Launch report · Apple
iPhone 14 Pro Max: The phone that introduced Dynamic Island and the 48 MP Apple sensor.
SpecEagle Editorial·Sep 2022·$1,099·Score 84/100
The 14 Pro Max introduced Dynamic Island, the always-on display and Apple’s first 48 MP sensor. It remains a capable phone, but Lightning, the 240 g weight and the lack of Apple Intelligence mark it as a previous era.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.7" LTPO OLED
Chipset
Apple A16 Bionic
Memory
6 GB · 128 GB
Main cam
48 MP · f/1.78
Battery
4,323 mAh
Weight
240 g
What stands out
- Introduced Dynamic Island and the always-on display.
- First Apple 48 MP main sensor — a big camera leap.
- Excellent 120 Hz LTPO display.
- Strong battery life from the large 4,323 mAh cell.
What to watch
- Still uses Lightning, not USB-C.
- Very heavy at 240 g with the stainless-steel frame.
- A16 chip misses Apple Intelligence.
- Discontinued — sold only through third parties now.
The phone it has to beat
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
$649 · score 89/100