Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
iPhone 14 Pro Max
Battery capacity (4,323 mAh)
WinsCharging
iPhone 17
Wired charging speed (40W)
WinsPerformance
iPhone 17
AnTuTu benchmark (2,109,773 pts)
WinsDisplay
iPhone 14 Pro Max
Screen size (6.7")
WinsWeight
iPhone 17
Total weight (177g)
WinsValue
iPhone 17
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8.3/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | iPhone 14 Pro Max | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.7" | 6.3" | |
| 1,290 × 2,796 | 1,206 × 2,622 | |
| LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 2,000 nits | 3,000 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Triple | Dual | |
| 3x | — | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Face ID, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support Emergency SOS via satellite (SMS sending/receiving), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Face ID, Messages and Find My via satellite, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) | Apple A19 (3 nm) | |
| 955,884 | 2,109,773 | |
| — | 9,360 | |
| — | 4,803 | |
| 6 GB | 8 GB | |
| 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 4,323 mAh | 3,692 mAh | |
| 20W | 40W | |
| 15W | 25W | |
Build | ||
| 240g | 177g | |
| 7.9mm | 8mm | |
| Stainless steel frame and glass | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, glass back | |
| IP68 | IP68 | |
| Flagship | Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Apple iPhone 17
Highest resolution main camera.