Which iPhone 14 to choose? Comparison between the different models (Plus / Pro / Max)

In short:

• for the photo: iPhone 14 Pro
• the cheapest: iPhone 14
• the phablet: iPhone 14 Plus
• the most powerful: iPhone 14 Pro Max
• best value for money: iPhone 14 Plus

After long months of waiting, the iPhone 14s are finally out. High-end quartet from the Apple firm, this collection abandons the mini format of the two previous generations in favor of a 6.7 inch without the bonuses of the Pro. To help you in your choice, we have divided our guidethree-part comparison: the first briefly summarizes the advantages and disadvantages of each model, the second is sorted by technical characteristics and the last by profile or profession.Let’s go.

Comparison by model

Why choose iPhone 14?

The iPhone 14 has the clear advantage of beingthe cheapestof this comparison. This mobile is also rather compact, and remains very faithful to its predecessor which has already enjoyed tremendous success. It is therefore a safe bet, even if obviously you will have to do without a very large screen and the photo capabilities of the Pro range.

iPhone 14 Plus: thepetitbig new

With an iPhone 14 Plus, you choose a very large typical screenphabletbut without having to invest in the most expensive model, unlike the time when the iPhone 13 Pro Max ruled the roost. Apple is therefore offering us a 6.7-inch panel, again without a triple rear sensor and without a ProMotion refresh rate of one hundred and twenty frames per second, but still with iOS 16 and a high-capacity battery.

The iPhone 14 Plus is the Apple smartphone that will make a difference whenever you wantwatch seriesin transport without breaking the bank. We can compare its value proposition to that of large Android phones, which are sometimes priced in the same range. But beware of energy consumption: with such a diagonal, it is better to lower the brightness or not run the chip at full power.

The iPhone 14 Pro Max is the best

We can guess it from its name; the iPhone 14 Pro Max is currently the best Apple smartphone, and not only compared to the other iPhone 14s. It is in fact the best of all models combined: ultra-responsive, real screenphotophone, high capacity battery, LiDAR radar for augmented reality, new A16 Bionic chip with Neural Engine…

But you will have to have the means: the iPhone 14 Pro Max is alsothe most expensive.

iPhone 14 Pro

For us, the iPhone 14 Pro is also thebest size/performance ratio. With this mobile, you benefit from the same power as with an iPhone 14 Pro Max with the difference that you are limited to a 6.1-inch diagonal. But some are looking for speed AND compact format: this is the target of the iPhone 14 Pro.

Comparison by technical characteristics

Largest storage capacity on iPhone 14 Pro

The memory offered on the iPhone 14 Pro is different from that of the iPhone 14. Count 128 GB, 256 GB or 512 GB for the base models (iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus). The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, for their part, have the same characteristics but also witha 1 TB version. An undeniable comparative advantage for storing large media.

Two larger screens

The best screen is that ofiPhone 14 Pro Max, because it has a ProMotion refresh rate of one hundred and twenty frames per second and offers a 6.7-inch diagonal. The iPhone 14 Plus is the same size but without this gaming bonus. The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14, for their part, are only 6.1″ at the withers, the adaptive cadence also being available on the first.

Performances

It is the iPhone 14 Pro Max that will hold the charge best thanks to a large battery and its adaptive refresh rate. On the other hand, its new processorA16 Bionicconsumes a lot but we also find them in the iPhone 14 Pro. The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, for their part, make do with only an old A15 chip. The autonomy here also differs depending on the size of the device.

Design differences

The dimensions and weight are more interesting for traveling with an iPhone 14 or an iPhone 14 Pro, because these models arethe smallest. Apple, on the other hand, used aluminum for the iPhone 14 (and iPhone 14 Plus) shell, which is easily damaged without additional protection. On iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, you will instead find stainless steel.

Apple also offersdifferent colors. The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus are entitled to the same (Bleu,Mauve,Midnight,Starlight,(PRODUCT) RED), the same for the iPhone 14 Pro Max and the iPhone 14 Pro (Violet intense,Or,Argent,Space Black).

Photo comparison

The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max have the same triple photo sensor withtelephoto lens, 48-megapixel wide-angle and 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle. A radar also improves autofocus.

On the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, Apple makes do with two sensors: the wide-angle (12 megapixels) and the ultra-wide-angle.

No difference up front, except ProRes video recording up to 4K at 30 fps (1080p at 30 fps for 128 GB capacity) available only on iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Prices of iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro

Buying an iPhone 14 Pro or iPhone 14 Pro Max will come back to youmore expensivecompared to iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus. The price differences for each range can be found on the storage side:

• 1,019 euros for the iPhone 14(128 GB), +130 euros for 256 GB and +390 euros for 512 GB
• 1,169 euros for the iPhone 14 Plus(128 GB), +130 euros for 256 GB and +390 euros for 512 GB
• 1,329 euros for the iPhone 14 Pro(128 GB), +130 euros for 256 GB, +390 euros for 512 GB and +650 euros for 1 TB
• 1,479 euros for the iPhone 14 Pro Max(128 GB), +130 euros for 256 GB, +390 euros for 512 GB, +650 euros for 1 TB

Search by needs

Which iPhone 14 to choose for photos and videos?

THEiPhone 14 Proand the iPhone 14 Pro Max has the same camera. With three sensors and a LiDAR, it is the most efficient of all iPhones available to date.

Which iPhone 14 to choose on a small budget?

The iPhone 14 is the cheapestwith its price of only 1,019 euros. The cheapest camera phone is the iPhone 14 Pro, and for the cheapest large size it is the iPhone 14 Plus.

What is the best quality/price ratio?

L’iPhone 14 Plusis also the best quality/price ratio for us, because it is a large smartphone (this size being almost essential these days) but at a much more affordable price than the iPhone 14 Pro Max. And with few major differences, the photo being a questionable criterion on a laptop while the A16 Bionic chip does barely better than the A15 on their scale.

Which iPhone 14 to choose at the office?

Comparatively, companies are more likely to equip their employees withiPhone 14 Pro. It's all in the name.

Which iPhone 14 to choose for music?

All iPhone 14s are compatible with AirPods and other wireless headphones inBluetooth. There is therefore no major difference here, because the speaker is also identical on each model (no jack socket).

Which iPhone 14 to choose for a teenager?

If he likes to take photos for social networks, thebasic modelis now a very good choice because its selfie camera has been improved, whereas it was betterinvest in an iPhone 13 Propreviously. Otherwise, whether for games or to stay in touch with family, the classic iPhone 14 is also sufficient. And it's the most affordable: perfect for a first mobile.

What storage capacity should I choose on iPhone 14?

If you tend to regularly take photos or download films and music before going on a trip, then the 256 GB option may quickly not be enough: it is better to opt for 512 GB. On the other hand, if you plan to film in4Kat 60 frames per second it won't be enough either: in this case, set the bar higher.

Which is the most compact?

iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro are the same size; with their screen6,1″they are the smallest. Butthe third generation iPhone SEis more compact.