I would not be surprised if the notch made another year so the DI may still only be on the Pro models next year. But waiting a year then getting a 14 Plus at a healthy discount might be the way to go.
Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
iPhone 14 Pro Max Consider the 14 Plus Over the 14 Pro Max....
- Thread starter blairh
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
That is a thought I've got. But I'll see. I find my XR screen a bit cramped these days, especially the keyboard hence the desire for a bigger screen. I think a lighter phone helps make up for having that bigger screen.
Based on how Apple is changing their sales strategy recently - holding onto current Mac products instead of coming out with newer models plus the fact that iPhone sales are not as good as before - we may end up getting a minor upgrade in the future.
Instead of an iPhone 15, we may see an iPhone 14s....
Tmobile deal plus inflated trade in of iPhone 12 due to the deal.
1.3 ounces is a lot for a handheld device actually. Its not the same as weightlifting.
That's exactly why I said it's a noticeable difference, just not "worlds of a difference", but I'm sure it depends on the person's perception. Another poster here believes it's a big difference, so I'm sure it depends. I still find the difference between the 13/14 Pro to the 13/14 Pro Max to be the bigger jump due to both the weight, phone and screen size leap combined.
The comical thing about this is I've heard of people taking the 14 Plus and putting it in some Otterbox Defender case. That is likely going to be a bigger weight discrepancy than a lighter case with either a 13 or 14 Pro Max.
I also don't own a 14 Plus to review it, so my opinion might change on the weight. I did mention previously I was curious about it cause of the weight difference. I'm just pointing out what I did, because people are making the 13/14 Pro Max out to be some heavy tank practically vs. some super light item lol.
Last edited:
Which iPhones do you currently have now, if I may ask or are you still undecided?
I always opt for 2 year contracts. I’m keeping the phone that long so don’t see the big deal.
The only big deal I could see is like with that most common T-Mobile deal one is you are forced into 24 months with their most expensive tier of the unlimited plan (Magenta Max). If someone was going to do that anyway though, I could see that not being too bad. My friend though for example, was locked into a previous promo though and didn't want his bill going up $50/mo to take the offer.
I’d never opt for an expensive plan, always shop around for deals but prefer a 2 year contract to spread the cost. I could buy outright and get a sim only plan but I don’t want to pay a huge sum out in one go.
I’ve used tmobile for years and been happy so it’s not an issue for me.
Nice they still let you pick 24. How long will they start stretching it out on other carriers? Will it get like cars today?
Yea I've had them all at some time and didn't have any major issues. The only reason I went from ATT to VZW years ago is because there was zero coverage in a place I went often.
Same here I moved from AT&T to T-Mobile for the same reason. AT&T decided to abandon the tower a half mile from my place build a new tower 5 miles and suddenly in a dead zone. T-Mobile took the tower and is using to day. The other thing was I also save 45% on my bill moving to T-Mobile
Yup. Today's best iPhones for usability are the 14 Plus and the SE, the latter being so cute and wonderful to hold!
No. I'm using an 8 Plus and everything is fine. Change your battery, perhaps. Waste of money to upgrade your phone.
The worst part is that the 14 Plus (and 14) got the 13 PM’s cameras (without the awful, but nice-to-have telephoto). It’s great, but obviously if you spent the $$$ for the PM because the PM’s cameras are better than the regular line, you may feel irked.
If I had a 13 PM, I’d consider trading it for the 14 Plus. 😂 You wouldn’t lose as much on the trade-in due to the lower RRP of the 14 Plus.
Last edited:
I think that money has nothing to do with the phone owned. Some will go with a cracked iphone 8 while buying $300 hats and $2000 handbags.
Other people might be a millionaire but drive tried and true 24 year old toyota camry.
Other people buy the latest and greatest tech, but commute by subway and don't obsess over the clothes.
I even saw a woman in a new Nissan for $20K scraping 9 bucks from 3 credit cards to buy a pack of cigarettes.
We are all built different.
Other people might be a millionaire but drive tried and true 24 year old toyota camry.
Other people buy the latest and greatest tech, but commute by subway and don't obsess over the clothes.
I even saw a woman in a new Nissan for $20K scraping 9 bucks from 3 credit cards to buy a pack of cigarettes.
We are all built different.
As someone who recently upgraded to a 13 Pro Max and considered the 14 Plus as an option, I’m not sure why anybody would trade the 13 Pro Max as I couldn’t see any benefits. In fact for me the benefits were on the older device but I suppose everybody has different perceptions.If I had a 13 PM, I’d consider trading it for the 14 Plus.You wouldn’t lose as much on the trade-in due to the lower RRP of the 14 Plus.
You wouldn’t lose as much on the trade-in due to the lower RRP of the 14 Plus.
Because it's lighter weight, which seems to be, by far, the most common complaint of the 13 and 14 PMs over the "regular" versions.
If you’re weight sensitive then that makes sense. I’ll be honest I haven’t looked into the weight differences. The 13PM is a hefty device but I try and carry it in coat pockets as much as I can. Size is more of an issue for me as the thing is cumbersome as hell.
I’ve got the 14 PM and 14 Plus (from work). The 14 Plus is definitely easier to use because it’s significantly lighter. However I couldn’t sacrifice the extra benefits the PM has over the Plus.