The teardown was shared by YouTube channel PBKreviews and shows an in-depth look at what’s inside the new 14 Pro models. From the outside, the iPhone 14 Pro Max looks almost identical to the iPhone 13 Pro Max (at least when it’s off). But there are some notable differences on the inside.
What’s new in the iPhone 14 Pro Max?
By removing the screen, it is already possible to see most of the internals of the new iPhone. At a quick glance, the layout of most components is quite similar to that of the iPhone 13 Pro Max. There’s a large L-shaped battery and logic board on the left with a new cover engraved with “A16 Bionic”. This new logic board cover is actually a metal plate with graphite pads that conduct and dissipate heat. Apple said during the keynote that all iPhone 14 models have a better thermal system to maintain high performance longer, and now we know how this system works. The iPhone 14 Pro Max has an internal battery with a capacity of 4,323 mAh, as mentioned earlier. The accessory is slightly smaller than the iPhone 13 Pro’s 4,352 mAh battery. Of course, Apple claims that the new phones can stay even longer disconnected thanks to optimizations of the A16 Bionic chip, which is now made in the 4-nanometer process. But one thing that’s really different on this year’s Pro models is the TrueDepth camera, which consists of the Face ID sensors and the front-facing camera. This time, Apple placed the proximity sensor below the screen so that all the components fit into an area 30% smaller than the iPhone 13 Pro’s notch. As we can see from the teardown, the new TrueDepth camera module is actually much smaller, which allowed Apple to create the Dynamic Island. Speaking of cameras, the iPhone 14 Pro Max has three rear lenses just like its predecessor. However, this year’s Pro models have a new 48MP wide-angle lens with a much larger sensor, and this is clearly visible from the inside.
More on iPhone 14 Pro Max Teardown
Other tweaks include a closer look at the satellite connectivity module and the lack of a SIM card reader (only on models sold in the US). You can see the full teardown below: If you want to know more about the new iPhones before they hit stores this Friday, be sure to check out our first iPhone 14 Pro reviews. And if you don’t plan to buy the new phones, there are great deals on previous generation iPhone models. FTC: We use affiliate links that automatically earn you income. More. Check out 9to5Mac on YouTube for more Apple news:
