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Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 6s 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 6s
Apple
Apple iPhone 6s
8.9 / 10
Compass Score
From 52 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 6s

+
Good
+ 3D Touch adds new layer of information and navigation to touch screen
+ Upgraded rear and front camera for crisp and accurate pictures
+ Incredibly smooth and fast performance
+ Solid build construction
+ Live Photos capture short video moments seamlessly
−
Not
− Display doesn't offer as high contrast or details as competing Android phones
− Live Photos take huge amount of space
− 3D touch easy to confuse with long touch
− Live Photos often come out choppy and erratic
Spec data

How they compare

Choosing the cheaper iPhone 6s means giving up most on: Camera zoom

iPhone 14 Pro Max
iPhone 6s
Price (MSRP)
$1,099
Price (MSRP)
$649
OS
iOS
OS
iOS
Processor
Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) Hexa-core
Processor
Apple A9
Camera zoom
6×
Camera zoom
—
Battery life
—
Battery life
—
Wired charging
—
Wired charging
—
Wireless charging
15W
Wireless charging
—
Display
Color
Display
Color
Software support
—
Software support
—
Repairability
—
Repairability
—
Weight
240g (8.5 oz)
Weight
143g (5 oz)
Fingerprint
No
Fingerprint
Yes
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 6s
DxOMark v5
146
photo 143 · video 149
DxOMark v5
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AnTuTu v10
—
AnTuTu v10
—
GSMArena endurance
—
GSMArena endurance
—
iFixit repairability
—
iFixit repairability
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Physical comparison

Size & weight

Footprint · to scale
iPhone 14 Pro Max
6.3" × 3.1"
iPhone 6s
5.4" × 2.6"
Thickness · to scale
iPhone 14 Pro Max
0.3"
iPhone 6s
0.3"
Height
6.3" (160.7 mm)
Height
5.4" (138 mm)
Width
3.1" (77.6 mm)
Width
2.6" (67 mm)
Depth
0.3" (7.9 mm)
Depth
0.3" (7 mm)
Weight
240g (8.5 oz)
Weight
143g (5 oz)
Screen
6.7"
Screen
4.7"

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

Common questions

iPhone 14 Pro Max vs iPhone 6s: FAQ

Which is better, the iPhone 14 Pro Max or iPhone 6s?
Based on aggregated critic reviews, the iPhone 14 Pro Max earns a Compass Score of 9.0 compared to 8.9 for the iPhone 6s. That 0.1-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.
Which phone is more affordable, the iPhone 14 Pro Max or iPhone 6s?
The iPhone 6s launches at $649, which is $450 less than the iPhone 14 Pro Max at $1,099. Street prices shift after launch, so check current deals for both phones before deciding.

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