iPhone 16e vs iPhone 14 Pro Max
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| Feature |  iPhone 16e |  iPhone 14 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 76,500 – KSh 95,500 | KSh 76,000 – KSh 79,000 |
| Display | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM) |
| Processor | Apple A18 (3 nm) | Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Rear camera | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS | 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; 12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), 1/3.5", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120° (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF; TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) |
| Battery | Li-Ion 4005 mAh | Li-Ion 4323 mAh (16.68 Wh) |
| Charging | Wired, 50% in 30 min; 7.5W wireless (Qi) | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min; 15W wireless (MagSafe); 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update |
| Weight | 167 g (5.89 oz) | 240 g (8.47 oz) |
| Operating system | iOS 18.3.1, upgradable to iOS 27 | iOS 16, upgradable to iOS 27 |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
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General
| Specification | iPhone 16e | iPhone 14 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Apple |
| Model | Apple iPhone 16e | Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max |
| Announced | 2025, February 19 (released 2025, February 28) | 2022, September 07 (released 2022, September 16) |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 16e | iPhone 14 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.31 in) | 160.7 x 77.6 x 7.9 mm (6.33 x 3.06 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 167 g (5.89 oz) | 240 g (8.47 oz) |
| Build materials | Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 16e | iPhone 14 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM) |
| Screen resolution | 6.1 inches, 1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) | 6.7 inches, 1290 x 2796 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Display protection | Ceramic Shield glass, Mohs level 4 | Ceramic Shield glass |
| Display features | HDR10, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) | 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM) |
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 16e | iPhone 14 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 (3 nm) | Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz) | Hexa-core (2x3.46 GHz Everest + 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | iPhone 16e | iPhone 14 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Storage technology | NVMe | NVMe |
| Expandable storage | No (no card slot) | No (no card slot) |
Cameras
| Specification | iPhone 16e | iPhone 14 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS | 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; 12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), 1/3.5", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120° (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF; TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) |
| Front camera | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF; SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS; SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Rear camera features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, 3D (spatial) audio | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Rear camera video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, Dolby Vision HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec. | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, stereo sound rec. |
| Front camera features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec. | HDR |
| Front camera video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, HDR | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | iPhone 16e | iPhone 14 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | Li-Ion 4005 mAh | Li-Ion 4323 mAh (16.68 Wh) |
| Charging | Wired, 50% in 30 min; 7.5W wireless (Qi) | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min; 15W wireless (MagSafe); 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 16e | iPhone 14 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | iOS 18.3.1, upgradable to iOS 27 | iOS 16, upgradable to iOS 27 |
Network
| Specification | iPhone 16e | iPhone 14 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International); eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA); Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) | Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International); eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA); Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 16e | iPhone 14 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | Lightning, USB 2.0 |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) | No | Yes, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support |
| Satellite features | Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite | Emergency SOS via satellite (SMS sending/receiving) |
Durability
| Specification | iPhone 16e | iPhone 14 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) |
Features
| Specification | iPhone 16e | iPhone 14 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Colors | Black, White | Space Black, Silver, Gold, Deep Purple |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 16e | iPhone 14 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
Additional specifications
| Specification | iPhone 16e | iPhone 14 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| colour | Black, White | — |
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