iPhone 13 Pro Max: what it's worth and whether to upgrade
Apple Trade In pays up to $320 in the United States, HK$2,600 in Hong Kong and £250 in the United Kingdom for an iPhone 13 Pro Max (Apple, 24 Sept 2026). In Taiwan, local shops pay NT$8,000 to NT$11,000 for one in good condition, depending on storage. The iPhone 13 Pro Max gets iOS 27 but cannot run Apple Intelligence.
What an iPhone 13 Pro Max sells for, by country
The best quote for an iPhone 13 Pro Max ranges from 27.8% of a new iPhone 18 Pro's price in Japan to 12.0% in New Zealand.
| Country | Apple Trade In | Best local quote | vs new 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | ¥58,000 | ¥61,000 イオシス 買取 | 27.8% |
| United States | $320 | $262 GadgetGone | 26.7% |
| India | ₹32,500 | ₹43,500 CeX | 26.4% |
| Malaysia | RM 1,425 | - | 25.9% |
| Canada | $450 | - | 25.7% |
| Hong Kong | HK$2,600 | HK$2,300 Tradein852 先達 | 24.8% |
| Taiwan | NT$11,100 | NT$8,000 地標網通 | 24.7% |
| South Korea | ₩490,000 | ₩460,000 민팃 Mintit | 24.6% |
| Spain | - | €336 CeX | 22.9% |
| France | €285 | €329 Easy Cash | 22.2% |
| Australia | $465 | $390 CeX | 22.2% |
| Portugal | - | €330 CeX | 22.0% |
| China mainland | CN¥2,200 | - | 22.0% |
| Singapore | - | $410 Mister Mobile | 21.6% |
| United Kingdom | £250 | £200 CeX | 20.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | AED 1,020 | AED 800 SellMyPhone.ae | 20.0% |
| Germany | €285 | €260 MacOnline Ankauf | 19.7% |
| Sweden | - | 3 148 kr HappyPhone | 19.1% |
| Italy | - | €283 CeX | 19.0% |
| Poland | - | 1.160 PLN CeX | 18.4% |
| Switzerland | - | CHF 211 verkaufen.ch | 17.6% |
| Thailand | - | THB 8,500 BKK APPLE | 17.4% |
| Mexico | - | MX$5,062 CeX | 16.9% |
| Netherlands | - | €236 CeX | 16.0% |
| Ireland | - | €215 CeX | 14.4% |
| Austria | - | € 198 eBörse | 13.7% |
| New Zealand | - | $306 Device Repair Guy | 12.0% |
Should you upgrade from the iPhone 13 Pro Max?
Your 13 Pro Max still does the job. The 18 Pro is a nice-to-have.
- It is 5 years old. Apps and iOS features increasingly assume newer hardware.
What the iPhone 18 Pro adds over the iPhone 13 Pro Max
- A20 Pro chip, 5 generations newer than your A15.
- 36 hours of video playback, against 28 on yours (both with a new battery).
- Apple Intelligence and the new Siri, which need an iPhone 15 Pro or later.
- USB-C instead of Lightning, one cable for your phone, laptop and iPad.
- A 48MP main camera instead of 12MP.
In the United States, an iPhone 18 Pro 256GB costs $1,199. After selling an iPhone 13 Pro Max it costs $879 to $937. Your own result depends on battery health, condition and where you sell, so run the tool for your phone.
iPhone 13 Pro Max vs current iPhones
| 13 Pro Max | 18 Pro | 17 | 17e | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | A15 | A20 Pro | A19 | A19 |
| Video playback | 28 hrs | 36 hrs | 30 hrs | 26 hrs |
| iOS updates | iOS 27 | iOS 27 | iOS 27 | iOS 27 |
| Apple Intelligence | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Display | 120Hz | 120Hz | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Port | Lightning | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C |
Questions
Does the iPhone 13 Pro Max get iOS 27?
Yes. iOS 27 runs on iPhone 11 and later, so the iPhone 13 Pro Max is still supported.
Can the iPhone 13 Pro Max run Apple Intelligence?
No. Apple Intelligence and the new Siri need an iPhone 15 Pro or later.
How much is an iPhone 13 Pro Max worth?
Apple Trade In pays up to $320 in the United States, HK$2,600 in Hong Kong and £250 in the United Kingdom for an iPhone 13 Pro Max. In Taiwan, local shops pay NT$8,000 to NT$11,000 for one in good condition, depending on storage.
More
iPhone 13 Pro · iPhone 13 mini · iPhone 13 · iPhone 13 Pro · iPhone SE (3rd gen)
Trade-in prices by country: Australia · Austria · Canada · France · Germany · Hong Kong · India · Ireland · Italy · Japan · Mexico · Netherlands · South Korea · Spain · Sweden · Switzerland · Taiwan · United Arab Emirates · United Kingdom · United States
Sources: Apple Trade In and the local shops named above, checked 24 Sept 2026. How we collect and calculate.