Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 17
Our Verdict: There's three years between the iPhone 14 Pro Max and the iPhone 17, so the iPhone 17 is ahead on most things. The 14 Pro Max 5G has the bigger battery of the two, 4323mAh against 3692mAh, which usually means longer between charges, and the 14 Pro Max 5G offers up to 1TB of storage versus 512GB on the 17. The 14 Pro Max 5G has the bigger screen, 6.7" against 6.3", and the 17 is the lighter phone at 177g against 240g. The 17 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 14 Pro Max 5G is the cheaper one to own: around £632 over a typical contract, £169 less than the 17.
10 reviews 4.5
12 reviews
Prices updated 17 July 2026
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
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Apple iPhone 17
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| Expert Rating | 4.6 10 reviews |
4.5 12 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 | 18 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) | Apple A19 Pro |
| Battery | 4,323 mAh | 3,692 mAh |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 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 | 6.0, A2DP, LE |
| Dimensions | 160.7 x 77.6 x 7.9 mm | 149.6 x 71.5 x 7.95 mm |
| Weight | 240 grams | 177 grams |
| Water Resistance | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) |
| Contracts |
£13.00/mo
£305.00 upfront |
£29.99/mo
£59.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | £339.00 | £599.00 |
| Prices updated 17 July 2026 | ||
| Deals | Deals | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 17 cheaper on contract?
Based on total cost of ownership, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is cheaper on contract at £632.00 over the life of the deal from £13.00 per month with £305.00 upfront.
Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Apple iPhone 17'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 17?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max features a 48 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 17 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 17?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £339.00.
What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, while the Apple iPhone 17 comes in 256GB, 512GB.
What processors do the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 17 use?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is powered by the Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm), while the Apple iPhone 17 uses the Apple A19 Pro.
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 17 is the more portable of the two: it's 63g lighter at 177 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 149.6 x 71.5 x 7.95 mm.
Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 17?
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 17 run?
Both phones run Apple iOS.