iPhone 14 Pro Max Final Verdict — Is It Worth It?

And why wasn’t it my smartphone of the year?

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I’ve spent three months with the iPhone 14 Pro Max. It’s my first big iPhone in some time, having spent the previous twelve months daily carrying the brilliant iPhone 13 mini.

I’ve been amazed by how quickly I’ve adapted to the large display and hand-filling form factor of Apple’s largest smartphone. It still feels uncomfortable in certain trouser pockets and I’m occasionally frustrated by the inability to use it confidently one-handed, but comparing the iPhone 14 Pro Max to the tiny iPhone isn’t particularly fair.

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However, if you’ve reached this webpage, I guess you’re still considering whether or not to go for the latest big iPhone. And I understand the hesitation; it is hugely expensive and a big tech investment — particularly when you look at the competition.

This is my final verdict on the iPhone 14 Pro Max before we head into 2023 and Apple’s latest innovations.

It isn’t my smartphone of the year