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Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max vs Light Phone III 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 →
Light Phone III
Light
Light Phone III
7.5 / 10
Compass Score
From 5 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

Phone III

This phone offers minimal distractions but might not meet all daily demands.

+
Good
+ Distraction-free design
+ Great call quality
+ Minimalist style
+ Responsive OLED screen
+ Useful built-in tools
−
Not
− Texting lacks autocorrect
− Music player limitations
− Limited app selection
− High price point
− Inconvenient setup process
Spec data

How they compare

Choosing the cheaper Phone III means giving up most on: Camera zoom

iPhone 14 Pro Max
Phone III
Price (MSRP)
$1,099
Price (MSRP)
$699
OS
iOS
OS
Custom
Processor
Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) Hexa-core
Processor
Qualcomm SM4450
Camera zoom
6×
Camera zoom
—
Battery life
—
Battery life
—
Wired charging
—
Wired charging
—
Wireless charging
15W
Wireless charging
—
Display
Color
Display
Monochrome
Software support
—
Software support
—
Repairability
—
Repairability
—
Weight
240g (8.5 oz)
Weight
124g (4.4 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
Phone III
DxOMark v5
146
photo 143 · video 149
DxOMark v5
—
AnTuTu v10
—
AnTuTu v10
—
GSMArena endurance
—
GSMArena endurance
—
iFixit repairability
—
iFixit repairability
—
Physical comparison

Size & weight

Footprint · to scale
iPhone 14 Pro Max
6.3" × 3.1"
Phone III
4.2" × 2.8"
Thickness · to scale
iPhone 14 Pro Max
0.3"
Phone III
0.5"
Height
6.3" (160.7 mm)
Height
4.2" (106 mm)
Width
3.1" (77.6 mm)
Width
2.8" (71.5 mm)
Depth
0.3" (7.9 mm)
Depth
0.5" (12 mm)
Weight
240g (8.5 oz)
Weight
124g (4.4 oz)
Screen
6.7"
Screen
3.92"

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

Common questions

iPhone 14 Pro Max vs Phone III: FAQ

Which is better, the iPhone 14 Pro Max or Phone III?
Based on aggregated critic reviews, the iPhone 14 Pro Max earns a Compass Score of 9.0 compared to 7.5 for the Phone III. That 1.5-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 Phone III?
The Phone III launches at $699, which is $400 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 Phone III?
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 Phone III: "This phone offers minimal distractions but might not meet all daily demands." 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 →