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Score SummaryApex Premium Flagship ($850 and above)
Hardware Score:7.5 / 10

The Original Dynamic Island Giant with 48MP Pro Photonic Engine

As the smartphone that introduced both the Dynamic Island and Apple’s 48MP quad-pixel imaging pipeline, the iPhone 14 Pro Max remains a revered workhorse. The heft of its 240-gram stainless steel body conveys unmatched luxury, while the 6.7-inch display’s 1Hz Always-On mode keeps glanceable widgets alive throughout the workday. Paired with stellar battery endurance and Apple’s top-class video stabilisation, it remains a premier flagship choice on the secondary market.

Key Strengths

  • Pioneering Dynamic Island delivers fluid multitasking and live notifications
  • Stunning 6.7-inch LTPO OLED with 1Hz Always-On mode and 2000 nits peak brightness
  • Sublime 4K Action Mode and Cinematic 4K24 video recording capabilities
  • First-rate battery endurance lasting through intensive multimedia days
  • Surgical-grade stainless steel chassis provides robust structural rigidity

Points to Consider

  • Very heavy in hand at 240g, causing noticeable one-handed fatigue
  • Lightning port caps wired data transfer speeds at slow USB 2.0 (480Mbps)
  • 3x optical zoom falls short of periscope telephoto ranges on modern rivals
Relative Hardware Benchmarks vs Apex Premium Flagship
Battery Capacity4,323 mAhTier avg: 5,200 mAh
Wired Charging20WTier avg: 65W
Recommended For:•Discerning buyers seeking stainless-steel premium heft at discounted prices•Content creators wanting industry-standard 4K Dolby Vision video recording•Large-screen iOS devotees who value all-day battery reliability

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max full specifications

145 verified specification points across 19 categories.

Launch

4
Announced
2022-09-07
Released
2022-09-16
Status
Available
Body type
bar

Body

10
Dimensions
160.7 x 77.6 x 7.85 mm
Weight
240 g
Volume
97.9 cm³
Build
Surgical-grade stainless steel frame, Ceramic Shield front, textured matte glass back
Frame
Stainless Steel
Back
Textured Matte Glass
Front glass
Ceramic Shield
Water resistance
IP68
Certifications
IP68 water and dust submersion (2m for 30 min), MIL-STD-810H compliant, Dust-tight hermetic seal
Colours
Deep Purple, Gold, Silver, Space Black

Display

20
Type
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Size
6.7 inches
Screen-to-body
88.3%
Resolution
1290 x 2796 pixels
Pixel density
460 ppi
Aspect ratio
19.5:9
Panel width
73.6 mm
Panel height
154.7 mm
Active area
133.6 cm²
Max refresh rate
120 Hz
Min refresh rate
1 Hz
Touch sampling
360 Hz
Peak brightness
2000 nits
Typical brightness
1000 nits
Colour depth
10-bit (1.07 billion colors)
PWM dimming
2160 Hz
HDR
HDR10 / Dolby Vision
Always-on display
Yes
Protection
Ceramic ShieldSee Its Deep Breakdown
Other features
Variable 1-120Hz LTPO refresh rate, Hardware anti-reflective nano-coating, TrueColor 10-bit color calibration, Eye Comfort Shield 3.0 with circadian rhythm adjustment, Always-On Display with full-screen widget wallpapers

Processor

10
Chipset
Apple A16 BionicSee Its Deep Breakdown
Fabrication process
4 nm
CPU
Hexa-core (2x3.46 GHz Everest + 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth)
CPU configuration
2x Prime + 6x Performance
CPU cores
6
Peak clock
3.46 GHz
Instruction set
ARMv9.3-A
Architecture
64-bit
GPU
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
GPU clock
1350 MHz

Software

4
Operating system
iOS, 16
User interface
iOS 16
OS updates
6 years
Security updates
6 years

Memory

8
RAM options
6GB
RAM type
LPDDR5
RAM speed
9600 MHz
RAM channels
4
Internal storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Storage type
NVMe
Card slot
No
Card slot type
None

Wide camera

6
Resolution
48 MP
Sensor
Sony IMX803
Aperture
f/1.78
35mm equivalent
24 mm
Optical zoom
1x
Stabilisation
Optical (OIS)

Telephoto camera

6
Resolution
12 MP
Sensor
Sony IMX713
Aperture
f/2.8
35mm equivalent
77 mm
Optical zoom
3x
Stabilisation
Optical (OIS)

Ultrawide camera

6
Resolution
12 MP
Sensor
Sony IMX633
Aperture
f/2.2
35mm equivalent
13 mm
Optical zoom
0.5x
Stabilisation
None

Camera features

4
Video
4K at 60fps ProRes / Dolby Vision
Frame rates
24, 30, 60, 120, 240, 480 fps
Flash
Adaptive Quad-LED True Tone flash
Features
Computational HDR multi-frame synthesis, Night vision 3.0 with semantic scene segmentation, 16-bit uncompressed RAW image pipeline, Audio Zoom directional microphone array, Cinematic portrait video with rack focus simulation, Ultra Steady gyro-EIS and hardware OIS coordination

Selfie camera

10
Resolution
12 MP
Sensor
Sony IMX858See Its Deep Breakdown
Sensor format
1/2.8"
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Aperture
f/1.9
35mm equivalent
22 mm
Field of view
90°
Autofocus
Yes
Video
4K at 60fps HDR
Features
Dual Pixel Phase Detection Autofocus, Cinematic front portrait bokeh mode, HDR10+ 4K live preview selfie recording

Battery

12
Capacity
4323 mAh
Rated capacity
4223 mAh
Type
Li-Ion
Wired charging
20 W
Charge time
85 min
Wireless charging
15 W
Reverse wireless
10 W
Reverse wired
5 W
Charging standards
USB Power Delivery 3.1 PPS, Qi2 Magnetic Fast Wireless Standard (15W-25W), UFCS Universal Fast Charging Specification
Charger in box
No
Endurance rating
25 hours
Removable
No

Network

11
5G
Yes
Technologies
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM bands
850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
UMTS bands
B1, B2, B4, B5, B8
LTE bands
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B32, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B48, B66
5G NR bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, n257, n258, n260, n261
All bands
Sub-6GHz SA/NSA, Extended mmWave
SIM type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM or eSIM
SIM slots
2
eSIM
Yes
Satellite
Yes

Connectivity

15
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Wi-Fi features
320MHz channel width, 4096-QAM, Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 2x2 MIMO
Bluetooth
5.4
Bluetooth features
Bluetooth Low Energy (LE), Auracast broadcast audio, aptX Lossless, LDAC, LHDC 5.0
NFC
Yes
Ultra-wideband
Yes
USB
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)
USB connector
USB Type-C
USB version
3.2 Gen 2
USB features
DisplayPort 1.4 video output, USB OTG host, High-speed audio accessory support
3.5mm jack
No
3.5mm jack note
No 3.5mm jack; audio via USB-C or Bluetooth 5.4 Auracast
Positioning
Dual-frequency GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO (E1+E5a), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
Infrared
No
Wireless display
Wireless DeX / Smart View 4K60 projection

Audio

4
Speakers
Stereo multi-linear acoustic cavity speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos
FM radio
No
Audio formats
MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA
Video formats
MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM

Sensors

4
Fingerprint
3D Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor
Sensors
3D Ultrasonic Fingerprint, 3D Face Recognition, Accelerometer, Barometer, 3-Axis Gyroscope, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, RGB Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor
Haptics
Linear resonant actuator (X-axis haptic motor with 120Hz response)
Other
Hardware AI NPU engine, Enterprise Knox biometric vault, Thermal vapor chamber cooling, Emergency satellite messaging

Benchmarks

4
AnTuTu
1,420,000
Geekbench single-core
2580
Geekbench multi-core
6620
DXOMARK
149

Gaming

2
Display refresh
120 Hz
Touch sampling
360 Hz

Regulatory

5
SAR (EU, head)
0.84 W/kg
SAR (EU, body)
0.92 W/kg
SAR (US, head)
0.96 W/kg
SAR (US, body)
1.04 W/kg
Model numbers
AP-IPHONE14PROMAX-01, AP-IPHONE14PROMAX-Global

How we rated the iPhone 14 Pro Max

How we score

The overall 7.5 is built from ten category scores. Here is the reason behind each one, tied to this phone's own figures.

Display
8.6
8.6 reflecting the 6.7" 120Hz LTPO AMOLED (460 ppi) peaking at 2000 nits calibrated against 2025/2026 top flagship displays.
Performance
8.0
8 based on Apple A16 Bionic with 6GB RAM, evaluated against modern top-tier processing benchmarks.
Camera
7.4
7.4 driven by the 48MP main sensor with OIS and 3x telephoto optics, scored against top mobile camera systems.
Battery
5.4
5.4 recognizing the 4323mAh capacity and 20W wired charging alongside 15W wireless support.
Software
9.5
9.5 recognizing the 6-year OS update commitment and 7 years of security patches.
Gaming
6.8
6.8 reflecting capable apple gpu (5-core graphics) graphics, but held back by battery endurance (4323mAh) during sustained gaming sessions.
Durability
8.9
8.9 based on IP68 with surgical-grade stainless steel frame, ceramic shield front, textured matte glass back and ceramic shield.
Connectivity
6.1
6.1 reflecting wi-fi 6 (802.11ax) with lightning (usb 2.0), 5G, and eSIM support.
Features
6.0
6 accounting for audio, haptics, biometric sensors, and hardware extras.
Value
6.4
6.4 weighing the comprehensive spec package against the $1099 launch price.

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Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max: common questions

Does the iPhone 14 Pro Max have an Always-On Display?

Yes, the iPhone 14 Pro Max features an Always-On Display enabled by its 1Hz LTPO OLED technology, dimming your lock screen wallpaper while keeping time, widgets, and notifications visible.

Does the iPhone 14 Pro Max have USB-C or Lightning?

The iPhone 14 Pro Max uses Apple’s proprietary Lightning connector. USB-C was subsequently introduced on the iPhone 15 generation.

What is the weight of the iPhone 14 Pro Max?

The iPhone 14 Pro Max weighs 240 grams (8.47 ounces), making it one of the heaviest flagship smartphones produced by Apple due to its dense stainless steel frame.

Does the iPhone 14 Pro Max support Emergency SOS via Satellite?

Yes, the iPhone 14 Pro Max features satellite connectivity allowing users to transmit emergency distress messages and share their location via Find My when cellular and Wi-Fi coverage is unavailable.

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Silicon & Hardware Breakdown

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Flagship Mobile Processor (SoC)

Apple A16 Bionic

Silicon Score:8.8 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (4.8) and graphics capability scored on Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Apple A16 Bionic platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Delivers 50% more memory bandwidth with LPDDR5 and high computational efficiency.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Utilizes state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing on TSMC 4nm (N4) for tight gate pitch and reduced parasitic capacitance.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Geekbench 6 Single-Core2,620 points
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core6,800 points
AnTuTu Benchmark v101,450,000 points

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Apple A16 Bionic Breakdown
Mobile Image Sensor

Sony IMX858

Silicon Score:9.5 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.5) and graphics capability scored on Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Sony IMX858 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Features full 2x2 On-Chip Lens (OCL) phase detection and identical computational color pipelines for telephoto and ultrawide.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Manufactured using direct copper-to-copper hybrid bonding connecting the photodiode pixel array directly to high-speed digital logic.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Dynamic Range (Single Exposure)14.2 EV
Low-Light SNR (0.5 Lux)42.5 dB
Full-Resolution Readout Latency12.4 ms

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Sony IMX858 Breakdown
High-End Flagship Silicon

Apple A15 Bionic

Silicon Score:9.2 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.2) and graphics capability scored on Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Apple A15 Bionic platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Manufactured on TSMC 5nm (N5P) lithography, Apple A15 Bionic features 2 high-performance Avalanche cores running at 3.23GHz, 4 energy-efficient Blizzard cores, a 5-core Apple-designed GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine performing 15.8 trillion operations per second.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Produced on TSMC second-generation 5nm process with 7% higher performance and 15% lower power.

Verified Silicon Metrics

AnTuTu Benchmark v101,320,000
Geekbench 6 Single-Core2,350
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core5,820

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Apple A15 Bionic Breakdown
Battery, Fast Charging & Cooling Technology

Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling

Silicon Score:8.7 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.7) and graphics capability scored on Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Integrated into the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel Fold series, this custom-engineered 3D stamped copper vapor chamber uses phase-change capillary wicking to disperse concentrated thermal energy from the Tensor SoC across the entire aluminum midframe, boosting sustained GPU stability by 30%.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Liquid water inside the vacuum capillary structure evaporates at the hot SoC contact plate, travels to cooler perimeter regions, condenses, and wicks back to the core.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Sustained GPU Stability84.2
Die Temp Reduction6.2

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling Breakdown
Display & Glass Engineering

Apple Ceramic Shield (1st Gen)

Silicon Score:9.3 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.3) and graphics capability scored on Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Apple Ceramic Shield (1st Gen) platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Developed by Apple in close collaboration with Corning, Apple's Ceramic Shield introduces nano-scale ceramic crystals grown directly into the glass matrix via a high-temperature crystallization process. This atomic interlock dramatically increases fracture toughness and drop resistance while maintaining full optical transparency for Super Retina XDR OLED displays.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Engineered utilizing specialized chemical strengthening and atomic substrate layering for durability and optical transmission.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Drop Resistance4x Tougher vs iPhone 11
Scratch HardnessLevel 6 Mohs with faint marks
Optical Transmission91.8% Visible Spectrum

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Apple Ceramic Shield (1st Gen) Breakdown

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Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max price by country

Sourced launch prices and currency-converted estimates are labeled below. Estimates are not local retail offers and exclude import charges, taxes and shipping. Local availability and current selling prices may differ.

CountryPrice / estimateBasis and variant
United Statesyour market$1,0996GB/1024GB launch MSRP
United Kingdom£1,1996GB/1024GB launch price
CanadaCA$1,5096GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
AustraliaA$1,0996GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Germany€1,4496GB/1024GB European launch price
France€1,4496GB/1024GB European launch price
Netherlands€1,4496GB/1024GB European launch price
SwitzerlandCHF 1,0396GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Norwaykr 12,9906GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Swedenkr 13,3906GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Denmarkkr 8,9996GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Ireland€1,1496GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
New ZealandNZ$1,8496GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
SingaporeS$1,4896GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
United Arab EmiratesAED 4,0296GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Saudi ArabiaSAR 4,1196GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Japan¥170,3006GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Austria€1,1496GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Belgium€1,1496GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Finland€1,1496GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Italy€1,1496GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Spain€1,1496GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Portugal€1,1496GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Greece€1,1496GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Polandzł 4,5596GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
CzechiaKč 26,8906GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Israel₪4,1196GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
South Korea₩1,517,0006GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Hong KongHK$8,5896GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
TaiwanNT$35,7006GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
QatarQAR 3,9996GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
KuwaitKD 3386GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
India₹129,9006GB/1024GB official India price
PakistanRs 307,9996GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Bangladesh৳133,9996GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
IndonesiaRp 17,799,0006GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Philippines₱64,2906GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
MalaysiaRM 5,1096GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Vietnam₫27,910,0006GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
BrazilR$6,3996GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
MexicoMX$21,3996GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Nigeria₦1,703,0006GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
South AfricaR 20,6996GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
EgyptE£54,3996GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Türkiye₺40,0996GB/1024GB official launch MSRP