Apple
iPhone 16
A18 · 6.1″ OLED · Camera Control
89
/ 100
From $799
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 16 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 16 if…
- ✓Great value flagship
- ✓Apple Intelligence ready
- ✓Best small-phone experience
Pick iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
iPhone 16 89
vs 89 iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB
Score breakdown
iPhone 16
89 cpu 94
gpu 90
camera 88
battery 84
display 82
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 16 | iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1″ OLED 60Hz | — |
| Chipset | Apple A18 | A16 |
| RAM | 8 GB | — |
| Storage | 128/256/512 GB | 128GB |
| Battery | 3561 mAh | — |
| Charging | 20W + MagSafe | — |
| OS | iOS 18 | iOS 16 |
| Weight | 170 g | — |
| Release year | — | 2022 |
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
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 16 vs iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB
Which is better, iPhone 16 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 16 worth the price? +
At $799, iPhone 16 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 16 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.