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Apple iPhone 14 Pro vs Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max

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AppleiPhone 14 ProAppleiPhone 14 Pro Max
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2022September 2022
Display
Screen size6.1″6.7″
Resolution2556 × 11792796 × 1290
Sharpness461 pixels per inch460 pixels per inch
PanelLTPO OLEDLTPO OLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,000 nits2,000 nits
Display typeSuper Retina XDR all-screen OLED display with Dynamic Island; 6.12 inches measured as a standard rectangleSuper Retina XDR all-screen OLED display with Dynamic Island; 6.69 inches measured as a standard rectangle
Pixel density460 ppi460 ppi
Brightness detail1,000 nits max (typical); 1,600 nits peak (HDR); 2,000 nits peak (outdoor)1,000 nits max (typical); 1,600 nits peak (HDR); 2,000 nits peak (outdoor)
Always-on displayYesYes
Screen protectionCeramic Shield front; fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coatingCeramic Shield front; fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Display featuresProMotion with adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz (down to 1Hz for Always-On); HDR; True Tone; Wide colour (P3); Haptic Touch; 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio (typical)ProMotion with adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz (down to 1Hz for Always-On); HDR; True Tone; Wide colour (P3); Haptic Touch; 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio (typical)
Performance
ChipA16 BionicA16 Bionic
Memory6 GB6 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
CPU6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores
GPU5-core GPU with 50 percent more memory bandwidth (Apple Newsroom)5-core GPU with 50 percent more memory bandwidth (Apple Newsroom)
AI engine16-core Neural Engine, nearly 17 trillion operations per second16-core Neural Engine, nearly 17 trillion operations per second
Cameras
Main camera48 MP48 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MP12 MP
Telephoto camera12 MP12 MP
Optical zoom3×3×
Front camera12 MP12 MP
Main camera48MP Main, 24 mm, ƒ/1.78 aperture, second-generation sensor-shift optical image stabilisation, seven-element lens, 100% Focus Pixels48MP Main, 24 mm, ƒ/1.78 aperture, second-generation sensor-shift optical image stabilisation, seven-element lens, 100% Focus Pixels
Ultra wide camera12MP Ultra Wide, 13 mm, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 120° field of view, six-element lens, 100% Focus Pixels12MP Ultra Wide, 13 mm, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 120° field of view, six-element lens, 100% Focus Pixels
Telephoto camera12MP 3x Telephoto, 77 mm, ƒ/2.8 aperture, optical image stabilisation, six-element lens12MP 3x Telephoto, 77 mm, ƒ/2.8 aperture, optical image stabilisation, six-element lens
Front camera12MP TrueDepth camera, ƒ/1.9 aperture, autofocus with Focus Pixels, six-element lens12MP TrueDepth camera, ƒ/1.9 aperture, autofocus with Focus Pixels, six-element lens
Zoom12MP 2x Telephoto (48 mm) enabled by the quad-pixel sensor; 3x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out (6x optical zoom range); digital zoom up to 15x12MP 2x Telephoto (48 mm) enabled by the quad-pixel sensor; 3x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out (6x optical zoom range); digital zoom up to 15x
Video recording4K at 24, 25, 30 or 60 fps; 1080p at 25, 30 or 60 fps; HDR video with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps; ProRes up to 4K at 30 fps (1080p at 30 fps with 128GB storage); Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps; Action mode up to 2.8K at 60 fps; macro video; slo-mo 1080p at 120 or 240 fps; HEVC, H.264 and ProRes4K at 24, 25, 30 or 60 fps; 1080p at 25, 30 or 60 fps; HDR video with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps; ProRes up to 4K at 30 fps (1080p at 30 fps with 128GB storage); Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps; Action mode up to 2.8K at 60 fps; macro video; slo-mo 1080p at 120 or 240 fps; HEVC, H.264 and ProRes
Front video4K at 24, 25, 30 or 60 fps; HDR video with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps; ProRes up to 4K at 30 fps (1080p at 30 fps with 128GB storage); Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps; slo-mo 1080p at 120 fps4K at 24, 25, 30 or 60 fps; HDR video with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps; ProRes up to 4K at 30 fps (1080p at 30 fps with 128GB storage); Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps; slo-mo 1080p at 120 fps
Camera featuresPhotonic Engine; Deep Fusion; Smart HDR 4; Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control; Night mode portraits enabled by LiDAR Scanner; macro photography; Apple ProRAW; Photographic Styles; Adaptive True Tone flash; sapphire crystal lens coverPhotonic Engine; Deep Fusion; Smart HDR 4; Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control; Night mode portraits enabled by LiDAR Scanner; macro photography; Apple ProRAW; Photographic Styles; Adaptive True Tone flash; sapphire crystal lens cover
Battery and charging
Battery3,200 mAh4,323 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 23 hoursUp to 29 hours
Wireless chargingUp to 15 WUp to 15 W
Battery life detailUp to 20 hours streamed video playback; up to 75 hours audio playbackUp to 25 hours streamed video playback; up to 95 hours audio playback
Wired chargingUp to 50% in around 30 minutes with a 20W adapter or higher (sold separately)Up to 50% in 35 minutes with a 20W adapter or higher (sold separately)
Wireless chargingMagSafe up to 15W; Qi up to 7.5WMagSafe up to 15W; Qi up to 7.5W
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYesYes
Mobile network5G (sub-6GHz) with 4x4 MIMO; Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO and LAA; UK model A28905G (sub-6GHz) with 4x4 MIMO; Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO and LAA; UK model A2894
SIMDual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM); dual eSIM supportDual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM); dual eSIM support
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMOWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Ultra WidebandUltra Wideband chip for spatial awarenessUltra Wideband chip for spatial awareness
NFCNFC with reader mode; Express Cards with Power ReserveNFC with reader mode; Express Cards with Power Reserve
Satellite featuresEmergency SOS via satelliteEmergency SOS via satellite
USBLightning connector; video out up to 1080p through the Lightning Digital AV Adapter (sold separately)Lightning connector; video out up to 1080p through the Lightning Digital AV Adapter (sold separately)
PositioningPrecision dual-frequency GPS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou); digital compass; iBeacon micro-locationPrecision dual-frequency GPS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou); digital compass; iBeacon micro-location
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight206 g240 g
Thickness7.85 mm7.85 mm
Height × width147.5 × 71.5 mm160.7 × 77.6 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
MaterialsSurgical-grade stainless steel design with a textured matt glass backSurgical-grade stainless steel design with a textured matt glass back
ColoursSpace Black, Silver, Gold, Deep PurpleSpace Black, Silver, Gold, Deep Purple
ButtonsRing/Silent switch; side button; volume up/downRing/Silent switch; side button; volume up/down
Water resistance detailIP68 (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529IP68 (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529
BiometricsFace IDFace ID
SensorsLiDAR Scanner; barometer; high dynamic range gyro; high-g accelerometer; proximity sensor; dual ambient light sensorsLiDAR Scanner; barometer; high dynamic range gyro; high-g accelerometer; proximity sensor; dual ambient light sensors
MicrophonesStereo recording; Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum modesStereo recording; Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum modes
Software
Operating systemiOSiOS
Software at launchiOS 16iOS 16
AI featuresApple Intelligence not supportedApple Intelligence not supported
Safety featuresCrash Detection; Emergency SOS via satelliteCrash Detection; Emergency SOS via satellite
In the boxiPhone 14 Pro, USB-C to Lightning Cable, documentation; no power adapter or EarPodsiPhone 14 Pro Max, USB-C to Lightning Cable, documentation; no power adapter or EarPods

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