Help with picking iphone

Hello all, I'm an android user and have been for 10 plus years. I've just recently upgraded to another android phone but am contemplating taking out another contract for an iPhone (wish I'd had this urge to get an iPhone 5 months ago lol).


So was looking to get the 14 pro max but as the 14 pro is cheaper I'm contemplating just getting that. I've done plenty of research and know the main difference between the 2 is the larger battery and screen size of the max so the standard pro will be fine but me wanting the max I'm just looking for opinions.


I can get the pro for £37 p/month at 256gb or the max for the same price but only 128gb - so my question is, do I go for the bigger screen/ battery of the max but lower storage, or get the bigger storage option of the pro?


Want to keep the payment as low as poss as like I said I've not long taken out a new contract (in UK if anyone can point me to a cheaper option - the above is through Sky)


Thank you all in advance

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Posted on Aug 29, 2023 6:02 AM

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Posted on Aug 29, 2023 9:39 AM

I needed a new iPhone (was still using an iPhone X) and was torn between the 14 Pro and Pro Max. For me, it came down to a matter of size. I tried both at an Apple Store, and for my rather small hands the Pro Max was simply too big. So two weeks ago I bought the 14 Pro with 256GB storage, and am very happy with it. Highly recommended! Don’t be swayed by talk of the larger battery in the Pro Max…I really don’t think a “normal” user will notice much difference compared to the 14 Pro’s smaller battery. Otherwise the phones really are identical. Same beautiful screen etc. Try and compare them size-wise if you can! Hope this helps you! 

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Aug 29, 2023 9:39 AM in response to Pednevz85

I needed a new iPhone (was still using an iPhone X) and was torn between the 14 Pro and Pro Max. For me, it came down to a matter of size. I tried both at an Apple Store, and for my rather small hands the Pro Max was simply too big. So two weeks ago I bought the 14 Pro with 256GB storage, and am very happy with it. Highly recommended! Don’t be swayed by talk of the larger battery in the Pro Max…I really don’t think a “normal” user will notice much difference compared to the 14 Pro’s smaller battery. Otherwise the phones really are identical. Same beautiful screen etc. Try and compare them size-wise if you can! Hope this helps you! 

Aug 29, 2023 7:42 AM in response to Pednevz85

Pednevz85 wrote:

Yeah I'd be waiting for the launch of new models anyway as the 14 will hopefully drop pretty soon after but will still be in the same predicament - certainly won't be able to afford the 15 prices with a contract already underway.

Note that if you want the iPhone 14 Pro, you would probably need to get it now before the iPhone 15 series launches. In the past, Apple has dropped all of the models of the previous series except for the basic model. Note that Apple does not currently sell the iPhone 13 Pro.


Aug 29, 2023 6:03 AM in response to Pednevz85

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Aug 29, 2023 8:34 AM in response to Pednevz85

Yes, sometimes carriers continue to have stocks of older models even after Apple discontinues them. But, it's something to keep in mind.


I spent probably way too much time earlier in the summer trying to decide if I wanted to upgrade to an iPhone 14 Pro or wait until fall. It seems likely that the iPhone 15 Pro will cost more than the current iPhone 14 Pro. And, it's possible that the trade-in value for my iPhone 11 Pro will drop. But, I got busy at work and did nothing.....

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