PhoneLifespan

iPhone 14 Pro vs iPhone 14 Pro Max

vs

It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 1 point overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The iPhone 14 Pro edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: iPhone 14 Pro 68 · iPhone 14 Pro Max 67 methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Apple iPhone 14 Pro $368
Safe to buy$9.46/mo
2022◆ Buy-by Sep 20272029
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max $437
Safe to buy$11.23/mo
2022◆ Buy-by Sep 20272029

Category by category

Display
iPhone 14 Pro 80iPhone 14 Pro Max 80

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
iPhone 14 Pro 80iPhone 14 Pro Max 80

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
iPhone 14 Pro 74iPhone 14 Pro Max 74

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
iPhone 14 Pro 44iPhone 14 Pro Max 66

4,323mAh vs 3,200mAh — the iPhone 14 Pro Max lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
iPhone 14 Pro 46iPhone 14 Pro Max 46

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
iPhone 14 Pro 68iPhone 14 Pro Max 67

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpeciPhone 14 ProiPhone 14 Pro Max
Price (street)$368$437
Display6.1-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion 120Hz, always-on, up to 2000 nits peak6.7-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion 120Hz, always-on, up to 2000 nits peak
ChipsetApple A16 BionicApple A16 Bionic
RAM6GB6GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery3,200 mAh4,323 mAh
Charging20W wired (50% in ~30 min), MagSafe 15W wireless20W wired (50% in ~30 min), MagSafe 15W wireless
Rear cameras48MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto 3x48MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions147.5 × 71.5 × 7.85 mm160.7 × 77.6 × 7.85 mm
Weight206 g240 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilSep 2029Sep 2029

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.