Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max

OhoPrice editorial review

The iPhone 13 Pro Max at 373,999 PKR is a peculiar 2026 purchase: it is three and a half years old, yet its A15 Bionic, 120Hz ProMotion display and camera system still outrun most new Android flagships. The 6.7-inch 1284x2778 screen resolves to roughly 457 PPI, one of the sharpest panels on any phone, and the adaptive 120Hz refresh is the smoothest scrolling Apple shipped before the 15-series. The 12MP triple camera with sensor-shift OIS, 3x optical telephoto and LiDAR is a proven, superb photography and video package, and the 4352mAh battery remains one of the longest-lasting in any iPhone. What you sacrifice is future-proofing: 6GB of RAM, a Lightning port and an A15 will be showing their age within two years, and Apple's support window for the 13-series is finite. At 374,000 PKR this only makes sense if you find the current iPhone lineup too expensive and want proven hardware at a discount — otherwise a newer flagship is the safer 2026 bet. The Samsung Galaxy S25 at 284,999 PKR is 89,000 PKR cheaper and arrives several generations newer, with a Snapdragon 8 Elite, 12GB RAM and a 2025 launch. The S25 wins on raw speed, memory and freshness, and its 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED is easier to hold one-handed. But the 13 Pro Max counters hard on camera and endurance: the 3x telephoto, sensor-shift stabilisation and LiDAR-assisted low-light shots beat the S25's 10MP zoom, and the 4352mAh battery outlasts the S25's 4000mAh despite the S25's smaller screen. The choice is really about ecosystem and priorities — iOS polish and video quality against the Galaxy's newer chip, better ergonomics and a 89,000 PKR saving. If you shoot video or photos daily, the 13 Pro Max's cameras justify much of the premium; for pure value in 2026, the S25 is the disciplined pick. At 374,000 PKR insist on a PTA-approved IMEI verified on DIRBS and a proper invoice — high-end iPhone grey imports are extremely common in Pakistan.