iPhone 16 Plus vs iPhone 14 Pro Max
Quick answer
The iPhone 14 Pro Max is the same size as the iPhone 16 Plus, 41 grams1.45 ounces heavier.
The iPhone 16 Plus on Amazon (paid link) feels remarkably lighter in the hand than the iPhone 14 Pro Max (paid link), trading away the older heavy stainless steel build for a much more comfortable daily carry. You do give up the optical zoom lens and the smooth high refresh rate display, but you gain a modern chip ready for Apple Intelligence. Choose the iPhone 16 Plus for effortless pocketability and newer internals, or stick with the iPhone 14 Pro Max if you prefer a heavier, premium feel with a dedicated telephoto camera.
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Easier one-handed: Same
Pocket: iPhone 16 Plus
Weight difference: Noticeable
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 16 Plus: 160.9 by 77.8 by 7.8 millimetres, 199 grams. iPhone 14 Pro Max: 160.7 by 77.6 by 7.85 millimetres, 240 grams.
16 Plus, 14 Pro Max shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 16 Plus
from $899 at launch.
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from $1,099 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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Height: 16 Plus 160.9 millimetres, 14 Pro Max 160.7 millimetres.Height: 16 Plus 6.33 inches, 14 Pro Max 6.33 inches.Width: 16 Plus 77.8 millimetres, 14 Pro Max 77.6 millimetres.Width: 16 Plus 3.06 inches, 14 Pro Max 3.06 inches.Depth: 16 Plus 7.80 millimetres, 14 Pro Max 7.85 millimetres.Depth: 16 Plus 0.31 inches, 14 Pro Max 0.31 inches.Weight: 16 Plus 199 grams, 14 Pro Max 240 grams.Weight: 16 Plus 7.02 ounces, 14 Pro Max 8.47 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 16 Plus | 14 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 160.9 millimetres6.33 inches | 160.7 millimetres, 0.2 millimetres less6.33 inches, 0.01 inches less |
| Width | 77.8 millimetres3.06 inches | 77.6 millimetres, 0.2 millimetres less3.06 inches, 0.01 inches less |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 7.85 millimetres, 0.05 millimetres more0.31 inches, the same |
| Weight | 199 grams7.02 ounces | 240 grams, 41 grams more8.47 ounces, 1.45 ounces more |
| Volume | 97.6 cubic centimetres5.96 cubic inches | 97.9 cubic centimetres, 0.3 cubic centimetres more5.97 cubic inches, 0.02 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 88 percent | 88 percent, the same |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches, the same |
| Resolution | 1290 × 2796 | 1290 × 2796 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, the same |
| Cutout | Dynamic Island | Dynamic Island |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A18 | A16 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 27 hrs | 29 hrs |
| Port | USB-C | Lightning |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 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 | Sep 2024 | Sep 2022 |
| Status | Current | Discontinued |
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Questions about these phones
How do the dimensions of the iPhone 16 Plus and the iPhone 14 Pro Max compare?
The iPhone 16 Plus is 160.9 mm tall and 77.8 mm wide, while the iPhone 14 Pro Max is 160.7 mm tall and 77.6 mm wide. Both devices feature identical 6.7-inch displays.
Is there a noticeable weight difference between the iPhone 16 Plus and the iPhone 14 Pro Max?
Yes, the iPhone 16 Plus weighs 199 g while the iPhone 14 Pro Max weighs 240 g, making the iPhone 14 Pro Max 41 g heavier.
Do the iPhone 16 Plus and the iPhone 14 Pro Max fit in a typical men's or women's jeans pocket?
Both the iPhone 16 Plus and the iPhone 14 Pro Max fit inside a typical men's jeans pocket, but neither fits into a typical women's jeans pocket.
Which phone is better for one-handed use between the iPhone 16 Plus and the iPhone 14 Pro Max?
Both the iPhone 16 Plus and the iPhone 14 Pro Max offer the same level of one-handed ease due to their very similar large footprints.
How much thicker is the iPhone 14 Pro Max compared to the iPhone 16 Plus?
The iPhone 14 Pro Max has a depth of 7.85 mm, which makes it 0.05 mm thicker than the 7.8 mm depth of the iPhone 16 Plus.
Should I upgrade from the iPhone 14 Pro Max to the iPhone 16 Plus for a size change?
Switching between the iPhone 14 Pro Max and the iPhone 16 Plus yields virtually identical physical dimensions, so a size-only upgrade depends entirely on whether you prefer the lighter build of the iPhone 16 Plus.