Apple
iPhone 14 Plus 512GB
A15 · iOS · 512GB
84
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) wins by 14
Apple
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black)
A19 Pro · 256GB · Black
98
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 14 Plus 512GB lands at 84 and iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) at 98. That puts iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) ahead by 14 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick iPhone 14 Plus 512GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Pick iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) if…
- ✓Apple A19 Pro silicon
- ✓120 Hz ProMotion (Pro/Air)
- ✓Apple Intelligence Gen 2
iPhone 14 Plus 512GB 84
vs 98 iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black)
Score breakdown
iPhone 14 Plus 512GB
84 cpu 84
gpu 82
camera 83
battery 78
display 81
design 84
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black)
98 cpu 99
gpu 98
camera 97
battery 92
display 96
design 99
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPhone 14 Plus 512GB | iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | A15 | A19 Pro |
| Storage | ▲ 512GB | 256GB |
| OS | iOS 16 | iOS 19 |
| Release year | 2022 | 2025 |
| Color | — | Black |
iPhone 14 Plus 512GB
Pros
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black)
Pros
- +Apple A19 Pro silicon
- +120 Hz ProMotion (Pro/Air)
- +Apple Intelligence Gen 2
Cons
- −Still Lightning-free, USB-C only
- −Premium pricing
- −AI features require online offload for some tasks
FAQ: iPhone 14 Plus 512GB vs iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black)
Which is better, iPhone 14 Plus 512GB or iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black)? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) scores 98 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 14. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPhone 14 Plus 512GB worth the price? +
At $1,099, iPhone 14 Plus 512GB delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 98 — strongest in cpu.
Does iPhone 14 Plus 512GB or iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) 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.