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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 16 — A18 · 6.1″ OLED · Camera Control
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

iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB versus iPhone 16 — full spec comparison
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.