Apple iPhone 14 Pro
#159
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
#92Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 14 Pro
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Performance
90.393.5
Camera
97.098.9
Display
96.897.1
Battery
86.390.8
Build
97.497.3
Connectivity
84.287.4
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
86.890.6
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 14 Pro features a 6.1-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max has a larger 6.7-inch version of the same display technology, both supporting 120Hz refresh rates.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone 14 Pro is powered by the A16 Bionic chip, whereas the iPhone 15 Pro Max utilizes the more advanced A17 Pro chip, offering enhanced processing capabilities.
- Both models have a 48 MP main camera, but the iPhone 15 Pro Max includes a periscope telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom, improving versatility in photography.
- The battery capacity of the iPhone 15 Pro Max is significantly higher at 4441 mAh compared to the 3200 mAh of the iPhone 14 Pro, potentially offering longer usage times.
- Both devices run on iOS, with the iPhone 14 Pro shipping with iOS 16 and the iPhone 15 Pro Max with iOS 17, both upgradable to iOS 18.5.
- Build quality differs as well, with the iPhone 14 Pro featuring a stainless steel frame, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max uses a lighter titanium frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 14 Pro
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
General
Release Date
2022, September 07
2023, September 12
Announced
2022, September 07
2023, September 12
Description
Versions: A2890 (International); A2650 (USA); A2889 (Canada, Japan); A2892 (China, Hong Kong); A2891 (Russia)
Versions: A3106 (International); A2849 (USA); A3105 (Canada, Japan); A3108 (China, Hong Kong)
Display
Size
6.1"
6.7"
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
1179 x 2556 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
1290 x 2796 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
PPI
1179
1290
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Ceramic Shield glass
Ceramic Shield glass
Performance
Chipset
Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm)
Apple A17 Pro (3 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x3.46 GHz Everest + 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth)
Hexa-core (2x3.78 GHz + 4x2.11 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 zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel 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
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, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video, 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
3200 mAh
4441 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3200 mAh (12.38 Wh)
Li-Ion 4441 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 & Safety
Dimensions
147.5 x 71.5 x 7.9 mm (5.81 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
159.9 x 76.7 x 8.3 mm (6.30 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
Weight
206 g
221 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, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.15 W/kg (head) 1.15 W/kg (body)
1.07 W/kg (head) 1.11 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, 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 17, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✓
✓
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer