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Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro Comparison

A detailed, side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right phone.
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Apple
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
9.0 / 10
Compass Score
From 51 critic reviews
Full review →
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Apple
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
8.7 / 10
Compass Score
From 65 critic reviews
Full review →
Verdict

Pros & cons

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

iPhone 15 Pro

A refined phone offering improved compatibility and features for a delightful user experience.

+
Good
+ Lighter titanium build
+ USB-C port added
+ Fast A17 chip
+ Improved camera system
+ Action Button feature
−
Not
− Expensive pricing
− Limited zoom on telephoto
− Average battery life
− No charger in box
− Minor overheating issues
Spec data

How they compare

Choosing the cheaper iPhone 15 Pro means giving up most on: Camera zoom

iPhone 14 Pro Max
iPhone 15 Pro
Price (MSRP)
$1,099
Price (MSRP)
$999
OS
iOS
OS
iOS
Processor
Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) Hexa-core
Processor
Apple A17 Pro Hexa-core
Camera zoom
6Γ—
Camera zoom
β€”
Battery life
β€”
Battery life
12h 58m
GSMArena Active Use
Wired charging
β€”
Wired charging
β€”
Wireless charging
15W
Wireless charging
15W
Display
Color
Display
Color, 120Hz
2000 nits peak
Software support
β€”
Software support
β€”
Repairability
β€”
Repairability
7/10
iFixit
Weight
240g (8.5 oz)
Weight
187g (6.6 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

iPhone 14 Pro Max
iPhone 15 Pro
DxOMark v5
146
photo 143 Β· video 149
DxOMark v5
154
photo 153 Β· video 158
AnTuTu v10
β€”
AnTuTu v10
1.50M
GSMArena endurance
β€”
GSMArena endurance
12h 58m
Active Use
iFixit repairability
β€”
iFixit repairability
7/10
Physical comparison

Size & weight

Footprint · to scale
iPhone 14 Pro Max
6.3" × 3.1"
iPhone 15 Pro
5.8" × 2.8"
Thickness · to scale
iPhone 14 Pro Max
0.3"
iPhone 15 Pro
0.3"
Height
6.3" (160.7 mm)
Height
5.8" (146.6 mm)
Width
3.1" (77.6 mm)
Width
2.8" (70.6 mm)
Depth
0.3" (7.9 mm)
Depth
0.3" (8.3 mm)
Weight
240g (8.5 oz)
Weight
187g (6.6 oz)
Screen
6.7"
Screen
6.1"

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

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Common questions

iPhone 14 Pro Max vs iPhone 15 Pro: FAQ

Which is better, the iPhone 14 Pro Max or iPhone 15 Pro?
Based on aggregated critic reviews, the iPhone 14 Pro Max earns a Compass Score of 9.0 compared to 8.7 for the iPhone 15 Pro. That 0.3-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.
Which takes better photos, the iPhone 14 Pro Max or iPhone 15 Pro?
DxOMark rates the iPhone 15 Pro at 153 and the iPhone 14 Pro Max at 143 for still photography. A 10-point gap on DxOMark's scale typically translates to visible differences in dynamic range, noise control, or colour accuracy. Real-world results also depend on computational processing and your shooting habits, so consider browsing sample shots for scenes you care about most.
Which phone is more affordable, the iPhone 14 Pro Max or iPhone 15 Pro?
The iPhone 15 Pro launches at $999, which is $100 less than the iPhone 14 Pro Max at $1,099. Street prices shift after launch, so check current deals for both phones before deciding.
Should I buy the iPhone 14 Pro Max or the iPhone 15 Pro?
Our critics' take on the iPhone 14 Pro Max: "Feels like last year’s model with a premium, but excels in display brightness and battery life." On the iPhone 15 Pro: "A refined phone offering improved compatibility and features for a delightful user experience." Both phones have clear strengths in different areas; scroll through the comparison above to see which trade-offs align with your priorities.

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