Apple iPhone 13 Pro Maxchat_bubble_outlineFrom real comments

Battery life is a standout strength for the 13 Pro Max. Multiple users report exceptional battery performance, with one describing over 10 hours of screen-on time and still having 30% left two days later without charging, calling it superior to their previous Android battery beast. Another long-term owner separately confirms the battery is 'fantastic' and 'great,' reinforcing that endurance is a consistent, widely noticed advantage of this model over both predecessors and rivals.

The Ceramic Shield glass proves surprisingly tough under real abuse. Durability testers were shocked the phone withstood fire and lighter exposure for several seconds, with the Ceramic Shield specifically credited for helping the screen resist heat damage. A hiker reported no damage after the phone fell screen-first onto a jagged rock. However, users caution that glass can still break regardless of marketing buzzwords, and a heat gun did cause damage where a lighter didn't.

Repairability and marketing honesty are recurring criticisms. Despite being impressed by durability, one commenter was explicitly disappointed by Apple continuing to make repairs difficult, and another argued Apple could do a lot for the environment by making products repairable. Others called out Apple's sapphire claims as questionable, suggesting the company should either drop the term or use a genuine sapphire supplier, reflecting some distrust of official durability marketing.