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iPhone 18 Pro Max vs iPhone 14 Plus

Quick answer

The iPhone 14 Plus is 0.95 millimetres0.04 inches thinner and 46 grams1.62 ounces lighter than the iPhone 18 Pro Max.

The iPhone 18 Pro Max on Amazon (paid link) adds enough battery and performance to make the extra weight feel acceptable for heavy use. While the iPhone 14 Plus (paid link) is lighter and works just fine, you lose Apple Intelligence and the smoother screen. Apple sells the 18 Pro Max for $1,299, so pick that if you need endurance, or the renewed 14 Plus if you want to keep it light.

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Weight differenceNoticeable

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HeightWidthDepthWeight18 Pro Max163.4 millimetres6.43 inches78.0 millimetres3.07 inches8.75 millimetres0.34 inches249 grams8.78 ounces14 Plus160.8 millimetres, 2.6 millimetres less6.33 inches, 0.10 inches less78.1 millimetres, 0.1 millimetres more3.07 inches, the same7.80 millimetres, 0.95 millimetres less0.31 inches, 0.04 inches less203 grams, 46 grams less7.16 ounces, 1.62 ounces less

Height: 18 Pro Max 163.4 millimetres, 14 Plus 160.8 millimetres.Height: 18 Pro Max 6.43 inches, 14 Plus 6.33 inches.Width: 18 Pro Max 78.0 millimetres, 14 Plus 78.1 millimetres.Width: 18 Pro Max 3.07 inches, 14 Plus 3.07 inches.Depth: 18 Pro Max 8.75 millimetres, 14 Plus 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 18 Pro Max 0.34 inches, 14 Plus 0.31 inches.Weight: 18 Pro Max 249 grams, 14 Plus 203 grams.Weight: 18 Pro Max 8.78 ounces, 14 Plus 7.16 ounces.

Specifications

Specifications for iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone 14 Plus. Differences are given against iPhone 18 Pro Max.
Specification18 Pro Max14 Plus
Height163.4 millimetres6.43 inches160.8 millimetres, 2.6 millimetres less6.33 inches, 0.10 inches less
Width78.0 millimetres3.07 inches78.1 millimetres, 0.1 millimetres more3.07 inches, the same
Depth8.75 millimetres0.34 inches7.80 millimetres, 0.95 millimetres less0.31 inches, 0.04 inches less
Weight249 grams8.78 ounces203 grams, 46 grams less7.16 ounces, 1.62 ounces less
Volume111.5 cubic centimetres6.81 cubic inches98.0 cubic centimetres, 13.6 cubic centimetres less5.98 cubic inches, 0.83 cubic inches less
Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure.91 percent87 percent, 3 percent less
Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches.6.9 inches6.7 inches, 0.2 inches less
Resolution1320 × 28681284 × 2778
Pixel density460 pixels per inch458 pixels per inch, 2 pixels per inch less
CutoutDynamic IslandNotch
Rear main48MP Fusion, variable aperture f/1.48-f/4.048MP
Rear ultra-wide48MP Fusion f/2.2—
Rear telephoto48MP Fusion 100mm (4x optical, 8x optical-quality)—
Front camera18MP Center Stage f/1.912MP
ChipA20 ProA15 Bionic
Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity.45 hrs26 hrs
PortUSB-CLightning
Wireless5G · Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Apple C2 modem5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.3
Water resistanceIP68 (6m for 30 min)IP68 (6m for 30 min)
Storage256 GB – 2 TB128 – 512 GB
Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars.1,299 dollars899 dollars, 400 dollars less
ReleasedSep 2026Oct 2022
StatusCurrentDiscontinued

Dimensions

The iPhone 14 Plus is 2.6 mm (0.10 in) shorter, 0.1 mm wider, 0.95 mm (0.04 in) thinner and 46 g (1.62 oz) lighter than the iPhone 18 Pro Max. 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). 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).

Also compared with iPhone 18 Pro Max

Questions about these phones

How much shorter is the iPhone 14 Plus than the iPhone 18 Pro Max?

The iPhone 14 Plus is 2.6 mm shorter than the iPhone 18 Pro Max. This makes it slightly more compact in the hand.

Is the weight difference between these phones noticeable?

The iPhone 18 Pro Max weighs 249 g while the iPhone 14 Plus weighs 203 g. The 46 g difference is noticeable when holding the phones.

Which phone is easier to use with one hand?

The iPhone 14 Plus is easier to use with one hand than the iPhone 18 Pro Max. It is also rated better for small hands.

Do these phones fit in jeans pockets?

Both phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket but not a women's. The iPhone 14 Plus is considered more pocketable due to its lighter weight and thinner profile.

What is the screen size difference?

The iPhone 18 Pro Max has a 6.9 inch display while the iPhone 14 Plus has a 6.7 inch display. The difference is 0.2 inches.

Is upgrading for size alone worth it?

Whether the size upgrade is worth it depends on your preference for battery and chip performance. The verdict notes that battery and chip leaps outweigh size changes.