Introduction
This is proving to be a pretty good year for Apple, as the iPhone 14 series is positioned as another paradigm shift for the iPhone range. We will no longer have an iPhone mini; instead, Apple will introduce a large version of its 6.1-inch regular iPhone called the iPhone 14 Max. Still, the crown jewelry will be two different in size tastes of essentially the same phone: iPhone 14 Pro Max and iPhone 14 Pro.
And this year they will have something more for themselves compared to previous generations in the form of many unique features and aspects that will not be found in cheaper versions.
This year will mark Apple’s first hardware distinction between more premium and affordable iPhones. Only the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max and iPhone 14 Pro will be powered by the new A16 Bionic chipset, while the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max will rely on last year’s A15 Bionic. It also has a redesigned slot that is now in i-shape, as well as the implied functionality of an always-on display, and let’s not forget the new basic 48MP camera sensor, which promises much better light sensitivity and dynamic resolution. But how do these two compare?
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max vs. iPhone 14 Pro in brief:
- 6/7-inch 120Hz OLED (iPhone 14 Pro Max) vs. 6.1-inch 120Hz OLED (iPhone 14 Pro)
- Larger battery (iPhone 14 Pro Max)
- More compact design (iPhone 14 Pro)
Contents:
Display design and quality
Size really does matterThe only major difference between the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max is expected to be the size of the two phones. No, really, this is the only real difference you can expect, as the iPhone 14 Pro Max pushes the limits of handling due to its large size, and the iPhone 14 Pro is likely to hit this sweet spot for most people.
Now, if we look beyond the differences in size, we will see that the two phones are essentially similar in terms of exterior design. Both follow the design language of the iPhone 12, which reintroduced flat frames into the iPhone, and now in its third iteration, this design is expected to shine the most. There are rumors of a titanium body, but let’s be true, such rumors have been circulating for years so as not to materialize, so it would be safer to assume that the stainless steel frame will appear for another year.
The big difference here is that Apple’s super-premium phones will introduce a new, i-shaped slot that will now replace the standard iPhone slot. This will achieve a more futuristic look of the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro and promises a more functional status bar with an additional indicator and icons, I hope.
It is said that both the iPhone 14 Pro Max and the iPhone 14 Pro come with thinner frames compared to their direct predecessors, which would go well with a refreshed and more futuristic design. The iPhone 12 started the trend of minimizing the frame, which continued with the iPhone 13, and it seems that the iPhone 14 Pro Max and iPhone 14 Pro could have the narrowest frames ever on the iPhone.
As for the colors in which the two best iPhones will be offered, the latest rumors call for a rather elegant selection of graphite, silver, gold and purple shades. The Pacific 12 color of the iPhone 12 and Sierra Blue in the 13 Pro series are notable shortcomings here, but rest assured that Apple is likely to update the color scheme in early 2023. Judging by previous years, Apple tends to adds a new color to its latest iPhone a few months later. We got Alpine Green for the iPhone 13 Pro series earlier in 2022, so we hope that Apple will add another green or blue color to the upcoming range in early 2023.
As we said earlier, the main difference between the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max will be their size and screen, respectively. The iPhone 14 Pro Max will have a 6.7-inch display similar to its predecessors, while the iPhone 14 Pro will still rely on the tested 6.1-inch screen, which should be good in terms of size for most people. Both displays will be 120Hz LTPO OLED ProMotion screens, which means superb contrast, color reproduction and smooth motion. In terms of brightness, Apple tends to improve things every year, so we definitely expect even brighter screens in 2022.
And this i-shaped slot is really something else, especially compared to the traditional one, which will still be used on the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max. Despite the striking new look, the new slot will continue to be as functional as before. This would facilitate the front camera, as well as the Face ID module and the proximity sensor. The restored space is not so much as to guarantee a completely new one
Another important highlight between the more premium and more affordable iPhones will be their always-on display, which is rumored to appear on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. They would allow the clock face and other useful information to be displayed on the screen at any time. Apple is already making this feature on the Apple Watch, and it makes sense to finally have it on the iPhone. Although this feature doesn’t necessarily require an LTPO display (many Android phones have had it in the past), Apple will probably decide to use this new feature only for Pro / Max versions to further differentiate the premium from the more affordable batch.
As mentioned, Face ID will remain the main biometric choice in the iPhone 14 family. Both the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max will be available with deck functionality, despite differences in clipping design.
Productivity and software
Hello, A16 Bionic, you are brave
The main difference between the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 / iPhone 14 Max series is that the former will be equipped with the all-new Apple A16 Bionic chip, while the latter will still use last year’s Apple A15 chipset. This will certainly be the first time that Apple distinguishes its more premium models with a faster chipset, while the more affordable group will use a processor from last year.
Keep in mind that the Apple A15 is still the best universal mobile chip, so there’s nothing wrong with using it again for another year. However, many might be annoyed by Apple’s decision, as the company has always used its latest chipset in all its modern devices.
Speaking of the Apple A16 Bionic, it is expected to be manufactured at 5nm by TMSC and offer some performance gains compared to the A15 Bionic. The latter was used to power the entire iPhone 13 range and ostensibly the iPhone 14 and iPhone 114 Max. In case you need a refresh on how the Apple chip performs, see the benchmarks just below.
In terms of memory, we expect 6 or 8 GB of RAM to appear on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro. We have 6GB in last year’s iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max, so increasing to 8GB would be good, but Apple will probably still use 6GB of RAM. Speaking of natural storage, the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max will certainly start at 128GB and will also offer 256GB, 512GB or even full 1TB of storage.
When it comes to software updates, iPhones are known for their five-to-six-year software update policy. With that in mind, both the iPhone 14 Max and the iPhone 14 Pro Max are sure to be up to date by 2027 or 2028, which is the best the mobile industry has to offer right now.
Both phones will have 5G support and there are even rumors that we may see satellite calls in the iPhone 14 series and if every two phones get this, it is the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max that are in the foreground.
Camera
The triple super camera
Apple plans to significantly improve the camera for the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Cupertino will likely release a new, much larger main camera sensor, a massive 1 / 1.3-inch 48MP main sensor. Even with such a huge sensor, the iPhone Pro family will certainly use pixel aggregation to blend four pixels into one and eventually provide 12MP photos, as it does now, but with improved dynamic range and light sensitivity in conditions in low light.
The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max are ready to come with a system of titular cameras, similar to their predecessors: the 48MP wide-angle camera is likely to join the 12MP ultra-wide and 3.3x 12MP telephoto lens for maximum flexibility. It will certainly be a LiDAR sensor on the back that allows the phone to detect depth.
Due to the 48MP sensor, the next iPhone 14 Pro Max should be able to capture 8K video with the main camera. Currently, iPhones can only record 4K video at 60 frames per second. We’re not sure if 8K will arrive this year, as insiders say it may not. This seems to be the highest video recording capability on the iPhone 14 Max.
Battery life and charging
The same size, but more effective
Let’s get it out of the way – we don’t know what the battery capacity of the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max will be. They are usually unveiled only after the iPhone goes on sale and disassembly reveals the dimensions, but judging by the overall size of the phones, new iPhones should have batteries that are just as big or slightly smaller than their predecessors. This means that the battery with a capacity of 4352 mAh for iPhone 14 Pro Max and 3095 mAh for iPhone 14 Pro can handle. This, of course, will only happen if a larger hardware component inside doesn’t take up too much extra space.
When combined with a more efficient processor, the iPhone 14 Pro Max is sure to beat its predecessor’s battery life record, while the iPhone 14 Pro can achieve battery life comparable to the iPhone 13 Pro.
In terms of charging, Apple will certainly equip the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max with 27W cable charging and iPhone 14 Max with 20W cable charging …
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