Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A18 Pro | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7", Super Retina XDR OLED, 60 Hz | 6.9", QHD+ LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+12MP/12MP | 48MP+12MP+48MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 4323 mAh | 4685 mAh | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A18 Pro | ||
| Display | 6.7", Super Retina XDR OLED, 60 Hz | 6.9", QHD+ LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+12MP/12MP | 48MP+12MP+48MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 4323 mAh | 4685 mAh | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Software | Overall Best Pick | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Software | Overall Best Pick |
General
| Colors | Blue, Purple, Yellow, Midnight, Starlight, Red | Desert Titanium, Natural Titanium, Black Titanium, White Titanium | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 07, 2022 | September 09, 2024 | ||
| Availability | October 07, 2022 | September 20, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹89,900 | ₹1,44,900 | ||
| Colors | Blue, Purple, Yellow, Midnight, Starlight, Red | Desert Titanium, Natural Titanium, Black Titanium, White Titanium | ||
| Launch | September 07, 2022 | September 09, 2024 | ||
| Availability | October 07, 2022 | September 20, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹89,900 | ₹1,44,900 |
Display
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | QHD+ LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.9 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1284 pixels | 1320 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2778 pixels | 2868 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 458 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 2000 nits | ||
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | QHD+ LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.9 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1284 pixels | 1320 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2778 pixels | 2868 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 458 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 2000 nits |
Body
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
| Weight | 203 grams | 225 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Ceramic Shield | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Titanium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning-made Glass | Ceramic Shield Glass | ||
| Port | USB 2.0 (lightning) | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 203 grams | 225 grams | ||
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Ceramic Shield | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Titanium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning-made Glass | Ceramic Shield Glass | ||
| Port | USB 2.0 (lightning) | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Apple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A15 Bionic | A18 Pro | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple GPU | ||
| Software Name | iOS | iOS | ||
| Software Skin | iOS | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 | 5 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Apple | ||
| Chipset Name | A15 Bionic | A18 Pro | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple GPU | ||
| Software Name | iOS | iOS | ||
| Software Skin | iOS | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 | 5 |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Periscope | ||
| Features | Digital Zoom, OIS, Panorama, HDR, PDAF, Night Mode, Cinematic Mode, Dual-LED Dual-tone Flash, Auto Focus | HDR (photo/panorama), Laser Auto Focus, Panorama, Dual LED DualTone Flash | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 720p@30fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Cinematic mode (4K@30fps) | 8K@30/60fps, 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 720p@30fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video, stereo sound rec. | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 48 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Periscope | ||
| Features | Digital Zoom, OIS, Panorama, HDR, PDAF, Night Mode, Cinematic Mode, Dual-LED Dual-tone Flash, Auto Focus | HDR (photo/panorama), Laser Auto Focus, Panorama, Dual LED DualTone Flash | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 720p@30fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Cinematic mode (4K@30fps) | 8K@30/60fps, 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 720p@30fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video, stereo sound rec. | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 48 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, Night Mode, HDR, Cinematic mode (4k@30fps), Auto Focus | HDR, Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 8k@60fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, Night Mode, HDR, Cinematic mode (4k@30fps), Auto Focus | HDR, Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 8k@60fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
| Capacity | 4323 mAh | 4685 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Charging Speed | 20 w | 45 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | ||
| Capacity | 4323 mAh | 4685 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Charging Speed | 20 w | 45 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
Memory
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | NvMe | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | nano-SIM and eSIM (international), Dual eSIM (USA), Nano-SIM, dual stand-by (China) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | CDMA, GSM, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | nano-SIM and eSIM (international), Dual eSIM (USA), Nano-SIM, dual stand-by (China) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | CDMA, GSM, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
Winner:Tie
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC, BeiDou | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC, BeiDou | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| Sensors | Face ID, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support, Gyroscope | Face ID, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Gyroscope, Ultra Wideband 2 (UWB) support, Emergency SOS via Satellite (SMS sending/receiving), Touch-sensitive Camera Button | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | |||
| Sensors | Face ID, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support, Gyroscope | Face ID, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Gyroscope, Ultra Wideband 2 (UWB) support, Emergency SOS via Satellite (SMS sending/receiving), Touch-sensitive Camera Button | ||
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence |
