iPhone 13 Pro Max vs iPhone 14 Plus
Winner
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
Lifespan decides this one: the iPhone 14 Plus is supported until Oct 2029 at $7.85 per month of safe use, while the iPhone 13 Pro Max runs out in Sep 2028 ($14.76/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.
Value Score: iPhone 13 Pro Max 63 · iPhone 14 Plus 67 — methodology
Who should pick which
Beyond the scores — our take on each phone and the buyer it actually suits.
Once the best phone money could buy, now ~$383 used — but with an estimated two-plus years of updates left, you're paying flagship-nostalgia prices for a window that's more than half gone.
Pick it if
- ✓ Big-screen buyers capped under $400
- ✓ Battery-life seekers
- ✓ Two-year stopgaps
Skip it if
- ✗ You keep phones 3+ years
- ✗ You can stretch to a used 14 Pro Max — the math favors it
The cheapest big-screen iPhone with real life left: ~$301 used buys a 6.7-inch display, huge battery, and an estimated three-plus years of updates — if you can accept Lightning and 60Hz.
Pick it if
- ✓ Big-screen buyers on a tight budget
- ✓ Battery-first users
- ✓ Streaming and reading
Skip it if
- ✗ You can stretch ~$100 more — the iPhone 15 Plus adds USB-C and a year of support
- ✗ You want any AI features
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
The iPhone 13 Pro Max's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch super retina xdr oled, promotion 120hz, 1200 nits hdr peak.
Performance is a wash — same chip tier.
The iPhone 13 Pro Max has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
The iPhone 14 Plus is supported until Oct 2029 — 12 months longer than the iPhone 13 Pro Max.
Overall value goes to the iPhone 14 Plus at $7.85 per month of safe use.
Frequently asked
Is the iPhone 13 Pro Max still supported in 2026?
Yes — it runs the latest iOS in 2026, and Apple confirmed at WWDC 2026 that it will get iOS 27. On Apple's typical seven-year pattern, we estimate updates until around September 2028, roughly 27 months from now.
Is the iPhone 13 Pro Max worth buying in 2026?
It's borderline. At ~$383 with about 27 months of estimated support, you pay ~$14 per month of safe use — more than a used iPhone 14 Pro Max (~$437, ~$11/month) once its extra year of support is counted. Buy the 13 Pro Max only if you find one meaningfully under $380.
Is the iPhone 14 Plus still supported in 2026?
Yes. It runs the latest iOS in 2026 and Apple confirmed at WWDC 2026 that it gets iOS 27. Based on Apple's typical seven-year pattern, we estimate updates until around October 2029 — roughly three years and four months away.
Is the iPhone 14 Plus worth buying used in 2026?
At around $301, yes — that's about $7.50 per month of remaining safe use, and its big battery is one of the few that still lasts a full day even with some degradation. It's the budget pick among large iPhones; the 15 Plus is the better long-term one.
Full spec table
| Spec | iPhone 13 Pro Max | iPhone 14 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $383 | $301 |
| Display | 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion 120Hz, 1200 nits HDR peak | 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 60Hz, 1200 nits HDR peak |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A15 Bionic (5-core GPU) |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB | 128GB/256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 4,352 mAh | 4,325 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired (50% in ~30 min), MagSafe 15W wireless | 20W wired (50% in ~30 min), MagSafe 15W wireless |
| Rear cameras | 12MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto 3x | 12MP main, 12MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 160.8 × 78.1 × 7.65 mm | 160.8 × 78.1 × 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 240 g | 203 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Supported until | Sep 2028 | Oct 2029 |
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