Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 16e
Our Verdict: If you've got the iPhone 14 Pro Max, the iPhone 16e is two years of updates on from it. The 14 Pro Max 5G offers up to 1TB of storage versus 512GB on the 16e, and the 14 Pro Max 5G has the bigger screen, 6.7" against 6.1". The 16e is the lighter phone at 167g against 240g. If you're on the 14 Pro Max 5G, the 16e is a real step up, but only worth it if the changes above matter to you.
The 16e is the cheaper one to own: around £619 over a typical contract, £164 less than the 14 Pro Max 5G.
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| Release Date | 16 September 2022 | 28 February 2025 |
| Expert Rating |
4.5 15 reviews |
3.7 15 reviews |
| Screen | 6.7" | 6.1" |
| Display | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1290 x 2796 | 1170 x 2532 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 460 | 457 |
| 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 | 4,005 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, A2DP, LE |
| Dimensions | 160.7 x 77.6 x 7.9 mm | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 240 grams | 167 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 |
£24.79/mo
£29.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | £357.00 | £372.00 |
| Deals | Deals |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 16e cheaper on contract?
Based on total cost of ownership, the Apple iPhone 16e is cheaper on contract at £618.96 over the life of the deal from £24.79 per month with £29.00 upfront.
Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 16e?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Apple iPhone 16e'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 16e has a Super Retina XDR OLED.
Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 16e?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max features a 48 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 16e 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 16e?
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 16e?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, while the Apple iPhone 16e comes in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB.
What processors do the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 16e use?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is powered by the Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm), while the Apple iPhone 16e uses the Apple A18 (3 nm).
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 16e?
The Apple iPhone 16e is the more portable of the two: it's 73g lighter at 167 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm.
Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 16e?
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 16e run?
Both phones run Apple iOS.