Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 16
Our Verdict: There's two years between the iPhone 14 Pro Max and the iPhone 16, so the iPhone 16 is ahead on most things. The 14 Pro Max 5G has the bigger battery of the two, 4323mAh against 3561mAh, which usually means longer between charges, and the 14 Pro Max 5G goes up to 1TB of storage, where the 16 tops out at 512GB. The 14 Pro Max 5G has the bigger screen, 6.7" against 6.1", and the 16 is the lighter phone at 170g against 240g. The 16 is the better phone; upgrade from the 14 Pro Max 5G if you want the newer hardware, or hold on if yours still does the job.
The 16 is the cheaper one to own: around £700 over a typical contract, £83 less than the 14 Pro Max 5G.
15 reviews 4.2
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Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
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Apple iPhone 16
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| Release Date | 16 September 2022 | 20 September 2024 |
| Expert Rating |
4.5 15 reviews |
4.2 15 reviews |
| Screen | 6.7" | 6.1" |
| Display | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1290 x 2796 | 2556 x 1179 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 460 | 461 |
| Rear Camera | 48 Megapixels | 48 Megapixels |
| Front Camera | 12 Megapixels | 12 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) | Apple A18 (3 nm) |
| Battery | 4,323 mAh | 3,561 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/6e/7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 with A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Dimensions | 160.7 x 77.6 x 7.9 mm | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 240 grams | 170 grams |
| Water Resistance | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) |
| Contracts |
£61.50/mo
£30.00 upfront |
£26.99/mo
£19.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | £357.00 | £449.00 |
| Deals | Deals |
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Apple iPhone 16
£26.99 a month, £19 upfront.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 16 cheaper on contract?
Based on total cost of ownership, the Apple iPhone 16 is cheaper on contract at £699.96 over the life of the deal from £26.99 per month with £19.00 upfront.
Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 16?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Apple iPhone 16'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 16 has a Super Retina XDR OLED.
Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 16?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max features a 48 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 16 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 16?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £357.00.
What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 16?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, while the Apple iPhone 16 comes in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB.
What processors do the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 16 use?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is powered by the Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm), while the Apple iPhone 16 uses the Apple A18 (3 nm).
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 16?
The Apple iPhone 16 is the more portable of the two: it's 70g lighter at 170 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 16?
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 16 run?
Both phones run Apple iOS.