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BlackBerry Bold 9700 vs Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max Comparison

A detailed, side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right phone.
BlackBerry Bold 9700
BlackBerry
BlackBerry Bold 9700
7.9 / 10
Compass Score
From 10 critic reviews
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Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Apple
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
9.0 / 10
Compass Score
From 51 critic reviews
Full review →
Verdict

Pros & cons

Bold 9700

iPhone 14 Pro Max

Feels like last year’s model with a premium, but excels in display brightness and battery life.

+
Good
+ Stunning display
+ Dynamic Island feature
+ Powerful A16 chip
+ Long battery life
+ Excellent camera quality
−
Not
− High price
− Hefty and bulky
− No major design change
− eSIM only in US
− Lacks Wi-Fi 6E
Spec data

How they compare

Bold 9700
iPhone 14 Pro Max
Price (MSRP)
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Price (MSRP)
$1,099
OS
BlackBerry
OS
iOS
Processor
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Processor
Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) Hexa-core
Camera zoom
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Camera zoom
6Γ—
Battery life
β€”
Battery life
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Wired charging
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Wired charging
β€”
Wireless charging
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Wireless charging
15W
Display
Color
Display
Color
Software support
β€”
Software support
β€”
Repairability
β€”
Repairability
β€”
Weight
122g (4.3 oz)
Weight
240g (8.5 oz)
Fingerprint
Unknown
Fingerprint
No
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
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Third-party data

Testing & benchmarks

Bold 9700
iPhone 14 Pro Max
DxOMark v5
β€”
DxOMark v5
146
photo 143 Β· video 149
AnTuTu v10
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AnTuTu v10
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GSMArena endurance
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GSMArena endurance
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iFixit repairability
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iFixit repairability
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Physical comparison

Size & weight

Footprint · to scale
Bold 9700
0.4" × 0.2"
iPhone 14 Pro Max
6.3" × 3.1"
Thickness · to scale
Bold 9700
0.1"
iPhone 14 Pro Max
0.3"
Height
0.4" (10.9 mm)
Height
6.3" (160.7 mm)
Width
0.2" (6 mm)
Width
3.1" (77.6 mm)
Depth
0.1" (1.4 mm)
Depth
0.3" (7.9 mm)
Weight
122g (4.3 oz)
Weight
240g (8.5 oz)
Screen
2.44"
Screen
6.7"

Dimensions shown in inches (mm). Silhouettes are proportionally scaled for visual comparison.

Common questions

Bold 9700 vs iPhone 14 Pro Max: FAQ

Which is better, the Bold 9700 or iPhone 14 Pro Max?
Based on aggregated critic reviews, the iPhone 14 Pro Max earns a Compass Score of 9.0 compared to 7.9 for the Bold 9700. That 1.1-point gap reflects stronger reviews across the board, though individual priorities like camera quality, battery life, or price could tip the scales the other way. Scores aggregate dozens of expert opinions, so they are a useful starting point, not the final word.

Specifications sourced from manufacturers and third-party databases. Last updated October 2026. Suggest a correction →