Apple iPhone 14 Pro
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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
#2Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 14 Pro
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Performance
87.192.0
Camera
56.958.6
Display
96.096.0
Battery
80.080.0
Build
78.077.3
Overall
79.381.2
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 14 Pro features a 6.1-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display with a resolution of 1179 x 2556 pixels, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max has a larger 6.9-inch display with a resolution of 1320 x 2868 pixels, both supporting 120Hz refresh rates.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone 14 Pro is powered by the A16 Bionic chip, whereas the iPhone 16 Pro Max utilizes the more advanced A18 Pro chip, offering enhanced processing capabilities and graphics performance.
- Both models have a 48 MP main camera, but the iPhone 16 Pro Max includes a periscope telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom, improving versatility in photography.
- The battery capacity of the iPhone 14 Pro is 3200 mAh, compared to the significantly larger 4685 mAh in the iPhone 16 Pro Max, providing longer usage time.
- Both devices run on iOS, with the iPhone 14 Pro initially shipping with iOS 16 and the iPhone 16 Pro Max launching with iOS 18, ensuring a modern software experience on both.
- Build quality differs as well, with the iPhone 14 Pro using a stainless steel frame and the iPhone 16 Pro Max featuring a lighter titanium frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 14 Pro
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
General
Release Date
2022, September 07
2024, September 09
Announced
2022, September 07
2024, September 09
Description
Versions: A2890 (International); A2650 (USA); A2889 (Canada, Japan); A2892 (China, Hong Kong); A2891 (Russia)
Versions: A3296 (International); A3084 (USA); A3295 (Middle East, Canada, Mexico); A3297 (China, Hong Kong)
Display
Size
6.1"
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
1179 x 2556 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
PPI
1179
1320
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
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/1.8, 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)
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, PDAF, OISSL 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@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 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
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3200 mAh
4685 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3200 mAh (12.38 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 & Design
Dimensions
147.5 x 71.5 x 7.9 mm (5.81 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
163 x 77.6 x 8.3 mm (6.42 x 3.06 x 0.33 in)
Weight
206 g
227 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame
Glass front, glass back, titanium frame (grade 5)
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Space Black, Silver, Gold, Deep Purple
Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium
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/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
Software
Operating System
iOS 16, upgradable to iOS 18.5
iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.5
OS Version
iOS 16, upgradable to iOS 18.5
iOS 18, 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