The iPhone 14 Pro Max launched in India in September 2022 at Rs 1,39,900 for 128 GB. It shares every feature of the 14 Pro, including the Dynamic Island, always-on display and A16 Bionic, but stretches the screen to 6.7 inches and adds a much larger battery. It became the most aspirational phone in Apple's 2022 lineup.
The 6.7-inch ProMotion OLED at 1290 x 2796 is extremely bright outdoors and smooth at up to 120Hz. The stainless steel frame makes it heavy at 240 g, and long one-handed use is tiring. Performance from the A16 Bionic was top of the charts, and it handled demanding games and 4K ProRes video with ease.
Cameras are identical to the 14 Pro: 48 MP main, 12 MP ultrawide and 12 MP 3x telephoto, with excellent colour consistency and video stabilisation. The big battery delivers among the best endurance of any phone of its year, often lasting into a second day. Against the Galaxy S22 Ultra, it lacked a 10x lens and stylus but won on video and long-term software support.
Key specifications
| Launch price (India) | Rs 139,900 (base variant) |
|---|---|
| India launch | September 2022 |
| Segment | Flagship |
| Display | 6.7-inch, Super Retina XDR OLED, LTPO, ProMotion, 120Hz, 1290 x 2796 |
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic |
| RAM | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB |
| Expandable storage | No |
| Rear cameras | 48 MP main + 12 MP ultrawide + 12 MP 3x telephoto |
| Front camera | 12 MP with autofocus |
| Battery | 4323 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired, wireless |
| Software at launch | iOS 16 |
| 5G | Yes |
| Water/dust rating | IP68 |
| Headphone jack | No |
| Weight | 240 g |
| Colours | Space Black, Silver, Gold, Deep Purple |
What we like
- Outstanding battery life
- Large, very bright ProMotion display
- Excellent video recording
- Dynamic Island
What could be better
- Very heavy at 240 g
- Slow charging
- Expensive
Who should buy it
Heavy users who want the biggest screen and longest battery life in a 2022 iPhone.
Specifications and price are as at the India launch (September 2022). Prices change after launch – check current prices before buying.