Apple IPhone 14 Pro Max Vs. Apple IPhone 13 Pro Max: A Detailed Network Comparison

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max vs. Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max: A Detailed Network Comparison

When it comes to network capabilities, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max share a lot of similarities. Both phones offer support for 5G connectivity, as well as LTE-A and EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps. However, there are a few key differences between the two models that consumers should consider before making a purchasing decision.

Phone network Comparison
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max	Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
network Speed
HSPA, LTE-A, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
network SIM
Nano-SIM and eSIM – International Dual eSIM with multiple numbers – USA Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) – China IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)	Single SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM/eSIM, dual stand-by)
2G Network
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM) CDMA 800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM)
3G Network
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Network
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 – A2894, A2896 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 53, 66, 71 – A2651, A2893 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 – A2895	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 – A2643, A2644, A2645
5G Network
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 – A2894, A2896 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave – A2651 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 – A2893 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 – A2895	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 – A2643, A2644
Network Review
Review Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max Network Review	Review Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Network Review

Network Speed:

The iPhone 14 Pro Max offers slightly faster network speeds compared to the iPhone 13 Pro Max. The former supports HSPA, LTE-A, 5G, and EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, while the latter supports HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G, and EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps.

Network SIM:

The iPhone 14 Pro Max allows for Nano-SIM and eSIM, as well as an international Dual eSIM with multiple numbers and a USA Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) – China. On the other hand, the iPhone 13 Pro Max offers a Single SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM/eSIM, dual stand-by).

2G Network:

Both phones provide support for GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM).

3G Network:

The iPhone 14 Pro Max and the iPhone 13 Pro Max both offer support for HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100.

4G Network:

The iPhone 14 Pro Max supports 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 – A2894, A2896, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 53, 66, 71 – A2651, A2893, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 – A2895. The iPhone 13 Pro Max, on the other hand, supports 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 – A2643, A2644, A2645.

5G Network:

The iPhone 14 Pro Max and the iPhone 13 Pro Max both support 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6. However, the iPhone 14 Pro Max provides an additional support for 53, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave – A2651.

Additional Information:

Both the iPhone 14 Pro Max and the iPhone 13 Pro Max are excellent phones, and consumers should choose one based on their specific needs and preferences. While the iPhone 14 Pro Max offers faster network speeds and more SIM options, the iPhone 13 Pro Max is still a powerful device with comparable network capabilities. Ultimately, it comes down to personal preference and budget.

Full Specs Comparison For Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max