iPhone 14 Pro Max vs iPhone 16 Pro
53.6Performance68.7
57.6Display59.9
47.7Camera59.3
54Battery51.8
89.3Features89.3
3 spec wins — iPhone 14 Pro Max10 spec wins — iPhone 16 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
iPhone 16 Pro wins this phone face-off, 63.7 to 56.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+15) and camera (+12). iPhone 14 Pro Max still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the iPhone 14 Pro Max
- 21% higher capacity: 4,323 mAh vs 3,582 mAh
Reasons to pick the iPhone 16 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 69 vs 54
- Stronger camera score: 59 vs 48
- 300% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 12 MP
- 67% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 3 x
- 67% higher Wireless charging: 25 W vs 15 W
Display
| Spec | iPhone 14 Pro Max | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″+6% | 6.3 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1206x2622 |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 2,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 88.3 % | 90.9 %+3% |
Performance
| Spec | iPhone 14 Pro Max | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic | Apple A18 Pro |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,230,000 | 1,650,000+34% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,540 | 3,400+34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,400 | 8,300+30% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB/1TB | 128/256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | NVMe | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | iPhone 14 Pro Max | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.78 | f/1.78 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 48 MP+300% |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 5 x+67% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@120fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | iPhone 14 Pro Max | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,323 mAh+21% | 3,582 mAh |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 30 W+11% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 25 W+67% |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | iPhone 14 Pro Max | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 240 g | 199 g+17% |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+5% | 8.3 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Stainless steel | Titanium |
Connectivity
| Spec | iPhone 14 Pro Max | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | iPhone 14 Pro Max | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | iOS 16 | iOS 18 |
| OS update pledge | 6 years | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | iPhone 14 Pro Max | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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