I really enjoyed the 12 Pro Max but I did the trade in to get the 13 Pro Max in Graphite 1TB. It takes some fantastic pictures and the battery is amazing! So far so good 😊
Aaron; “Should you upgrade from your iPhone 12 Pro Max to the 13 Pro Max or not?” Me: _gives my iPhone 8 Plus some serious sideeye; checks bank account; sighs._ “I still love you eightball.”
Had both. Only upgraded to the 13PM because of AT&T’s promos. The 13PM is a worthy upgrade for two reasons: battery and refresh rate. The battery is crazy…I’m getting 2 full days. I know the 120Hz refresh rate was hyped but anyone can tell this difference. It’s crazy.
@@ImEmpath there’s a big difference. The 12 pm was worse than the 11 pm and a lot of people complained. Don’t comment if you don’t know what you’re saying lol
@@dennisfernandez9246 yes because the s21 has a 120hz refresh rate and the 12 pro max has a 60hz refresh rate so technically it is a downgrade but it depends on your viewpoint
My people upgraded from an iPhone 8+ to the iPhone 13 Pro Max and they “LOVE IT”! They’re most impressed with the sound. They haven’t paid attention to the 120HZ yet. And their only complaint is something anyone who had the X has already gotten use to. And that’s no button. But I say, give them a few months and they should adapt well. As for me, I have a 12 Pro Max. And I was going to upgrade because of the 120HZ, Camera Upgrades, 1TB of storage, and the color of the light blue. But I’m not now. Color doesn’t matter that much. I always love 1TB especially with the Nexar app only having a low setting of 20% of your iPhones storage, which I consider ridiculous. But I just want another matte black like I had with the iPhone 7+. And I no longer miss 3D Touch as much. Haptic is cool. 12 Pro Max until 2022. Unless there’s nothing worth it then either.
I also upgraded from the iPhone 8+ to the iPhone 13 Pro Max. I’m still getting used to it cause I’m so used to having a home button. As well as the weight, I now have to hold my phone with two hands . Other than that, I really like it. Only reason I upgraded was cause my iPhone 8+ was giving up on me. It was hanging up my phone calls, not letting me hang up, dying faster , home screen glitched out , etc. T-Mobile had a pretty nice deal with it as well.
@@Salazuki yeah, same thing my people said. She got her glass replaced on her 8+ because they told her it would fix the issue with people not being able to hear her, but after a month. The issue came back. The thing I thought she was going to miss the most was landscape mode on the home screen, but apparently I was the only one who misses that. But I currently have the 12 Pro Max. And I wanted the closeup camera feature, but I’m not upgrading for that. I found an app that could do that.
Can we take a moment to appreciate how thorough and well put this comparison was? Though the battery life on the 13 Pro Max is very tempting, but I'm sticking with my 12 Pro Max for another year.
I just got my 13 pro max the battery life is outstanding I’ve been on my phone for 8 hours with the brightness up 100 and I’m only on 58% shit is insane 🔥🔥
Upgraded from a iPhone XR to an iPhone 13 pro. Best decision I could make going for the pro model this year. I can easily get 9-10 hours of screen on time depending on what I do on my 13 pro. No regrets! And I love the 120hz
You’re exactly right, youtube shrank the video the tiniest bit so that the notch no longer protrudes into the video, strange how fast youtube fixed that for a new phone that’s not even theirs, but i’m not complaining
I upgraded from iPhone 11 Pro Max to iPhone 13 Pro so it fits in my hands better, I am a bit sad since my battery felt longer with the 11 Pro Max because I got it 3 months before iPhone 12 was released. I am new to your channel but I really like your videos! Very detailed and super helpful getting straight to the point. I've watched your videos with some on repeat because I love how you focus on the device and narrate over them showing us the difference. I also really like your voice you should like a narrator(i mean it in the best way possible) *congrats to 1M*
I just recently upgraded to the Sierra Blue iPhone 13 Pro Max from the XS Max and it's a SUPER MEGA improvement in Battery Lifeforce in addition to an incredible display. I'm already impressed with it thus far.
I went from an 11 Pro Max to the 13 Pro Max and no regrets. The battery life is so much better and I like the new camera modes. Definitely worth the upgrade to me.
@@morgadox40 I have large hands, so I had no issues with the 11 Pro Max. You can’t tell the difference in the size of the iPhone 13 Pro Max. Also, the 13 iPhone Pro Max is better to hold because of the box design. I also use a Spigen Ultra Hybrid case.
Thank you Aaron! This was quite informative as always. I am sticking with my 12 Pro Max as it’s a beast of a device and there really isn’t that much more the 13 Pro Max can do that the 12 Pro Max doesn’t already do. I upgraded from a 7 Plus that I used for over 4 years so the 12 Pro Max was (is) a major step (or several steps) forward for me. I really love the long battery life and immersive screen as well as the beautiful pics and vids I am able to capture now.
@@desij.7487 don’t. The 12 pro max is worse than the 11 pro max, which is a downgrade. On iPhone 13 pro max u get at least 3 hours more battery life on the 13 pro max.
i have 12pm and its amazing. 12pm battery literally lasts me for more than a day and sometimes 2 days on 94% charge. 13pm is like a really good phone but it ain't worth upgrading from 12pm. You will just waste your money.
Thanks Aaron. I decided to stick to my 12Pro Max. Was really tempted to upgrade for 2 reasons - 1. Camera, 2. Insane battery life. 😄😄. But decided to go against my temptation.
If they'd reduced the notch, not made it deeper and allowed the extra space to be used for battery percentage etc then it would have been worth it. But to me I see absolutely no gain in what apple has done with it! It actually digs more into media than it did before being deeper. Apple needs to get rid of it on the 14.
@@robertlouisebaker-hyde1267 umm I'm not to sure. And tbf they should have already done it! Iv been beta testing iOS 15 from day 1 and not a sign they are or have been preparing to do it. Then they'll have to develop software that is specific to the iPhone 13 range. That could pose problems as it's the same iOS on every iPhone! I hope they do but I really won't hold my breath.
They are _adding_ notches to other products' screens (check the new MacBooks)... They have this notch cult inside apple and I am not seeing it go away for at least 3-4 more years, unfortunately. I resisted the notch screen and stuck with my 7+ for ages then had to give up and got the 12PM. I have to say though, it is sooo good that one starts to forgive the notch after a while.
If you know Apple, then you just answered your own question, LOL. They listen to users a lot, but also have a tendency to say, "You like this? We know what's better for you."
Bro I got the 12 pro max but I’m gonna upgrade to the 13 pro max because I found a good deal an to be honest I want a bigger battery an the 120hz plus smaller notch then I’ll upgrade again to the 15 the 14 won’t be much difference only probably no notch
Thanks for this video, was searching on Internet to decide whether to upgrade or not. After this video, made my mind & will stick to 12 Pro Max for another year.
I always have this to say about these 2 phones if your upgradeing from a iPhone 11 or older to a 13 that’s worth it and u can justify that but like upgrading from the 12 pro max to the 13 pro max just doesn’t seem like it’s a worth while upgrade but that’s just my opinion
Thank you for comparing the zoom with the 2.5x vs the macro mode, unlike most people showing a blurry photo from the main sensor…you can actually get a close up shot with the telephoto
For my opinion, the BIGGEST UPGRADE of iPhone was the ProMotion with 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. These are the reasons why i love iPhone - ProMotion (NEW) - New features - iOS support - Privacy / Security - Great cameras (Megapixels doesn’t matter) - Great hardware - Great display - Better battery life - Best performance Sometimes, specs are doesn’t matter.
If I personally had the 12 PM I wouldn’t upgrade to the 13 PM. The only reason I acquired the 13 PM was because I kept my iPhone 6 for 6+ years 😅. Very sad updates weren’t available for such any longer since I really wanted to keep it for many more years! I’m not a phone changer but will see how long this one lasts!! 👍🏻
Thanks. Decided to get the 12 pro max. Upgrading from my 7plus which I’ve had since 2016. Concluded that the tiny differences between the 12 and 13 were no where near big or impressive enough to justify that price gap.
I would have agreed if you already had the 12 but the 13 would have held much better value since it’s the newest iPhone that still has a physical SIM card.
i had a XS max and upgraded to the 13 Pro, like the more usable size but I must say as an average user I see no additional benefits to switching the macro camera is nice but still not too many noticable features compared to a XS max
@@safa108 I have iPhone X and I'm confused whether I should buy 12 pro max or 13 pro max. There is huge difference in the price -in my country- and the new updates in iPhone 13 are not really worth it!!
@@almaqdadalqassabi207 the iphone 13 is tempting but i have a feeling 14 -15 are going to be a completely new design so it might be worth buying the discounted 12 pro max so you can upgrade to a better phone in the future. That's my thought process so far
Great video as usual, Aaron! I upgraded from an 8plus…very pleased with the 13 Pro Max…battery life and refresh rate are definitely as advertised. Thanks for your informative, comprehensive videos…I am a big fan!!
@@kritikachaitanya1953 Honestly it is a bit bigger than the 6plus but more importantly a lot heavier. I personally do not mind the weight, but people have said that it is too big and too heavy.
I’m very happy with the 13 Pro Max. Will be keeping it for 3 years+. It’s what the 12 Pro Max should have been last year. 120hz and insane battery life.
@@lorireece1970 Better battery life, but that’s about it. 120Hz isn’t even optimized yet bc most apps are still locked at lower refresh rates. Even the Settings app is locked at 90Hz, so these battery tests on YT are a big lie on the 13 Pro series
I upgraded after 6+ years from a IPhone 6s Plus 128gb to the 13 Pro Max 1tb Battery life seems really great. I’m going to be watching a live stream event on two separate days. One day I’ll have the phone in what I call “normal” mode. The 2nd day I’ll set the phone to low power mode for the entire day watching the same event. It’ll be interesting to see what battery life I get each day. So far it’s a HUGE leap forward over my 6s Plus
Aaron, I just want to let you know that you are my favorite Tech reviewer. You speak and explain it clearly with no bias, you use words that the viewers can understand, you handle the gadgets with care and you provide us with more options. Keep it up and more power to your channel. Regards, One of your subscriber from Philippines :)
Upgraded my 11 pro max to 13 pro max. It’s an absolute upgrade. If you’re coming from older model like 11 and under, get a 13 of your choice. You won’t regret it. Also these phones aren’t made to upgrade every year. Get use to incremental yearly upgrades.
I upgraded from a iPhone XS to the 13 Pro Max and I immediately noticed the high refresh rate, 5G, better cameras and what I think is most important way better battery life
@@Nmartinez1109 I had the normal XS and also was debating if it’s worth it or not, I just went for it eventually and so far I’m not regretting it, I love the bigger screen, better camera and extraordinary battery life
@@domdomdomme1203 sounds tempting. My phone is in great condition and more than 212gb of storage still available out of the 256gb. I’ve been waiting for a drastic change in look for the iPhone and the rumors are big on the iPhone 14 so I just don’t know🤷🏻♂️.
Outstanding review. Unless I catch a heck of a deal, I will stick with the 12 pro Max. I am very satisfied with it, it is a workhorse. Just noticed a drop down to 90% battery health in 1 year and 9 days of use. It is true that I use it every single day both for work and normal every day use but I did get a better battery health status with the 11 pro with the same about the same time of use. (93% over one year). As always Aaron, outstanding review, thank you for your time and effort!
I just got the 12 Pro Max about nine months ago so upgrading now is not worth it for me and I might even skip the next one unless they make a major design change like eliminating the notch altogether.
No, I will not upgrade from my 12 pro max. From the 12 pro max to 13 pro max, there is no upgrade. I am not willing to pay the same price for the same phone. My Battery on the 12 pro max lasts an entire day easily, and the camera is by far good enough. I will be waiting to see what 14 has to offer.
i’m a big fan of battery life, the 12 pro max was great but out of curiousity i traded it for the 13 pro max and the battery life is just amazing! it just seems to never die 😂, the refresh rate is really good and immediately i could see the difference.
Upgraded from a 6s+ to a 13 pm. I’ve had it for 2days now. Verizon gave me $500.00 for my old phone(it was in excellent shape) I was glad I waited until now.
I’m impressed with the work put into the content of this video. Very informative n helpful. Love that u didn’t just talk about it but demonstrated a lot. Thank you
Since the "Notch" is smaller, can we see the battery percentage now, like older iPhone models? What additional information can we see now since the Notch is smaller? Thank You 😊
Im an iPhone 6s Plus owner right now, but I’m trying to upgrade! I don’t really know the differences between 12 pro Max and the 13 pro Max. Which is worth upgrading to?
As an iPhone 11 user, these 2 are very tempting to buy especially the 13PM… but in my country (India) apple products r just way too expensive.. still enjoyed watching the video from u Aaron.. 👍🏻👍🏻🙏🙏
I’m gonna stick with my iPhone 12 PM, I’m not a heavy user, so battery life for me last an entire day or more lols. I do agree that the bigger battery and Pro Motion does sound very nice, but I can live without it. I heard the iPhone 14 is gonna be a better upgrade so I might get that next year.
@@paddppat it's an update but paying 1k for just that with a battery life that's a bit better doesn't make it worth it ! If people are on iphone 11 and older then yes it is but if they have the 12 pro pax then not worth it
@@kze depends on what kind of person you are. If i had a 12 pro i wouldnt upgrade either tbh. But saying they are ‚no different‘ is just lying to yourself.
I’m still rocking my iPhone 8 Plus Red 🩸 I’ve thought about upgrading but don’t know if I should get the 13 Pro Max or save some money and get the 12 pro max.. any ideas what I should do?. Thank you!!
I had the 12 pro max and enjoyed it, but I did upgrade to the 13 pro max. It’s a worthy upgrade IMO. I enjoy the better screen, the battery life is a nice boost, but the camera (for me) is the real justifier. It is noticeably better, I did some star photography on a camping trip this week with the 13 and the pics are stunning, and worlds better than my 12 pro max could muster. About the only draw back that I still notice a week in, is the weight of the 13.
@@raphlips What did I waste? I used the 12 PM for a year, and resold it for almost $800. The way I use my phone, the 13PM IS objectively better. I will almost certainly do the same thing next year when the 14 drops.
Sticking with my 12 Pro Max till they come out with better colors for the Pros, and get rid of the notch or make it more smaller than they appear right now.☺️
I’m using iPhone11 and this latest update messed up my sound on new mail I don’t have a sound now when new mail come in. Can I downgrade because this update has me up set
I’ll stick with my 12 pro. Very similar phones. Great video and comparison. The minor interiors aren’t worth the upgrade at this point. I’ll wait and see what the iPhone 14 does👍🏾
Great video, Aaron!! Would you be able to do a video comparison between the iPhone 12 mini and 13 mini? I’m curious to know how the smaller notch and bigger battery in the 13 mini would stand up to the 12 mini considering they’re both small phones.
Thank you for the great content. You're one of the best. I'm holding onto my 12 pro Max, although having used high refresh rate android phones its tempting to get the 13 pro max. I really wish Apple would offer the pro models with Aluminum sides as the glossy sides are fingerprint and scratch phone. I like my phone to look flawless. Thanks again.
I have a iPhone 11 Pro Max now but, I am planning on upgrading to the iPhone 13 pro max. January 6th will be 2 years since I got my iPhone 11 Pro Max. Looking forward to this upgrade.
Aaron i got the 13 pro max 512gb for my birthday my birthday was this past september 24th i am 48 now, and it should be coming in by Wednesday i'm upgrading from 11 pro max silver 25gb so i'm super excited. and can't wait to test drive it and have fun with it...
I won’t uograde until my iphone 6 breaksdown. I can still call, take pictures, and send message. Thats a massive upgrade for me after using Motorola startac for years and years.
I’m going to be upgrading from an iPhone 10s max to the iPhone 13 pro max in Sierra blue. Personally I feel like I don’t need to much storage as I mostly stream content on my phone so I’m probably going with the 128gb option.
Which iPhone or phone do you use and are you upgrading to iPhone 13 Pro Max or something different? Thanks for watching, it is always appreciated.
I'm using the iPhone 7 and will be upgrading to the iPhone 13 Pro Graphite on Christmas this year 👍
Using the 12 Pro max. Sticking with it for 2 more years.
@@SharedByRohan same I will be sticking w my 12 pro max for 2-3 more years
@Robert Helbig I was the same as u but I went from xr to 12 pro max
I really enjoyed the 12 Pro Max but I did the trade in to get the 13 Pro Max in Graphite 1TB. It takes some fantastic pictures and the battery is amazing! So far so good 😊
Aaron; “Should you upgrade from your iPhone 12 Pro Max to the 13 Pro Max or not?”
Me: _gives my iPhone 8 Plus some serious sideeye; checks bank account; sighs._ “I still love you eightball.”
I still have my iPhone 8 Plus. Don’t feel bad. 😅
I upgraded last year from the 7 lol
Went from 6s to XR to 13 Pro Max
Its been 2 years have u bought a new one 😅
@@RemiMount Sadly, yes… Eightball has gone north to live on a farm with his other phone friends.
Had both. Only upgraded to the 13PM because of AT&T’s promos. The 13PM is a worthy upgrade for two reasons: battery and refresh rate. The battery is crazy…I’m getting 2 full days. I know the 120Hz refresh rate was hyped but anyone can tell this difference. It’s crazy.
Same with 12 pro max battery life no difference
@@ImEmpath do you have the 13PM? I’ve had both, and I can guarantee the 13’s battery lasts way longer.
@@ImEmpath I had both and the 13 pm battery is way better
I’m waiting on my 13 pm to arrive coming from 12pm can’t wait.
@@ImEmpath there’s a big difference. The 12 pm was worse than the 11 pm and a lot of people complained. Don’t comment if you don’t know what you’re saying lol
Upgraded from a iPhone 10s Max to a iPhone 13 Pro Max. I been using it and comparing them so far it’s a big improvement from my 10s Max.
Upgraded from the S21 to the 12 pro max, couldn’t be happier
Very nice
from a 120Hz display to 60Hz display is a massive downgrade
The guy who works at tmobile says i would be downgrading if i do this ….he has the iphone
@@dennisfernandez9246 yes because the s21 has a 120hz refresh rate and the 12 pro max has a 60hz refresh rate so technically it is a downgrade but it depends on your viewpoint
Very good decision 👍
My people upgraded from an iPhone 8+ to the iPhone 13 Pro Max and they “LOVE IT”! They’re most impressed with the sound. They haven’t paid attention to the 120HZ yet. And their only complaint is something anyone who had the X has already gotten use to. And that’s no button. But I say, give them a few months and they should adapt well. As for me, I have a 12 Pro Max. And I was going to upgrade because of the 120HZ, Camera Upgrades, 1TB of storage, and the color of the light blue. But I’m not now. Color doesn’t matter that much. I always love 1TB especially with the Nexar app only having a low setting of 20% of your iPhones storage, which I consider ridiculous. But I just want another matte black like I had with the iPhone 7+. And I no longer miss 3D Touch as much. Haptic is cool. 12 Pro Max until 2022. Unless there’s nothing worth it then either.
Me to i just upgraded from a iphone 8+ to a 13pro max. I just love it
What do you mean by your people, are you talking about your parents?
I also upgraded from the iPhone 8+ to the iPhone 13 Pro Max. I’m still getting used to it cause I’m so used to having a home button. As well as the weight, I now have to hold my phone with two hands . Other than that, I really like it. Only reason I upgraded was cause my iPhone 8+ was giving up on me. It was hanging up my phone calls, not letting me hang up, dying faster , home screen glitched out , etc.
T-Mobile had a pretty nice deal with it as well.
@@Salazuki yeah, same thing my people said. She got her glass replaced on her 8+ because they told her it would fix the issue with people not being able to hear her, but after a month. The issue came back. The thing I thought she was going to miss the most was landscape mode on the home screen, but apparently I was the only one who misses that. But I currently have the 12 Pro Max. And I wanted the closeup camera feature, but I’m not upgrading for that. I found an app that could do that.
@@TheHuztlazgreed I am a 12PM trooper also. What is the name of that app please.
I’ll stick with my 12 Pro Max. Can’t justify the new phone.
Same no point of trading
Same !
Let s wait for 14 pro max :))
@@lauralest108 ikr it’s gonna be way better then the 12 pro max and 13 pro max
Yup. Same.
Can we take a moment to appreciate how thorough and well put this comparison was?
Though the battery life on the 13 Pro Max is very tempting, but I'm sticking with my 12 Pro Max for another year.
I just got my 13 pro max the battery life is outstanding I’ve been on my phone for 8 hours with the brightness up 100 and I’m only on 58% shit is insane 🔥🔥
TEXAS BOY did you charge it to 100?
I’m only getting it till the 14 come out then I’m Swapping it
Upgraded from a iPhone XR to an iPhone 13 pro. Best decision I could make going for the pro model this year. I can easily get 9-10 hours of screen on time depending on what I do on my 13 pro. No regrets! And I love the 120hz
Same!
I have an XR, should I get the 12 pro max or 13 pro max? Thanks!
@@ritahaddad4664 the 12 pro max is a beast
Really excellent video. Thank you for creating this very informative and well produced content.
You’re exactly right, youtube shrank the video the tiniest bit so that the notch no longer protrudes into the video, strange how fast youtube fixed that for a new phone that’s not even theirs, but i’m not complaining
I upgraded from iPhone 11 Pro Max to iPhone 13 Pro so it fits in my hands better, I am a bit sad since my battery felt longer with the 11 Pro Max because I got it 3 months before iPhone 12 was released. I am new to your channel but I really like your videos! Very detailed and super helpful getting straight to the point. I've watched your videos with some on repeat because I love how you focus on the device and narrate over them showing us the difference. I also really like your voice you should like a narrator(i mean it in the best way possible) *congrats to 1M*
I just recently upgraded to the Sierra Blue iPhone 13 Pro Max from the XS Max and it's a SUPER MEGA improvement in Battery Lifeforce in addition to an incredible display. I'm already impressed with it thus far.
Sticking with 12 Pro Max. Prefer the pacific blue to sierra blue and will upgrade when they remove the notch. Great comparison Aaron.
Same here, the new blue looks flat
You want to upgrade a phone based on a color? Lol
Agreed
@@Hgryhffd I wouldn't upgrade because of color. Just pointing out a preference vs the sierra blue.
Definitely… Pacific Blue > Sierra Blue
The 13 pro max is stunning , two day battery life easy . Leaves my old 11 pro max standing
I went from an 11 Pro Max to the 13 Pro Max and no regrets. The battery life is so much better and I like the new camera modes. Definitely worth the upgrade to me.
I agree. I did the same.
Is it hard to grip without a case? I tried the 11PM but couldn't hold it properly with 1 hand. I'm afraid since the 13 is even heavier
@@morgadox40 I have large hands, so I had no issues with the 11 Pro Max. You can’t tell the difference in the size of the iPhone 13 Pro Max. Also, the 13 iPhone Pro Max is better to hold because of the box design. I also use a Spigen Ultra Hybrid case.
I am considering upgrading from the 11 Pro Max to the 13 Pro Max
I’m going from a 6s to the 13 pro max
I went from the 12 pro to the 13 pro simply for the Sierra blue and ProMotion and I don’t regret the decision
But the trading price is horrible going from the 12 to the 13 models.
@@Celisar1 isn’t it up to $750 seems pretty good.
Thank you Aaron! This was quite informative as always. I am sticking with my 12 Pro Max as it’s a beast of a device and there really isn’t that much more the 13 Pro Max can do that the 12 Pro Max doesn’t already do. I upgraded from a 7 Plus that I used for over 4 years so the 12 Pro Max was (is) a major step (or several steps) forward for me. I really love the long battery life and immersive screen as well as the beautiful pics and vids I am able to capture now.
Same dude! The 12 pro max is sick! Almost identical as the newest 13 pro max. I’m planning to keep it for 3-4 more years
Cool, I’m upgrading from a 8 plus and I am going to go with the 12 pro max
@@desij.7487 don’t. The 12 pro max is worse than the 11 pro max, which is a downgrade. On iPhone 13 pro max u get at least 3 hours more battery life on the 13 pro max.
i have 12pm and its amazing. 12pm battery literally lasts me for more than a day and sometimes 2 days on 94% charge. 13pm is like a really good phone but it ain't worth upgrading from 12pm. You will just waste your money.
Great post, save your money and use your 12 Pro Max for 4 years as well. Excellent phone
Thanks Aaron. I decided to stick to my 12Pro Max. Was really tempted to upgrade for 2 reasons - 1. Camera, 2. Insane battery life. 😄😄. But decided to go against my temptation.
But in real life the iphone 13 pro max looks better than being in a camera
Also it’s more different the camera is also better than 12
@@FrancisLeonNina but we're not in real life are we bro. get real dude.
@@mikejohnson2638 okay. Just saying
Can someone help me get one of this phone please
R u going to help me I really love iPhone
I’m staying with my 12 pro max. I just didn’t see a big enough of a difference to switch.
Yes you are right bro
There is really no difference on iphones on last 4 years
Worth it for the battery life
Idk, the 120hz is a huge difference. Personal preference though.
@@Ram-rm2gz thats only one thing nothing major
I’ll definitely be sticking with my 12 pro max. Hoping to upgrade when they remove the notch
If they'd reduced the notch, not made it deeper and allowed the extra space to be used for battery percentage etc then it would have been worth it. But to me I see absolutely no gain in what apple has done with it! It actually digs more into media than it did before being deeper. Apple needs to get rid of it on the 14.
Prolly in the 2023 or 2024, they’ll finally remove the notch but honestly, the notch doesn’t bother me at all.
@@Hal-ig1zt prolly they’ll do it with software update.
@@robertlouisebaker-hyde1267 umm I'm not to sure. And tbf they should have already done it! Iv been beta testing iOS 15 from day 1 and not a sign they are or have been preparing to do it. Then they'll have to develop software that is specific to the iPhone 13 range. That could pose problems as it's the same iOS on every iPhone! I hope they do but I really won't hold my breath.
They are _adding_ notches to other products' screens (check the new MacBooks)... They have this notch cult inside apple and I am not seeing it go away for at least 3-4 more years, unfortunately. I resisted the notch screen and stuck with my 7+ for ages then had to give up and got the 12PM. I have to say though, it is sooo good that one starts to forgive the notch after a while.
I don't understand why they replaced Pacific Blue for Sierra Blue when Pacific was so popular.
If you know Apple, then you just answered your own question, LOL. They listen to users a lot, but also have a tendency to say, "You like this? We know what's better for you."
I don’t like the pacific blue but it was the least ugly option. Sierra blue is great though.
@@Celisar1 hell nah the pacific blue one looks way better then the light blue one by a mile
my 12 pro max is still a godly phone so i'll wait for the 14 pro max
GOAT!
Still normal 2 year people out there
@@goatgoat9940 yes sir
EXACTLY! I love my 12 pro max
Bro I got the 12 pro max but I’m gonna upgrade to the 13 pro max because I found a good deal an to be honest I want a bigger battery an the 120hz plus smaller notch then I’ll upgrade again to the 15 the 14 won’t be much difference only probably no notch
@@hashhussain8550 dont do this especially now
Thanks for this video, was searching on Internet to decide whether to upgrade or not. After this video, made my mind & will stick to 12 Pro Max for another year.
I always have this to say about these 2 phones if your upgradeing from a iPhone 11 or older to a 13 that’s worth it and u can justify that but like upgrading from the 12 pro max to the 13 pro max just doesn’t seem like it’s a worth while upgrade but that’s just my opinion
I’m waiting the iPhone 14 Pro Max and this month the MacBook Pro 14”
Very true I have 11pro max got the 13 pro max today
Upgrading from the XS Max, the 13 Pro Max seems like the more logical choice now. :)
For me it’s Xr to iPhone 13 pro max, l wait for the delivery now 🥲
Wait for Iphone 14, it might be worth it.
Facts.. That's what I'm about to do 😅😅
@@awklvtinc1616 when did they say ur is arriving? 🥲 they said mine was supposed to come oct 1st but today’s the 4th now 😭😭
I’m upgrading from an iPhone 8 Plus😭
Thank you for comparing the zoom with the 2.5x vs the macro mode, unlike most people showing a blurry photo from the main sensor…you can actually get a close up shot with the telephoto
For my opinion, the BIGGEST UPGRADE of iPhone was the ProMotion with 120Hz adaptive refresh rate.
These are the reasons why i love iPhone
- ProMotion (NEW)
- New features
- iOS support
- Privacy / Security
- Great cameras (Megapixels doesn’t matter)
- Great hardware
- Great display
- Better battery life
- Best performance
Sometimes, specs are doesn’t matter.
So true mate!
As always, thanks so much for the effort and time you put into these videos, Aron. Keep up the great work and take care!
If I personally had the 12 PM I wouldn’t upgrade to the 13 PM. The only reason I acquired the 13 PM was because I kept my iPhone 6 for 6+ years 😅. Very sad updates weren’t available for such any longer since I really wanted to keep it for many more years! I’m not a phone changer but will see how long this one lasts!! 👍🏻
Thanks. Decided to get the 12 pro max. Upgrading from my 7plus which I’ve had since 2016. Concluded that the tiny differences between the 12 and 13 were no where near big or impressive enough to justify that price gap.
same
I would have agreed if you already had the 12 but the 13 would have held much better value since it’s the newest iPhone that still has a physical SIM card.
I am retaining my 12 pro max. Your video was very insightful.
i had a XS max and upgraded to the 13 Pro, like the more usable size but I must say as an average user I see no additional benefits to switching the macro camera is nice but still not too many noticable features compared to a XS max
This is the exact video I need because I’m trying to choose between these exact phones! Thanks for the upload!
Glad I could help
@@zollotech you’re the best
same! The iphone 12 pro max is cheaper but i feel like splurging and getting the 13pro max
@@safa108 I have iPhone X and I'm confused whether I should buy 12 pro max or 13 pro max. There is huge difference in the price -in my country- and the new updates in iPhone 13 are not really worth it!!
@@almaqdadalqassabi207 the iphone 13 is tempting but i have a feeling 14 -15 are going to be a completely new design so it might be worth buying the discounted 12 pro max so you can upgrade to a better phone in the future. That's my thought process so far
12 Pro Max and I am keeping it because it does everything that I could ask of it very well
Great video as usual, Aaron! I upgraded from an 8plus…very pleased with the 13 Pro Max…battery life and refresh rate are definitely as advertised. Thanks for your informative, comprehensive videos…I am a big fan!!
I’m upgrading from a 6s plus and debating between the pro and pro max. Is the pro max too big??
@@kritikachaitanya1953
Honestly it is a bit bigger than the 6plus but more importantly a lot heavier. I personally do not mind the weight, but people have said that it is too big and too heavy.
I would suggest going to a store and actually holding it in your hand to see what you think before purchasing.
I’m very happy with the 13 Pro Max. Will be keeping it for 3 years+. It’s what the 12 Pro Max should have been last year. 120hz and insane battery life.
What makes it better than the 12 pro max?
@@lorireece1970 Better battery life, but that’s about it. 120Hz isn’t even optimized yet bc most apps are still locked at lower refresh rates. Even the Settings app is locked at 90Hz, so these battery tests on YT are a big lie on the 13 Pro series
120Hz isn’t even optimized on the new iPhones yet since most apps don’t even run that high.
But iphone 13 pro max better for sure🤌🏻
@@opmytrang.970 not really since most third party apps are locked at 60 Hz, which makes the so called “ProMotion” display completely pointless
You win the reward for the best comparison video out there on these two phones. Great job well done !!
I upgraded after 6+ years from a IPhone 6s Plus 128gb to the 13 Pro Max 1tb
Battery life seems really great.
I’m going to be watching a live stream event on two separate days.
One day I’ll have the phone in what I call “normal” mode.
The 2nd day I’ll set the phone to low power mode for the entire day watching the same event.
It’ll be interesting to see what battery life I get each day.
So far it’s a HUGE leap forward over my 6s Plus
Aaron, I just want to let you know that you are my favorite Tech reviewer. You speak and explain it clearly with no bias, you use words that the viewers can understand, you handle the gadgets with care and you provide us with more options. Keep it up and more power to your channel.
Regards,
One of your subscriber from Philippines :)
Thank you finally a legit video when someone actually takes the time to compare each phone
Got the SE last year as a budget option, I upgraded to the 13 Pro since the pro max is too big for me. Loving it so far!
Can someone help me to get one of this phone
@@kevonhosang2597 help you how
Help me get a iPhone or can u buy me one
@@akidim13 hey
@@kevonhosang2597 hey
Upgraded my 11 pro max to 13 pro max. It’s an absolute upgrade. If you’re coming from older model like 11 and under, get a 13 of your choice. You won’t regret it. Also these phones aren’t made to upgrade every year. Get use to incremental yearly upgrades.
I upgraded from a iPhone XS to the 13 Pro Max and I immediately noticed the high refresh rate, 5G, better cameras and what I think is most important way better battery life
I have an iPhone XS Max 256gb in great condition and wondering if it’s worth it to upgrade. 🤔
@@Nmartinez1109 I had the normal XS and also was debating if it’s worth it or not, I just went for it eventually and so far I’m not regretting it, I love the bigger screen, better camera and extraordinary battery life
@@domdomdomme1203 sounds tempting. My phone is in great condition and more than 212gb of storage still available out of the 256gb. I’ve been waiting for a drastic change in look for the iPhone and the rumors are big on the iPhone 14 so I just don’t know🤷🏻♂️.
Thanks!
Thank you
12 Pro Max here! For now i‘ll stick with it! It’s a very good Phone !
Same !! I’m about to start saving now for the 14pm lmao
Me too. Wait 4 iPhone 14 Pro Max!
Currently have a 12pm and it’s still a beast although the 13pm is tempting I’ll skip it for now and see what the 14 offers
I'll stick with my 12 pro for another year!
got my 13 pro max the 120 Hz screen is sooo worth it
I have 12 pro if i need 13 how much i can top up
Outstanding review. Unless I catch a heck of a deal, I will stick with the 12 pro Max. I am very satisfied with it, it is a workhorse. Just noticed a drop down to 90% battery health in 1 year and 9 days of use. It is true that I use it every single day both for work and normal every day use but I did get a better battery health status with the 11 pro with the same about the same time of use. (93% over one year).
As always Aaron, outstanding review, thank you for your time and effort!
I just got the 12 Pro Max about nine months ago so upgrading now is not worth it for me and I might even skip the next one unless they make a major design change like eliminating the notch altogether.
I have use 8 month and my batery healt 99%
Me, still 100% in 7 months use.
No, I will not upgrade from my 12 pro max. From the 12 pro max to 13 pro max, there is no upgrade. I am not willing to pay the same price for the same phone. My Battery on the 12 pro max lasts an entire day easily, and the camera is by far good enough. I will be waiting to see what 14 has to offer.
Would anyone else like some really different iPhone colours like a neon green, neon pink or bright orange
i’m a big fan of battery life, the 12 pro max was great but out of curiousity i traded it for the 13 pro max and the battery life is just amazing! it just seems to never die 😂, the refresh rate is really good and immediately i could see the difference.
Upgraded from a 6s+ to a 13 pm. I’ve had it for 2days now. Verizon gave me $500.00 for my old phone(it was in excellent shape) I was glad I waited until now.
Wow! That’s Great. I have the iPhone XS Max in 256gb I wonder what AT&T would give me if I up graded🤔. Good luck with your new phone👍🏻
@@dzevadbayraktar322 interesting. I guess it’s smarter trading in with apple.
Is the size of the 13pm too big? I’m upgrading also but can’t decide between pro and pro max
This is one of the most precise straightforward and honest review I have ever seen about iPhone 12 Pro Max versus iPhone 13 pro max 👍
It’s sad, in todays society a straightforward and honest review is nearly scarce
Worth it to upgrade from 11 pro max?
I have the 12 Pro Max. Nothing disappointed me in it except for the rapidly degrading battery. Hence, I decided to trade it in for the 13 Pro Max.
After having mine for almost a year it’s at 90%
moving from XR to 12PM tomorrow.. I don't think there are many differences between the 2 thank you for this video
Great video Aaron, next, do a video on the 12 mini versus iPhone 13 mini
I’m impressed with the work put into the content of this video. Very informative n helpful. Love that u didn’t just talk about it but demonstrated a lot. Thank you
Not worth the update from the 12 in my opinion definitely going to wait for the 14,my bank acoount as breathed a huge sigh of relief 😅
Sir thank you very much that was very thorough video 👍
Upgraded my 11 pro to 13 pro, really like it so far! Great video!
Since the "Notch" is smaller, can we see the battery percentage now, like older iPhone models? What additional information
can we see now since the Notch is smaller? Thank You 😊
They legit saved that for a feature for the phone today lol
Aaron ... you're my favorite tech channel! Thank you for always being so detailed & thorough. And so we'll spoken .. 👍🏻
Im an iPhone 6s Plus owner right now, but I’m trying to upgrade! I don’t really know the differences between 12 pro Max and the 13 pro Max. Which is worth upgrading to?
Aaron is by far the best RUclipsr ever. hands down
Wow. Thank you
He’s great that’s for sure.
Now I wouldn't go as far as to say that. So as not to discredit other great RUclipsrs but Aaron is definitely in my top 3!
Congrats on surpassing 1m subs. 🎊👏🎉
As an iPhone 11 user, these 2 are very tempting to buy especially the 13PM… but in my country (India) apple products r just way too expensive.. still enjoyed watching the video from u Aaron.. 👍🏻👍🏻🙏🙏
Iphone 11 is very good stick w it
@@douma5589 will do... ty buddy
Another exciting video guess I’ll check used prices after 14 comes out in November. I’m needing to up grade from 6S plus .
I’m gonna stick with my iPhone 12 PM, I’m not a heavy user, so battery life for me last an entire day or more lols. I do agree that the bigger battery and Pro Motion does sound very nice, but I can live without it. I heard the iPhone 14 is gonna be a better upgrade so I might get that next year.
Aaron is my go to person for all things iPhone related.
I want to keep my 12 pro Max because they are no different. 😏 I'm waiting for the iPhone 14 🙂
No different? 120hz is a whole new experience. Worth it for that alone but apart from that you got overall improvement especially with the battery.
@@paddppat it's an update but paying 1k for just that with a battery life that's a bit better doesn't make it worth it ! If people are on iphone 11 and older then yes it is but if they have the 12 pro pax then not worth it
@@kze depends on what kind of person you are. If i had a 12 pro i wouldnt upgrade either tbh. But saying they are ‚no different‘ is just lying to yourself.
@@paddppat i didnt say no difference i had a older iphone and bought the 13pro max but if i had the 12 i wouldn't upgrade
@@kze the guy who made the comment
I’m still rocking my iPhone 8 Plus Red 🩸
I’ve thought about upgrading but don’t know if I should get the 13 Pro Max or save some money and get the 12 pro max.. any ideas what I should do?. Thank you!!
I had the 12 pro max and enjoyed it, but I did upgrade to the 13 pro max. It’s a worthy upgrade IMO. I enjoy the better screen, the battery life is a nice boost, but the camera (for me) is the real justifier. It is noticeably better, I did some star photography on a camping trip this week with the 13 and the pics are stunning, and worlds better than my 12 pro max could muster. About the only draw back that I still notice a week in, is the weight of the 13.
Lol u lying to ur self. Trying to justify that money u wasted
@@raphlips hide the money y’all there’s poor people around. They said in their opinion it’s better you broke fool lmao
@@raphlips What did I waste? I used the 12 PM for a year, and resold it for almost $800. The way I use my phone, the 13PM IS objectively better. I will almost certainly do the same thing next year when the 14 drops.
All the same reasons I upgraded too!
@@thomashospodar2031 I’m on 12 pro max waiting for 14 pro max next year.
Thank you for the video. I will keep my 12 pro max for another year or two.
Sticking with my 12 Pro Max till they come out with better colors for the Pros, and get rid of the notch or make it more smaller than they appear right now.☺️
Hi zollotech!! I have Been waiting for this Video!! Yayyy!!
Ima rock with my 12 pro maxx for 4 years not thinking about no more phones for awile
cap
I just bought the 13 today. Thanks for this review
Inspite of larger aperture of 13 max . I feel 12 max pictures are more dynamic under normal conditions. Yeap zoom are better in 13
If I’m using an iphone 8 should I just save a bit more and grab the 13 pro max or just grab the 12 pro max?
Sticking with my 12 pro max. Great comparison. Will most likely get a 14 pro max next year though
Sameeee I can’t wait
I’m using iPhone11 and this latest update messed up my sound on new mail I don’t have a sound now when new mail come in. Can I downgrade because this update has me up set
Definitely gonna wait for the 14!!
Thank you so much for an excellent review etc! Many best wishes coming from England ✌🏼
I’ll stick with my 12 pro. Very similar phones. Great video and comparison. The minor interiors aren’t worth the upgrade at this point. I’ll wait and see what the iPhone 14 does👍🏾
Thank you for this video! Just what I was looking for to decide between the two iPhones.
Great video, Aaron!! Would you be able to do a video comparison between the iPhone 12 mini and 13 mini? I’m curious to know how the smaller notch and bigger battery in the 13 mini would stand up to the 12 mini considering they’re both small phones.
Just buy the 13 mini it’s a better phone.
Great video , would love to see a comparison between 13 pro and 13 pro max
Thank you for the great content. You're one of the best. I'm holding onto my 12 pro Max, although having used high refresh rate android phones its tempting to get the 13 pro max. I really wish Apple would offer the pro models with Aluminum sides as the glossy sides are fingerprint and scratch phone. I like my phone to look flawless. Thanks again.
Use a case
@@delixjagman4535 I do. Doesn’t change what I said.
Thanks for this video and being so thorough
It’s like comparing of which wheel is faster on a car 😂
ForeAls
I have a iPhone 11 Pro Max now but, I am planning on upgrading to the iPhone 13 pro max. January 6th will be 2 years since I got my iPhone 11 Pro Max. Looking forward to this upgrade.
Interesting comparison. The 13 is definitely a big upgrade over the 12.
It took a while, but at least now apple is on 120Hz
Question - At 4:38 into the video, why do the 2 iPhones have different temperature reading for the same location?
Aaron i got the 13 pro max 512gb for my birthday my birthday was this past september 24th i am 48 now, and it should be coming in by Wednesday i'm upgrading from 11 pro max silver 25gb so i'm super excited. and can't wait to test drive it and have fun with it...
Happy birthday ♎️ 🎊 my birthday was the 30th of September
I got the gold 13 pro max for my bday I made 44 this year
🎊🎉🎊 great minds think alike 🎊🤩
I won’t uograde until my iphone 6 breaksdown. I can still call, take pictures, and send message. Thats a massive upgrade for me after using Motorola startac for years and years.
I’m going to be upgrading from an iPhone 10s max to the iPhone 13 pro max in Sierra blue. Personally I feel like I don’t need to much storage as I mostly stream content on my phone so I’m probably going with the 128gb option.
Literally did the exact same
Same thing here but I’ve grabbed the silver one with 256 gb