Which phone is lighter?

iPhone 16 Pro Max is lighter at 227 g versus iPhone 14 Pro Max at 240 g (13 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPhone 14 Pro Max is thinner at 7.85 mm compared with iPhone 16 Pro Max at 8.25 mm (0.40 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

iPhone 14 Pro Max is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (77.6 × 160.7 × 7.85 mm, 240 g) than iPhone 16 Pro Max (77.6 × 163 × 8.25 mm, 227 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

iPhone 14 Pro Max is better for one-handed use with a 77.6 mm width, 160.7 mm height, and 240 g weight versus iPhone 16 Pro Max at 77.6 mm, 163 mm, and 227 g.

Device Size Comparison

iPhone 14 Pro Max vs iPhone 16 Pro Max

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Comparison Summary

Both devices share the same 77.6 mm width, iPhone 14 Pro Max is noticeably heavier (240 g vs 227 g), and iPhone 16 Pro Max is noticeably thicker (8.25 mm vs 7.85 mm). iPhone 16 Pro Max is 2.3 mm taller than iPhone 14 Pro Max, making iPhone 16 Pro Max slightly larger overall, while iPhone 14 Pro M...

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Smaller body

iPhone 14 Pro Max

iPhone 14 Pro Max (77.6 × 160.7 mm) vs iPhone 16 Pro Max (77.6 × 163 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 16 Pro Max

iPhone 16 Pro Max (227 g) vs iPhone 14 Pro Max (240 g), 13 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPhone 14 Pro Max

iPhone 14 Pro Max (7.85 mm) vs iPhone 16 Pro Max (8.25 mm).

Pocketability

iPhone 14 Pro Max

iPhone 14 Pro Max has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (77.6 × 160.7 × 7.85 mm).

Larger overall size

iPhone 16 Pro Max

iPhone 16 Pro Max is 2.3 mm taller than iPhone 14 Pro Max (77.6 × 163 mm vs 77.6 × 160.7 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	iPhone 14 Pro Max	iPhone 16 Pro Max	Difference
Width	77.6 mm	77.6 mm	0 mm
Height	160.7 mm	163 mm	+2.3 mm
Thickness	7.85 mm	8.25 mm	+0.4 mm
Weight	240 g	227 g	-13 g

Real-World Feel

One-handed use feels similar on both phones because width and height are close (77.6 × 160.7 mm vs 77.6 × 163 mm).
iPhone 14 Pro Max slides into pockets more comfortably at 7.85 mm thick, and iPhone 14 Pro Max has the smaller overall body for vertical pocket storage.
Long browsing or video calls feel nearly identical; iPhone 14 Pro Max is only 13 g heavier than iPhone 16 Pro Max (240 g vs 227 g).
iPhone 16 Pro Max takes up more desk and bag space at 77.6 × 163 × 8.25 mm, while iPhone 14 Pro Max leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: iPhone 16 Pro Max is 2.3 mm taller than iPhone 14 Pro Max, making iPhone 16 Pro Max slightly larger overall.
Width: iPhone 14 Pro Max is wider (77.6 mm vs 77.6 mm, 0 mm).
Height: iPhone 16 Pro Max is taller (163 mm vs 160.7 mm, +2.3 mm).

Weight Comparison

iPhone 14 Pro Max weighs 240 g and iPhone 16 Pro Max weighs 227 g — a difference of 13 g. iPhone 14 Pro Max is 5.7% heavier than iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Thickness Comparison

iPhone 16 Pro Max is 8.25 mm thick and iPhone 14 Pro Max is 7.85 mm thick (+0.4 mm). iPhone 16 Pro Max is the thicker device in hand.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPhone 16 Pro Max is 2.3 mm taller than iPhone 14 Pro Max (77.6 × 163 mm vs 77.6 × 160.7 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: iPhone 16 Pro Max is lighter at 227 g versus iPhone 14 Pro Max at 240 g (13 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPhone 14 Pro Max is thinner at 7.85 mm compared with iPhone 16 Pro Max at 8.25 mm (0.40 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: iPhone 14 Pro Max is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (77.6 × 160.7 × 7.85 mm, 240 g) than iPhone 16 Pro Max (77.6 × 163 × 8.25 mm, 227 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: iPhone 14 Pro Max is better for one-handed use with a 77.6 mm width, 160.7 mm height, and 240 g weight versus iPhone 16 Pro Max at 77.6 mm, 163 mm, and 227 g.

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