Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 14 Plus
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max ($1,199) vs Apple iPhone 14 Plus ($240) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 14 Plus |
| Price | $1,199 | $240 |
| Weight | 231g | 203g |
| Chip | A19 Pro | A15 Bionic |
| Display | 6.9" 120Hz OLED | 6.7" 60Hz |
| Camera | 48MP Triple | 12MP dual |
| Battery | 4,682mAh | 4,325mAh |
| Storage | 256GB–2TB | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | — | 203g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Best-in-class A19 Pro performance
- Exceptional ProRes video
- Dynamic Island 2.0
- Aerospace-grade aluminum frame
- Longest supported lifespan
- Highest price in lineup
- Lost titanium vs iPhone 16 Pro
- Large form factor
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
- Exceptional battery life, the best of the 14 line
- Large 6.7-inch display for very little money
- Crash Detection and satellite SOS
- 203g
- Lightning
- No Apple Intelligence
- 12MP camera
Apple iPhone 14 Plus is the better value at $240. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.