iPhone 14 Pro vs iPhone 14 Pro Max: which should you buy used?
The real differences between the 14 Pro and the 14 Pro Max, what each costs QDN Certified today, and a short answer on which one to pick.
The short answer
These two are closer than the names suggest. The 14 Pro Max brings the bigger screen and longer battery life; the 14 Pro answers with a lighter body. Decide on the one feature you would notice daily, then buy the cheaper of the two that has it.
iPhone 14 Pro Max
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Find the closest matchWhat actually differs
Only the rows where the two phones are not identical. A tick marks the side that wins the row.
The 14 Pro Max has the bigger screen, 6.7″ against 6.1″. Bigger is better for video and reading; smaller is easier one-handed.
14 Pro Max wins
Battery: Apple rates the 14 Pro Max at up to 29 hours of video playback against 23 for the 14 Pro. On a used phone the listing's battery health matters as much as this number.
14 Pro Max wins
The 14 Pro is lighter: 206 g against 240 g.
14 Pro wins
iPhone 14 Pro vs iPhone 14 Pro Max: full spec sheet
Apple’s published specifications. Highlighted rows differ.
- Released
- 20222022
- Display
- 6.1″, 120 Hz ProMotion, Dynamic Island6.7″, 120 Hz ProMotion, Dynamic Island
- Chip
- A16 BionicA16 Bionic
- RAM
- 6 GB (reported; Apple does not publish it)6 GB (reported; Apple does not publish it)
- Rear cameras
- 3: 48 MP main · 12 MP ultra wide · 12 MP telephoto3: 48 MP main · 12 MP ultra wide · 12 MP telephoto
- Optical zoom
- 3× telephoto3× telephoto
- Battery
- Up to 23 h video playback (Apple's figure, new battery)Up to 29 h video playback (Apple's figure, new battery)
- Charging port
- LightningLightning
- Frame
- Stainless steelStainless steel
- Weight
- 206 g240 g
- 5G
- YesYes
- Satellite SOS
- YesYes
- Apple Intelligence
- NoNo
- Action button
- No (ring/silent switch)No (ring/silent switch)
- Camera Control
- NoNo
- Apple launch price
- $999$1,099
| Spec | iPhone 14 Pro | iPhone 14 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2022 |
| Display | 6.1″, 120 Hz ProMotion, Dynamic Island | 6.7″, 120 Hz ProMotion, Dynamic Island |
| Chip | A16 Bionic | A16 Bionic |
| RAM | 6 GB (reported; Apple does not publish it) | 6 GB (reported; Apple does not publish it) |
| Rear cameras | 3: 48 MP main · 12 MP ultra wide · 12 MP telephoto | 3: 48 MP main · 12 MP ultra wide · 12 MP telephoto |
| Optical zoom | 3× telephoto | 3× telephoto |
| Battery | Up to 23 h video playback (Apple's figure, new battery) | Up to 29 h video playback (Apple's figure, new battery) |
| Charging port | Lightning | Lightning |
| Frame | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Weight | 206 g | 240 g |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite SOS | Yes | Yes |
| Apple Intelligence | No | No |
| Action button | No (ring/silent switch) | No (ring/silent switch) |
| Camera Control | No | No |
| Apple launch price | $999 | $1,099 |
iPhone 14 Pro vs iPhone 14 Pro Max: common questions
What is the biggest difference between the iPhone 14 Pro and the iPhone 14 Pro Max?
The 14 Pro Max has the bigger screen, 6.7″ against 6.1″. Bigger is better for video and reading; smaller is easier one-handed.
Is the iPhone 14 Pro Max worth the extra over the iPhone 14 Pro?
These two are closer than the names suggest. The 14 Pro Max brings the bigger screen and longer battery life; the 14 Pro answers with a lighter body. Decide on the one feature you would notice daily, then buy the cheaper of the two that has it.
Which has the better camera, the iPhone 14 Pro or the iPhone 14 Pro Max?
They share the same camera hardware (48 MP main · 12 MP ultra wide · 12 MP telephoto), so photos look the same from both.
Which has the better battery?
Battery: Apple rates the 14 Pro Max at up to 29 hours of video playback against 23 for the 14 Pro. On a used phone the listing's battery health matters as much as this number.
Do both support Apple Intelligence?
No. Neither the iPhone 14 Pro nor the iPhone 14 Pro Max is on Apple's supported list; Apple Intelligence needs an iPhone 15 Pro or an iPhone 16 or later.
How much do the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max cost used?
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