iPhone 14 Plus vs iPhone 14 Pro Max
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 0 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → iPhone 14 Plus (supported until Oct 2029); want maximum speed → iPhone 14 Pro Max (Apple A16 Bionic).
Value Score: iPhone 14 Plus 67 · iPhone 14 Pro Max 67 — methodology
Who should pick which
Beyond the scores — our take on each phone and the buyer it actually suits.
The cheapest big-screen iPhone with real life left: ~$301 used buys a 6.7-inch display, huge battery, and an estimated three-plus years of updates — if you can accept Lightning and 60Hz.
Pick it if
- ✓ Big-screen buyers on a tight budget
- ✓ Battery-first users
- ✓ Streaming and reading
Skip it if
- ✗ You can stretch ~$100 more — the iPhone 15 Plus adds USB-C and a year of support
- ✗ You want any AI features
The 2022 flagship at ~$437 used: 120Hz 6.7-inch display, 3x telephoto, big battery, and an estimated three-plus years of updates. Strong — but a used 15 Pro Max isn't much more per month.
Pick it if
- ✓ Flagship camera and display on a sub-$450 budget
- ✓ Big-screen power users
- ✓ Keeping a phone ~3 years
Skip it if
- ✗ You want USB-C or AI features — a used 15 Pro Max adds both plus a year of support
- ✗ 240g is too heavy for you
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
The iPhone 14 Pro Max's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch ltpo super retina xdr oled, promotion 120hz, always-on, up to 2000 nits peak.
The iPhone 14 Pro Max's Apple A16 Bionic is simply the faster chip.
The iPhone 14 Pro Max has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
Both phones' support windows end around the same time.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Frequently asked
Is the iPhone 14 Plus still supported in 2026?
Yes. It runs the latest iOS in 2026 and Apple confirmed at WWDC 2026 that it gets iOS 27. Based on Apple's typical seven-year pattern, we estimate updates until around October 2029 — roughly three years and four months away.
Is the iPhone 14 Plus worth buying used in 2026?
At around $301, yes — that's about $7.50 per month of remaining safe use, and its big battery is one of the few that still lasts a full day even with some degradation. It's the budget pick among large iPhones; the 15 Plus is the better long-term one.
Is the iPhone 14 Pro Max still supported in 2026?
Yes. It runs the latest iOS in 2026, and Apple confirmed at WWDC 2026 that it will get iOS 27. Based on Apple's typical seven-year pattern, we estimate updates until around September 2029 — just over three more years.
Is the iPhone 14 Pro Max worth buying used in 2026?
At around $437 it's a fair buy — about $11 per month of remaining safe use for a phone whose display and cameras still feel flagship. But compare prices before committing: used 15 Pro Max units add USB-C, a 5x zoom, Apple Intelligence, and an extra year of support.
Full spec table
| Spec | iPhone 14 Plus | iPhone 14 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $301 | $437 |
| Display | 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 60Hz, 1200 nits HDR peak | 6.7-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion 120Hz, always-on, up to 2000 nits peak |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic (5-core GPU) | Apple A16 Bionic |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB/512GB | 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Battery | 4,325 mAh | 4,323 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired (50% in ~30 min), MagSafe 15W wireless | 20W wired (50% in ~30 min), MagSafe 15W wireless |
| Rear cameras | 12MP main, 12MP ultra-wide | 48MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto 3x |
| Dimensions | 160.8 × 78.1 × 7.8 mm | 160.7 × 77.6 × 7.85 mm |
| Weight | 203 g | 240 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Supported until | Oct 2029 | Sep 2029 |
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