Apple
iPhone 14 512GB
A15 · iOS · 512GB
83
/ 100
From $999
VS
iPhone 15 Pro Max 512GB wins by 9
Apple
iPhone 15 Pro Max 512GB
A17 Pro · iOS · 512GB
92
/ 100
From $1,399
Specdex verdict
iPhone 15 Pro Max 512GB takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 14 512GB lands at 83 and iPhone 15 Pro Max 512GB at 92. That puts iPhone 15 Pro Max 512GB ahead by 9 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick iPhone 14 512GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Pick iPhone 15 Pro Max 512GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
iPhone 14 512GB 83
vs 92 iPhone 15 Pro Max 512GB
Score breakdown
iPhone 14 512GB
83 cpu 83
gpu 81
camera 82
battery 77
display 80
design 83
iPhone 15 Pro Max 512GB
92 cpu 92
gpu 90
camera 91
battery 86
display 89
design 92
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPhone 14 512GB | iPhone 15 Pro Max 512GB |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | A15 | A17 Pro |
| Storage | 512GB | 512GB |
| OS | iOS 16 | iOS 17 |
| Release year | 2022 | 2023 |
iPhone 14 512GB
Pros
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
iPhone 15 Pro Max 512GB
Pros
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
FAQ: iPhone 14 512GB vs iPhone 15 Pro Max 512GB
Which is better, iPhone 14 512GB or iPhone 15 Pro Max 512GB? +
iPhone 15 Pro Max 512GB scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 9. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPhone 14 512GB worth the price? +
At $999, iPhone 14 512GB delivers a Specdex score of 83 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 15 Pro Max 512GB worth the price? +
At $1,399, iPhone 15 Pro Max 512GB delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in cpu.
Does iPhone 14 512GB or iPhone 15 Pro Max 512GB 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.