This is the iPhone 13 Pro Max 256gb review. The 13 Pro Max maintains the robustness of its predecessor. It is designed to withstand up to 6 meters of submersion for half an hour. The screen’s protective layer, Corning’s Ceramic Shield, continues to provide top-tier industry protection, although it is susceptible to shattering and scratching under extreme misuse.
This feature, known as ProMotion, is adaptive. Although games can’t fully exploit it at the moment, apart from that, the feature is implemented exceptionally well. The display can reduce to as low as 10Hz and then escalate to 120Hz instantly, depending on whether you’re interacting with the screen and the current content. iPhone 13 Pro Max 256gb
This not only conserves battery life but also provides a smoother experience when required. Apart from this, the display is fantastic. It boasts a broad color spectrum and virtually perfect color precision. We also achieved an impressive 1050 nits in auto brightness, indicating that this is one of the most luminous panels available in the market. The sound quality from its speakers was equally remarkable. iPhone 13 Pro Max 256gb
features a speaker that fires from the bottom, utilizing its earpiece as an additional channel. Our tests awarded the speakers an excellent loudness rating, making them some of the finest sounding speakers available on a mobile device.
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is a substantial phone, largely due to its 4,352 milliamp-hour battery, the largest one Apple has ever incorporated into an iPhone. Unexpectedly, one of the standout features of the 13 Pro has to be its battery longevity. It achieved a 121-hour endurance rating in our evaluations. This is not only the longest endurance ever recorded for an iPhone 13 Pro Max 256gb, but it also ranks highly among 2021 flagship models in general. The impressive result isn’t solely due to good standby times. The screen-on time is excellent, and this phone is likely to withstand a full day or two of intensive use.
Annoyingly, the iPhone comes without an included charger. Utilizing Apple’s 20-watt charger, the iPhone 13 Pro Max 256gb can reach 42% from a completely drained battery in just 30 minutes. Given that the phone can handle charging up to 27 watts, acquiring a more potent adapter could boost this to 55% within the same time frame.
However, this doesn’t enhance the time it takes to fully charge the device. The iPhone 13 Pro Max 256gb is delivered with Apple’s most recent A15 Bionic chipset. The device is outfitted with six gigabytes of RAM, compared to the four gigabytes found in the non-Pro models. In terms of performance, the Pro Max significantly outperforms its Android counterparts, with its closest competitors being the previous generation of iPhones. The new chipset enhances the previous year’s performance by 10%, making it the fastest chipset currently available in a smartphone. One area of concern, however, is the quick throttling of the GPU, which could have benefited from improved sustained performance.
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is equipped with iOS 15 right from the start. Although it doesn’t present a significant visual upgrade from iOS 14, you’ll observe that the UI components are somewhat more rounded. More importantly, enhancements have been made to FaceTime, Messages, notification handling, the Safari browser, Wallet, and Maps. For instance, notifications have been entirely revamped, offering better visibility, and allowing you to establish focus profiles that filter notifications based on your current activity. We delve deeper into iOS 15 in our iPhone 13 Pro Max 256gb review, and we’ve provided a link to it below.
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the most significant upgrade in this year’s Pro Max model has to be the cameras. All three rear-facing cameras have seen enhancements. So, what exactly are you receiving? The 12-megapixel primary sensor now boasts larger pixels than its predecessor—indeed, the largest individual pixels in any smartphone.
The 12-megapixel telephoto now offers optical zoom of three times, up from 2.5 times, and the 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor now allows more light and includes autofocus, enabling it to function as a macro camera. Additionally, there’s a LiDAR scanner that assists the three cameras in creating depth maps for superior portraits and quicker autofocus in dim lighting. The only unchanged feature is the selfie camera, which remains a 12-megapixel unit as in the previous model.
Throughout the day, the iPhone 13 Pro Max 256gb captures excellent images using the primary camera. Naturally, they possess a distinct iPhone-esque quality. The colors are precise yet lack vibrancy; the dynamic range is expansive and the HDR is well-adjusted.
It was easy to be the star when there was only one, in the days of the iPhone 5s, or when the “breakthrough” iPhone house and are born with not three brothers, but three rivals. In the analysis of the iPhone 13 Pro Max 256gb we dive into the experience with the largest of the new iPhones, also the most complete, although perhaps not the most popular.
This year the Pro are more twins than ever, reducing their differences to size and, almost as a punishment, to the battery. The iPhone 13 Pro Max 256gb barely improved autonomy compared to the iPhone 12 Pro, introducing improvements in photography. After using it these days we see if, with respect to the iPhone 12 Pro Max, the same thing happens with the 2021 iPhone giant.
Apple’s conservatism is known and well-known, and that is a two-way highway: on the one hand, its most groundbreaking releases manage to be even more so, on the other, the most conservative ones seem somewhat more boring. In this case we see few changes: the slightly smaller notch, the slightly larger cameras and a slight redistribution of buttons and SIM tray. All barely perceptible to an eye not excessively focused on mobile aesthetics.
In fact, having the 12 Pro Max next to the iPhone 13 Pro Max 256gb, with a little luck you will be able to differentiate them by color at first glance, being somewhat heavy and bulky. We still think that the curved edges that existed until the iPhone XR and iPhone and voluminous).
As for the screen, in the iPhone 13 Pro Max we see a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR panel with a resolution of 2,788 x 1,280 pixels, resulting in about 458 pixels per inch. The contrast ratio remains at 2,000,000:1, the maximum brightness has been increased to 1,200 nits and, above all, the maximum refresh rate of 120 Hz has arrived. As we explained in the analysis of the iPhone 13 Pro Max 256gb, the ProMotion setting allows the system (and not the apps) to apply a refresh rate depending on the content, varying between 10 Hz and 120 Hz. This means that we can occasionally notice more fluidity, such as It happens with animations and scrolls.
Without remaining in the usual Full HD+, the iPhone has enough resolution and pixel density to provide a very good viewing experience, although by numbers it is below rivals such as the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (515 dpi, 3,200 x 1,440 pixels) ) or the ambitious Sony Xperia 1 III has a density of 643 dpi and 4K resolution). In general, they stand out in terms of contrast level and good calibration, although this time the saturation is somewhat higher (even with TrueTone). iPhone 13 Pro Max 256gb
The screen settings are the same as always, brief and with hardly any possibilities for the user both in terms of functions and customization. And another “important” novelty is the reduction of the notch, which is narrower without giving up FaceID, but we do not have a feeling of novelty by not taking advantage of it and with the frames that have remained. Of course, the touch sensitivity is more than correct and in general, leaving aside the frames and customization limitations, it gives a very good experience. iPhone 13 Pro Max 256gb
As for audio, the stereo once again provides an excellent experience with clear sound and good dynamic range. The volume is more than enough to have it as a multimedia center in a standard room, although yes, there are no audio adjustments in relation to its quality and there is still no minijack (although in theory the thinness should no longer be a problem ).
At the performance level, the iPhone 13 Pro Max 256gb also takes the new Apple A15 Bionic in full version (with the five-core GPU, compared to four of the non-Pro iPhone 13). Apple does not indicate the RAM, but according to the benchmarks that you will see below, it comes with 6 GB, the same as in the 12 Pro. The hardware appears to be sufficient for all types of tasks, from the simplest to the most demanding and the temperature is normally not It does not attract attention even in many games, with the occasional exceptions with ‘Genshin Impact’ (especially on its first load) or iMovie.
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iOS 15 finally arrived in its final version, thus championing the launch of this mobile phone and that of its brothers. The system does not present major changes in the visible part, adding functions adapted to the new Pro hardware at the refresh rate level and above all changes in some of its own apps, such as Safari, FaceTime or Weather. It should be noted that in version 15.0.1 some bugs have been fixed, such as unlocking with the Apple Watch and that the concentration modes, although not a novelty at the industry level, are very well designed.
At the biometric level, Face ID remains the only unlocking method in this sense. The experience is very good and continues to stand out compared to other similar systems, with a striking (albeit good) performance in the dark: with the face properly facing, no situation is a problem for it (the mask will be the only obstacle). iPhone 13 Pro Max 256gb
In terms of autonomy, this is the iPhone with the greatest autonomy in a long time, perhaps in the history of Apple mobile phones. The average is 1 day and 10 hours, reaching 37 hours even with ProMotion and, in fact, without seeing a marked difference between having the maximum rate configured at 120 Hz or limiting it to 60 Hz. Of course, speaking of making history , the load thing is another and very different.
5V charger with cable: 4 hours and 15 minutes.
20V charger with cable: 2 hours and 5 minutes.
20V charger with MagSafe: 3 hours.
Cameras: the night confuses you
With the largest sensor that Apple has installed to date, the iPhone 13 Pro Max 256gb has the following camera configuration:
Telephoto: 12 megapixel sensor with f/2.8 (77 mm) aperture lens and 3x optical zoom. OIS.
Ultra wide angle: 12 megapixel sensor with 6-element lens with f/1.8 aperture and 120º field of view.
Main: 12 megapixel sensor with f/1.5 aperture lens and sensor-shift OIS.
Front camera: 12 megapixel sensor with f/2.2 aperture lens.
Since we had a good walk through the app with the iPhone 13 Pro Max 256gb (we invite you to take a look at that analysis if you want to see details about it) and they have not yet fixed the performance of the macro mode, we will focus on commenting on the quality of the cameras of the Max. In general, the quality of the photographs is high, without miracles, highlighting realistic colorimetry and high contrast, seeing that the detail is correct except in the wide angle, which already shows noise even in good light.
The macro mode usually gives good results, although we will always have a more attractive natural bokeh with the main camera (without being able to get so close to the item). At night it gives us correct photographs in general, taking into account that in the 3x we will have cuts from the main camera (and not a shot from the telephoto lens) and that the wide angle takes a little more to give a competent result. iPhone 13 Pro Max 256gb
At the video level, the stabilization remains outstanding even with the still new system they introduced (sensor-centered). The cinematic mode is the new fashionable toy and gives good results due to the sensitivity and autofocus, although it requires a lot of light (many times it does not work at night even if the scene is illuminated) and only gives FullHD shots.
As for the front camera, it usually gives good photos during the day. At night it will depend on the mode: in automatic and night mode the result is solvent, with portrait mode it is better not to try it. Seeing the results at night from the front and the wide angle especially, we can see that there is a lot of work to do here and that what was seen on the iPhone 13 Pro Max 256gb was not coincidental.
Does size matter? Yes, in this case it becomes decisive and something that should be considered when purchasing an iPhone if the brand is clear, given that with the iPhone 13 Pro Max you have one of the least manageable phones in the house, but also the which makes you 100% neglect charging the battery.
It is not a great evolution: the experience is very similar to that of its predecessor (and perhaps the iPhone 13 Pro Max 256gb are the 12 Pro that were not and should have been). But in general it is a good mobile phone, huge and heavy, but solvent.
Applause for ProMotion: 120 Hz is late, but it’s great.
Autonomy is its strongest point.
The best thing about audio quality is having no surprises.
The wide angle has been left behind in the evolution of cameras.
Good autonomy does not come free in terms of comfort: it is larger and heavier than other phones with the same diagonal.
iOS appears stable, but could be much more comfortable and versatile
Apple introduced four iPhone models last year and, this year, the company has repeated the same strategy by launching the iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max 256gb.
The iPhone 13 Pro Max is the largest and, along with the iPhone 13 Pro Max 256gb, has the most powerful hardware of the four.
The iPhone 13 Pro Max has a huge 6.7″ Super Retina 12MP, f/2.8), wide-angle front camera (12MP, f/2.2), storage options 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB and MagSafe rear magnetic support.
I have had the opportunity to test the iPhone 13 Pro Max for several weeks and, below, I bring you my in-depth analysis of this impressive device.
Last year, with the launch of the iPhone 12, Apple replaced the rounded edges of the iPhone X / 11 with a new industrial design with flat edges and straight lines.
The iPhone 13 Pro Max maintains this same design, which I personally find very attractive, although there will be those who prefer the rounded edges of yesteryear.
The diagonal of the screen remains at a generous 6.7″, offering a wide viewing area to fully enjoy photographs, videos, games and other content.
The notch, present since the iPhone X, is still visible, but for the first time, its size has been reduced by approximately 20 percent.
The notch is now a little narrower and a bit taller, although if I hadn’t told you, you probably wouldn’t have noticed.
This reduction in size has been possible thanks to the fact that the top speaker has been moved from behind the screen to the upper frame, right on the edge of the phone, which has allowed the rest of the elements to be brought closer and save space.
The reduction in the size of the notch results in a larger viewing area when viewing full-screen content, such as movies or games. However, iOS 15 hasn’t taken this opportunity to include additional information (e.g. battery percentage), so on a day-to-day basis the reduction of the notch isn’t that big of an advantage.
I would like the notch to disappear completely, but it’s not something that will keep me up at night. In my opinion, the advantages of Face ID in security and comfort more than compensate for the presence of the notch, so I prefer that the notch remain than for it to disappear and be replaced by an under-screen fingerprint reader.
If we look at the front, the frames that surround the screen are quite narrow. However, today, we find smartphones on the market with curved screens that hide the side frame — although at the cost of producing reflections and changes in the color tone in that area.
The frames are symmetrical on all four sides, something that not all smartphones can boast of — many feature a thicker bottom frame, the famous chin.
Traditionally, iPhones have always been thin and light smartphones. Last year, Apple reduced the thickness of the iPhone 12 Pro Max to just 7.4mm, but this year, it has increased it to 7.7mm to accommodate a larger battery.
Likewise, the weight has also increased from 228 to 240 grams. In any case, nothing worrying.
With such a large screen size, it surely comes as no surprise to hear that we are faced with a large smartphone, not suitable for users with small hands or those who do not want to carry a bulky device in their pocket.
If you are thinking of getting this iPhone, my advice is to try it in your hand first in a store, since you may prefer the iPhone 13 Pro, more compact but equally powerful.