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Are they blocking you, or is there another explanation?
If your calls and texts aren’t getting through to someone, there’s a chance your number might have been blocked.
But don’t jump to conclusions just yet. It’s just as plausible that the person’s phone you’re trying to reach has been turned off or is out of service.
There are a few telltale signs that indicate you’ve been blocked, but they’re not 100% foolproof. Still, until you’ve tried out these methods to test whether your number has been blocked, don’t fret too much.
Try calling the person you think blocked your number
One of the easiest methods to figure out if you’ve been blocked is to simply call the person you think blocked you. By paying attention to how many rings, if any, there are before being sent to voicemail, you can figure out what’s going on.
If you hear multiple rings before being sent to voicemail, the person on the other end has likely just missed your call. Only a few rings or a ring interrupted by the voicemail prompt indicates your call has been rejected.
When you call someone and immediately get their voicemail, this means their phone is currently turned off. If the call is perpetually ringing, it’s possible the person has never set voicemail up and isn’t able to take your call at the moment.
If you’ve been blocked, look for a single ring followed by the person’s voicemail. If you leave a voicemail at this point, it’ll be directed to a special voicemail area for blocked numbers, not the person’s regular voicemail.
To double-check your findings, call the number in question from someone else’s phone.
Try calling the person you think blocked you from someone else’s phone to see if you can get through. If you have a work phone or home phone with a different number to your phone, you can use that. Otherwise, you’ll need to borrow a friend’s phone.
There’s a chance the person you’re calling could answer. But we’re hoping for the default response to an unknown (or even known) number: not answering and letting it go to voicemail.
If you get multiple rings or no rings before reaching voicemail — compared to one ring before voicemail — that’s a pretty solid indication you’ve been blocked. If you get some type of “unavailable” message from both your phone and someone else’s phone, the person might have changed their number.
Before trying this method, you should be prepared with what to say or ask if the person you think blocked you answers the phone. Furthermore, be ready for the person to potentially hang up on you or not explain why you’re blocked. If someone blocked your number, the best thing you can do is give the person space.
For anyone who doesn’t want to make a call for fear of the person actually picking up, there’s one more method you can try.
See what happens when you send a text message
This method is easier for seeing if you’ve been blocked on iMessage for iPhone, but it’s also possible to discern some details from Android messages. On iPhone, you’ll typically see ‘Delivered’ or ‘Read’ under a message you send. If you don’t see any text below your message, one of two things is going on. You’re blocked, or their phone is currently in Do Not Disturb mode. Once the person turns off Do Not Disturb, a message will appear if you haven’t been blocked.
If your iMessage bubbles turn green when they’ve always been blue, that’s another indicator that your number might be blocked (or that the person switched to Android).
It’s a bit harder to tell if you’ve been blocked from sending a text from an Android phone. If you get an “unable to send message” response, you could be blocked, or the issue could be related to a connection or billing issue.
Checking ‘suggested contact’ recommendations might be a more foolproof method for Android users.
You’ll first have to delete the person in question’s number (make sure you write it down somewhere if you don’t want to lose it). Then, search for their name in your contacts. They probably haven’t blocked you if you see them pop up as a suggested contact. If you don’t, you’ve likely been blocked.
Don’t pester someone who’s blocked you
It can hurt if you find out a friend or family member has blocked you. You might be angry, embarrassed, sad, or any combination of these emotions, but it’s important not to act rashly and continue contacting the person who blocked you from other phones or apps. It’s possible the person who blocked you could need a little space before unblocking you and having a mature conversation, but you have to be willing to give them that space. On the other hand, that person might keep you blocked for a while, and it’s up to you to make peace with that and respect people’s privacy.
The iPhone 16 Pro is set to succeed 2023’s iPhone 15 Pro, introducing over 30 new features and improvements to Apple’s high-end smartphones. With many users adopting two-year upgrade cycles, plenty of iPhone 14 Pro owners will be looking to upgrade to the iPhone 16 Pro, so this guide breaks down every major difference you should be aware of between the two generations based on rumors.
In 2022, Apple unveiled the iPhone 14 Pro as the successor to the popular iPhone 13 Pro, introducing an always-on display, the Dynamic Island, a 48-megapixel camera, the A16 Bionic chip, longer battery life, and more. Two years later, the iPhone 16 Pro is expected to offer at least 60 upgrades. All of the changes the iPhone 16 Pro models are rumored to feature compared to their 2022 predecessor are listed below.
The design of the iPhone 16 Pro is expected to be a relatively significant evolution over the iPhone 14 Pro, iterating on the titanium frame and slightly rounded edges introduced on the iPhone 15 Pro models last year.
iPhone 14 Pro
iPhone 16 Pro
Surgical-grade stainless steel chassis
Aerospace-grade titanium chassis
Glossy frame with squared-off edges
Brushed frame with contoured edges
Ring/Silent switch
Action button
Thermal design with copper heatsink and black foil battery casing
New thermal design with graphene heatsink and metal battery casing
More repairable design
Lightning port
USB-C port
Space Black, Silver, Gold, and Deep Purple color options
Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, and Desert Titanium color options
To accommodate larger displays, both iPhone 16 Pro models are rumored to grow in height and width. In addition to last year’s increase in depth, the devices are due to be considerably larger, but with a notable reduction in weight thanks to the adoption of a titanium frame.
Both iPhone 16 Pro models are expected to feature larger displays than their predecessors, pushing the iPhone 16 Pro Max to be the biggestiPhoneever offered. There are also reportedly improvements to the underlying OLED technology in store, in addition to last year’s slimmer bezels, making for a noticeable overall display upgrade.
iPhone 14 Pro
iPhone 16 Pro
6.1- or 6.7-inch display
6.3- or 6.9-inch display
Slimmer borders around the display
More efficient OLED display with brighter micro-lens technology
Performance
The iPhone 16 Pro models are rumored to bring notable improvements in processing power, including a3nmApple silicon chip and 33% more memory.
Enhanced neural Engine with “significantly” more cores to support Apple Intelligence more effectively
Dedicated AV1 decoder
6GB memory
8GB memory
Connectivity
Connectivity is also due to get a significant upgrade on the iPhone 16 Pro, bolstering the device’s 5G, Wi-Fi, Thread, and Ultra Wideband specifications.
Second-generation Ultra Wideband chip (connects from 3x further away)
Precision Finding forFind Myfriends
Cameras
The iPhone 16 Pro models are slated to receive a range of substantial camera enhancements, such as a larger main camera sensor, a 48-megapixel sensor on the ultra wide camera, and a dedicated hardware button for photography and videography on the side of the device.
iPhone 14 Pro
iPhone 16 Pro
1/1.28-inch main camera sensor
iPhone 16 Pro: 1/1.28-inch main camera sensor iPhone 16 Pro Max: 1/1.14-inch main camera sensor (12% larger)
Sony IMX-803 main camera sensor
iPhone 16 Pro: Sony IMX-803 main camera sensor iPhone 16 Pro Max: Sony IMX-903 main camera sensor with stacked design for better performance, a 14-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) for high-quality image data conversion, and Digital Gain Control (DCG) for better dynamic range and noise control
7P main camera lens
8P main camera lens
48-megapixel super-high-resolution photos
24- and 48-megapixel super-high-resolution photos
Telephoto camera with second-generation sensor-shift optical image stabilization
Telephoto camera with larger sensor, folded tetraprism design, optical image stabilization, and autofocus 3D sensor-shift module
77mm maximum focal length
120mm maximum focal length
13mm, 24mm, 28mm, 35mm, and 120mm focal length picker
0.5x, 1x, 2x, and 3x optical zoom
0.5x, 1x, 2x, and 5x optical zoom
4P telephoto camera lens
5P telephoto camera lens
12-megapixel ultra wide camera with f/2.4 aperture
48-megapixel ultra wide camera with f/2.2 aperture, 48-megapixel ProRaw support, and improved low-light performance
5P ultra wide camera lens
6P ultra wide camera lens
Anti-reflective coating on camera lenses
Smart HDR 4
Smart HDR 5
Portrait mode with Focus and Depth Control
Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control
Night mode and Night mode portraits
Improved Night mode and Night mode portraits
Support for new JPEG-XL format
Shoot and instantly transfer 48-megapixel ProRAW images to Mac via USB 3
Record video directly to an external drive
ProRes video recording up to 4K at 30 fps
ProRes video recording up to 4K at 60 fps with external recording
Support for 3K video at 120 fps with Dolby Vision
Action mode
Improved Action mode and low-light video
Log video recording
Academy Color Encoding System
Record spatial video forApple Vision Pro
Capacitive “Capture Button” with force-sensitive half-press and sliding gestures to trigger photography and videography features
Batteries and Charging
The iPhone 16 Pro models could receive some major improvements in battery technology and charging, sporting bigger, denser batteries and faster charging capabilities.
iPhone 14 Pro
iPhone 16 Pro
Setting to prevent charging above 80%
Battery manufacture date, first use, and cycle count information in Settings
Single-layer battery technology
Stacked battery technology for increased energy density and prolonged lifespan
iPhone 14 Pro: 3,200 mAh battery iPhone 14 Pro Max: 4,323 mAh battery
iPhone 16 Pro: 3,355 mAh mAh battery iPhone 16 Pro Max: 4,676 mAh battery
Up to 27W wired charging
Up to 40W wired charging
15W charging viaMagSafe
20W charging via MagSafe
Other Features and Changes
One of the major differences between the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro is support for Apple’s new suite of AI features called Apple Intelligence.
iPhone 14 Pro
iPhone 16 Pro
Apple Intelligence support with iOS 18.1, plus a suite of exclusive AI features
Microphone
Upgraded microphone with improved signal-to-noise ratio and water resistance
Improved audio quality on phone calls
USB 2 transfer speeds (up to 480Mb/s)
USB 3 transfer speeds (up to 10Gb/s, 20x faster)
DisplayPort support for up to 4K HDR video output
Up to 1TB of storage
Up to 2TB of storage
Release Date
The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are expected to be announced at Apple’s”It’s glowtime” eventon Monday, September 9. Pre-orders are likely to open on Friday, September 13, with launch following one week later on Friday, September 20. For more information about the iPhone 16 Pro models,see our comprehensive roundup.
Will It Be Worth Upgrading?
The iPhone 15 Pro was a fairly significant upgrade over the iPhone 14 Pro in 2023, introducing a titanium chassis, slimmer bezels, the Action button, and a USB-C port. The iPhone 16 Pro will build on these upgrades, offering larger displays, the Capture button, and improved cameras. With at least 60 upgrades likely to be in store, many iPhone 14 Pro users will find upgrading to an iPhone 16 Pro model worthwhile.
The rumored specs of the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max
Apple has confirmed that its next major product showcase will take place on September 9. Titled ‘It’s Glowtime’, the event will almost certainly bring official news of the iPhone 16 lineup, which we expect to include the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max.
We reckon we’re not the only ones looking forward to seeing the official specs of Apple’s highest-end smartphones, as the iPhone 14 Pro Max and iPhone 15 Pro Max were the two best-selling smartphones worldwide in 2023.
If, as we predict, resource-heavy AI in the form of Apple Intelligence lands on the iPhone soon, it will be crucial for Apple to ensure that its very best iPhones have the power to handle these new features.
Naturally, leaks and rumors regarding the spec sheets of the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max have been circulating for a while, and below, we’ve rounded up the most relevant predictions regarding Apple’s next powerhouse phones.
We expect to see some changes to the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max in the chipset and storage capacity departments, but nothing as revolutionary as on the software side of things.
The new Pro iPhones will likely receive a new ‘A18 Pro’ SoC, offering a boost in performance when compared to the A17 Pro chip found in the previous generation, especially when it comes to AI.
According to Geekbench, the iPhone 15 Pro saw an 11.4% increase in single-core CPU performance and a 7.5% increase in multi-core CPU performance compared to the iPhone 14 Pro, with similar changes for the Pro Max.
If the trend continues, we can expect a small but noticeable improvement in performance for the supposed ‘A18 Pro’ – we will, of course, do our own testing once we have the new iPhones in-hand.
As for RAM, we aren’t expecting any change from last year, and one leak even specifically paired the A18 Pro with 8GB of RAM. This has raised questions over the iPhone 16 Pro’s ability to handle AI, though with the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus tipped to match the Pro models at 8GB of RAM, it could just be that Apple Intelligence is optimized for this amount of memory.
There may be a bit more movement when it comes to storage. We expect to see the same 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB options present, though one leaker with a mixed record suggests a 2TB option will join the lineup.
It’s worth noting that the iPhone 16 Pro Max will likely continue to eschew the 128GB option its smaller sibling starts with, and instead come with 256GB as a minimum.
The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will probably still sport OLED panels with a 1-120hz adaptive refresh rate (which Apple terms ‘ProMotion’), but there are some suggestions that the size of these panels could be changing.
In April, leaker Sonny Dickson shared images through X (formerly Twitter) which seemed to show prototypes of the iPhone 16 lineup, with the Pro models both measuring 0.2 inches larger than the previous generation.
This same amount – 0.2 inches – was suggested by another leak in October 2023. Other leakers suggest that part of the increase could be due to reduced bezels, which MacRumors proposed could be the thinnest ever on a smartphone.
We expect Apple will fill that larger frame with a slightly larger battery, with the iPhone 16 Pro’s battery increasing from 3,290mAh to 3,355mAh and the iPhone 16 Pro Max’s battery increasing from 4,422mAh to 4,676mAh.
Camera upgrades
(The iPhone 15 Pro Max Image)
In the case of the iPhone 16 Pro, this larger frame is also rumored to make room for a 5x telephoto lens inherited from the Pro Max, an improvement on the present 3x lens.
Any potential parity hinges on whether the iPhone 16 Pro Max will get the ‘super telephoto’ camera suggested by an old leak, which could finally allow Apple to challenge the 10x lenses used by Samsung and Huawei.
Other rumored iPhone 16 Pro camera upgrades include a larger sensor, a bump from 12MP to 48MP for the ultra-wide camera, a new artifact-reducing lens coating, and a ‘stacked camera’ design that could allow the capture of much more light. The front camera is unlikely to change, meaning any sharper selfies would be the product of better software or AI.
What happened at the last Apple Event?
WWDC 2024 revealed big upgrades to iOS, macOS, wachOS and more
Apple Intelligence is Cupertino’s push into AI
A smarter Siri with generative AI powers
Apple Vision Pro finally gets global launch dates
Apple’s last event was at the Worldwide Developers Conference on June 10, 2024. We’ve seen official updates for all of Apple’s major software platforms.
These include smarter features for iOS (and new game modes), more flexible fitness tools for macOS, and watchOS and… Errrm… Local calculator application for iPadOS 18. If you want to try out early versions of these updated operating systems, check out our guide on how to download the iOS 18 beta on your iPhone, and how to download the watchOS 11 beta on your Apple Watch.
But most notable was the release of Apple Intelligence, Apple’s big move into consumer-focused artificial intelligence; So bring AI tools and services to iphones, ipads, and Macs while keeping user data as private as possible.
With ChatGPT, Siri gains a lot of intelligence, allowing users to naturally talk to the virtual assistant and let it understand them better. On top of that, the smart Siri will be deeply integrated, allowing you to type questions into Siri and switch between voice and text by double-tapping the bottom of the screen.
The iPhone 14 is a very good phone for the money, offering improved cameras, a faster A15 Bionic chip and fun Action mode for video capture. But at this price, we’d like to see a telephoto zoom and 120Hz display. Some may want to get the iPhone 14 Plus instead for its larger screen and bigger battery.
Pros
+Excellent cameras
+Vibrant display
+Fast A15 Bionic performance
+Impressive Action mode video
Cons
-Still just 60Hz refresh rate
-No optical zoom
-Lack of SIM card slot will annoy some
Whether you already own one, or are considering upgrading to an older, cheaper iPhone, the iPhone 14 is a strong pick even a year and a half after it first launched.
Some may prefer the bigger iPhone 14 Plus if you want a larger screen and longer battery life. And the iPhone 14 Pro or iPhone 14 Pro Max, plus the latest iPhone 15 series, offer more exciting features like an always-on display, Dynamic Island, 120Hz refresh rate and telephoto zoom.
But the iPhone 14 still features welcome updates like a revised design and improved display, camera and performance. My iPhone 14 review breaks down all the pros and cons so you can decide if this is the right handset for your needs.
iPhone 14 specs
Row 0 – Cell 0
Row 0 – Cell 1
Price
from $799
Display
6.1 inches (2532 x 1170 pixels, 60Hz)
CPU
A15 Bionic
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Cameras
12MP wide (f/1.5), 12MP ultrawide (f/2.4), 12MP front f/1.9
The iPhone 14 design is not what I’d call fresh. It’s basically a carbon copy of the iPhone 13, complete with the notch.
Don’t get me wrong, the aluminum and glass body is solid and fairly attractive — and you get the same tough (removable) Ceramic Shield front and tough glass back, along with IP68 water resistance. But you’ll probably be jealous when you see the iPhone 14 Pro’s Dynamic Island, which replaces the notch with a smaller and interactive cutout for alerts and live activities.
The iPhone 14 colors are Midnight, Starlight, Blue, Purple, Red and Yellow. We tested the paler blue model, which is an attractive cornflower blue shade. Apple announced the iPhone 14 in yellow on March 7.
The iPhone 14 remains compact and fairly light, weighing 6.07 ounces and measuring 5.78 x 2.82 x 0.31 inches. That’s actually a bit lighter than the iPhone 13’s 6.17 ounces, although that model was a slightly thinner 0.30 inches.
In a somewhat controversial move, Apple removed the SIM Card slot from the iPhone 14, relying on eSIMs only. Fortunately, it’s easy to add a line of service in the Settings app, and you can have up to eight 8 SIMs on your phone with two active at any given time (say one for personal and one for business). There are some smaller and international carriers that don’t yet support eSIM, but the technology is gaining traction.
iPhone 14 review: Cameras
The iPhone 14’s main camera doesn’t get the bump to 48MP that the iPhone 14 Pro series does, but it does feature enhanced cameras in its own way. The main 12MP wide camera has a larger sensor than the one in the iPhone 13, with 1.9 micrometer pixels and a faster f/1.7 aperture. As a result, you should expect better action shots and low-light performance.
The iPhone 14 also packs an ultrawide camera that’s rated to capture 4x more of a scene and deliver 2x better low-light performance. And the TrueDepth camera offers autofocus for the first time along with a faster f/1.9 aperture. To help capture brighter images across the board, there’s a new computational photography feature called Photonic Engine.
iPhone 14 review: iOS 16
The iPhone 14 runs iOS 16 by default, and there’s a lot to like in this new software update. You can customize the lock screen with widgets, photos and more. Other highlights include the ability to unsend texts and edit them, a replacement for passwords called Passkeys, a new Fitness app and (finally) the return of the battery percentage indicator.As of fall 2024, the iPhone 14 series is able to update to iOS 17, and iOS 18 once it’s out of beta. Unfortunately, no iPhone 14 models are capable of using Apple Intelligence once it’s available.
iPhone 14 review: Emergency SOS via satellite and crash detection
Apple will launched two key safety features for the iPhone 14. The first is Emergency SOS via satellite, which combines new antennas and software to connect to satellites when you can’t get a cellular or Wi-Fi signal. You’ll then get help from emergency services to your location, or can send your location to a contact. This is available for free for three years after the phone’s activated, meaning that you’ll at least make it to 2025 before needing to pay for this service.
During a demo, the iPhone 14 locked onto a satellite quickly, and the phone walks you through a series of questions so Apple can tell dispatchers everything they know about your condition and exact location.
The second safety feature is Crash Detection, which leverages the iPhone 14’s improved accelerometer and gyroscope to detect whether you’re in a car crash. From there, it can automatically dial emergency services, as well as notify your emergency contacts you designate.
In one iPhone 14 Crash Detection test by a YouTuber, the feature worked well during simulated crashes using a remote-controlled vehicle. Both times, the iPhone began its countdown to automatically call emergency services before being canceled.
iPhone 14 review: Verdict
The iPhone 14 is the best iPhone for most people, but despite that, it’s not that exciting. The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max get the biggest upgrades this year, including always-on displays, a clever replacement for the notch and a 48MP main camera.
The iPhone 14 delivers fantastic-looking photos and video; the display is stellar; and you get performance that still beats the best Android phones — except for the new Galaxy S23. Action mode is another plus if you’re looking for super smooth video. Plus Apple may be offering easier access to repairs for this generation, giving the iPhone 14 a surprise advantage over the iPhone 13.
If you’re not wedded to iOS, Samsung’s Galaxy S22 is better in some ways, as it offers both a telephoto zoom lens and 120Hz display — two features Apple reserves for its Pro models. But the S22’s cameras and performance aren’t quite as good as the iPhone 14. You can check out our detailed comparison between the phones in our iPhone 14 vs Samsung Galaxy S22 face-off.
If you want longer battery life and a bigger display, you might want to wait for iPhone 14 Plus, but overall the iPhone 14 is a great — yet safe — choice.
Here are all the most significant upgrades between the 2022 and 2024 iPhone flagships
The launch of a brand new iPhone is always a very big deal, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max will be no exception. But those of you rocking an iPhone 14 Pro Max might be paying the most attention, especially if you’re on a 2-year phone plan that’s coming to an end. However, whether you should upgrade or potentially hold off a little longer depends on what the iPhone 16 Pro Max offers and whether it’ll be worth the money.
We know that the iPhone 16 series will be officially announced at Apple’s Glowtime event on September 9, so we don’t have long to wait to see what Apple has in store for us. Thankfully, for those of you who don’t want to wait to start making that decision, we have heard plenty of rumors about what the iPhone 16 Pro Max could offer.
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is expected to come with a new Capture Button for photography, a larger 6.9-inch display, a larger primary camera sensor and a bigger battery than its predecessors. Not to mention the processing power to handle Apple Intelligence’s on-device AI features. That’s all on top of upgrades that debuted on the iPhone 15 Pro Max, like USB-C, the Action Button and the tetraprism telephoto lens with 5x optical magnification.
Here are all the biggest rumored upgrades to expect on the iPhone 16 Pro Max compared to the iPhone 14 Pro Max.
iPhone 16 Pro Max vs iPhone 14 Pro Max: Price and availability
The iPhone 14 Pro Max started at $1,099 when it was released in 2022. That price got you 128GB of storage, though you could pay extra for as much as 1TB of space. The Apple Store and website stopped selling the iPhone 14 Pro Max after the launch of the iPhone 15 Pro Max last year, but it is still available from many retailers. However, the options aren’t as plentiful as when the phone was new.
It’s unclear exactly how much the iPhone 16 Pro Max might cost this year, but we’re hoping that Apple will leave well alone and stick with the same $1,199 starting price as the iPhone 15 Pro Max. That’s $100 more than it cost to buy the iPhone 14 Pro Max, but the added benefit is that the cheapest model came with 256GB of storage rather than 128GB.
The iPhone 16 Pro Max will likely start with 256GB of storage, and rumors suggest we may see a 2TB storage option for the first time. As for an official release, Apple typically opens pre-orders the Friday after launch, which would be September 13. The official release happens a week later, meaning the phone could be in our hands on September 20.
iPhone 16 Pro Max vs iPhone 14 Pro Max: Design and display
The iPhone 14 Pro Max has a 6.7-inch display complete with an LTPO panel that offers a 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate. It’s also one of the last phones to come with a Lightning port and lacks any additional buttons or features around the side.
On the other hand, the iPhone 16 Pro Max is expected to come with a larger 6.9-inch display, making it the biggest iPhone Apple has ever made. The fact that this new size seems to have been confirmed by dummy units means that it’s pretty likely this size upgrade is on the way. Other rumors claim that we could see the bezels around the screen shrink to 1.15mm, meaning more screen space without necessarily making the iPhone 16 Pro Max too unwieldy for people who don’t have huge hands.
Other rumors suggest that the remaining Face ID sensors could be hidden under the phone’s display, shrinking Dynamic Island’s pill to a more typical hole-punch design. A solid-state “Capture Button” could also be included at the bottom right side of the phone to help open and activate the camera more quickly.
Naturally, the 16 Pro Max is expected to have an Action Button, a titanium frame and a USB-C port, three things that the iPhone 14 Pro Max lacks.
iPhone 16 Pro Max vs iPhone 14 Pro Max: Cameras
The iPhone 14 Pro Max was one of the best camera phones at the time of release. Its triple-lens main camera system included a 48MP main lens, a 12MP ultrawide-angle lens and a 12MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. Up front, there was a 12MP selfie camera.
Of course, being two years old, it’s since been knocked off our list of the best camera phones, thanks to an explosion of improvements from various other phone companies—Apple included. That means the difference in camera performance from the iPhone 14 Pro Max to the iPhone 16 Pro Max could be pretty large.
We don’t know much about the iPhone 16 Pro Max’s camera setup yet, but we have heard a bunch of different rumors about how the cameras could be improved compared to the previous two generations. The main one is that the main camera lens could feature a large 1/1.4-inch sensor, which would allow the camera to capture more light, improving performance and quality, especially in low-light conditions.
We’ve also heard rumors of a 48MP ultrawide-angle lens, up from 12MP, and a telephoto lens that increases the focal length to 300mm—more than double the iPhone 15 Pro Max’s, which was, in turn, significantly larger than the iPhone 14 Pro Max’s.
That telephoto lens may also be thinner to improve magnification, but no matter what happens, we’re expected to see the tetra prism lens make a comeback with at least 5x optical zoom. That’s still a big improvement over the 3x optical magnification on the iPhone 14 Pro Max.
iPhone 16 Pro Max vs iPhone 14 Pro Max: Performance The iPhone 14 Pro Max was powered by an A16 Bionic chipset and 6GB of RAM. While benchmarking tests at the time indicated that this was one of the most powerful phones on the market at launch, things changed. The least of which is the A17 Pro, which utilizes a 3nm process that makes chips smaller, more efficient and potentially more powerful.
Rumors claim that all iPhone 16 series phones will have some kind of A18 chipset, but that doesn’t mean the iPhone 16 Pro Max (and iPhone 16 Pro) won’t have a better chip than its non-Pro counterparts. We may see the A18 available on standard models, with a more powerful A18 Pro on the Pro and Pro Max — offering superior performance. And odds are this extra performance will be greatly beneficial to Apple Intelligence and on-device AI.
Leaked benchmarks even speculate that the Pro chips could outperform Apple’s M-series on single-core tests. Hopefully, the TSMC’s 3nm process has been a bit more refined this year, aiding that performance and boosting efficiency.
It’s unclear whether we’ll get more RAM on the iPhone 16 Pro Max. We know Apple needs at least 8GB of memory to run Apple Intelligence on-device, which is still 2GB more than the iPhone 14 Pro Max offers. Still, it’s possible that Apple may avoid going down the same route as Google and offering a chunk of extra RAM—even if it is for AI.
Don’t expect the Qualcomm modems to go anywhere this year, either. The Apple-made modem keeps getting delayed, and now Qualcomm seems to have signed an agreement with Apple to provide modems until at least 2026. But we may see Wi-Fi 7 debut on iPhone 16 Pro Max, for those of you that have the newest Wi-Fi standard available.
iPhone 16 Pro Max vs iPhone 14 Pro Max: Software While both iPhone 14 Pro Max and iPhone 16 Pro Max will be compatible with iOS 18, the iPhone 16 Pro Max will be able to do a lot more. Whether Apple will announce any exclusive features isn’t known right now, but we do know that the 14 Pro Max doesn’t have what it takes to run Apple Intelligence. This means Apple’s all-new AI features will be limited to newer models like the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
So while both phones can enjoy extra-customizable home screens, a redesigned Control Center, an all-new Photos app and other general iOS 18 upgrades, AI will be firmly off-limits to the 14 Pro Max. This means anyone with the older handset can’t use native ChatGPT integration, the smarter version of Siri, image generation and editing tools, and everything else Apple Intelligence will have to offer.
Depending on your priorities, that may be worth the upgrade.
iPhone 16 Pro Max vs iPhone 14 Pro Max: Battery Battery life has exploded in recent years, cleanly knocking the iPhone 14 Pro Max off our list of the best phone battery life — despite it holding one of the top spots in the ranking. That’s not to say that 13 hours and 39 minutes in our custom battery test is insufficient. However, the iPhone 15 Pro Max performed a lot better.
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is expected to extend battery life even further, not just in terms of extra efficiency but also thanks to rumors that the phone’s battery could increase to 4,676 mAh. This may be simply down to adding a larger battery pack, with extra space provided by the iPhone 16 Pro Max’s slightly larger design, but there have been reports that Apple could increase the density of its batteries.
That means there’s more power capacity in the same space, though the trade-off is that this can increase heat production. It’s good that Apple is also reportedly looking at ways to boost heat dissipation and thermal management across its phones.
iPhone 16 Pro Max vs iPhone 14 Pro Max: Outlook When it first launched, the iPhone 14 Pro Max had a lot to offer, and it still does. The only thing that’s changed is that a bunch of newer and better phones have been released that make the 2022 iPhone seem less impressive by comparison. But this doesn’t change the fact that it still offers great performance, solid 13+ hours of battery life, and takes some great photos—not to mention the fact that it’s due an upgrade to iOS 18 later this year.
However, a lot has changed over the past few years, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max will be a considerable upgrade. It may not offer quite as big of a leap as the iPhone 15 Pro Max, but combining all the upgrades that debuted last year with what’s supposedly coming at the Glowtime event, you have a very large pool of upgrades to choose from.
Apple Intelligence alone might be reason enough to upgrade from the iPhone 14 Pro Max, let alone all the expected improvements to performance, photography and battery life. Then again, considering the iPhone 15 Pro Max will be getting all those shiny new AI features, it offers a solid alternative — especially if the price drops between now and the end of the year
I already included the Surface Pro 9 on this list, but the Surface Pro X deserves its own callout. The Pro 9 and Pro X share the same design along with keyboard and stylus support. What makes the Pro X different is that it’s powered by Microsoft’s SQ1 or SQ2 ARM-based processor. That’s the same kind of processor architecture that’s used by Apple in its Apple Silicon chips currently found in the iPad Pro and several Macs.
The benefits of moving to an ARM processor are seen in battery life and, in the case of the Pro X at least, the addition of LTE connectivity. However, there are some downsides. One of which is that apps need to be rebuilt to support ARM processors, instead of the tried and true Intel or AMD processors Microsoft uses in the rest of its Surface products.
Verified customers say that if you want a tablet that has LTE connectivity so that you can work from anywhere, the Pro X is worth considering.
Microsoft Surface Pro X tech specs: Display:13-inch PixelSense display | Processor: Microsoft SQ 1 or SQ 2 | Storage:128GB SSD | Memory: 8GB LPDDR4x | Cameras: 5.0MP front-facing camera with 1080p full HD video, 10.0MP rear-facing autofocus camera with 1080p HD and 4k video | Weight: 1.7 pounds | Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.2 x 0.28 inches | Connections: 2 USB-C, Surface Connect port, Surface Keyboard port, nano SIM | Battery: 15 hours
Factors to consider when choosing the best large tablet
Even though there aren’t many options for tablets with large displays, we considered a few key points while comparing models:
Price: While we can expect to pay at least a few hundred dollars for a basic tablet, tablets with large screens and/or premium components and features can cost thousands.
Storage: Because having a tablet that you can’t actually use is no fun. I chose large-screen tablets that had varying levels of internal storage as well as microSD card expansion slots.
Connectivity: While Wi-Fi connectivity is now standard for tablets and other mobile devices, it may also be worth looking at tablets that also support LTE cellular data for when Wi-Fi networks are unavailable. This feature is great for mobile professionals who may not always be able to access traditional internet networks.
Weight: Large screens are all fine and dandy, but if the tablet is a pain to carry around, it’s not going to get used much. I made sure to choose large-screen tablets that were still on the lightweight side for better portability.
What are the different tablet sizes?
Tablets range in size from small to large. Small tablets are usually five to seven inches. Mid-size tablets have a screen ranging from nine to 11 inches. Then, there are large tablets with screen sizes from 12–14 inches.
Keep in mind that the larger the tablet, the heavier it will usually be.
Does the size of a tablet matter?
Yes, the size tablet you choose definitely matters. A tablet’s screen size determines its portability, how much you can zoom in and out, and how it feels to hold it and work on it. Bigger doesn’t always mean best, but large-screen tablets are handy if you plan on using a tablet as a laptop replacement.
Do I need a keyboard and stylus for a large-screen tablet?
Neither accessory is a requirement. It all depends on how you plan to use the tablet. If you’re going to use it for watching movies, playing games, or reading books, a keyboard isn’t required.
However, if you plan on using it as a weekend replacement for your laptop, or for school, then, yes, you’ll need to spend the extra money on one. You can get Bluetooth options online or at electronic stores, and they’re perfect traveling companions for when you want to work or play on the go.
Is there really that big of a difference between Android and iPadOS?
There is a big difference in terms of the quantity and quality of apps that are available for iPadOS over Android. Apple and third-party developers have spent years fine-tuning the experience on the larger display device.
Google has all but admitted it gave up on making Android tablets, and developers have taken the company’s lead. You’ll find a lot of apps you can install and use, but ultimately they’re nothing more than the phone version of the app, and many just don’t work as they should.
When do tablets go on sale?
The best time to snag a deal on a tablet is during big sales events like Amazon Prime Day or Black Friday. In addition, some brands have their own events, such as Discover Samsung, where tablets and other devices are discounted on Samsung’s website.
Honoris known primarily as a smartphone manufacturer, but the Chinese company’s portfolio extends to tablets such as the excellentHonor Pad 8, wearables (bands, watches and earbuds) and the MagicBook range of 14-inch, 15-inch and 16-inch laptops. The Honor MagicBook 14 (2022), This buys you a 12-core (4 Performance, 8 Efficient) Intel Core i5-12500H processor, 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. A model with discrete Nvidia GeForce RTX 2050 graphics .
The build is very solid, and the aluminium shell should prove resistant to knocks and scratches in the normal course of events. The 1.58kg weight, while on the high side for a 14-inch laptop, didn’t trouble me as I carried this device around in my rucksack. At 16.9mm thick it’s not super-thin either, but the chassis does allow room for a full-size HDMI port and USB-A on the right side, plus a pair of USB-C ports and a 3.5mm headset jack on the left. One of the USB-C ports is used to charge the laptop.
The 14-inch screen sits in bezels thin enough to earn a claimed screen-to-body ratio of 88.15%, and there’s a 720p webcam above the screen. The screen’s resolution of 2,160 by 1,440 pixels means content is sharp and clear although its 300 nits maximum brightness is on the low side. Still, I found it perfectly adequate for indoor working. The 170° viewing angle meant I could easily share content with someone sitting to one side of me.
Keys have 1.5mm of travel and there’s a combined power button/fingerprint reader in the top right corner.
My review unit had a US keyboard layout, but otherwise I found it efficient and comfortable to use. There’s 1.5mm of key travel and good bounce-back, and the gentle clicking generated by typing should suit those who like to work in relative quiet. There is a fingerprint sensor in the upper right of the keyboard, integrated into the power button. The touchpad is responsive and easy to get to grips with, and as large as the wrist rest allows.
The Honor MagicBook 14 (2022) performed well for the mainstream knowledge-worker tasks I threw at it during testing, the array of ports is quite strong, and battery life was good. If you’re looking for a workhorse laptop for everyday usage, and can find it on sale, the MagicBook 14 is worth considering.
The disappointing feature as far as the user experience is concerned is the speaker system. Their grilles are on the underside of the chassis, which muffles the sound when you’re working with the laptop on your lap or any softer surface. Top volume isn’t as high as it could be, and there’s a fuzziness to the sound output that makes music listening a little disappointing. The speakers are fine for spoken-word content, but if you’re looking for a strong audio performer for after-hours entertainment, you might want to look elsewhere.
The 75Wh battery is specified as good for 15 hours of 1080p local video playback. My experience during testing suggests that 10 hours of battery life might be closer to the mark. Still, that ought to be enough for a productive day away from mains power. Honor has launched a system called OS Turbo, which can recognise usage scenarios and adjust power consumption accordingly. According to the company, this can reduce power consumption by up to 20%. Honor provides a 135W charger, which it says can take the battery from empty to 100% in 80 minutes.
