Apple iPhone 11 vs Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
The Verdict
Both devices share Apple's capable A13 Bionic chipset and iOS 13, but diverge significantly in display and camera capabilities. iPhone 11 offers excellent value with its 6.1-inch Liquid Retina LCD (625 nits) and dual-camera system including ultra-wide lens, making it ideal for everyday users. iPhone 11 Pro Max commands a $400 premium for its 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display (1200 nits brightness), superior contrast, and additional telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom. The Pro Max's larger 3969 mAh battery substantially outlasts the 11's 3110 mAh capacity. Storage tops out at 512GB versus 256GB respectively. Build quality differentiates too,stainless steel versus aluminum framing. For photography enthusiasts and those valuing pristine displays, the Pro Max justifies its premium. Budget-conscious users get a genuinely excellent flagship in the standard 11, though missing telephoto capabilities and the superior screen technology.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 11 if…
- →Excellent value with A13 Bionic chip
- →Night mode on main camera
- →Dual camera system with ultrawide
Buy the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max if…
- →Outstanding battery life — best iPhone at the time
- →Triple camera system with Night mode
- →Gorgeous Super Retina XDR OLED display
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 11
Pros
- Excellent value with A13 Bionic chip
- Night mode on main camera
- Dual camera system with ultrawide
- Great battery life for the price
- Wide range of color options
Cons
- LCD display instead of OLED
- 720p-class resolution on 6.1-inch screen
- No telephoto camera
- 5W charger in the box (no fast charger)
- No 5G connectivity
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
Pros
- Outstanding battery life — best iPhone at the time
- Triple camera system with Night mode
- Gorgeous Super Retina XDR OLED display
- 18W fast charger included in the box
- Excellent build quality with matte glass back
Cons
- No 5G connectivity
- 60Hz display refresh rate
- Heavy at 226 g
- Wide notch design
- Lightning port instead of USB-C
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 11 | Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 13 | iOS 13 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 194 g | 226 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Stainless steel frame, textured matte glass |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm | 158 x 77.8 x 8.1 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 12 MP, f/2.4 |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP, f/2.0, 2x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB | 64 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3110 mAh | 3969 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired (adapter sold separately) | 18W wired |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | 7.5W Qi |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1792 x 828 | 2688 x 1242 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 625 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Apple GPU (4-core) |
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic | Apple A13 Bionic |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | Lightning |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
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