Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 17e
Our Verdict: If you've got the iPhone 14 Pro Max, the iPhone 17e is three years of updates on from it. The 14 Pro Max 5G offers up to 1TB of storage versus 512GB on the 17e, and the 14 Pro Max 5G has the bigger screen, 6.7" against 6.1". The 17e is the lighter phone at 169g against 240g. If you're on the 14 Pro Max 5G, the 17e is a real step up, but only worth it if the changes above matter to you.
Total contract costs are about level, around £632 for either phone.
10 reviews 3.9
11 reviews
Prices updated 16 July 2026
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
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Apple iPhone 17e
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| Expert Rating | 4.6 10 reviews |
3.9 11 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 A19 (3 nm) |
| Battery | 4,323 mAh | 4,005 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/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 | 169 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 |
£25.99/mo
£0.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | £359.99 | £545.57 |
| Prices updated 16 July 2026 | ||
| Deals | Deals | |
Cheapest Deals
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
£13 per month, £305 upfront.
Use code: 30JNOFF (£30)
Apple iPhone 17e
£25.99 per month, with FREE phone.
Deal not available directly from Carphone Warehouse's website
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 17e 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 17e?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Apple iPhone 17e'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 17e has a Super Retina XDR OLED.
Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 17e?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max features a 48 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 17e 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 17e?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £359.99.
What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 17e?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, while the Apple iPhone 17e comes in 256GB, 512GB.
What processors do the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 17e use?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is powered by the Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm), while the Apple iPhone 17e uses the Apple A19 (3 nm).
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 17e?
The Apple iPhone 17e is the more portable of the two: it's 71g lighter at 169 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 17e?
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 17e run?
Both phones run Apple iOS.