Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
#35
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
#100Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
Performance
87.187.1
Camera
56.955.9
Display
96.085.5
Battery
80.080.0
Build
75.075.8
Overall
79.076.8
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max features a stainless steel frame, while the iPhone 15 Plus uses an aluminum frame, affecting overall build quality and weight, with the Pro Max weighing 240g compared to the 201g of the 15 Plus.
- Both models have a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, but the 14 Pro Max supports a 120Hz refresh rate, whereas the 15 Plus is limited to 60Hz.
- Performance-wise, both devices utilize the Apple A16 Bionic chipset, ensuring similar processing capabilities.
- In terms of camera, the 14 Pro Max has a slightly wider aperture on the main lens and a telephoto option, while the 15 Plus offers a wider ultrawide lens.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the 15 Plus at 4383mAh compared to 4323mAh in the 14 Pro Max, but both support similar charging options.
- Software experiences are comparable, with the 14 Pro Max launching with iOS 16 and the 15 Plus with iOS 17, both upgradable to iOS 18.5.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
General
Release Date
2022, September 07
2023, September 12
Announced
2022, September 07
2023, September 12
Description
Versions: A2894 (International); A2651 (USA); A2893 (Canada, Japan); A2896 (China, Hong Kong); A2895 (Russia)
Versions: A3094 (International); A2847 (USA); A3093 (Canada, Japan); A3096 (China, Hong Kong)
Display
Size
6.7"
6.7"
Type
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1290 x 2796 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
1290 x 2796 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
PPI
1290
1290
Refresh Rate
120Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Ceramic Shield glass
Ceramic Shield glass
Performance
Chipset
Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm)
Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x3.46 GHz Everest + 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth)
Hexa-core (2x3.46 GHz Everest + 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth)
GPU
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM, 1TB 6GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), 1/3.5", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAFTOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm
Front Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Front Camera Details
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OISSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAFSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, stereo sound rec.
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4323 mAh
4383 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4323 mAh (16.68 Wh)
Li-Ion 4383 mAh
Charging Details
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min15W wireless (MagSafe)15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min15W wireless (MagSafe)15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update4.5W reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
160.7 x 77.6 x 7.9 mm (6.33 x 3.06 x 0.31 in)
160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm (6.33 x 3.06 x 0.31 in)
Weight
240 g
201 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Space Black, Silver, Gold, Deep Purple
Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM+ eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Nano-SIM +eSIM+ eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Software
Operating System
iOS 16, upgradable to iOS 18.5
iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 18.5
OS Version
iOS 16, upgradable to iOS 18.5
iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✓
✓
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No