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iPhone 14 Pro Max vs iPhone 15 Pro Max
Compare iPhone 14 Pro Max vs iPhone 15 Pro Max side by side — chip, memory, storage, display, ports, launch price and how each fits in Apple history.
iPhone 14 Pro MaxThe flagship of flagships: Dynamic Island, 48 MP camera, always-on display and a screen bright enough to read in direct sun.
iPhone 15 Pro MaxThe titanium flagship added a folded "tetraprism" lens for true 5× optical zoom.Specs side by side
| Spec | iPhone 14 Pro Max | iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Release | September 16, 2022 | September 22, 2023 |
| Launch price | $1,099 | $1,199 |
| Price today | $1,176 | $1,235 |
| CPU | Apple A16 Bionic · 3.46 GHz | Apple A17 Pro · 3.78 GHz |
| Memory | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED, 2796×1290, ProMotion, always-on | 6.7" LTPO OLED, 2796×1290, ProMotion |
| Ports | Lightning | USB-C (USB 3) |
| Operating system | iOS 16 | iOS 17 |
Method note: historical pricing uses approximate US CPI. CPU clock comparisons are clock-only and do not represent full real-world performance.
Why each matters
iPhone 14 Pro Max
Reached 2000 nits outdoor peak brightness — the brightest phone of its day.
iPhone 15 Pro Max
First "tetraprism" 5× optical zoom telephoto in an iPhone.
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Last updated: 2026-07-04