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iPhone 14 Pro Max vs iPhone 16 Pro Max

Quick answer

The iPhone 16 Pro Max is the same size as the iPhone 14 Pro Max, 13 grams0.46 ounces lighter.

The iPhone 16 Pro Max on Amazon (paid link) stretches the display further while shedding a little weight in the hand. You will notice the longer battery life and the extended zoom reach, though the performance bump feels largely incremental for daily tasks. If your iPhone 14 Pro Max (paid link) holds a charge through the day, stick with it.

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Weight differenceNoticeable

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HeightWidthDepthWeight14 Pro Max160.7 millimetres6.33 inches77.6 millimetres3.06 inches7.85 millimetres0.31 inches240 grams8.47 ounces16 Pro Max163.0 millimetres, 2.3 millimetres more6.42 inches, 0.09 inches more77.6 millimetres, the same3.06 inches, the same8.25 millimetres, 0.40 millimetres more0.32 inches, 0.02 inches more227 grams, 13 grams less8.01 ounces, 0.46 ounces less

Height: 14 Pro Max 160.7 millimetres, 16 Pro Max 163.0 millimetres.Height: 14 Pro Max 6.33 inches, 16 Pro Max 6.42 inches.Width: 14 Pro Max 77.6 millimetres, 16 Pro Max 77.6 millimetres.Width: 14 Pro Max 3.06 inches, 16 Pro Max 3.06 inches.Depth: 14 Pro Max 7.85 millimetres, 16 Pro Max 8.25 millimetres.Depth: 14 Pro Max 0.31 inches, 16 Pro Max 0.32 inches.Weight: 14 Pro Max 240 grams, 16 Pro Max 227 grams.Weight: 14 Pro Max 8.47 ounces, 16 Pro Max 8.01 ounces.

Specifications

Specifications for iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 16 Pro Max. Differences are given against iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Specification14 Pro Max16 Pro Max
Height160.7 millimetres6.33 inches163.0 millimetres, 2.3 millimetres more6.42 inches, 0.09 inches more
Width77.6 millimetres3.06 inches77.6 millimetres, the same3.06 inches, the same
Depth7.85 millimetres0.31 inches8.25 millimetres, 0.40 millimetres more0.32 inches, 0.02 inches more
Weight240 grams8.47 ounces227 grams, 13 grams less8.01 ounces, 0.46 ounces less
Volume97.9 cubic centimetres5.97 cubic inches104.4 cubic centimetres, 6.5 cubic centimetres more6.37 cubic inches, 0.39 cubic inches more
Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure.88 percent91 percent, 3 percent more
Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches.6.7 inches6.9 inches, 0.2 inches more
Resolution1290 × 27961320 × 2868
Pixel density460 pixels per inch460 pixels per inch, the same
CutoutDynamic IslandDynamic Island
Rear main48MP48MP
Rear ultra-wide——
Rear telephoto——
Front camera12MP12MP
ChipA16 BionicA18 Pro
Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity.29 hrs33 hrs
PortLightningUSB-C
Wireless4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth
Water resistanceIP68 (6m for 30 min)IP68 (6m for 30 min)
Storage128 GB – 1 TB256 GB – 1 TB
Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars.1,099 dollars1,199 dollars, 100 dollars more
ReleasedSep 2022Sep 2024
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

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Questions about these phones

How do the dimensions of the iPhone 16 Pro Max compare to the iPhone 14 Pro Max?

The iPhone 16 Pro Max is 2.3 mm taller and 0.40 mm thicker than the iPhone 14 Pro Max. Both phones share an identical width of 77.6 mm.

Is the iPhone 16 Pro Max heavier than the iPhone 14 Pro Max?

No, the iPhone 16 Pro Max is 13 g lighter than the iPhone 14 Pro Max, weighing 227 g compared to 240 g.

Which phone has the larger screen size?

The iPhone 16 Pro Max features a larger 6.9-inch display, while the iPhone 14 Pro Max has a 6.7-inch display.

Do both the iPhone 16 Pro Max and iPhone 14 Pro Max fit in a pocket?

Both models fit inside a typical men's jeans pocket, but neither fits comfortably in a typical women's jeans pocket.

Which of these phones is easier to use with one hand?

Both phones offer the same level of one-handed ease due to their very similar widths and large max-size formats.

Is the size difference between the iPhone 14 Pro Max and iPhone 16 Pro Max noticeable?

The weight difference of 13 g is noticeable in hand, alongside the taller frame and expanded screen space on the iPhone 16 Pro Max.