iPhone 14 Plus vs iPhone 18 Pro Max
Quick answer
The iPhone 18 Pro Max is 0.95 millimetres0.04 inches thicker and 46 grams1.62 ounces heavier than the iPhone 14 Plus.
The iPhone 18 Pro Max on Amazon (paid link) is the newest flagship, offering a screen that refreshes smoothly and a battery that lasts significantly longer. The iPhone 14 Plus (paid link) is lighter and shorter, but as a renewed model it costs much less while still supporting the latest software. Choose the Pro Max if you want the best endurance and performance, or stick with the 14 Plus for value.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 14 Plus
Pocket: iPhone 14 Plus
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 14 Plus
from $899 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 18 Pro Max
from $1,299 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 18 Pro Max: 163.4 by 78 by 8.75 millimetres, 249 grams.
14 Plus, 18 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 18 Pro Max
from $1,299 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 14 Plus 160.8 millimetres, 18 Pro Max 163.4 millimetres.Height: 14 Plus 6.33 inches, 18 Pro Max 6.43 inches.Width: 14 Plus 78.1 millimetres, 18 Pro Max 78.0 millimetres.Width: 14 Plus 3.07 inches, 18 Pro Max 3.07 inches.Depth: 14 Plus 7.80 millimetres, 18 Pro Max 8.75 millimetres.Depth: 14 Plus 0.31 inches, 18 Pro Max 0.34 inches.Weight: 14 Plus 203 grams, 18 Pro Max 249 grams.Weight: 14 Plus 7.16 ounces, 18 Pro Max 8.78 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 14 Plus | 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 160.8 millimetres6.33 inches | 163.4 millimetres, 2.6 millimetres more6.43 inches, 0.10 inches more |
| Width | 78.1 millimetres3.07 inches | 78.0 millimetres, 0.1 millimetres less3.07 inches, the same |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 8.75 millimetres, 0.95 millimetres more0.34 inches, 0.04 inches more |
| Weight | 203 grams7.16 ounces | 249 grams, 46 grams more8.78 ounces, 1.62 ounces more |
| Volume | 98.0 cubic centimetres5.98 cubic inches | 111.5 cubic centimetres, 13.6 cubic centimetres more6.81 cubic inches, 0.83 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 87 percent | 91 percent, 3 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.7 inches | 6.9 inches, 0.2 inches more |
| Resolution | 1284 × 2778 | 1320 × 2868 |
| Pixel density | 458 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, 2 pixels per inch more |
| Cutout | Notch | Dynamic Island |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP Fusion, variable aperture f/1.48-f/4.0 |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | 48MP Fusion f/2.2 |
| Rear telephoto | — | 48MP Fusion 100mm (4x optical, 8x optical-quality) |
| Front camera | 12MP | 18MP Center Stage f/1.9 |
| Chip | A15 Bionic | A20 Pro |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 26 hrs | 45 hrs |
| Port | Lightning | USB-C |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.3 | 5G · Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Apple C2 modem |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 128 – 512 GB | 256 GB – 2 TB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 899 dollars | 1,299 dollars, 400 dollars more |
| Released | Oct 2022 | Sep 2026 |
| Status | Discontinued | Current |
Dimensions
The iPhone 18 Pro Max is 2.6 mm (0.10 in) taller, 0.1 mm narrower, 0.95 mm (0.04 in) thicker and 46 g (1.62 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 18 Pro Max measures 163.4 × 78.0 × 8.75 mm (6.43 × 3.07 × 0.34 in) and weighs 249 g (8.78 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much taller is the iPhone 18 Pro Max than the iPhone 14 Plus?
The iPhone 18 Pro Max is 2.6 mm taller than the iPhone 14 Plus.
Which phone is heavier and by how much?
The iPhone 18 Pro Max is 46 g heavier than the iPhone 14 Plus.
What is the difference in screen size between the two phones?
The iPhone 18 Pro Max has a 6.9 inch display while the iPhone 14 Plus has a 6.7 inch display.
Which phone is easier to use with one hand?
The iPhone 14 Plus is easier to use with one hand and better for small hands than the iPhone 18 Pro Max.
Do these phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Both phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket, but the iPhone 14 Plus is rated as more pocketable due to being lighter and thinner.
Is the size upgrade worth it for the iPhone 18 Pro Max?
Whether upgrading to the iPhone 18 Pro Max for size is worth it depends on your priority for battery and display gains over the added weight.