The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is the top model of Apple's 2022 line, now a strong value buy several generations on. It introduced the Dynamic Island and an always-on display, and it pairs a 120Hz ProMotion screen with a 48MP camera and a telephoto lens, with years of iOS updates still ahead.
iPhone 14 Pro Max: Display
The 6.7-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED runs at 120Hz with an always-on mode and a 1290 x 2796 resolution, quoting 2000 nits in high-brightness mode, with GSMArena measuring an exceptional 1,760 nits, protected by Ceramic Shield.
The 120Hz ProMotion panel is bright, smooth and among the best of its generation, with little to fault.
iPhone 14 Pro Max: Camera
The triple camera pairs a 48MP main sensor with sensor-shift OIS, a 12MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom and OIS, and a 12MP ultrawide, plus a LiDAR scanner, with a 12MP selfie camera. The dedicated telephoto adds reach the standard models lack.
Video is comprehensive, up to 4K at 60fps with ProRes and 10-bit HDR, a genuine advantage for creators.
iPhone 14 Pro Max: Battery
The 4,323mAh battery earned an excellent endurance rating in GSMArena's older battery test, one of the strongest of its generation, with wired charging at 50% in 30 minutes plus 15W MagSafe wireless.
Wired charging is slow next to fast-charging Android rivals, the main weak point.
iPhone 14 Pro Max: Size, Weight and Build
At 160.7 x 77.6 x 7.9mm and 240g with a stainless steel frame and IP68 sealing, the 14 Pro Max is a large, heavy, premium phone in colours including Deep Purple and Space Black.
At 240g it is one of the heaviest phones on this site, it uses the older Lightning port rather than USB-C, and there is no headphone jack.
iPhone 14 Pro Max: Performance
The A16 Bionic with 6GB of RAM remains fast for the most demanding games and apps, launched on iOS 16 and since updated, with years of iOS support still ahead.
The chip is older than current Pro models, but in daily use it still feels flagship-fast.
iPhone 14 Pro Max: Who Should Buy
Buy the iPhone 14 Pro Max at a discount if you want a big 120Hz screen, a telephoto camera and an always-on display without paying current-model money, and do not mind the Lightning port. Buyers who want the same features in a smaller, lighter and cheaper body should compare the iPhone 14 Pro. Buyers comparing contract terms will find current network pricing in the table above.