| vs | ||
| +202 grams (7.07 ounces)19% Lighter | vs | 240 grams (8.4 ounces) |
| +7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)2% Thinner | vs | 7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
| +Quad-LED flashAdvantage The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light | vs | Dual-LED flash |
| +Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device | vs | Not supported |
| 2.39GHz 64bit Hexa-Core | vs | +3.23GHz 64bit Hexa-Core39% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster |
| 3GB LPDDR4X | vs | +6GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking. |
| Aluminum frame, glass front/back | vs | +Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material |
| TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD | vs | +Super Retina XDR OLEDAdvantage Super Retina XDR OLED display is brighter and more vivid |
| Not supported | vs | +Dolby Vision/HDR10Advantage The Dolby Vision/HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details |
| 60Hz | vs | +120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less. |
| 16 million | vs | +1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos |
| 1080x1920 pixels | vs | +1284x2778 pixels72% Higher resolution screen |
| 401 PPI | vs | +457 PPI14% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi) |
| 5.5" | vs | +6.7"22% Larger screen |
| (dual camera) 12MP + 12MP | vs | +(quad camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 0.3MP51% Higher resolution main camera |
| f/1.8 (aperture) | vs | +f/1.5 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure. |
| (front) 7.1MP | vs | +(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP74% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies |
| (front) Full HD (1920x1080) | vs | +(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera |
| 4G+ LTE-A | vs | +5G NRAdvantage The 5G NR network is newer and faster |
| (4G+ LTE-A) 1024 Mbps | vs | +(5G NR) 5000 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files |
| Not supported | vs | +Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device |
| 2691 mAh | vs | +4352 mAh62% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use |
| 15W | vs | +27W80% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it. |
| 1 slot (Single-SIM) | vs | +1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device. |
| 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO | vs | +802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax wifi6 (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMOAdvantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax wifi6 (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO is newer and faster |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
📱 Model features | ||
| Apple iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (256GB) | |
| Model | iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) | iPhone 13 Pro Max (256GB) |
| Other model names | iPhone 8 Plus A1864 (CDMA), iPhone 8+ A1897 (GSM) | iPhone 13 Pro Max (A2641, A2643, A2644, A2645, A2484) |
| Country or region available | (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
| Brand | Apple | Apple |
| Release date | 9/22/2017, Announced: 9/12/2017 | 9/24/2021, Announced: 9/14/2021 |
| Depth | 7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 78.1 x 158.4 millimeters (3.07 x 6.24 in) | 78.1 x 160.8 millimeters (3.07 x 6.33 in) |
| Weight | 202 grams (7.07 ounces) | 240 grams (8.4 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Stainless steel body, glass front/back |
| Protection against water and others | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Apple iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (256GB) | |
| System version | iOS 11 | iOS 15 |
| Firmware update | iOS 16 | iOS 16 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Apple iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (256GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit - Apple A11 Bionic (10nm) | 64bit - Apple A15 Bionic (5nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-Core, 2 processors:2.39GHz Dual-Core Monsoon1.6GHz Quad-Core Mistral | Hexa-Core, 2 processors:3.23GHz Dual-Core Avalanche1.82GHz Quad-Core Blizzard |
| GPU graphical controller | Apple GPU (3-Core) | Apple GPU (5-core) |
| Performance (benchmark) | Geekbench: 10037 (v4.4)GFXBench: 20fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 815108 (v9)Geekbench: 4706 (v5.1)GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Apple iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (256GB) | |
| RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR4X | 6GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 256GB (245GB available) NVMe (SSD) | 256GB (238GB available) NVMe (SSD) |
| External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Apple iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (256GB) | |
| Display type | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Screen size | 5.5" inches | 6.7" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~67.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~87.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels (16:9) | 1284x2778 pixels (19.5:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 401 PPI | 457 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 1 billion |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass | Ceramic Shield |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Display features | 625nits[typ]Oleophobic coating | 1000nits[typ], 1200nits[peak]Dolby Vision/HDR10Wide color gamutTrue-toneOleophobic coating screen |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Apple iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (256GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM |
| Maximum download/upload | 1024/150 Mbps | 5000/1024 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band detailsCollapse details | |
| GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | CDMA 800/1900/2100 (A1863 model), GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | A1863 model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100A1905 model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79) mmWave (258, 260, 261) |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, 5G SA/NSA, 5G NR |
| Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
| Apple iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (256GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera)12 megapixels12MP telephotof/2.81/3.6"57mm | (quad camera)12 megapixels12MP ultrawidef/1.8120°13mm1/3.6"PDAF12MP telephotof/2.877mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom0.3MP TOF 3DLiDAR-scanner |
| Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
| Flash | Quad-LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.5 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 28mm lens | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/3" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.9µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| Camera extras | 1080p@240fps | 1080p@240fpsProRes RAWCinematic mode |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Apple iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (256GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 7.1 megapixels | (dual front camera)12 megapixels0.3MP SL 3D |
| Front camera resolution | 3072x2304 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 32mm lens | 23mm lens |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.6" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Apple iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (256GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound | Stereo soundDolby Atmos |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Apple iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (256GB) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 proprietary connector | USB 2.0 proprietary connector |
| Audio output | proprietary audio output | proprietary audio output |
| TV output | Proprietary TV-out | Proprietary TV-out |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMOWiFi hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax wifi6 (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMOWiFi hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Apple iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (256GB) | |
| Sensors | AccelerometerAmbient Light sensorBarometerCompassFingerprint sensor (front-mounted)GyroscopeProximity sensor | AccelerometerAmbient Light sensorBarometerCompassFace unlockGyroscopeProximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Apple iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (256GB) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 2691 mAh | 4352 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 15W Fast battery charging Qi wireless charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 | 27W Fast battery charging15W Qi wireless charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 |
| Talk time autonomy | 21 hours | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Apple iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (256GB) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | - Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold - AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri - Apple Pay - Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included - Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min | - Colors: Silver, Graphite, Gold, Sierra Blue - Face ID - Apple Pay - MagSafe |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Apple iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (256GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.18W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.99W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body) |
Is 13 Pro Max bigger than 8 plus?
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (1TB) has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Apple iPhone 8 Plus (128GB)'s 5.5 inch screen. Apple iPhone 8 Plus (128GB) has IPS LCD Screen type where as Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (1TB) has OLED Screen type.
Is the iPhone 13 Pro as big as the 8 plus?
iPhone 8 Plus has a 5.5-inch display, while the iPhone 13 Pro Max has a 6.5-inch display. The iPhone 13 Pro Max also has a higher resolution than the iPhone 8 Plus. iPhone 8 Plus has 64 GB of storage, while the iPhone 13 Pro Max has 128 GB of storage.
Is the iPhone 13 the same size as the 8 plus?
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 8 Plus has screen size of 5.5 inches which falls short to Apple iPhone 13's 6.1 inch screen. Apple iPhone 8 Plus has IPS LCD Screen type where as Apple iPhone 13 has OLED Screen type.
Is the pro Max the same size as the 8 plus?
iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone 11 Pro Max are almost exactly the same size, but iPhone 11 Pro Max's beautiful OLED display is a full inch bigger than the LCD screen on the older model.