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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you want a phone with a higher-quality camera and better overall performance, the iPhone 14 Pro Max is superior, with its main camera offering higher resolution photos and more advanced video recording capabilities. The Pro Max also has a brighter screen that supports a higher refresh rate, which can make scrolling and gaming feel smoother. On the other hand, the iPhone 14 Plus, while still offering a large screen and good battery life, has a slightly less advanced camera and lower screen brightness without the high refresh rate, but it comes at a lower cost than the Pro Max. Both offer similar build quality, wireless charging, and resistance to dust and water. The choice comes down to whether you prioritize top-tier camera capabilities and screen features over cost savings. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Apple iPhone 14 Plus
  • The Apple iPhone 14 Plus has no clear advantages over the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Advantages of the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
  • Excellent for taking photos
  • Best in class for recording videos
  • Excellent battery life
  • Best in class display quality
  • Best in class performance

Key differences

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Overall Camera Quality

8.0
iPhone 14 Plus
iPhone 14 Pro Max
9.2
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max has excellent overall camera quality, while the Apple iPhone 14 Plus has very good overall camera quality.

Photo Quality

7.9
iPhone 14 Plus
iPhone 14 Pro Max
9.1
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max takes excellent photos, while the Apple iPhone 14 Plus takes good photos.

Video Quality

8.8
iPhone 14 Plus
iPhone 14 Pro Max
9.5
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max takes best in class videos, while the Apple iPhone 14 Plus takes very good videos.

Battery

9.3 Hours
iPhone 14 Plus
iPhone 14 Pro Max
10.0 Hours
The Apple iPhone 14 Plus has 9.3 hours of battery life. The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max has 10 hours of battery life.

Cost

$729
iPhone 14 Plus
iPhone 14 Pro Max
$1,000
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$1,000

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The Apple iPhone 14 Plus has a price of $729 and the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max costs $1,000.
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Key similarities

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Screen Size

The Apple iPhone 14 Plus has a screen size of 6.7 inches and the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is 6.7 inches.

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How the Apple iPhone 14 Plus and the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max compare to other phones

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Spec Comparison

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Apple iPhone 14 PlusApple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 14 PlusApple iPhone 14 Pro Max

GENERAL

Price
$729
$1,000
Brand
AppleApple
Operating System
iOSiOS
Release Date
October 7, 2022September 16, 2022

SCREEN

Screen Size
6.7"6.7"
Resolution
2778 x 12842796 x 1290
Variable refresh rate
NoYes
Pixels Per Inch
458460
Display Type
OLEDOLED

INTERNAL

Processor
A15A16
Internal Storage
128 GB128 GB
RAM
6 GB6 GB

CAMERA

Overall Camera Quality Score
8.1/109.2/10
Photos Score
7.9/109.2/10
Videos Score
8.8/109.5/10
Rear Cameras
Main, UltrawideMain, Ultrawide, Telephoto
Main Camera
12 megapixels + OIS48 megapixels + OIS

BATTERY

Battery Life
9.3 Hours10 Hours
Battery Capacity
4325 mAh4323 mAh
Wireless Charging
YesYes
Wireless charging Speed
15 W15 W
Reverse wireless charging
NoNo

PHYSICAL

Size
6.33" x 3.07"6.33" x 3.06"
Weight
7.16 oz8.47 oz
Back Material
GlassGlass
Stereo Speakers
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

Dual SIM
YesYes
Bluetooth Version
5.35.3
A2DP
YesYes
WiFi Version
66
NFC
YesYes
US 5G Bands
(SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79

OTHER FEATURES

Biometric unlock
Face unlockFace unlock
Unlockable Bootloader
NoNo
Color
Blue, Purple, Yellow, Midnight, Starlight, RedDeep Purple, Gold, Silver, Space Black
SD Card
NoNo
Custom ROM Support
NoNo

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The Verge

Allison Johnson | October 2022
"If it’s time for an upgrade and you’ve been eyeing the big iPhone, but you’d rather get the best battery life possible than the very latest features, then the iPhone 14 Plus is for you. You get a significant boost in battery life, no matter what iPhone you’re upgrading from. That’s a combination of features that a lot of people will find appealing, and the 14 Plus delivers on its promises."

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max

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Pocket-lint

Britta O'Boyle | March 2023
"The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is not just big in form, it's big in character. There's a refreshed design that's really striking, especially in this larger format, coupled with performance enhancements, battery improvements, camera improvements, the Always-On Display and the Dynamic Island feature. It will be too big for some, but if you're looking for the best iPhone Apple has made to date in the biggest possible format, the iPhone 14 Pro Max is definitely the one - it is excellent."

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About Apple

The tech giant called Apple is synonymous with the most popular smartphone in the world: the iPhone. Known for their build quality and aesthetics, as well as for their excellent integration between hardware and software, iPhones have defined the smartphone industry ever since their conception and they continue to do so by setting new industry standards. Apple's own operating system, called iOS, is known for its simplicity and ease of use, and the company tends to complement it well by creating devices with some of the most powerful processing hardware available in the mobile world. The iPhone is also known for its robust ecosystem of accessories, as it facilitates a very seamless experience when interacting with other Apple products, more so than most of its competitors.

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