Which phone is lighter?

iPhone 14 is lighter at 172 g versus iPhone 16 Pro Max at 227 g (55 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPhone 14 is thinner at 7.8 mm compared with iPhone 16 Pro Max at 8.25 mm (0.45 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

iPhone 14 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.5 × 146.7 × 7.8 mm, 172 g) than iPhone 16 Pro Max (77.6 × 163 × 8.25 mm, 227 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

iPhone 14 is better for one-handed use with a 71.5 mm width, 146.7 mm height, and 172 g weight versus iPhone 16 Pro Max at 77.6 mm, 163 mm, and 227 g.

Device Size Comparison

iPhone 14 vs iPhone 16 Pro Max

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Comparison Summary

iPhone 16 Pro Max is significantly wider than iPhone 14 (77.6 mm vs 71.5 mm), iPhone 16 Pro Max is significantly heavier (227 g vs 172 g), and iPhone 16 Pro Max is noticeably thicker (8.25 mm vs 7.8 mm). iPhone 16 Pro Max is 6.1 mm wider and 16.3 mm taller than iPhone 14, making iPhone 16 Pro Max...

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Smaller body

iPhone 14

iPhone 14 (71.5 × 146.7 mm) vs iPhone 16 Pro Max (77.6 × 163 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 14

iPhone 14 (172 g) vs iPhone 16 Pro Max (227 g), 55 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPhone 14

iPhone 14 (7.8 mm) vs iPhone 16 Pro Max (8.25 mm).

Pocketability

iPhone 14

iPhone 14 has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (71.5 × 146.7 × 7.8 mm).

Larger overall size

iPhone 16 Pro Max

iPhone 16 Pro Max is 6.1 mm wider and 16.3 mm taller than iPhone 14 (77.6 × 163 mm vs 71.5 × 146.7 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	iPhone 14	iPhone 16 Pro Max	Difference
Width	71.5 mm	77.6 mm	+6.1 mm
Height	146.7 mm	163 mm	+16.3 mm
Thickness	7.8 mm	8.25 mm	+0.45 mm
Weight	172 g	227 g	+55 g

Real-World Feel

iPhone 14 is easier to grip one-handed with a 71.5 mm width and 146.7 mm height, while iPhone 16 Pro Max may require more finger stretching (77.6 mm × 163 mm).
iPhone 14 slides into pockets more comfortably at 7.8 mm thick, and iPhone 14 has the smaller overall body for vertical pocket storage.
iPhone 14 (172 g) feels noticeably lighter during extended one-handed use than iPhone 16 Pro Max (227 g), a 55 g difference that adds up over time.
iPhone 16 Pro Max takes up more desk and bag space at 77.6 × 163 × 8.25 mm, while iPhone 14 leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: iPhone 16 Pro Max is 6.1 mm wider and 16.3 mm taller than iPhone 14, making iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly larger overall.
Width: iPhone 16 Pro Max is wider (77.6 mm vs 71.5 mm, +6.1 mm).
Height: iPhone 16 Pro Max is taller (163 mm vs 146.7 mm, +16.3 mm).

Weight Comparison

iPhone 16 Pro Max weighs 227 g and iPhone 14 weighs 172 g — a difference of 55 g. iPhone 16 Pro Max is 32.0% heavier than iPhone 14.

Thickness Comparison

iPhone 16 Pro Max is 8.25 mm thick and iPhone 14 is 7.8 mm thick (+0.45 mm). iPhone 16 Pro Max is the thicker device in hand.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPhone 16 Pro Max is 6.1 mm wider and 16.3 mm taller than iPhone 14 (77.6 × 163 mm vs 71.5 × 146.7 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: iPhone 14 is lighter at 172 g versus iPhone 16 Pro Max at 227 g (55 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPhone 14 is thinner at 7.8 mm compared with iPhone 16 Pro Max at 8.25 mm (0.45 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: iPhone 14 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.5 × 146.7 × 7.8 mm, 172 g) than iPhone 16 Pro Max (77.6 × 163 × 8.25 mm, 227 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: iPhone 14 is better for one-handed use with a 71.5 mm width, 146.7 mm height, and 172 g weight versus iPhone 16 Pro Max at 77.6 mm, 163 mm, and 227 g.

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