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iPhone 14 Pro Max vs iPhone 15 Plus

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iPhone 14 Pro Max
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iPhone 14 Pro Max
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iPhone 15 Plus
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theiPhone 14 Pro Max0 wins
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Why pick theiPhone 15 Plus1 win
−39 gLighter in the hand201 vs 240 g
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Display3 differences
Screen size
6.7"
6.71"
Resolution
1290 x 2796
1284 x 2778
Refresh rate
120 Hz
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Performance1 difference
Processor Name
Bionic A16
Bionic A16
Main camera1 difference
Modules
48MP Main: 24 mm, ƒ/1.78 aperture, second-generation sensor-shift optical image stabilization, seven-element lens, 100% Focus Pixels -
48MP Main: 26 mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, sensor-shift optical image stabilization, 100% Focus Pixels, support for super-high-resolution photos (
Battery & Charging1 difference
Capacity
4,323 mAh
4,532 mAh
Network1 difference
SIM
Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs, stores eight or more eSIMs)16
Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs; stores eight or more eSIMs)16
Sensors & Security2 differences
Face unlock
Enabled by TrueDepth camera for facial recognition; Enabled by TrueDepth camera for facial recognition
Enabled by TrueDepth camera for facial recognition
Other sensors
Face ID · LiDAR Scanner · Barometer
Face ID · Barometer · High dynamic range gyro
Body2 differences
Dimensions
height: 6.33 inches (160.7 mm) · width: 3.05 inches (77.6 mm) · depth: 0.31 inch (7.85 mm)
height: 6.33 inches (160.9 mm) · width: 3.06 inches (77.8 mm) · depth: 0.31 inch (7.80 mm)
Weight
240 g
201 g
Launch & Software2 differences
Released
2022
2023
In the box
iPhone 14 Pro Max · USB‑C to Lightning Cable · Documentation
iPhone 15 Plus · USB-C Charge Cable (1 m) · Documentation
Camera8 differences
12MP 2x Telephoto (enabled by quad‑pixel sensor)
48 mm, /1.78 aperture, second-generation sensor-shift optical image stabilization, seven‑element lens, 100% Focus Pixels
52 mm, /1.6 aperture, sensor-shift optical image stabilization, 100% Focus Pixels
12MP Ultra Wide
13 mm, /2.2 aperture and 120 field of view, six‑element lens, 100% Focus Pixels
13 mm, /2.4 aperture and 120 field of view
48MP Main
24 mm, /1.78 aperture, second-generation sensor-shift optical image stabilization, seven‑element lens, 100% Focus Pixels
24MP and
Image formats captured
HEIF, JPEG, and DNG
HEIF and JPEG
Num Rear Cameras
3
2
TrueDepth Camera
12MP camera; /1.9 aperture; Autofocus with Focus Pixels; Six‑element lens; Retina Flash; Photonic Engine
12MP camera; /1.9 aperture; Autofocus with Focus Pixels; Retina Flash; Photonic Engine; Deep Fusion
Video formats recorded
HEVC · H.264
HEVC and H.264
Video mirroring and video out support
Up to 1080p through Lightning Digital AV Adapter and Lightning to VGA Adapter (adapters sold separately)
Up to 4K HDR through native DisplayPort output over USB-C or USB-C Digital AV Adapter (model A2119; adapter sold separately)
Battery & charging5 differences
Audio playback
Up to 95 hours
Up to 100 hours
Fast-charge capable
Up to 50% charge in 35 minutes with 20W adapter or higher (available separately)
Up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes with 20W adapter or higher (available separately) paired with USB‑C charging cable
Video playback
Up to 29 hours
Up to 26 hours
Video playback (streamed)
Up to 25 hours
Up to 20 hours
Battery claims
Up to 29 hours
Up to 26 hours · Up to 20 hours · Up to 100 hours
Design3 differences
Height
6.33 inches (160.7 mm)
6.33 inches (160.9 mm)
Weight (oz)
8.47 oz
7.09 oz
Weights
8.47 ounces (240 grams)
7.09 ounces (201 grams)
General4 differences
Built-in Apps
App Store · Books · Calculator
Apple Store · App Store · Books
Finish
Space Black · Silver · Gold
Black; Blue; Green; Yellow; Pink; Black
Location
Precision dual-frequency GPS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, and BeiDou)
GPS · GLONASS · Galileo
Rating for Hearing Aids
M3, T4; M3, T4
Hearing Aid Compatible
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