Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Our Verdict: There's two years between the iPhone 14 Pro Max and the iPhone 16 Pro, so the iPhone 16 Pro is ahead on most things. The 14 Pro Max 5G has the bigger battery of the two, 4323mAh against 3582mAh, which usually means longer between charges, and the 14 Pro Max 5G has the bigger screen, 6.7" against 6.3". The 16 Pro is the lighter phone at 199g against 240g. Coming from the 14 Pro Max 5G, the 16 Pro is a genuine upgrade rather than a token one.
The 14 Pro Max 5G is the cheaper one to own: around £783 over a typical contract, £88 less than the 16 Pro.
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Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
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Apple iPhone 16 Pro
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| Release Date | 16 September 2022 | 20 September 2024 |
| Expert Rating |
4.5 15 reviews |
4.4 15 reviews |
| Screen | 6.7" | 6.3" |
| Display | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1290 x 2796 | 1206 x 2622 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 460 | 458 |
| Rear Camera | 48 Megapixels | 48 Megapixels |
| Front Camera | 12 Megapixels | 12 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) | Apple A18 Pro |
| Battery | 4,323 mAh | 3,582 mAh |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 128GB, 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 | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| Dimensions | 160.7 x 77.6 x 7.9 mm | 149.6 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 240 grams | 199 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 |
£61.50/mo
£30.00 upfront |
£35.29/mo
£29.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | £357.00 | £500.00 |
| Deals | Deals |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 16 Pro cheaper on contract?
Based on total cost of ownership, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is cheaper on contract at £783.00 over the life of the deal from £61.50 per month with £30.00 upfront.
Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 16 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Apple iPhone 16 Pro's 6.3", both screens are similarly sharp at around 460 pixels per inch, and both use LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED panels.
Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 16 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max features a 48 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 16 Pro 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 Pro?
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 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, while the Apple iPhone 16 Pro comes in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB.
What processors do the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 16 Pro use?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is powered by the Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm), while the Apple iPhone 16 Pro uses the Apple A18 Pro.
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 16 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is the more portable of the two: it's 41g lighter at 199 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 149.6 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is slimmer at 7.9mm thick.
Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 16 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is rated IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins), while the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.
What operating system do the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 16 Pro run?
Both phones run Apple iOS.