The older big Pro is cheaper. The new iPhone 16 is more compact and has a newer chip.
Short answer
iPhone 14 Pro Max - 6.7" 120 Hz, a 4323 mAh battery, a telephoto, cheaper. iPhone 16 - A18, 25 W wireless, 170 g.
Key differences
| Spec | Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Apple A16 Bionic | Apple A18 |
| Display | 6.7", Super Retina XDR OLED, 120 Hz | 6.1", OLED, 1179×2556, 60 Hz |
| RAM / storage | 6 GB RAM, 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB | 8/128 GB, 8/256 GB, 8/512 GB |
| Rear cameras | 48 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP | 48 MP + 12 MP |
| Front | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Battery | 4323 mAh | 3561 mAh |
| Charging | 15 W, wireless 7.5 W | 25 W wireless |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 |
| Thickness / weight | 7.85 mm / 240 g | 7.8 mm / 170 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Chips
Apple A16 Bionic and Apple A18. The A18 is two generations newer.
Screen
6.7" 120 Hz vs 6.1" 60 Hz.
Device page data
48 + 12 + 12 MP with a telephoto on the 14 Pro Max vs 48 + 12 MP on the iPhone 16. Battery: 4323 vs 3561 mAh.
Verdict: who should buy which
- A big screen and price - iPhone 14 Pro Max.
- A new chip and compactness - iPhone 16.
FAQ
What battery does the 14 Pro Max have?
4323 mAh.
What wireless charging does the iPhone 16 have?
25 W.
Which is cheaper?
The 14 Pro Max.