iPhone 14 Pro Max vs iPhone 15 Plus
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → iPhone 15 Plus (supported until Sep 2030); want maximum speed → iPhone 14 Pro Max (Apple A16 Bionic).
Value Score: iPhone 14 Pro Max 67 · iPhone 15 Plus 66 — methodology
Who should pick which
Beyond the scores — our take on each phone and the buyer it actually suits.
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
At ~$403 used with an estimated four-plus years of updates left, the iPhone 15 Plus is the cheapest way to get a big-screen iPhone with USB-C, huge battery life, and a long runway.
Pick it if
- ✓ Big-screen buyers on a budget
- ✓ Battery-life maximalists
- ✓ Long-term keepers who buy used
Skip it if
- ✗ You want Apple Intelligence — you need an iPhone 15 Pro or newer
- ✗ 120Hz scrolling matters to 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.
Performance is a wash — same chip tier.
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.
The iPhone 15 Plus is supported until Sep 2030 — 12 months longer than the iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Frequently asked
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.
Is the iPhone 15 Plus still supported in 2026?
Yes, fully. It runs the latest iOS in 2026 and Apple confirmed at WWDC 2026 that it gets iOS 27 this fall. On Apple's typical seven-year pattern we estimate support until around September 2030 — more than four years away.
Is the iPhone 15 Plus worth buying used in 2026?
Yes — it's one of the best used-iPhone values right now. At roughly $403 with about 51 months of estimated support left, it costs around $8 per month of safe use, and you get USB-C plus class-leading battery life.
Full spec table
| Spec | iPhone 14 Pro Max | iPhone 15 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $437 | $403 |
| Display | 6.7-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion 120Hz, always-on, up to 2000 nits peak | 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 60Hz, up to 2000 nits peak |
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic | Apple A16 Bionic |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB | 128GB/256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 4,323 mAh | 4,383 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired (50% in ~30 min), MagSafe 15W wireless | 20W+ wired (50% in ~30 min), MagSafe 15W wireless, Qi 7.5W |
| Rear cameras | 48MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto 3x | 48MP main, 12MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 160.7 × 77.6 × 7.85 mm | 160.9 × 77.8 × 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 240 g | 201 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Supported until | Sep 2029 | Sep 2030 |
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