quality.

Transferring data from iPhone 8 to iPhone 22 “Wss s breeze”

iPhone 13 Pro

iPhone

Value for money

Second Hand I Phone

Put your old phone towards it

The iPhone 13 Pro could cost you £104.99

iPhone 12 Pro Max

iPhone 13 Pro

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What people really got paid

Trade-in prices this year

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