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iPhone 14 Pro Max vs iPhone 15 Pro Max

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iPhone 14 Pro MaxStarting at £369See options
iPhone 15 Pro MaxStarting at £509.60See options
4.8/5 (35 reviews)
4.4/5 (23 reviews)

In a nutshell

They share the same 6.7-inch screen size, the same 48MP main camera and the same 120Hz refresh rate. The iPhone 15 Pro Max has the lower launch price, longer OS support until about 2030 (est.) and a 5x optical telephoto.

At 256GB, the iPhone 14 Pro Max launched at £1309 and the iPhone 15 Pro Max at £1199.

Available models

iPhone 14 Pro Max

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

iPhone 15 Pro Max

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

Durability

iPhone 14 Pro Max 75/100
iPhone 15 Pro Max 81/100

The iPhone 15 Pro Max should be supported for longer, with OS updates until about 2030 (est.) against about 2029 (est.) on the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Software support:The iPhone 14 Pro Max should get OS updates until about 2029 (est.) and the iPhone 15 Pro Max until about 2030 (est.). That gives the iPhone 15 Pro Max the longer support window.

Frame:The iPhone 14 Pro Max has a stainless steel frame and the iPhone 15 Pro Max a titanium one.

Weight:The iPhone 14 Pro Max weighs 240g and the iPhone 15 Pro Max 221g, so the iPhone 15 Pro Max is the lighter phone.

Water and dust:Both are rated IP68, the same protection against dust and water.

Released

2022
2023Newer

Updates until (est.)

2029
2030Supported for longer

Water resistance

IP68
IP68

Frame

Stainless steel
Titanium

Weight

240g
221gLighter

Release date

16 September 2022
22 September 2023

Front glass

Ceramic Shield
Ceramic Shield

Dimensions

160.7 x 77.6 x 7.85 mm
159.9 x 76.7 x 8.25 mm

Biometrics

Face ID
Face ID

Performance

iPhone 14 Pro Max 63/100
iPhone 15 Pro Max 73/100

The iPhone 15 Pro Max has the newer chip, the A17 Pro.

Chip:The iPhone 14 Pro Max runs the A16 Bionic and the iPhone 15 Pro Max the A17 Pro. The A17 Pro is the newer chip, from 2023.

Memory:The iPhone 15 Pro Max has 8GB of RAM against 6GB on the iPhone 14 Pro Max, which helps keep more apps open in the background.

AI features:Only the iPhone 15 Pro Max supports Apple Intelligence. The iPhone 14 Pro Max does not.

Storage:The iPhone 14 Pro Max launched in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB and 1TB and the iPhone 15 Pro Max in 256GB, 512GB and 1TB.

Chip

A16 Bionic
A17 Pro

RAM

6GB
8GBMore memory

Storage options

128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
256GB, 512GB, 1TB

AI features

No
YesHas AI features

Screen quality

iPhone 14 Pro Max 90/100
iPhone 15 Pro Max 90/100

The same 6.7-inch size and the same 120Hz refresh rate on both.

Panel:Both use the same Super Retina XDR OLED panel at 2796 x 1290.

Brightness:Both peak at the same 2000 nits, by the makers' figures.

Screen size

6.7"
6.7"

Screen type

Super Retina XDR OLED
Super Retina XDR OLED

Refresh rate

120Hz
120Hz

Resolution

2796 x 1290
2796 x 1290

Peak brightness

2000 nits (maker figure)
2000 nits (maker figure)

Camera

iPhone 14 Pro Max 70/100
iPhone 15 Pro Max 75/100

The iPhone 15 Pro Max reaches further, with a 5x optical telephoto.

Zoom:The iPhone 15 Pro Max has a 5x optical telephoto against 3x on the iPhone 14 Pro Max, so it gets closer to distant subjects.

Main camera:Both use a 48MP main camera, the same resolution.

Ultrawide:Both have the same 12MP ultrawide.

Selfies:Both have the same 12MP selfie camera.

Main camera

48MP
48MP

Ultrawide

12MP
12MP

Telephoto

12MP
12MP

Optical zoom

3x
5xMore zoom

Front camera

12MP
12MP

Video recording

4K 60fps Dolby Vision
4K 60fps Dolby Vision

Battery

iPhone 14 Pro Max 77/100
iPhone 15 Pro Max 77/100

On Apple's figures they last the same time, up to 29 hours of video.

Capacity:The iPhone 15 Pro Max has the bigger battery, 4441mAh against 4323mAh.

Wireless charging:For wireless charging, the iPhone 14 Pro Max supports MagSafe 15W, Qi2 and the iPhone 15 Pro Max MagSafe 15W, Qi2 15W.

Battery

4323mAh
4441mAhBigger battery

Wireless charging

MagSafe 15W, Qi2
MagSafe 15W, Qi2 15W

Video playback (maker)

Up to 29 hours
Up to 29 hours

Connectivity

iPhone 14 Pro Max 64/100
iPhone 15 Pro Max 86/100

The iPhone 15 Pro Max has the newer Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi 6E.

Wi-Fi:The iPhone 15 Pro Max has Wi-Fi 6E against Wi-Fi 6 on the iPhone 14 Pro Max, which only pays off with a newer router.

Port:The iPhone 14 Pro Max has a Lightning (USB 2) and the iPhone 15 Pro Max USB-C (USB 3, 10Gb/s). Only the iPhone 15 Pro Max uses USB-C.

5G:Both have the same 5G support.

SIM:Both take the same Nano-SIM + eSIM setup.

5G

Yes
Yes

Port

Lightning (USB 2)
USB-C (USB 3, 10Gb/s)

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi 6E

SIM

Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth 5.3

Our verdict

Buy the iPhone 15 Pro Max if you want the lower launch price and longer OS support until about 2030 (est.). On the specs listed here, the iPhone 15 Pro Max matches or beats the iPhone 14 Pro Max throughout.

Buy the iPhone 14 Pro Max if

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Buy the iPhone 15 Pro Max if

  • You want the lower launch price
  • You want longer OS support until about 2030 (est.)
  • You want a 5x optical telephoto
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FAQs

The iPhone 14 Pro Max should get OS updates until about 2029 (est.) and the iPhone 15 Pro Max until about 2030 (est.). That gives the iPhone 15 Pro Max the longer support window.

The iPhone 15 Pro Max has a 5x optical telephoto against 3x on the iPhone 14 Pro Max, so it gets closer to distant subjects.

Every Reboxed phone has a minimum of 80% battery health. If you want the closest thing to new, some phones offer our New Battery Upgrade, professionally installed before your phone is dispatched. If it's available, you'll see it on the product page.

Pristine, Excellent, Great and Good. Pristine has zero blemishes and at least 90% battery health. Good can show noticeable wear on the casing but works perfectly. Every grade is TechCheck certified and comes with a 12-month warranty.

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