Smartphone Comparison

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max

Verdict
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max: Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is the faster phone

Head-to-head specifications

MetricApple iPhone 15 Pro MaxApple iPhone 14 Pro MaxDifference
AnTuTu score1,560,0001,440,000+8.3%
Battery (mAh)44414323+2.7%
Main camera (MP)4848
RAM (GB)86
Price (USD)$1,199$1,099+9.1%
  • Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads on raw performance by about 8%. Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is the cheaper option.

Verdict: iPhone 15 Pro Max or iPhone 14 Pro Max?

Our recommendation
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max takes the overall edge, though Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max wins in specific areas worth weighing.

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max advantages

  • Raw performance (+8%)
  • Memory (+25%)

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max advantages

  • Affordability (+8%)

Which should you choose?

  • Choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max if you want the fastest phone for gaming and demanding apps.
  • Choose the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max if you want the best value for money.
  • Choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max if you keep lots of apps open at once.

Value for money

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max delivers more performance per dollar, making it the better value of the two at their listed prices.

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max: which should you choose?

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max — Apple iOS smartphone (2023) with a 6.7-inch display, 4441 mAh battery, 48MP main camera and about 1,560,000 on AnTuTu.

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max — Apple iOS smartphone (2022) with a 6.7-inch display, 4323 mAh battery, 48MP main camera and about 1,440,000 on AnTuTu.

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max: Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is the faster phone. Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads on raw performance by about 8%. Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is the cheaper option.

Performance and everyday use

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is the faster device on raw benchmarks (1,560,000 vs 1,440,000 AnTuTu), though for messaging, browsing and social apps both feel instant. Battery capacities are 4441 mAh and 4323 mAh respectively.

Camera, storage and price

Main cameras are 48MP and 48MP, with 8GB and 6GB of RAM. The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is the more affordable option at about $1,099, which may matter more than a small performance gap.

The verdict

Both are credible choices in the smartphone comparison space; the specification table above lays out every metric so you can weigh the trade-offs that matter to you. Pick the one whose strengths line up with how you will actually use it.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max better than the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max?

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max takes the overall edge, though Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max wins in specific areas worth weighing. Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads on raw performance by about 8%. Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is the cheaper option.

What is the main difference between the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max?

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads on raw performance by about 8%. Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is the cheaper option.

Which is better value?

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max delivers more performance per dollar, making it the better value of the two at their listed prices.

Which should I choose?

Choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max if you want the fastest phone for gaming and demanding apps. Choose the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max if you want the best value for money.

Methodology

Smartphones are compared on a normalized AnTuTu performance score plus battery capacity, main-camera resolution, RAM and launch price. Real-world experience also depends on software and camera tuning.

MC
Marcus Chen
Hardware & Product Analyst

Marcus benchmarks processors, GPUs, phones and vehicles and maintains normalized performance databases.

MSc Computer Engineering10+ years review experience
✓ Reviewed by Priya Nair, Data Quality Reviewer.
Last updated 2026-04-20
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