The GoPro HERO14 Black is geared towards action and durability, while the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max focuses on advanced camera features and overall smartphone functionality. The choice depends on the user's primary needs: extreme sports and rugged environments versus versatile mobile photography and videography.
| Attribute | GoPro HERO14 Black | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (Camera Capabilities) |
|---|---|---|
| Name | GoPro HERO14 Black | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (Camera Capabilities) |
| Video Resolution (Max) | Rumored to be 6K or potentially 8K, or remain at 5.3K | 8K video recording is expected |
| Frame Rate (Max) | Expected to support 4K at 120fps, and possibly 5.3K at 240fps | 8K recording at 30 and 60 frames per second is speculated |
| Image Stabilization | Expected to have further enhanced stabilization, possibly an upgrade to HyperSmooth | Sensor-shift optical image stabilization (OIS) is expected on the main lens. Some sources mention 3D sensor-shift OIS for the telephoto lens. |
| Water Resistance | Typically waterproof | IP68 rating, withstanding immersion in up to 6 meters of water for 30 minutes |
| Durability | Rugged and durable | Ceramic Shield front display for scratch and drop resistance. Grade 5 titanium frame for structural integrity. Some rumors suggest a switch to an aluminum frame. |
| Lens Aperture | Not available | Main (Wide): /1.78 or f/1.6, Ultra Wide: /2.2, Telephoto: /2.8, Front Camera: /1.9 |
| Sensor Size | Rumored to include a larger 1-inch sensor | Main Camera: Speculation of a 1/1.3" sensor, Ultra Wide and Telephoto: 1/2.55" sensors are rumored |
| Zoom Capability | Not available | Rumored 3.5x optical zoom. Some claim it may also achieve 5x and 7x zoom through lossless cropping. Digital zoom could reach up to 5x or 7x, with some rumors of up to 50x or 100x digital zoom. |
| Battery Life (Video Recording) | Expected to be improved with a possible 2100mAh Enduro battery | Up to 28 hours of video playback is projected with a larger 4,800 mAh battery |
| Storage Capacity | Compatible with microSD cards | Options of 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB |
| Connectivity (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth) | Likely to include Wi-Fi and Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Display Size and Type | Rumored to feature a larger, edge-to-edge touchscreen display, possibly around 2.5 inches with 480x800 resolution and 800 nits brightness | 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display |
| Price | Not available | Not available |