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iPhone 13 Pro 13 Pro vs Pro Max SPEED

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Jmik4

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Has anyone switched from a 13 pro to a pro max or vice versa (for whatever reason) realized a speed difference between the two? My pro max feels like it was faster loading apps and websites and almost everything felt faster on the Pro max.

Is there a valid way to check besides just feel? And has anyone else experienced this?

(I have both phones still just switched over to the Pro from the Max due to size but have not returned the max yet. I received it 2 days ago so it’s only been 2 days using the Pro)

Thanks!!
 
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Not sure why you see a difference they have the same hardware. If anything, the Pro having a smaller screen should be quicker since it has to power less screen/pixels.. I know there's apps that can measure read/write speeds maybe you should check the App Store for one and see if there's a difference.
 
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BugeyeSTI said:
Not sure why you see a difference they have the same hardware. If anything, the Pro having a smaller screen should be quicker since it has to power less screen/pixels.. I know there's apps that can measure read/write speeds maybe you should check the App Store for one and see if there's a difference.
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Yeah I’ll see if there’s anything that can check. And I agree that’s why I’m stumped here because it is very apparent. Maybe it’s because my Pro is still “indexing” not really even sure what that means but is that possible?
 
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Jmik4 said:
Yeah I’ll see if there’s anything that can check. And I agree that’s why I’m stumped here because it is very apparent. Maybe it’s because my Pro is still “indexing” not really even sure what that means but is that possible?
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I know the device does some housekeeping after setting up as new, restoring or updating but not sure how long it takes. I'm sure it depends on how much data is involved but it should be fine the next day..
 
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They're the same, or the Max/Plus versions have always been slower due to having to drive more pixels. But the Max doesn't have more space than the Pro like the old bigger phones, you see exactly the same stuff, just bigger
 
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Yes that makes sense to me but I’m going from Max to regular sized pro and I’m seeing the pro function slower not just videos but overall opening of apps and scrolling and everything. The max I had first seemed much quicker and smoother. The regular pro isn’t as smooth or quick.
now i see it said:
The bigger screen is a little slower to show things. More pixels to pump out.
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coso said:
They're the same, or the Max/Plus versions have always been slower due to having to drive more pixels. But the Max doesn't have more space than the Pro like the old bigger phones, you see exactly the same stuff, just bigger
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Jmik4 said:
Yes that makes sense to me but I’m going from Max to regular sized pro and I’m seeing the pro function slower not just videos but overall opening of apps and scrolling and everything. The max I had first seemed much quicker and smoother. The regular pro isn’t as smooth or quick.
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How long has it been since to initially turned on the 13 Pro?
 
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Taz Mangus said:
I would think it should have settled out by now. How bad does it appear to be in terms of how slow it seems?
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It seems to be about 15-20% slower on the same Wi-Fi both with about 80% battery. Maybe slower isn’t the correct word but it’s more laggy loads pages slower and animations don’t seem as smooth
 
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drew0020 said:
They both should be the same. Are you sure its not your perception?
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It’s hard to be positive but I’m going to test it out tomorrow more extensively side by side. I still have both with me I have another few days to return the max which I’m set on returning. Just want to make sure my pro isn’t a dud.
 
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Jmik4 said:
It’s hard to be positive but I’m going to test it out tomorrow more extensively side by side. I still have both with me I have another few days to return the max which I’m set on returning. Just want to make sure my pro isn’t a dud.
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I has to be perception. I mean if you returned the Max would the Pro feel slow? Doubtful, but if you are that worried I’m sure you can take it to the Apple Store and they can test it.
 
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drew0020 said:
I has to be perception. I mean if you returned the Max would the Pro feel slow? Doubtful, but if you are that worried I’m sure you can take it to the Apple Store and they can test it.
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Yeah it very well may be my perception I’m going to try both together today and just let it be if it’s not VERY apparent that it is lagging in any sort of way.

Thanks for the replies everyone
 
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I’ve noticed the same thing having both which why it’s making the decision which to keep tough ! Almost everything seems smoother and faster on the max. Not sure why ? Have 256 for both.
 
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kp98077 said:
the Battery life is not great on the pro sadly either
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My battery life on the 13 Pro is amazing. I have moderate to heavy usage and end the day around 50%. Much better than my 12 Pro that it replaced.
 
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kp98077 said:
Yeah it’s better than the 12 pro. Heavy use I have to charge at 3pm
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I do not use my phone that much. For me the. 12/13 Pro Max are just too big and heavy. Id rather use my 12.9” iPad. used to do the bigger phones but so glad I changed last year.
 
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