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Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen) vs Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max Comparison

A detailed, side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right phone.
Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen)
Motorola
Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen)
8.4 / 10
Compass Score
From 53 critic reviews
Full review →
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

Moto X (2nd Gen)

+
Good
+ Snappy performance that handles all tasks with ease
+ Vivid color and good contrast
+ Premium materials and excellent build quality
−
Not
− No expandable microSD slot
− Suffers from oversaturation
− Mediocre camera performance

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

Moto X (2nd Gen)
iPhone 14 Pro Max
Price (MSRP)
—
Price (MSRP)
$1,099
OS
Android
OS
iOS
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC Quad core
Processor
Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) Hexa-core
Camera zoom
—
Camera zoom
6×
Battery life
—
Battery life
—
Wired charging
—
Wired charging
—
Wireless charging
—
Wireless charging
15W
Display
Color
Display
Color
Software support
—
Software support
—
Repairability
—
Repairability
—
Weight
144g (5.1 oz)
Weight
240g (8.5 oz)
Fingerprint
No
Fingerprint
No
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
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Third-party data

Testing & benchmarks

Moto X (2nd Gen)
iPhone 14 Pro Max
DxOMark v5
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DxOMark v5
146
photo 143 · video 149
AnTuTu v10
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AnTuTu v10
—
GSMArena endurance
—
GSMArena endurance
—
iFixit repairability
—
iFixit repairability
—
Physical comparison

Size & weight

Footprint · to scale
Moto X (2nd Gen)
0.6" × 0.3"
iPhone 14 Pro Max
6.3" × 3.1"
Thickness · to scale
Moto X (2nd Gen)
0"
iPhone 14 Pro Max
0.3"
Height
0.6" (14.1 mm)
Height
6.3" (160.7 mm)
Width
0.3" (7.2 mm)
Width
3.1" (77.6 mm)
Depth
0" (1 mm)
Depth
0.3" (7.9 mm)
Weight
144g (5.1 oz)
Weight
240g (8.5 oz)
Screen
5.2"
Screen
6.7"

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

Common questions

Moto X (2nd Gen) vs iPhone 14 Pro Max: FAQ

Which is better, the Moto X (2nd Gen) or iPhone 14 Pro Max?
Based on aggregated critic reviews, the iPhone 14 Pro Max earns a Compass Score of 9.0 compared to 8.4 for the Moto X (2nd Gen). That 0.6-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 →