iPhone 17 Air vs iPhone 13 Pro Max
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iPhone AirKSh 118,000.00
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| Feature |  iPhone 17 Air |  iPhone 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | KSh 68,000 |
| Display | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED; 6.5 inches, 104.9 cm2 (~89.9% screen-to-body ratio) | Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) |
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) | Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Rear camera | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS | 12 MP, f/1.5, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7", 1.9µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; 12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), PDAF, 1/3.4", 1.0µm, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/1.8, 13mm, 120° (ultrawide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF; TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) |
| Battery | Li-Ion 3149 mAh | Li-Ion 4352 mAh (16.75 Wh) |
| Charging | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min; wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China); 4.5W reverse wired | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min; 15W wireless (MagSafe); 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update |
| Weight | 165 g (5.82 oz) | 240 g (8.47 oz) |
| Operating system | iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.6 | iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 27 |
| Network | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
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General
| Specification | iPhone 17 Air | iPhone 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Apple |
| Model | iPhone Air | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max |
| Announced | 2025, September 09 | 2021, September 14 (released 2021, September 24) |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 17 Air | iPhone 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 156.2 x 74.7 x 5.6 mm (6.15 x 2.94 x 0.22 in) | 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.7 mm (6.33 x 3.07 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 165 g (5.82 oz) | 240 g (8.47 oz) |
| Build materials | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), titanium frame (grade 5), glass back (Ceramic Shield) | Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 17 Air | iPhone 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED; 6.5 inches, 104.9 cm2 (~89.9% screen-to-body ratio) | Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) |
| Screen resolution | 1260 x 2736 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) | 6.7 inches, 1284 x 2778 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density) |
| Display protection | Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5; anti-reflective coating | Ceramic Shield glass |
| Display features | 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) |
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 17 Air | iPhone 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) | Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz) | Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | iPhone 17 Air | iPhone 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Storage technology | NVMe | NVMe |
| Expandable storage | No | No (no card slot) |
Cameras
| Specification | iPhone 17 Air | iPhone 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS | 12 MP, f/1.5, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7", 1.9µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; 12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), PDAF, 1/3.4", 1.0µm, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/1.8, 13mm, 120° (ultrawide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF; TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) |
| Front camera | 18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF; SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor) | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm; SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Rear camera features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Rear camera video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, stereo sound rec. |
| Front camera features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec. | HDR |
| Front camera video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | iPhone 17 Air | iPhone 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | Li-Ion 3149 mAh | Li-Ion 4352 mAh (16.75 Wh) |
| Charging | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min; wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China); 4.5W reverse wired | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min; 15W wireless (MagSafe); 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 17 Air | iPhone 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.6 | iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 27 |
Network
| Specification | iPhone 17 Air | iPhone 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| SIM | eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time) | Nano-SIM + eSIM ; Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 17 Air | iPhone 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS, NavIC | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | Lightning, USB 2.0 |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) | Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) | Yes, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support |
| Satellite features | Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite | No |
Durability
| Specification | iPhone 17 Air | iPhone 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) |
Features
| Specification | iPhone 17 Air | iPhone 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Colors | Space Black, Cloud White, Light Gold, Sky Blue | Graphite, Gold, Silver, Sierra Blue, Alpine Green |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 17 Air | iPhone 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
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