Design and Build

The iPhone 14 Pro Max comes in a strong, enduring design with a surgical-grade stainless steel frame, a Ceramic Shield front, and a textured matte glass back that does not leave any fingerprints. The device, measuring 6.33 x 3.05 x 0.31 inches (160.7 x 77.6 x 7.85 mm) and weighing 8.47 ounces (240g), is definitely a lot heavier than non-Pro models, which is a result of its sturdy construction and a bigger battery. It is available in four stylish colors, namely, Space Black, Silver, Gold, and Deep Purple, and features the Dynamic Island, a hybrid slot that replaces the notch and gives the front a more interactive look. The phone still has the Lightning port but discontinues the physical SIM card slot in the U.S., thus switching to dual eSIM technology for SIM card support.

• Surgical-grade stainless steel frame
• Ceramic Shield front (tougher than any smartphone glass)
• Textured matte glass back for fingerprint resistance
• IP68 rating (water and dust resistance up to 6 meters for 30 minutes)
• Dynamic Island (replaces notch, interactive UI element)
• Lightning port for charging and data transfer
• No physical SIM card slot (dual eSIM in U.S.)

iPhone 14 Pro Max Display

The iPhone 14 Pro Max has a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with a resolution of 2796 x 1290 pixels (460 PPI) that provides excellent visuals for HDR10 and Dolby Vision content. The screen becomes the Dynamic Island, an oval-shaped notch that reacts to notifications and app interactions, thus, the hole-in-display is eliminated. It can achieve up to 1000 nits typical brightness, 1600 nits for HDR, and 2000 nits peak outdoors.

• 6.7-inch OLED (Super Retina XDR)
• 2796 x 1290 resolution, 460 PPI
• HDR10 and Dolby Vision support
• 1000 nits (typical), 1600 nits (HDR), 2000 nits (peak outdoor)
• Ceramic Shield protection
• 120Hz ProMotion (1Hz–120Hz, Always-On Display)

Performance and Software

Being based on the 5nm process, the A16 Bionic chip is the heart of the iPhone 15 Pro Max, and it comes with the most advanced technologies, having the best performance and extremely low energy consumption. The CPU of the A26 chip has 8 cores along with 16 GPU cores. It also comes with 6GB of LPDDR5 RAM and storage options of 128GB ($ 1,099), 256GB ($ 1,199), 512GB ($ 1,399), or 1TB ($ 1,599). It supports multitasking perfectly and excels at gaming as well as AI tasks. The device is released with iOS 16 and will be updated to iOS 18. The new battery-saving feature, Always-On Display, supported by the ProMotion refresh rate of 120Hz which is precisely regulated by LTPO, not only shows widgets and the lock screen but also maintains energy while acquiring notifications.

• A16 Bionic chip with 6-core CPU, 5-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine
• 6GB LPDDR5 RAM
• Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
• iOS 16 (upgradable to iOS 18)
• Optimized for gaming and computational photography

Camera System

The iPhone 14 Pro Max is the latest model that has a camera with a triple-lens system, the lenses being a 48MP Main (f/1.78, 24mm, sensor-shift OIS), a 12MP Ultra Wide (f/2.2, 13mm, 120° FOV), and a 12MP 3x Telephoto (f/2.8, 77mm). The 48MP camera sensor uses pixel binning for 12MP pictures with better detail or full 48MP ProRAW for professional users. The 12MP front camera (f/1.9) has the features autofocus and Face ID. Main videography options include 4K Dolby Vision at 60 fps, Cinematic Mode (4K 30 fps), and Action Mode for stabilized 2.8K video. The advanced True Tone flash assures better outcomes for poorly lit pictures.

• Rear: 48MP Main (24mm, f/1.78, OIS), 12MP Ultra Wide (13mm, f/2.2), 12MP 3x Telephoto (77mm, f/2.8)
• Front: 12MP TrueDepth (f/1.9, autofocus)
• Video: 4K Dolby Vision 60 fps, Action Mode (2.8K 60 fps), Cinematic Mode (4K 30 fps)
• Modes: Night mode, Portrait, Photographic Styles, Macro, ProRAW
• Adaptive True Tone flash (2x brighter)

Battery and Charging

The cell used in the iPhone 14 Pro Max has 4323mAh of power and can provide you with no less than 29 hours of uninterrupted video watching, while lab tests demonstrate the battery life of approximately 18–20 hours under normal mixed-use conditions. The phone also has support for 20W of wired charging (to 50% in around 35 minutes), 15W MagSafe, and 7.5W Qi wireless charging. No charger is included in the box, only a Lightning cable. Despite the fact that reviewers mention that the battery life is shorter than that of the iPhone 13 Pro Max, it can still last for a whole day, with the display possibly on all the time, and even more with moderate usage.

• 4323mAh battery
• Up to 29 hours video playback, ~18–20 hours real-world
• 20W wired charging (50% in 35 min)
• 15W MagSafe, 7.5W Qi wireless charging
• No charger included (Lightning cable only)

Connectivity

The iPhone 14 Pro Max is built with a Qualcomm X65 5G modem, which is compatible with sub-6 GHz and mmWave 5G (U.S. only), and hence can provide very fast download speeds under normal conditions. The modem itself has the capability of operating in various other modes. The users can also take advantage of Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3, and dual eSIM (no physical SIM in the U.S.). That said, with the U1 ultra-wideband chip that is loaded inside, the users are allowed to do various kinds of Precision Finding for AirTags. As an alternative for Emergency SOS, the users have a 2-year free period of service starting November 2022, messaging is possible via satellite in no-coverage areas. GPS itself is a key element in the whole system and can support multiple systems (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou).

• Qualcomm X65 5G modem (sub-6 GHz, mmWave in U.S.)
• Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
• Bluetooth 5.3
• Dual eSIM (no physical SIM in U.S.)
• U1 ultra-wideband chip (Precision Finding)
• Satellite: Emergency SOS (free for 2 years)
• GPS: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou

Pricing and Availability

The iPhone 14 Pro Max started at $1099 for 128GB, with 256GB at $1199, 512GB at $1399, and 1TB at $1599. Pre-orders began September 9, 2022, with sales starting September 16, 2022, through Apple, carriers like AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile, and retailers like Best Buy. The phone was discontinued in September 2023 after the iPhone 15 Pro Max launch, but some retailers and carriers may still have stock. Trade-in programs offer credits toward purchase.