Apple
iPhone 15 128GB
A16 · iOS · 128GB
86
/ 100
From $799
VS
iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB wins by 3
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
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
| 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.