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iPhone 14 256GB — A15 · iOS · 256GB
Apple

iPhone 14 256GB

A15 · iOS · 256GB

83
/ 100
From $899
VS
iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB wins by 9
iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB — A17 Pro · iOS · 256GB
Apple

iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB

A17 Pro · iOS · 256GB

92
/ 100
From $1,299
Specdex verdict

iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 14 256GB lands at 83 and iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB at 92. That puts iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB ahead by 9 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick iPhone 14 256GB if…

  • ✓iOS ecosystem
  • ✓Long update support
  • ✓Polished hardware

Pick iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB if…

  • ✓iOS ecosystem
  • ✓Long update support
  • ✓Polished hardware
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Photography

iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB

Stills and video quality across lenses

iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB leads on camera (91 vs 82).

Battery life

iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB

Screen-on time and charging

iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB leads on battery (86 vs 77).

Performance

iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB

Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps

iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB leads on cpu (92 vs 83).

Display

iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB

Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate

iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB leads on display (89 vs 80).

Value for money

iPhone 14 256GB

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

iPhone 14 256GB more score per dollar ($899 vs $1,299).

iPhone 14 256GB 83
vs
92 iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB

Score breakdown

iPhone 14 256GB
83
cpu 83
gpu 81
camera 82
battery 77
display 80
design 83
iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB
92
cpu 92
gpu 90
camera 91
battery 86
display 89
design 92

Specs side-by-side

iPhone 14 256GB versus iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB — full spec comparison
Spec iPhone 14 256GB iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB
Chipset
A15
A17 Pro
Storage
256GB
256GB
OS
iOS 16
iOS 17
Release year
2022
2023

iPhone 14 256GB

Pros
  • +iOS ecosystem
  • +Long update support
  • +Polished hardware
Cons
  • −Premium pricing
  • −Limited customization
  • −Lightning/USB-C split across generations

iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB

Pros
  • +iOS ecosystem
  • +Long update support
  • +Polished hardware
Cons
  • −Premium pricing
  • −Limited customization
  • −Lightning/USB-C split across generations

FAQ: iPhone 14 256GB vs iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB

Which is better, iPhone 14 256GB or iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB? +

iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 9. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is iPhone 14 256GB worth the price? +

At $899, iPhone 14 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 83 — strongest in cpu.

Is iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB worth the price? +

At $1,299, iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in cpu.

Does iPhone 14 256GB or iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for photography, iPhone 14 256GB or iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB? +

iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB — leads on camera (91 vs 82). Stills and video quality across lenses.

Which is better for battery life, iPhone 14 256GB or iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB? +

iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB — leads on battery (86 vs 77). Screen-on time and charging.