Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max vs Motorola Razr Plus (2024)
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 14 Pro Max delivers flagship performance with its A16 Bionic chip, exceptional 2000-nit display, and industry-leading computational photography. Motorola's Razr Plus 2024 impresses with its innovative foldable design, brighter 3000-nit screens, faster 45W charging, and superior Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processing. Camera quality favors Apple's proven system with superior 3x telephoto and Dolby Vision video, while Motorola edges ahead with 50MP primary sensors and OIS. Battery endurance slightly favors the larger iPhone due to superior optimization, though the Razr Plus charges significantly faster. Design preference depends on whether you value the compact foldable experience or traditional premium form factor. For traditional flagship reliability and camera prowess, iPhone 14 Pro Max wins; for innovation and raw processing power, Razr Plus 2024 is the bolder choice.
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 Motorola Razr Plus (2024) if…
- →Largest cover screen (4 inches) on any flip foldable
- →165Hz on both the inner and cover displays
- →Peak 3000-nit brightness
Category Scores
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
Motorola Razr Plus (2024)
Pros
- Largest cover screen (4 inches) on any flip foldable
- 165Hz on both the inner and cover displays
- Peak 3000-nit brightness
- Slim 7.1 mm profile when unfolded
- Stylish vegan leather color options
Cons
- Smaller 4000 mAh battery due to foldable form factor
- Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 not quite top-tier
- No ultrawide camera
- IP48 rating is weaker than IP68 slab phones
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max | Motorola Razr Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 16 | Android 14 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 240 g | 188.8 g |
| Material | Stainless steel frame | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP48 |
| Dimensions | 160.7 x 77.6 x 7.85 mm | 171.3 x 74.0 x 7.1 mm (unfolded) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP, f/1.7, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP (inner display selfie camera) |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP 3x | 50 MP, f/2.0, 2x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | — |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4323 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired | 45W TurboPower wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.9 inches (inner) + 4.0 inches (cover) |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, LTPO | AMOLED (both screens) |
| Resolution | 2796 x 1290 | 2640 x 1080 (inner) / 1272 x 1080 (cover) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 165Hz (inner) / 165Hz (cover) |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 3000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Adreno 735 |
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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