iPhone 14 Plus vs iPhone 14 Pro Max
Quick answer
The iPhone 14 Pro Max is the same size as the iPhone 14 Plus, 37 grams1.31 ounces heavier.
The iPhone 14 Pro Max on Amazon (paid link) offers a smoother screen and better cameras, but it feels noticeably heavier. Both stay current on software, so the cheaper Plus (paid link) remains a cleaner value unless you need that extra polish. If you want a bigger screen without the weight, the iPhone 16 Plus (paid link) is worth a look.
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Easier one-handed: Same
Pocket: iPhone 14 Plus
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 14 Plus
from $899 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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from $1,099 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.3 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.1 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone 14 Plus: 160.8 by 78.1 by 7.8 millimetres, 203 grams. iPhone 14 Pro Max: 160.7 by 77.6 by 7.85 millimetres, 240 grams.
14 Plus, 14 Pro Max shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 14 Plus
from $899 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 14 Pro Max
from $1,099 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 14 Plus 160.8 millimetres, 14 Pro Max 160.7 millimetres.Height: 14 Plus 6.33 inches, 14 Pro Max 6.33 inches.Width: 14 Plus 78.1 millimetres, 14 Pro Max 77.6 millimetres.Width: 14 Plus 3.07 inches, 14 Pro Max 3.06 inches.Depth: 14 Plus 7.80 millimetres, 14 Pro Max 7.85 millimetres.Depth: 14 Plus 0.31 inches, 14 Pro Max 0.31 inches.Weight: 14 Plus 203 grams, 14 Pro Max 240 grams.Weight: 14 Plus 7.16 ounces, 14 Pro Max 8.47 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 14 Plus | 14 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 160.8 millimetres6.33 inches | 160.7 millimetres, 0.1 millimetres less6.33 inches, the same |
| Width | 78.1 millimetres3.07 inches | 77.6 millimetres, 0.5 millimetres less3.06 inches, 0.02 inches less |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 7.85 millimetres, 0.05 millimetres more0.31 inches, the same |
| Weight | 203 grams7.16 ounces | 240 grams, 37 grams more8.47 ounces, 1.31 ounces more |
| Volume | 98.0 cubic centimetres5.98 cubic inches | 97.9 cubic centimetres, 0.1 cubic centimetres less5.97 cubic inches, the same |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 87 percent | 88 percent, 1 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches, the same |
| Resolution | 1284 × 2778 | 1290 × 2796 |
| Pixel density | 458 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, 2 pixels per inch more |
| Cutout | Notch | Dynamic Island |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A15 Bionic | A16 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 26 hrs | 29 hrs |
| Port | Lightning | Lightning |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.3 | 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 128 – 512 GB | 128 GB – 1 TB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 899 dollars | 1,099 dollars, 200 dollars more |
| Released | Oct 2022 | Sep 2022 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Dimensions
The iPhone 14 Pro Max is 0.1 mm shorter, 0.5 mm (0.02 in) narrower, 0.05 mm thicker and 37 g (1.31 oz) heavier than the iPhone 14 Plus. The iPhone 14 Plus measures 160.8 × 78.1 × 7.80 mm (6.33 × 3.07 × 0.31 in) and weighs 203 g (7.16 oz). The iPhone 14 Pro Max measures 160.7 × 77.6 × 7.85 mm (6.33 × 3.06 × 0.31 in) and weighs 240 g (8.47 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How does the size of iPhone 14 Pro Max compare to iPhone 14 Plus?
iPhone 14 Pro Max is 0.5 mm narrower and 0.1 mm shorter than iPhone 14 Plus.
Is iPhone 14 Pro Max noticeably heavier than iPhone 14 Plus?
iPhone 14 Pro Max weighs 37 grams more than iPhone 14 Plus.
Are the screens on iPhone 14 Plus and iPhone 14 Pro Max the same size?
Both phones have a 6.7 inch display.
Which phone is better for one-handed use?
Both phones are rated equally for one-handed use based on average adult hand measurements.
Does iPhone 14 Plus fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
iPhone 14 Plus fits in a typical men's jeans pocket and is slightly more pocketable than iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Is the size upgrade from iPhone 14 Plus to iPhone 14 Pro Max worth it?
The size difference is minimal so whether it is worth upgrading depends on if you prefer the heavier phone.