Apple
iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB
A17 Pro · iOS · 128GB
92
/ 100
From $1,199
VS
iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB wins by 3
Apple
iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB
A16 · iOS · 128GB
89
/ 100
From $1,099
Specdex verdict
iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB lands at 92 and iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB at 89. That puts iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick iPhone 15 Pro Max 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 Pro Max 128GB 92
vs 89 iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB
Score breakdown
iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB
92 cpu 92
gpu 90
camera 91
battery 86
display 89
design 92
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 Pro Max 128GB | iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | A17 Pro | A16 |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
| OS | iOS 17 | iOS 16 |
| Release year | 2023 | 2022 |
iPhone 15 Pro Max 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 Pro Max 128GB vs iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB
Which is better, iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB or iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB? +
iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB delivers a Specdex score of 92 — 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 Pro Max 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.