Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 14
Our Verdict: If you've got the iPhone 12 Pro Max, the iPhone 14 is two years of updates on from it. There's more battery in the 12 Pro Max, 3687mAh to 3279mAh, which should mean longer between charges in day-to-day use, and the 12 Pro Max has the bigger screen, 6.7" against 6.1". The 14 5G is the lighter phone at 172g against 228g. The 14 5G is the better phone; upgrade from the 12 Pro Max if you want the newer hardware, or hold on if yours still does the job.
If you'd rather pay up front, the 14 5G is the cheaper buy at £230 SIM-free.
10 reviews 4.0
10 reviews
Prices updated 18 July 2026
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
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Apple iPhone 14
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| Expert Rating | 4.3 10 reviews |
4.0 10 reviews |
| Screen | 6.7" | 6.1" |
| Display | Super Retina XDR OLED | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1284 x 2778 | 1170 x 2532 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 457 | 457 |
| Rear Camera | 12 Megapixels | 12 Megapixels |
| Front Camera | 12 Megapixels | 12 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Apple A14 Bionic | Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) |
| Battery | 3,687 mAh | 3,279 mAh |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| OS | iOS14 | Apple iOS |
| SIM Type | Nano SIM | nano-SIM and e-SIM |
| Connectivity | Up to 5G | Up to 5G |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.3 with A2DP, LE |
| Dimensions | 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4 mm | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 228 grams | 172 grams |
| Water Resistance | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) | IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes |
| Contracts | - |
£14.99/mo
£129.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | £229.99 | £229.95 |
| Prices updated 18 July 2026 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 14?
The Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Apple iPhone 14's 6.1", both screens are similarly sharp at around 457 pixels per inch, and both use Super Retina XDR OLED panels.
Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 14?
The Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 14 has a 12 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.
Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 14?
The Apple iPhone 14 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £229.95.
What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 14?
The Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, while the Apple iPhone 14 comes in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB.
What processors do the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 14 use?
The Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max is powered by the Apple A14 Bionic, while the Apple iPhone 14 uses the Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm).
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 14?
The Apple iPhone 14 is the more portable of the two: it's 56g lighter at 172 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm, the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max is slimmer at 7.4mm thick.
Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 14?
The Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max is rated IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins), while the Apple iPhone 14 is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.
What operating system do the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 14 run?
The Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max runs iOS14 and the Apple iPhone 14 runs Apple iOS. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.