Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
#148
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
#46Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Performance
90.394.0
Camera
97.099.3
Display
97.197.1
Battery
90.691.8
Build
96.097.3
Connectivity
84.287.5
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
87.492.8
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max features a slightly larger 6.9-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display compared to the 6.7-inch display on the iPhone 14 Pro Max, both offering 120Hz refresh rates and HDR support.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone 16 Pro Max is powered by the newer A18 Pro chipset with improved CPU and GPU capabilities, alongside increased RAM options, enhancing multitasking and gaming experiences.
- The camera system on the 16 Pro Max includes a periscope telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom, while the 14 Pro Max has a standard telephoto lens with 3x zoom, providing greater versatility in photography.
- Battery capacity is also upgraded in the 16 Pro Max to 4685 mAh, compared to 4323 mAh in the 14 Pro Max, potentially offering longer usage times.
- Both devices run on iOS, with the 16 Pro Max launching with iOS 18, ensuring a more updated software experience.
- Build quality is enhanced in the 16 Pro Max with a titanium frame, making it lighter at 227g compared to the 240g of the 14 Pro Max, while both maintain premium glass front and back designs.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
General
Release Date
2022, September 07
2024, September 09
Announced
2022, September 07
2024, September 09
Description
Versions: A2894 (International); A2651 (USA); A2893 (Canada, Japan); A2896 (China, Hong Kong); A2895 (Russia)
Versions: A3296 (International); A3084 (USA); A3295 (Middle East, Canada, Mexico); A3297 (China, Hong Kong)
Display
Size
6.7"
6.9"
Type
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1290 x 2796 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
PPI
1290
1320
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Ceramic Shield glass
Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen)
Performance
Chipset
Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm)
Apple A18 Pro (3 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x3.46 GHz Everest + 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth)
Hexa-core (2x4.05 GHz + 4x2.42 GHz)
GPU
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM, 1TB 6GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
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/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAFTOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Front Camera
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, PDAF, OISSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.
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@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video/audio, 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
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4323 mAh
4685 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4323 mAh (16.68 Wh)
Li-Ion 4685 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 min25W wireless (MagSafe), 15W wireless (China only)15W wireless (Qi2)4.5W reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
160.7 x 77.6 x 7.9 mm (6.33 x 3.06 x 0.31 in)
163 x 77.6 x 8.3 mm (6.42 x 3.06 x 0.33 in)
Weight
240 g
227 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame
Glass front, glass back, titanium frame (grade 5)
Colors
Space Black, Silver, Gold, Deep Purple
Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.15 W/kg (head) 1.07 W/kg (body)
1.01 W/kg (head) 1.15 W/kg (body)
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/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 16, upgradable to iOS 18.5
iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✓
✓
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer