Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max vs HMD Vibe 2 5G
The Verdict
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max and HMD Vibe 2 5G sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The HMD Vibe 2 5G is the cheaper of the two at $200 versus $1,099, a difference of about $899. The HMD Vibe 2 5G is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max stands out for first iphone with dynamic island, while HMD Vibe 2 5G is praised for 5000mah battery with solid all-day endurance. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max if…
- →First iPhone with Dynamic Island
- →New 48 MP main camera with ProRAW
- →Always-on display introduced
Buy the HMD Vibe 2 5G if…
- →5000mAh battery with solid all-day endurance
- →Affordable 5G connectivity for budget segment
- →90Hz display refresh for smoother scrolling
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Pros
- First iPhone with Dynamic Island
- New 48 MP main camera with ProRAW
- Always-on display introduced
- Excellent battery life
- Bright 2000-nit ProMotion display
Cons
- Heavy at 240 g
- Still uses Lightning instead of USB-C
- Expensive flagship pricing
- Slow charging speeds
HMD Vibe 2 5G
Pros
- 5000mAh battery with solid all-day endurance
- Affordable 5G connectivity for budget segment
- 90Hz display refresh for smoother scrolling
- Dual rear camera setup with capable 50MP main sensor
Cons
- No wireless charging support
- Limited IP52 rating lacks full dust protection
- Entry-level Snapdragon 4 limits performance
- Basic IPS LCD display without AMOLED quality
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max | HMD Vibe 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 16 | — |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 240 g | — |
| Material | Stainless steel frame | — |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Dimensions | 160.7 x 77.6 x 7.85 mm | — |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50MP f/1.8 |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16MP f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | — |
| Telephoto | 12 MP 3x | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8MP f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | — |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4323 mAh | 5000mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired | — |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | — |
| Charging Speed | — | 18W |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, LTPO | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2796 x 1290 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 90Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | — |
| Brightness | — | 450 nits |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | — |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | — |
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | — | |
| NFC | — | |
| USB | Lightning | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| Design | ||
| Colors | — | Midnight Black, Ice Blue |
| Weight | — | 190g |
| IP rating | — | IP52 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | — | 6GB |
| Chipset | — | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 Leading Version |
| Storage | — | 128GB |
Want to compare a third product?
Add another product for a 3-way comparison.
Related Comparisons
Explore more in phones, see all Apple products or all HMD products. View full details for the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or the HMD Vibe 2 5G.