Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max scores 7.6 in our rating, and the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max scores 7.3. The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads in performance, camera, design and value for money. At launch in the US, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max cost $100 less ($1,099 vs $1,199). The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is the newer phone, announced Sep 12, 2023.

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Apple Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

7.6 From $1,199

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Apple Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max

7.3 From $1,099

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Key differences

Why choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

Bigger battery 4,422 mAh vs 4,323 mAh
Longer optical zoom 5× vs 3×
Newer model Sep 12, 2023 vs Sep 7, 2022
More RAM 8 GB vs 6 GB
Lighter 221 g vs 240 g
Faster USB port USB-C 3.x vs Lightning

Why choose the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max

Lower launch price $1,099 vs $1,199
Thinner 7.85 mm vs 8.25 mm

PhoneRanked scores

Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones

Spec Apple iPhone 15 Pro MaxApple iPhone 14 Pro Max

Overall 7.6 7.3

Display 8.2 8.2

Performance 7.6 7.1

Camera 8.3 7.8

Battery 5.9 5.8

Design 8.7 8.4

Software support 3.5 3.5

Value for money 4.7 4.3

Display

Spec Apple iPhone 15 Pro MaxApple iPhone 14 Pro Max

Size 6.7 inches 6.7 inches

Type OLED, Super Retina XDR OLED, Super Retina XDR

Resolution 1290 × 2796 px 1290 × 2796 px

Pixel density 460 ppi 460 ppi

Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz

Adaptive refresh ✓ Yes ✓ Yes

Peak brightness 2,000 nits 2,000 nits

HDR HDR10, Dolby Vision HDR10, Dolby Vision

Protection Ceramic Shield Ceramic Shield

Performance

Spec Apple iPhone 15 Pro MaxApple iPhone 14 Pro Max

Chipset Apple A17 Pro Apple A16 Bionic

Process 3 nm 4 nm

Max CPU clock — 3.46 GHz

GPU Apple 6-core GPU Apple GPU (5-core)

RAM 8 GB 6 GB

Storage 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB

microSD slot ✕ No ✕ No

Cameras

Spec Apple iPhone 15 Pro MaxApple iPhone 14 Pro Max

Main camera 48 MP, f/1.78 48 MP, f/1.78

Optical stabilization ✓ Yes ✓ Yes

Ultrawide 12 MP 12 MP

Telephoto 12 MP, 5× optical, periscope 12 MP, 3× optical

Optical zoom 5× 3×

Rear cameras 3 3

Rear video 4K@60 4K@60

Front camera 12 MP 12 MP

Front video 4K@60 4K@60

Battery and charging

Spec Apple iPhone 15 Pro MaxApple iPhone 14 Pro Max

Capacity 4,422 mAh 4,323 mAh

Battery type Li-Ion Li-Ion

Wireless charging 15 W 15 W

Reverse wireless ✕ No ✕ No

Charger in box ✕ No ✕ No

Design and build

Spec Apple iPhone 15 Pro MaxApple iPhone 14 Pro Max

Dimensions 159.9 × 76.7 × 8.25 mm 160.7 × 77.6 × 7.85 mm

Thickness 8.25 mm 7.85 mm

Weight 221 g 240 g

Form factor Bar Bar

Frame Titanium Stainless steel

Back Glass Glass

Water resistance IP68 IP68

Fingerprint None None

3D face unlock ✓ Yes ✓ Yes

SIM eSIM only eSIM only

Colors Natural Titanium, Blue Titanium, White Titanium, Black Titanium Deep Purple, Gold, Silver, Space Black

Connectivity and features

Spec Apple iPhone 15 Pro MaxApple iPhone 14 Pro Max

5G ✓ Yes ✓ Yes

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6E Wi-Fi 6

Bluetooth 5.3 5.3

USB USB-C 3.x Lightning

NFC ✓ Yes ✓ Yes

3.5 mm jack ✕ No ✕ No

Stereo speakers ✓ Yes —

Satellite ✓ Yes ✓ Yes

IR blaster ✕ No ✕ No

Software

Spec Apple iPhone 15 Pro MaxApple iPhone 14 Pro Max

OS at launch iOS 17 iOS 16

Launch and price

Spec Apple iPhone 15 Pro MaxApple iPhone 14 Pro Max

Announced Sep 12, 2023 Sep 7, 2022

Released Sep 22, 2023 Sep 16, 2022

Status Discontinued Discontinued

US launch price $1,199 $1,099

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