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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 14
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max ($464) vs Apple iPhone 14 ($230) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $464 | $230 |
| Weight | 221g | 172g |
| Chip | A17 Pro | A15 Bionic |
| Display | 6.7" 120Hz ProMotion | 6.1" 60Hz |
| Camera | 48MP triple, 5x tetraprism | 12MP dual |
| Battery | 4,441mAh | 3,279mAh |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | 221g (Apple published) | 172g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 5x tetraprism telephoto, exclusive to this model that year
- Titanium frame
- Runs Apple Intelligence
- Large battery
- 221g
- Only the Max got the 5x that generation
- Large in a front pocket
Apple iPhone 14
- Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite
- Light at 172g
- Cheap for a phone still getting iOS updates
- Lightning, not USB-C
- 12MP main camera, not 48MP
- No Apple Intelligence
- 60Hz
Apple iPhone 14 is the better value at $230. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.