Apple iPhone 14 Pro vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Our Verdict: The iPhone 16 Pro Max is two years newer than the iPhone 14 Pro, and it shows in the specs. The 16 Pro Max has the bigger battery of the two, 4685mAh against 3200mAh, which usually means longer between charges, and the 16 Pro Max has the bigger screen, 6.9" against 6.1". The 14 Pro 5G is the lighter phone at 206g against 227g. The 16 Pro Max is the better phone; upgrade from the 14 Pro 5G if you want the newer hardware, or hold on if yours still does the job.
Over a full contract, the 14 Pro 5G works out around £642 all-in, about £390 less than the 16 Pro Max.
20 reviews 4.4
11 reviews
Prices updated 28 July 2026
Apple iPhone 14 Pro
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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
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| Expert Rating | 4.4 20 reviews |
4.4 11 reviews |
| Screen | 6.1" | 6.9" |
| Display | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1179 x 2556 | 1320 x 2868 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 461 | 458 |
| Rear Camera | 48 Megapixels | 48 Megapixels |
| Front Camera | 12 Megapixels | 12 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) | Apple A18 Pro |
| Battery | 3,200 mAh | 4,685 mAh |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| OS | Apple iOS | Apple iOS |
| SIM Type | nano-SIM and e-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/6e/7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 with A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Dimensions | 147.5 x 71.5 x 7.9 mm | 163 x 77.6 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 206 grams | 227 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 |
£13.00/mo
£315.00 upfront |
£41.79/mo
£29.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | £309.99 | £649.99 |
| Prices updated 28 July 2026 | ||
| Deals | Deals | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Apple iPhone 14 Pro or Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max cheaper on contract?
Based on total cost of ownership, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro is cheaper on contract at £642.00 over the life of the deal from £13.00 per month with £315.00 upfront.
Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro or Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has the bigger screen at 6.9" compared to the Apple iPhone 14 Pro's 6.1", both screens are similarly sharp at around 461 pixels per inch, and both use LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED panels.
Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro or Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro features a 48 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 16 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 Pro or Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £309.99.
What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 14 Pro and Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, while the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max comes in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB.
What processors do the Apple iPhone 14 Pro and Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max use?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro is powered by the Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm), while the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max uses the Apple A18 Pro.
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro or Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro is the more portable of the two: it's 21g lighter at 206 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 147.5 x 71.5 x 7.9 mm, and is slimmer at 7.9mm thick.
Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro or Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro is rated IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins), while the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.
What operating system do the Apple iPhone 14 Pro and Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max run?
Both phones run Apple iOS.