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iPhone 15 128GB — A16 · iOS · 128GB
Apple

iPhone 15 128GB

A16 · iOS · 128GB

86
/ 100
From $799
VS
iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB wins by 3
iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB — A16 · iOS · 128GB
Apple

iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB

A16 · iOS · 128GB

89
/ 100
From $1,099
Specdex verdict

iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 15 128GB lands at 86 and iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB at 89. That puts iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick iPhone 15 128GB if…

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

Pick iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB 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

iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB

Stills and video quality across lenses

iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB leads on camera (88 vs 85).

Battery life

iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB

Screen-on time and charging

iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB leads on battery (83 vs 80).

Performance

iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB

Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps

iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB leads on cpu (89 vs 86).

Display

iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB

Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate

iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB leads on display (86 vs 83).

Value for money

iPhone 15 128GB

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

iPhone 15 128GB more score per dollar ($799 vs $1,099).

iPhone 15 128GB 86
vs
89 iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB

Score breakdown

iPhone 15 128GB
86
cpu 86
gpu 84
camera 85
battery 80
display 83
design 86
iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB
89
cpu 89
gpu 87
camera 88
battery 83
display 86
design 89

Specs side-by-side

iPhone 15 128GB versus iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB — full spec comparison
Spec iPhone 15 128GB iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB
Chipset
A16
A16
Storage
128GB
128GB
OS
iOS 17
iOS 16
Release year
2023
2022

iPhone 15 128GB

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 15 128GB vs iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB

Which is better, iPhone 15 128GB or iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB? +

iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is iPhone 15 128GB worth the price? +

At $799, iPhone 15 128GB delivers a Specdex score of 86 — 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 15 128GB 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.

Which is better for photography, iPhone 15 128GB or iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB? +

iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB — leads on camera (88 vs 85). Stills and video quality across lenses.

Which is better for battery life, iPhone 15 128GB or iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB? +

iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB — leads on battery (83 vs 80). Screen-on time and charging.