Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max 512 GB

Display with 120Hz

Everyone is waiting for new iPhones like manna from heaven, but Apple itself is not wasteful on innovation: the iPhone 12 family has finally received 5G support, and displays with a refresh rate of 120 Hz have become a feature of the iPhone 13 line. And even then not all, but only older models with the Pro prefix. Well, even though 120 Hz has long been the norm for top-end devices from other manufacturers, the main thing is that the iPhone is a premium, a well-known brand and the iOS operating system, which has many fans who do not recognize Android. The most expensive smartphone in the 2021 range is the iPhone 13 Pro Max, which boasts a large 6.7-inch OLED display. Its weight is appropriate — as much as 240 g, but the thickness of the case is small — 7.65 mm. But on such a screen it is convenient to watch your favorite TV shows and play games, especially with the ProMotion refresh rate, which automatically changes from 10 to 120 times per second, depending on the tasks.

Design and cameras

In terms of design, almost nothing has changed over the year: this is still the same smartphone made of expensive materials, which, with its whole appearance, shows belonging to the highest community. The only innovation is a 20% smaller notch for the front camera with a Face ID sensor, which left even more space for the screen. The flat bezels are made of surgical grade stainless steel, and the back is made of Ceramic Shield glass, resistant to damage when dropped. Fortunately, we didn't forget about IP68 water resistance, which means that the device can withstand immersion in water to a depth of 6 metres for up to 30 minutes. But keep in mind that damage due to liquid contact is not covered by the warranty.

The main camera is still framed in the form of a square block and consists of three modules — a time-tested trio with a resolution of 12 MP (telephoto, ultra-wide-angle lens with autofocus and wide-angle lens with optical stabilization and matrix shift stabilization, as well as an enlarged matrix with 1.9 pixels µm). But they improved the hardware, intelligent software and added a new chip. This made it possible to shoot macro at a distance of only 2 cm from the object, both photos and videos, to shoot in low light, as the sensors capture more light, and even to make a film in ProRes format or in Dolby Vision standard.

New processor and increased battery life

The smartphone is equipped with the new A15 Bionic processor, built on 5-nanometer technology, and this is the fastest chip among all iPhones (with the caveat "for now" — until next year and the release of iPhone 14). It is great for heavy games, and for bringing to life the full potential of the camera, and for any other task that you set him. And what is important — it is energy efficient, because battery life has always been not the strongest side of "apple" smartphones. The battery capacity has also increased, although Apple traditionally does not give numbers. As a result, they promise up to 28 hours of video playback and up to 95 hours of audio playback on a single charge, and the overall battery life has increased by 2.5 hours compared to the iPhone 12 Pro Maximum It supports fast charging with a power of only 20 W, which will replenish up to 50% of the charge in about 30 minutes, and branded MagSafe wireless magnetic charging. And now we come to the most important drawback — there is no charger in the kit, only a USB‑C / Lightning cable. This decision was made last year to protect the environment, and Apple is not going to change it, setting a goal of completely eliminating plastic from product packaging by 2025. So either take care of the old adapter like the apple of an eye, or immediately buy a new one.