iPhone 14 Pro Max iPhone 14 Pro vs 14 Pro Max Help

[MacProFCP]

I guess this question will be be best suited to those that have had the 14 Pro Max and 14 Pro... I really am stuck on which one to buy out of the two phones..

I have had Pro Max phones in the past, 12 Pro Max and 13 Pro Max so I guess it makes sense to go for the 14 Pro Max. However, as much as I like the bigger battery and the screen, I do find the Pro Max uncomfortable to hold, especially when making calls for a long period of time. It will be nice to have a phone where I can use it with just one hand.

I am just worried if I get the Pro, I will be dissapointed with the battery life as I have read many complaints about how poor the iPhone 14 Pro battery is. I don't want to buy a case, screen protector for the 14 Pro, install it on the phone and then decide I want the 14 Pro Max!

1. Wait a few months for the 15 Pro.
2. I have a 13 Pro and use it for business. It does run out during the day, but I’m on the phone a lot and get hundreds of emails. If you’re a typical user, it should last the entire day.

When I’m out of the office and receiving fewer calls, it does last the entire day.

 

[vine-boating]

1. Wait a few months for the 15 Pro.
2. I have a 13 Pro and use it for business. It does run out during the day, but I’m on the phone a lot and get hundreds of emails. If you’re a typical user, it should last the entire day.

When I’m out of the office and receiving fewer calls, it does last the entire day.

I lost my phone and currently using my mums old cheap phone, so I need to buy a new iPhone this week.
If not, I would have waited for the 15 Pro/Pro Max as it makes no sense to buy the 14 Pro/Pro Max now when a new iPhone will be released in September.

 

[Yuuuki]

also wanted to point on last week I had a 14 Max and was not impressed with the battery life, it lasted only until 7pm basically, and the pro until 5pm so that's not a big difference. Yes I am a heavy user...

Im not OP but this I literally shocking to me right now. Because I’m a heavy user too and ordered the 14 PM now (which I’ll receive today) because I hoped that it will last me until I go to bed at least. Because my current 13 Pro can’t do it (anymore)

 

[MyPhone99]

may be the regular pro size feels easier on hands but i feel the pro max are always better in all other aspects and easier on eyes. (browsing/ media consumption/ gaming/ battery life and display), I was not ok to miss all those benefits of 14 PM so i returned the 14 pro and using the 14 pro max. Choose wisely based on your needs.

 

[MacProFCP]

I lost my phone and currently using my mums old cheap phone, so I need to buy a new iPhone this week.
If not, I would have waited for the 15 Pro/Pro Max as it makes no sense to buy the 14 Pro/Pro Max now when a new iPhone will be released in September.

I would get the cheapest thing you can live with and wait it out. The 14 series isn’t great. It seems that roughly ever second or third year they have a sub-par upgrade.

5s: great
6: bad
6s: fair
7: good
8: great!
X: lots of upgrades but too much too fast and there were bugs
Xs: amazing
11: very good
12: bad
13: best iPhone ever
14: eh

The 15 is expected to be a huge upgrade and solid built. I would get a used Xr for the time being and then upgrade in September.

 

[vine-boating]

I really cannot decide what to get!

 

[vine-boating]

1. Wait a few months for the 15 Pro.
2. I have a 13 Pro and use it for business. It does run out during the day, but I’m on the phone a lot and get hundreds of emails. If you’re a typical user, it should last the entire day.

When I’m out of the office and receiving fewer calls, it does last the entire day.

I can't wait
I need my phone too much for work and my mums phone is pretty much a brick phone
Worse case scenario, I can just sell my 14 Pro/Pro Max (whichever I decide to get) and use the money towards the 15 Pro/Pro Max. Obviously I will be losing money, but iPhone really hold their value so hopefully I won't lose too much!

 

[Season of Light]

Don’t fool yourself. Pro max should only go with airpods. The only talking iphone is 13 mini, even the regular 14 is heavy for a long call.

Good point. However, I’m tempted to show my age by saying that I have used phones that were heavier than many MacBooks, and tethered to a wall outlet.

 

[kp98077]

Im not OP but this I literally shocking to me right now. Because I’m a heavy user too and ordered the 14 PM now (which I’ll receive today) because I hoped that it will last me until I go to bed at least. Because my current 13 Pro can’t do it (anymore)

Maybe it’s how much I use it? Sure it can eventually all day?

Good point. However, I’m tempted to show my age by saying that I have used phones that were heavier than many MacBooks, and tethered to a wall outlet.

if you want pocketable get 14 pro!

 

[MacProFCP]

I need my phone too much for work and my mums phone is pretty much a brick phone
Worse case scenario, I can just sell my 14 Pro/Pro Max (whichever I decide to get) and use the money towards the 15 Pro/Pro Max. Obviously I will be losing money, but iPhone really hold their value so hopefully I won't lose too much!

so try the 14 Pro and see if that works for you. If not at least you’ll have it for a few months.

 

[Chidoro]

Im not OP but this I literally shocking to me right now. Because I’m a heavy user too and ordered the 14 PM now (which I’ll receive today) because I hoped that it will last me until I go to bed at least. Because my current 13 Pro can’t do it (anymore)

Take it with a grain of salt. I get at least 10 hours of sot over 2 days easy pushing it from 100 to 5 on my 14PM
I rarely charge above 80 and discharge below 30 over the course of one day so I don’t even charge daily with those charging habits.

 

[vine-boating]

so try the 14 Pro and see if that works for you. If not at least you’ll have it for a few months.

Maybe
Leaning towards the 14 Pro Max because of the battery!

 

[Djones96]

I wish I had any sort of input, but I don't since I have this debate with myself every so often. I love the battery life of the 14 PM but I want the 1 handed use of the smaller pro. FWIW I am currently using the 14 PM, considering downsizing when the new iPhone is released.

 

[ctjack]

Good point. However, I’m tempted to show my age by saying that I have used phones that were heavier than many MacBooks, and tethered to a wall outlet.

Great point. Want to say talks were much shorter as well back in the days with those pricing.

 

[vine-boating]

I still can't decide which one to get!

 

[ctjack]

I still can't decide which one to get!

Everything is in favor of pro max. It actually feels lighter than pro and you get more trade in value - you lose less money with it. Screen is much better for content.
I am a proponent of extremes because that is how you win: it is 13 mini or pro max. Everything in between is neither of those 2 worlds.

 

[kp98077]

Everything is in favor of pro max. It actually feels lighter than pro and you get more trade in value - you lose less money with it. Screen is much better for content.
I am a proponent of extremes because that is how you win: it is 13 mini or pro max. Everything in between is neither of those 2 worlds.

maybe correct there, was just on a 3 day trip and I can tell you charging was a PAIN with the Pro! Outlets not working in airport, nor plane, mag safe charger only charged to 50%... almost feel too with Max you woudlnt even need an ipad lol

 

[kp98077]

I would get the cheapest thing you can live with and wait it out. The 14 series isn’t great. It seems that roughly ever second or third year they have a sub-par upgrade.

5s: great
6: bad
6s: fair
7: good
8: great!
X: lots of upgrades but too much too fast and there were bugs
Xs: amazing
11: very good
12: bad
13: best iPhone ever
14: eh

The 15 is expected to be a huge upgrade and solid built. I would get a used Xr for the time being and then upgrade in September.

so try to get a 13 max is better than 14 max??

 

[vine-boating]

maybe correct there, was just on a 3 day trip and I can tell you charging was a PAIN with the Pro! Outlets not working in airport, nor plane, mag safe charger only charged to 50%... almost feel too with Max you woudlnt even need an ipad lol

So you are Pro Max > Pro?

 

[kp98077]

So you are Pro Max > Pro?

No I have a Pro, may go back to Pro Max for battery and nicer screen.

 

[vine-boating]

No I have a Pro, may go back to Pro Max for battery and nicer screen.

I guess you're waiting for the 15.

 

[kp98077]

I guess you're waiting for the 15.

no i wont wait.

 

[maxrest]

I would go with the pro max! I personally love the bigger screen and extra battery life

 

[MacProFCP]

so try to get a 13 max is better than 14 max??

If you can get a 13 and same yourself some money then yes. Personally, I found the 13 Pro to be the best iPhone ever. I also know people who rather like the 14 but don't use any of the new features.

 

[Djones96]

I would also recommend getting the 13 PM. I upgraded from a 13 PM to a 14 PM and I really wish I would've just stuck with my 13 and never spent my money on the 14. The 14 series really isn't all that great, and the 13 is really great.