Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 15
Our Verdict: The iPhone 15 is the follow-up to the iPhone 14 Pro Max a year later, so the two are close. The 14 Pro Max 5G packs the bigger battery, 4323mAh against 3349mAh, which usually means longer between charges, and the 14 Pro Max 5G offers up to 1TB of storage versus 512GB on the 15 5G. The 14 Pro Max 5G has the bigger screen, 6.7" against 6.1", and the 15 5G is the lighter phone at 171g against 240g. The differences are small, so buy the 14 Pro Max 5G if it's cheaper; the 15 5G just gets software updates for longer.
Over a full contract, the 15 5G works out around £521 all-in, about £90 less than the 14 Pro Max 5G.
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Prices updated 25 July 2026
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
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Apple iPhone 15
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| Expert Rating | 4.6 10 reviews |
4.2 12 reviews |
| Screen | 6.7" | 6.1" |
| Display | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1290 x 2796 | 1179 x 2556 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 460 | 461 |
| Rear Camera | 48 Megapixels | 48 Megapixels |
| Front Camera | 12 Megapixels | 12 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) | Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) |
| Battery | 4,323 mAh | 3,349 mAh |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| 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/6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 with A2DP, LE | 5.3 with A2DP, LE |
| Dimensions | 160.7 x 77.6 x 7.9 mm | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 240 grams | 171 grams |
| Water Resistance | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) |
| Contracts |
£22.75/mo
£20.00 upfront |
£14.99/mo
£139.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | £359.99 | £322.00 |
| Prices updated 25 July 2026 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 15 cheaper on contract?
Based on total cost of ownership, the Apple iPhone 15 is cheaper on contract at £521.16 over the life of the deal from £14.99 per month with £139.00 upfront.
Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 15?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Apple iPhone 15's 6.1", both screens are similarly sharp at around 460 pixels per inch, and the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max uses a LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED panel while the Apple iPhone 15 has a Super Retina XDR OLED.
Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 15?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max features a 48 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 15 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 Max or Apple iPhone 15?
The Apple iPhone 15 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £322.00.
What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 15?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, while the Apple iPhone 15 comes in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB.
What processors do the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 15 use?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is powered by the Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm), while the Apple iPhone 15 uses the Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm).
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 15?
The Apple iPhone 15 is the more portable of the two: it's 69g lighter at 171 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm.
Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 15?
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 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 15 run?
Both phones run Apple iOS.