When it comes to iPhones, these devices are top of the line! With their stunning esthetics, game-changing features, advanced chips and more—it’s no wonder these are the go-to devices for Apple fanatics who want the best of the best. So, which series Pro Max should you choose? We’ll compare iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 14 Pro Max, including their processors, displays, designs, batteries, storage, cameras and more.
Let’s start with the similarities and go from there.
iPhone 15 Pro Max vs. iPhone 14 Pro Max
Similarities
Display. Both of these devices offer a stunningly large and jaw-dropping 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED Always-On display that delivers incredible color accuracy, brightness, deep blacks, bright whites, and a wide color gamut that makes all your content come alive before your eyes! Both feature ProMotion Technology with adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz, which means your gorgeous screen will refresh up to 120 times per second to give you smoother animations and scrolling, plus amazing responsiveness.
Dynamic Island. Both devices bring you the magical Dynamic Island that expands to offer a ton of functionality—from delivering notifications to providing real-time battery updates and granting quick access to your favorite apps, so you never have to worry about missing something important. From weather alerts and sports scores, to news updates, flight changes, incoming calls, and so much more—it’s all right there if you need it.
Protection. Both iPhone 15 Pro Max and 14 Pro Max help keep you safer with features like Emergency SOS, Roadside Assistance via satellite, Crash Detection and Face ID. Plus, they have heavy-duty Ceramic Shield fronts (tougher than any smartphone glass) and an IP68 rating for dust, splashes and water resistance to a depth of 6 meters (about 19 ft.) for up-to 30 minutes.
Now, let cover what’s different so you can find the right Pro Max for your personal taste and needs. We'll start with iPhone 14 Pro Max.
iPhone 14 Pro Max
Key Features
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED display (2796x1290 resolution)
- Stainless steel with textured matte-glass back
- Color options: deep purple, gold, silver, or space black
- A16 Bionic chip
- 4 Cameras: 3 Main and 1 Selfie
- Main
- 48MP Main
- Ultra Wide
- Telephoto with 3x Optical Zoom
- Selfie
- 12MP
- Main
- 4,323 mAh battery with MagSafe and Qi wireless charging
- Lightning connector
- Supports USB 2
- Up to 29 hours of video playback
- 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
- Price: About $1,000 (but now deeply discounted due to the iPhone 15 series debut)
Who will love iPhone 14 Pro Max the most?
For those who crave a huge 6.7" screen with amazing resolution, this model delivers. It has an eye-catching, stainless-steel shell with a textured matte-glass back, and it comes in an array of nice color choices. If you don't need a ton of extra storage, you may be fine with the fact that this device only comes with 128GB standard, but you can go all the way up to 1TB if you don’t mind paying extra. The pro-camera setup is pretty impressive with a 48MP main camera and telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. While this Pro Max has a nice sized battery that’ll easily get most people through the day, it still uses the Lightning charge and doesn’t offer USB 3 support for superfast charging.
This phone also has the A16 Bionic chip on board, which is one generation older than the one on the current Pro Max. But with some pretty amazing offers on this phone—plus the big, beautiful screen, nice camera setup, and other bells and whistles—it’s still a smokin’ deal for those who don’t mind doing without the very latest features. Now, on to iPhone 15 Pro Max.
iPhone 15 Pro Max
Key Features
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED (2796x1290 resolution)
- ProMotion Technology with adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz
- Always-on display
- Titanium design with textured matte-glass back
- Color options: titanium white, titanium blue, titanium black, titanium natural
- A17 Pro chip
- 4 Cameras: 3 Main and 1 Selfie
- Main
- 48MP Main
- Ultra Wide
- Telephoto with 5x Optical Zoom
- Selfie
- 12MP
- Main
- 4,422 mAh battery with MagSafe, Qi2, and Qi wireless charging
- Supports USB 3 for up to 20x faster transfers
- Up to 29 hours of video playback
- 256GB, 512GB and 1TB capacity
- Price: About $1,200
Who will love iPhone 15 Pro Max the most?
This Pro Max is a showstopper when it comes to looks, size, camera capabilities, storage, battery, and more. So, if you demand the best tech available, this one might be for you. While it has the same 6.7" display as iPhone 14 Pro Max and a similar pro-camera setup, the amazing telephoto lens takes it further with 5x vs. 3x optical zoom capabilities—giving you the longest optical zoom of any iPhone ever. While both phones have textured matte-glass backs, this device features a gorgeous titanium shell, versus the stainless steel offered on the 14 Pro Max, plus slightly more battery power than the other phone at 4,422mAh.
But the big difference comes in its support for USB-C charging. The 15 series is the first Apple series with USB-C charging, which is the universal standard, making it easy to charge all your devices (from your iPhone to your Nintendo Switch, to your AirPods and Apple Watch) with the same cable. Unlike the 14 Pro Max, the 15 Pro Max also supports USB 3 for superfast charging (up to 10Gb/second) and supports Qi2 wireless charging, which iPhone 14 Pro Max does not. It also has the latest A17 Pro chip, which is said to be up to 10% faster than the A16 Bionic chip on the previous phone—and it has 256GB capacity standard vs. the 128GB offered on iPhone 14 Pro Max. As you’d expect, iPhone 15 Pro Max will cost more than the other option—but if that telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom, plus the latest A17 Pro chipset, universal charging, and titanium design have you hooked—the choice is easy.
Now that you know the differences, you might be ready to purchase your new iPhone! Be sure to look for the latest deals and offers. Still undecided?