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

iPhone 14 Plus 256GB

A15 · iOS · 256GB

84
/ 100
From $999
VS
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier) wins by 12
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier) — A18 Pro · iOS · 128GB · US Carrier
Apple

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier)

A18 Pro · iOS · 128GB · US Carrier

96
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 14 Plus 256GB lands at 84 and iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier) at 96. That puts iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier) ahead by 12 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick iPhone 14 Plus 256GB if…

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

Pick iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier) 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 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier)

Stills and video quality across lenses

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier) leads on camera (95 vs 83).

Battery life

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier)

Screen-on time and charging

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier) leads on battery (90 vs 78).

Performance

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier)

Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier) leads on cpu (96 vs 84).

Display

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier)

Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier) leads on display (93 vs 81).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

iPhone 14 Plus 256GB 84
vs
96 iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier)

Score breakdown

iPhone 14 Plus 256GB
84
cpu 84
gpu 82
camera 83
battery 78
display 81
design 84
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier)
96
cpu 96
gpu 94
camera 95
battery 90
display 93
design 96

Specs side-by-side

iPhone 14 Plus 256GB versus iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier) — full spec comparison
Spec iPhone 14 Plus 256GB iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier)
Chipset
A15
A18 Pro
Storage
▲ 256GB
128GB
OS
iOS 16
iOS 18
Release year
2022
2024

iPhone 14 Plus 256GB

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

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier)

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

FAQ: iPhone 14 Plus 256GB vs iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier)

Which is better, iPhone 14 Plus 256GB or iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier)? +

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier) scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 12. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is iPhone 14 Plus 256GB worth the price? +

At $999, iPhone 14 Plus 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in cpu.

Is iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier) worth the price? +

At $1,199, iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier) delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.

Does iPhone 14 Plus 256GB or iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier) 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 Plus 256GB or iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier)? +

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier) — leads on camera (95 vs 83). Stills and video quality across lenses.

Which is better for battery life, iPhone 14 Plus 256GB or iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier)? +

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier) — leads on battery (90 vs 78). Screen-on time and charging.