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iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB — A16 · iOS · 128GB
Apple

iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB

A16 · iOS · 128GB

89
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
iPhone 14 Pro Max 512GB — A16 · iOS · 512GB
Apple

iPhone 14 Pro Max 512GB

A16 · iOS · 512GB

89
/ 100
From $1,299
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB lands at 89 and iPhone 14 Pro Max 512GB at 89. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB if…

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

Pick iPhone 14 Pro Max 512GB 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

Tie

Stills and video quality across lenses

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Battery life

Tie

Screen-on time and charging

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Performance

Tie

Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Display

Tie

Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB more score per dollar ($1,099 vs $1,299).

iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB 89
vs
89 iPhone 14 Pro Max 512GB

Score breakdown

iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB
89
cpu 89
gpu 87
camera 88
battery 83
display 86
design 89
iPhone 14 Pro Max 512GB
89
cpu 89
gpu 87
camera 88
battery 83
display 86
design 89

Specs side-by-side

iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB versus iPhone 14 Pro Max 512GB — full spec comparison
Spec iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB iPhone 14 Pro Max 512GB
Chipset
A16
A16
Storage
128GB
▲ 512GB
OS
iOS 16
iOS 16
Release year
2022
2022

iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB

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

iPhone 14 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 Pro Max 128GB vs iPhone 14 Pro Max 512GB

Which is better, iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB or iPhone 14 Pro Max 512GB? +

Both score 89 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB worth the price? +

At $1,099, iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in cpu.

Is iPhone 14 Pro Max 512GB worth the price? +

At $1,299, iPhone 14 Pro Max 512GB delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in cpu.

Does iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB or iPhone 14 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.

Which is the better value, iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB or iPhone 14 Pro Max 512GB? +

iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB — more score per dollar ($1,099 vs $1,299). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.