Hands-on with iPhone 14 Pro Max in Vietnam: Stunning Design, Dominant Apple A16, and Outstanding Camera!

In recent days, the iPhone 14 series has been causing a sensation on both domestic and international media platforms, demonstrating the immense appeal of Apple's devices. Among all the iPhones released this year, I particularly adore the iPhone 14 Pro Max for its unique Dynamic Island display, powerful Apple A16 Bionic chip, and camera upgrades. I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to get my hands on the iPhone 14 Pro Max in Vietnam and share with everyone the fascinating features of this premium phone.

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Let's unbox the iPhone 14 Pro Max and see what's inside!

First up is the packaging design of the iPhone 14 Pro Max. This year, the company has changed the color of the box, no longer black but instead the familiar white from previous generations like the iPhone Xs Max. The exterior remains simple with just the front image of the iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone branding on the sides, and the bitten apple logo at the bottom edges. The back of the box displays all the basic information about the device. Overall, the packaging design of the iPhone 14 Pro Max remains the same, simple and intuitive, with extremely high brand recognition.

Of course, Apple continues its environmental protection trend, so aside from the iPhone 14 Pro Max, the box also contains familiar accessories such as: C to Lightning charging cable, SIM ejector pin, user manual, and the iconic bitten apple sticker. Overall, Apple still only provides users with extremely basic items, and users may need to purchase additional items like a charging adapter or case!

Hands-on with the gorgeous purple iPhone 14 Pro Max, featuring the intriguing Dynamic Island

The first impression when I got my hands on the purple iPhone 14 Pro Max is that this phone looks no different from the iPhone 13 Pro Max at first glance, and it's really hard to tell if you're not using the purple version. However, upon closer inspection, you'll notice the difference lies in the slightly larger camera cluster on the iPhone 14 Pro Max compared to the iPhone 13 Pro Max.

Additionally, the frame of the iPhone 14 Pro Max is still squared with rounded corners for a comfortable grip, without any sharp edges. Besides, the frame is made of stainless steel for a luxurious, dazzling, premium look, although it's a bit heavy to hold with one hand. The back is made of frosted glass to reduce sweat stains, fingerprints, and provides a smooth touch.

The most prominent feature of the iPhone 14 Pro Max is the extremely large camera cluster on the back, which also serves as a hallmark for high brand recognition. The reason for the enlarged camera cluster on the iPhone 14 Pro Max is that Apple has upgraded the 12 MP camera to 48 MP. However, this camera cluster still protrudes, so when you place the device on a flat surface, you'll notice quite a bit of wobbling.

Turning to the front, the iPhone 14 Pro Max makes a strong impression from the moment it's unveiled, with its hole-punch display that Apple calls Dynamic Island. The screen still maintains a 6.7-inch size, Super Retina XDR OLED panel for extremely sharp display quality, and true-to-life colors. Especially with a 120 Hz refresh rate, every interaction on this screen feels incredibly smooth.

Moreover, the iPhone 14 Pro Max screen with Dynamic Island has eliminated the boredom that has plagued Apple devices for years. You can play music, set timers, make calls on the Dynamic Island, and especially this hole-punch area is open for third parties to customize, so in the future, this 'pill' will be even more exciting.

However, the slight disappointment is that the iPhone 14 Pro Max is not optimized well for watching videos. The videos I watch are not yet optimized, causing the 6.7-inch screen to shrink when watching again, which makes me feel quite disappointed. Therefore, I hope there will be quick updates to optimize the device for the best experience!

Powerful Configuration of iPhone 14 Pro Max, Continues to Lead with Apple A16 Bionic

Before diving into details, let me summarize the specifications of the iPhone 14 Pro Max for everyone to reference!

• Display: 6.7-inch size, Super Retina XDR OLED panel, 120 Hz ProMotion refresh rate.
• CPU: Apple A16 Bionic.
• Internal Memory: 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB.
• Rear Cameras: 48 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP.
• Front Camera: 12 MP.
• Battery: 4,323 mAh, 29 W fast charging (official charging brick), 27 W with other accessories.

This year, Apple has marked the first performance difference between the regular iPhone 14 and the iPhone 14 Pro Series by not using the same chip. For the iPhone 14, the company simply reuses the Apple A15 Bionic, while the iPhone 14 Pro Series or iPhone 14 Pro Max is equipped with the completely new Apple A16 Bionic from Apple. This processor is manufactured on a 4nm process and once again is one of the fastest chips in smartphones at the current time. Specifically, the CPU of this processor is evaluated to be only 10% faster than the A15 but provides over 50% more memory bandwidth, which will better support gaming.

For the most accurate view, I will have the earliest performance review of the iPhone 14 Pro Max for everyone to refer to, so stay tuned for more information on the 24h Technology page! Additionally, the iPhone 14 Pro Max comes in storage capacities including 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB. These are quite large storage capacities nowadays and provide plenty of room for downloading and storing information, applications, and high-quality images and videos!

Additionally, the iPhone 14 Pro Max is powered by a 4,323 mAh battery, slightly smaller than the iPhone 13 Pro Max (4,352 mAh). The difference is not too big, but don't think the usage time on the iPhone 14 Pro Max is lower! According to many reviews I've seen on foreign websites, the usage time of the iPhone 14 Pro Max is even better compared to the iPhone 13 Pro Max! I'll have a detailed battery review for everyone to refer to soon!

iPhone 14 Pro Max upgraded camera to 48 MP, high-quality video recording feature!

The iPhone 14 Pro this year also receives a significant camera upgrade, as follows:

• Main Camera: 48 MP resolution, f/1.78 aperture.
• Ultra-wide Camera: 12 MP resolution, f/2.2 aperture, 120-degree field of view.
• Telephoto Camera: 12 MP resolution, f/2.8 aperture.
• Selfie Camera: 12 MP resolution, f/1.9 aperture.

After living with a 12 MP camera for many years (iPhone 6 Series - iPhone 13 Series), the iPhone 14 Pro Max has been upgraded to a 48 MP camera. With a lens of such high resolution, the image quality captured will be much better, with true colors and sharp details. Additionally, the display quality in various lighting conditions is excellent, accurately reproducing colors in all modes.

This year, the video recording capability on the iPhone 14 Pro Max is even better than last year, especially with the Cinematic Mode now capable of recording in incredibly sharp 4K format. Additionally, the Action Mode feature helps reduce shake significantly. In general, the video recording and photo capturing capabilities on the iPhone 14 Pro have been greatly enhanced, and I will have a comprehensive camera review of the iPhone 14 Pro Max or detailed review for everyone to refer to and have the most accurate view.

How much does iPhone 14 Pro Max cost? Is it worth buying?

Coming soon, the iPhone 14 Pro Max will be officially available for purchase in Vietnam with a starting price of 33.990 million dong for the 128 GB version at Mytour (note that prices may vary depending on discounts and promotions). With slight design changes, upgraded camera, and internal specifications, the iPhone 14 Pro Max is a very worthwhile product to buy at the current time.

Those were some quick experiences when I got my hands on the iPhone 14 Pro Max. So what's your evaluation of the iPhone 14 Pro Max? Please share your opinions in the comments section below the article so that both I and everyone else can know! Thank you for following my article.

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