Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Our Verdict: The iPhone 15 Pro Max replaced the iPhone 14 Plus after a year, and not a lot changed between them. The 15 Pro Max 5G leads on camera hardware with a 48MP main sensor to the 14 Plus 5G's 12MP, and the 15 Pro Max 5G goes up to 1TB of storage, where the 14 Plus 5G tops out at 512GB. The 14 Plus 5G is the lighter phone at 203g against 221g. Get the 15 Pro Max 5G if you want the newer hardware; if not, the 14 Plus 5G is usually cheaper and does much the same job.
Buying outright, the 14 Plus 5G starts at £240 SIM-free.
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Prices updated 26 July 2026
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
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| Expert Rating | 4.2 10 reviews |
4.5 12 reviews |
| Screen | 6.7" | 6.7" |
| Display | Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1284 x 2778 | 1290 x 2796 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 457 | 460 |
| Rear Camera | 12 Megapixels | 48 Megapixels |
| Front Camera | 12 Megapixels | 12 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) | Apple A17 Pro |
| Battery | 4,325 mAh | 4,422 mAh |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| OS | Apple iOS | Apple iOS |
| SIM Type | nano-SIM and e-SIM | Nano 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/6e |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 with A2DP, LE | 5.3 with A2DP, LE |
| Dimensions | 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.8 mm | 159.9 x 76.7 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 203 grams | 221 grams |
| Water Resistance | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) |
| Contracts | - |
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| SIM-free | £239.99 | £504.99 |
| Prices updated 26 July 2026 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 14 Plus or Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max?
Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.7", both screens are similarly sharp at around 457 pixels per inch, and the Apple iPhone 14 Plus uses a Super Retina XDR OLED panel while the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has a LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED.
Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 14 Plus or Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 14 Plus features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has a 48 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 14 Plus or Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 14 Plus is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £239.99.
What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 14 Plus and Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 14 Plus is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, while the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max comes in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB.
What processors do the Apple iPhone 14 Plus and Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max use?
The Apple iPhone 14 Plus is powered by the Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm), while the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max uses the Apple A17 Pro .
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 14 Plus or Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max?
It's a trade-off: the Apple iPhone 14 Plus is lighter but the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is more compact. It's 18g lighter at 203 grams, though the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is actually the more compact phone at 159.9 x 76.7 x 8.3 mm, the Apple iPhone 14 Plus is slimmer at 7.8mm thick.
Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 14 Plus or Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max?
Both phones share the same water resistance rating of IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins).
What operating system do the Apple iPhone 14 Plus and Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max run?
Both phones run Apple iOS.