Apple
iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB
A16 · iOS · 128GB
89
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
Apple
iPhone 16
A18 · 6.1″ OLED · Camera Control
89
/ 100
From $799
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB lands at 89 and iPhone 16 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 16 if…
- ✓Great value flagship
- ✓Apple Intelligence ready
- ✓Best small-phone experience
iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB 89
vs 89 iPhone 16
Score breakdown
iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB
89 cpu 89
gpu 87
camera 88
battery 83
display 86
design 89
iPhone 16
89 cpu 94
gpu 90
camera 88
battery 84
display 82
design 92
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | A16 | Apple A18 |
| Storage | 128GB | 128/256/512 GB |
| OS | iOS 16 | iOS 18 |
| Release year | 2022 | — |
| Display | — | 6.1″ OLED 60Hz |
| RAM | — | 8 GB |
| Battery | — | 3561 mAh |
| Charging | — | 20W + MagSafe |
| Weight | — | 170 g |
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 16
Pros
- +Great value flagship
- +Apple Intelligence ready
- +Best small-phone experience
Cons
- −60Hz display still
- −8 GB RAM minimum for AI
- −No ProMotion
FAQ: iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB vs iPhone 16
Which is better, iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB or iPhone 16? +
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 16 worth the price? +
At $799, iPhone 16 delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in cpu.
Does iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB or iPhone 16 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.