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iPhone 14 vs iPhone 14 Pro Max

18 source-backed differences · 8 fields the same. Official sources below.

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iPhone 14 has advantages in design & dimensions, while iPhone 14 Pro Max has advantages in battery, rear cameras.

Top Differences

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✓37 registry fields

Outdoor brightness800 nits typical; 1,200 nits hdr → 2,000 nits outdoor
Video playback20 hours → 29 hours
Weight172 g → 240 g
Streamed video hours16 → 25
Refresh rateUnknown → 120 Hz

What Changed

Deterministic differences from the verified structured records.

Outdoor brightnessDifferent, with no automatic winner

800 nits typical; 1,200 nits hdr compared with 2,000 nits outdoor

Video playbackiPhone 14 Pro Max

20 hours compared with 29 hours

WeightiPhone 14

172 g compared with 240 g

Streamed video hoursiPhone 14 Pro Max

16 compared with 25

Refresh rateDifferent, with no automatic winner

Unknown compared with 120 Hz

Full Comparison

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✓37 registry fields

FieldiPhone 14iPhone 14 Pro MaxWhy it matters
Main cameraMarginal difference2 official sources12 MP48 MPResolution is one part of camera detail and crop flexibility.
ZoomMarginal difference1 official sourceUnknown3x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out; 6x optical zoom range; digital zoom up to 15xNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
VideoMarginal difference1 official source4K Dolby Vision video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fpsUnknownNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 14iPhone 14 Pro MaxWhy it matters
Display sizeMinor difference2 official sources6.1 in6.7 inMore screen space changes reading and media comfort.
Refresh rateMarginal difference1 official sourceUnknown120 HzHigher refresh rates make motion and scrolling feel smoother.
Outdoor brightnessMeaningful difference2 official sources800 nits typical; 1,200 nits hdr2,000 nits outdoorHigher outdoor brightness improves sunlight readability.
ResolutionMarginal difference2 official sources2532-by-1170-pixel resolution at 460 ppi2796-by-1290-pixel resolution at 460 ppiNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 14iPhone 14 Pro MaxWhy it matters
ChipMarginal difference2 official sourcesA15 BionicA16 BionicNewer silicon generally extends performance headroom.
FieldiPhone 14iPhone 14 Pro MaxWhy it matters
Video playbackMeaningful difference2 official sources20 hours29 hoursApple’s common playback test gives a comparable endurance signal.
Fast chargeMarginal difference2 official sourcesUp to 50% charge in around 30 minutes 15 with 20W adapter or higher paired with USB-C charging cable (available separately)Up to 50% charge in 35 minutes 15 with 20W adapter or higher (available separately)Shorter top-up time matters during travel and busy days.
Audio playback hoursMarginal difference2 official sources8095No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Streamed video hoursMeaningful difference2 official sources1625No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 14iPhone 14 Pro MaxWhy it matters
WeightMeaningful difference2 official sources172 g240 gWeight affects long sessions and one-handed comfort.
Depth mmMarginal difference2 official sources7.87.85No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Height mmMarginal difference2 official sources146.7160.7No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Width mmMarginal difference2 official sources71.577.6No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 14iPhone 14 Pro MaxWhy it matters
ContentsMarginal difference2 official sourcesiPhone 14, USB-C to Lightning Cable, Documentation, We encourage you to re-use your current USB-A to Lightning cables, power adapters, and headphones, which are compatible with these iPhone models. But if you need any new Apple power adapters or headphones, they are available for purchase.iPhone 14 Pro Max, USB-C to Lightning Cable, Documentation, We encourage you to re-use your current USB-A to Lightning cables, power adapters, and headphones, which are compatible with these iPhone models. But if you need any new Apple power adapters or headphones, they are available for purchase.No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
ListMarginal difference2 official sourcesFace ID, Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensorsFace ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensorsNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.

What’s the same

Ultra Wide camera12 MP
RatingRated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529
Front camera12 MP
Storage options128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3
U.S. SIMDual eSIM only
Apertureƒ/1.9 aperture
Type12MP camera

Which should you buy?

iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro Max trade strengths: iPhone 14 leads in Design, while iPhone 14 Pro Max leads in Battery and Camera.

CHOOSE IPHONE 14
  • Choose iPhone 14 if you prioritize design.
CHOOSE IPHONE 14 PRO MAX
  • Choose iPhone 14 Pro Max if you prioritize battery and camera.

Category-by-category

BATTERY · iPhone 14 Pro Max

Leads in battery.

DESIGN & DIMENSIONS · iPhone 14

Leads in design.

REAR CAMERAS · iPhone 14 Pro Max

Leads in camera.

DISPLAY · Comparable

Comparable across display.

PERFORMANCE · Comparable

Comparable across performance.

OTHER · Comparable

Comparable across other.

FIELD-LEVEL PROVENANCE

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