Apple iPhone 14 vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 14 (2022) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro; launch prices were $799 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads — 80/100 vs 61/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (5567 mAh vs 3279); the main camera is 12 MP vs 48 MP; the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,551,073 vs 1,413,275); the Apple iPhone 14 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 14
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
What makes Apple iPhone 14 better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 249g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1299
- Better portability (78/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3551073 vs 1413275
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 2315
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 5753
- Bigger battery: 5567 vs 3279 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 14 vs the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max scores 19 points higher (80/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (67/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 14 — 36/100, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max — 70/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 14 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (67/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 14 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (78/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 14 | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A20 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1413275 | 3551073 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2315 | 4612 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5753 | 11819 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| Resolution | 1170x2532 | 1320x2868 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3279 mAh | 5567 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 18 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | |
| OS | iOS 16 | iOS 27 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 249 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 14
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 14
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1170x2532
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 14
- 3279 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 5567 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 14 and Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone 14 by 60.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $500. Apple iPhone 14 was $500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (97/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (85/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 14 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (67/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 14 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (78/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 14 or the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 14 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 14 and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 14 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max — 80/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 14 or the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 14 over the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 14 is a better fit for active users. The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.