Apple
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Width: 77.6mm (3.06in) Released: Sep 16, 2022
Rank: #92
9 + 9 + 13 + 12 + 12 + 5 + 5 + 0 + 5 + 0 = 70
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max scores 70 out of 100 across ten objectively measured categories, ranking #92 of 241 in the One Hand Phones index. At 77.6mm (3.06in) wide, it’s really a two-handed phone.
* BEST phone Fall Winter 2022* TOP Software* TOP Video Recording* TOP Selfie
Score breakdown
Verdict
The best 2022 Apple phone still holds it's ground - it was a great phone to begin with but with Apple's (very) incremental annual improvements, it's successors didn't get that much better. A great option even in 2025, especially if you're stuck in Apple ecosystem.
PROs
flagship build, fast A16 Bionic with NVMe performance, >30hrs battery life, >1500nits bright 450ppi LTPO screen with Dolby Vision, IP68 (submersible down to 6m), excellent 48MP 24mm OIS main + 12MP 77mm OIS tele + 12MP 13mm ultrawide (all with PDAF) back camera, excellent 12MP 23mm PDAF OIS selfie, the best video recording Apple is known for, Apple's long OS upgrade support for stabile and feature rich iOS
CONs
big and 240gr heavy, 150min super-slow 20W (15W wireless) charging, lack of expandable storage, lack of desktop replacement functionality
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Scored across ten categories by One Hand Phones, an independent ranking with no ads, sponsorships, or manufacturer relationships. Rankings updated Jun 17, 2026. See the full ranking of 241 phones →