iPhone 14 Pro Max vs iPhone 17
53.6Performance72.9
57.6Display65.6
47.7Camera53.2
54Battery55.1
89.3Features89.3
4 spec wins — iPhone 14 Pro Max11 spec wins — iPhone 17
InnoReviews verdict
iPhone 17 wins this phone face-off, 65.6 to 56.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+19) and display (+8). 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
- 50% higher Optical zoom: 3 x vs 2 x
- 17% higher capacity: 4,323 mAh vs 3,692 mAh
Reasons to pick the iPhone 17
- Stronger performance score: 73 vs 54
- Stronger display score: 66 vs 58
- Stronger camera score: 53 vs 48
- 300% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 12 MP
- 67% higher Wireless charging: 25 W vs 15 W
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,099
Display
| Spec | iPhone 14 Pro Max | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3,000 nits+50% |
| Screen-to-body | 88.3 % | 90.9 %+3% |
Performance
| Spec | iPhone 14 Pro Max | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic | Apple A19 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,230,000 | 1,900,000+54% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,540 | 3,600+42% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,400 | 8,800+38% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB/1TB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | NVMe | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | iPhone 14 Pro Max | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.78 | f/1.6 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 48 MP+300% |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 3 x+50% | 2 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 18 MP+50% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | iPhone 14 Pro Max | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,323 mAh+17% | 3,692 mAh |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 40 W+48% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 25 W+67% |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | iPhone 14 Pro Max | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 240 g | 177 g+26% |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+1% | 8 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Stainless steel | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | iPhone 14 Pro Max | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | iPhone 14 Pro Max | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | iOS 16 | iOS 26 |
| OS update pledge | 6 years | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | iPhone 14 Pro Max | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |