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Refurbished Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max: which should you buy in NZ?
Refurbished, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max starts from $880.00 and the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max starts from $758.00 at EcoLoop — a difference of $122.00. 13 tracked specs differ between the two (see the table below). Both come with a 12-month warranty, 15-day returns and free NZ-wide delivery.
Price comparison
| Storage | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (refurbished, from) | Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (refurbished, from) |
|---|---|---|
| 128GB | $880.00 | $758.00 |
| 256GB | $1029.00 | $788.00 |
| 512GB | — | $849.00 |
Prices are EcoLoop's current in-stock Good-condition, 80% battery health prices — choose your configuration for the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or for the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max.
What's different between the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max?
| Spec | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Model Name | iPhone 13 Pro Max | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
| Dimensions | 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.7 mm (6.33 x 3.07 x 0.30 in) | 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4 mm (6.33 x 3.07 x 0.29 in) |
| Weight | 240 g (8.47 oz) | 228 g (8.04 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame | Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame |
| SIM | USA - eSIM | APAC - Single SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) | USA - eSIM | APAC - Single SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) |
| Display Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) |
| Display Size | 6.7 inches, 109.8 cm2 (~87.4% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.7 inches, 109.8 cm2 (~87.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1284 x 2778 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density) | 1284 x 2778 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield glass | Ceramic Shield glass |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) | Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard) | Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
| Memory Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM, 1TB 6GB RAM | NVMe | 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM | NVMe |
| Main Camera (Triple) | 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, 1/3.5", OIS, 3x optical zoom | 12 MP, f/1.8, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.5", PDAF | TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) | 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS | 12 MP, f/2.2, 65mm (telephoto), 1/3.4"", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2.5x optical zoom | 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.6"" | TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) |
| Selfie Camera (Single) | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6" | SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6"" | SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 | Lightning, USB 2.0 |
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Ultra Wideband (UWB) support | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Ultra Wideband (UWB) support |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion 4352 mAh, non-removable (16.75 Wh) | Li-Ion 3687 mAh, non-removable (14.13 Wh) |
| Charging | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised) | 15W wireless (MagSafe) | 7.5W wireless (Qi) | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised) | 15W wireless (MagSafe) | 7.5W wireless (Qi) |
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Is the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max worth upgrading over the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max?
13 of the specs we track changed between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (see the table above). If those changes matter to you, the newer model is worth the difference in price; if not, the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max — refurbished from $758.00 — is the better-value pick.
How much cheaper is the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max than the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max refurbished?
Refurbished, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max starts from $880.00 and the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max starts from $758.00 at EcoLoop — a difference of $122.00. Both come with EcoLoop's 12-month warranty, 15-day returns and free NZ-wide delivery.
Which refurbished model should I buy, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max?
Compare the specs and prices above, then view the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max to pick your condition, storage and colour. Not sure which is right for you? Contact EcoLoop and we'll help you choose.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max much better than the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max?
13 of the specs EcoLoop tracks changed between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max — see the comparison table above for exactly what's different.
Which is cheaper, refurbished Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max is cheaper, starting from $758.00 refurbished at EcoLoop.
Does EcoLoop offer the same warranty on both models?
Yes — both the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max come with EcoLoop's standard 12-month warranty, 15-day returns and free NZ-wide delivery.