Apple
iPhone 14 Pro Max 256GB
A16 · iOS · 256GB
89
/ 100
From $1,199
VS
Apple
iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB
A16 · iOS · 128GB
89
/ 100
From $1,099
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 14 Pro Max 256GB lands at 89 and iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB at 89. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick iPhone 14 Pro Max 256GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Pick iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
iPhone 14 Pro Max 256GB 89
vs 89 iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB
Score breakdown
iPhone 14 Pro Max 256GB
89 cpu 89
gpu 87
camera 88
battery 83
display 86
design 89
iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB
89 cpu 89
gpu 87
camera 88
battery 83
display 86
design 89
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPhone 14 Pro Max 256GB | iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | A16 | A16 |
| Storage | ▲ 256GB | 128GB |
| OS | iOS 16 | iOS 16 |
| Release year | 2022 | 2022 |
iPhone 14 Pro Max 256GB
Pros
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB
Pros
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
FAQ: iPhone 14 Pro Max 256GB vs iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB
Which is better, iPhone 14 Pro Max 256GB or iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB? +
Both score 89 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPhone 14 Pro Max 256GB worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 14 Pro Max 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in cpu.
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.
Does iPhone 14 Pro Max 256GB or iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB 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.