Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max review 2022.

 Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max review

The iPhone 14 Pro Max isn’t just the most powerful phone around. It’s a joy to use, thanks to the clever new Dynamic Island for displaying notifications and live activities. Apple’s largest Pro model also delivers fantastic cameras — including a new 48MP main shooter — an always-on display, compelling Action mode for video, and excellent battery life. It’s pricey, but it’s also the best phone money can buy.

Pros

+ Superb 48MP camera

+ Very smart Dynamic Island

+ Superb battery life

+ Always-on display

+ Impressive Action mode for video

Cons

- The lack of a SIM Card slot will annoy some

- Still just 20W charging

- A bit thicker and heavier

 

Apple  iPhone 14 pro max specifications

 

Display	6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display with Pro Motion
Capacity	128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Splash, Water, and Dust Resistant	Ceramic Shield front, textured matte glass back and stainless steel design, water and dust resistant (rated IP68 - maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes)
Camera and Video	Pro camera system: 48MP Main, 12MP Ultrawide, and 12MP 2x Telephoto with Portrait mode, Depth Control, Portrait Lighting, Smart HDR 4, and 4K Dolby Vision HDR video up to 60 fps
Front Camera	12MP True Depth front camera with Portrait mode, Depth Control, Portrait Lighting, and Smart HDR 4
Power and Battery	Video playback: Up to 29 hours Video playback (streamed): Up to 25 hours Audio playback: Up to 95 hours 20W adapter or higher (sold separately) Fast-charge capable: Up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes with 20W adapter or higher (available separately)
In the Box	iPhone with iOS 16, USB-C to Lightning Cable, Documentation
Warranty	Apple-branded hardware products and accessories contained in the original packaging (“Apple Product”) come with a One-Year Limited Warranty. See apple.com/in/legal/warranty for more information.
Height	6.33 inches (160.7 mm)
Width	3.05 inches (77.6 mm)
Depth	0.31 inch (7.85 mm)
Weight	8.47 ounces (240 grams)

 

iPhone 14 Pro Max Design

When I picked up the iPhone 14 Pro Max for this review I noticed two things immediately. The first is that the notch has been replaced by a pill-shaped cutout (more on the Dynamic Island below), and the second is that the camera bump is even bigger.

All three camera lenses on the back of the iPhone 14 Pro Max are larger, as is the flash, so this area takes up a lot of room. This is also a slightly heavier and thicker phone than its predecessor: The iPhone 14 Pro Max measures 6.33 x 3.05 x 0.31 inches and weighs 8.47 ounces, compared to 6.33 x 3.07 x 0.3 inches and 8.46 ounces the iPhone 13 Pro Max.

There are four color options for the iPhone 14 Pro Max: deep purple, silver, gold, and space black. I'm partial to the deep purple as it pops the most, and that’s the one I tested out for this review. I continue to appreciate the matte glass back (which is now removable) and color-matched polished steel sides Apple uses for its Pro phones. The overall look is elegant if a bit too familiar, with the same IP68 water resistance.

What’s missing? That would be the SIM card tray. Like the headphone jack before it, Apple has removed this feature for U.S. models, replacing it with e-SIM technology. The good news is that we found it quite easy to add a line to the iPhone 14 Pro Max, and you can have two active numbers at once (say, one for your personal number and one for business). The bad news is that some overseas carriers don’t yet support e-SIM, so you’ll need to check if your provider is compatible before you travel overseas. 

If you want to keep your iPhone 14 Pro Max looking box-fresh then check out our round-up of the best iPhone 14 Pro Max cases.