Apple
iPhone 14 256GB
A15 · iOS · 256GB
83
/ 100
From $899
VS
iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB wins by 9
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
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
| 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.