Apple announced the iPhone 11 Pro Max on September 10, 2019. The launch included three models; the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max. These three phones make up the 13th generation of the iPhone, and this was also the introduction of the “Pro” model. These three iPhone models came available for pre-order on September 13, and they began shipping on September 20, 2019.
The iPhone 11 was the most popular model from the 13th generation, due in part to the lower price point. But the iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max were available for those who wanted the perks associated with the Pro branding. Of course, the Pro branding meant a higher price tag. But now that the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 have been released — prices are looking really good for the iPhone 11 lineup, even on the iPhone 11 Pro Max.
Keep reading to see how the iPhone 11 Pro Max stacks up against other iPhone models.
iPhone 11 Pro Max vs 13 Pro Max
Moving from an iPhone 11 Pro Max to an iPhone 13 Pro Max has you sticking with the largest of the iPhone models. This is to say you would get a similarly sized phone. In this case, the iPhone 13 Pro Max is a little bigger. The iPhone 13 Max display is 6.7” as compared to the 6.5” display on the iPhone 11 Pro Max. But the iPhone 13 Pro Max adds support for ProMotion technology with adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz, and a Ceramic Shield front for better protection.
| iPhone 11 Pro Max | iPhone 13 Pro Max | |
| Processor | Apple A13 Bionic with Third-generation Neural Engine | Apple A15 Bionic (6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores, 5-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine) |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB |
| Storage | 64GB, 256GB, 512GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Display | 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR display (2688 x 1242) | 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion (2778 x 1284) |
| Front Camera | 12MP TrueDepth | 12MP TrueDepth |
| Rear Camera | Triple 12MP ultra-wide, wide, and telephoto | Pro 12MP ultra-wide, wide, and telephoto |
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Battery | 3,969 mAh | 4,352 mAh |
| Original Retail Price | Starting at $1,099 | Starting at $1,099 |
The iPhone 13 Pro Max is taller (6.33”) than the iPhone 11 Pro Max (6.22”) and also heavier. The 13 Pro Max weighs 8.46 ounces and the 11 Pro Max weighs 7.97 ounces. Some of the highlights of the iPhone 13 Pro Max include Apple’s A15 Bionic chip, 5G connectivity, MagSafe charging, up to 1TB of storage space, and up to 28 hours of battery life (based on video playback time).
The current iPhone 11 Pro Max pricing can be seen below, and you can learn more about how the iPhone 11 Pro Max compares to the iPhone 13 Pro Max in our comparison guide.
iPhone 11 Pro Max vs 12 Pro Max
Moving from the iPhone 11 Pro Max to an iPhone 12 Pro Max would mean a year-over-year upgrade with quite a few similarities in terms of specs. Of course, that is not to say there aren’t any benefits to choosing this upgrade path. For example, the iPhone 12 Pro Max was given camera improvements that aren’t even available on other iPhone 12 models. The iPhone 12 Pro Max has a triple 12MP setup with LiDAR, which helps improve night mode portraits and autofocus.
The rear camera setup on the iPhone 12 Pro Max includes an ultra-wide lens with f/2.4 aperture, 120-degree field of view, and 13mm focal length; a wide-angle with an f/1.6 aperture and 26mm focal length; and a telephoto lens with an f/2.2 aperture and a 65mm focal length.
| iPhone 11 Pro Max | iPhone 12 Pro Max | |
| Processor | Apple A13 Bionic with Third-generation Neural Engine | Apple A14 Bionic with Next-generation Neural Engine |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB |
| Storage | 64GB, 256GB, 512GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Display | 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR display (2688 x 1242) | 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display (2778 x 1284) |
| Front Camera | 12MP TrueDepth | 12MP TrueDepth |
| Rear Camera | Triple 12MP ultra-wide, wide, and telephoto | Pro 12MP ultra-wide, wide, and telephoto |
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Battery | 3,969 mAh | 3,687 mAh |
| Original Retail Price | Starting at $1,099 | Starting at $1,099 |
The 11 Pro Max and 12 Pro Max displays are similar in size and resolution. Both phones have 256GB and 512GB storage options, though the 11 Pro Max has 64GB on the lower end, and the 12 Pro Max has 128GB on the lower end. You would also get a little extra RAM on the 12 Pro Max (6GB), and the newer Apple A14 Bionic processor.
Another new feature found on the iPhone 12 Pro Max is the MagSafe wireless charging at up to 15W, which means you can charge your iPhone using a charging puck, similar to what many are familiar with from the Apple Watch.
The current iPhone 12 Pro Max pricing can be seen below, and you can learn more about how the iPhone 12 Pro Max compares to the iPhone 11 Pro Max in our comparison guide.
iPhone 11 Pro Max vs 12
Similar to the iPhone 12 mini, those upgrading from an iPhone 11 Pro Max to an iPhone 12 likely want a smaller phone. The iPhone 12 has a 6.1-inch (2532 x 1170) display and measurements of 5.78 (H) by 2.82 (W) by 0.29 (D). The iPhone 11 Pro Max display is 6.5-inches (2688 x 1242) and measures in at 6.22 (H) by 3.06 (W) by 0.32 (D).
| iPhone 11 Pro Max | iPhone 12 | |
| Processor | Apple A13 Bionic with Third-generation Neural Engine | Apple A14 Bionic with Next-generation Neural Engine |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB |
| Storage | 64GB, 256GB, 512GB | 64GB, 128GB, 256GB |
| Display | 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR display (2688 x 1242) | 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display (2532 x 1170) |
| Front Camera | 12MP TrueDepth | 12MP TrueDepth |
| Rear Camera | Triple 12MP ultra-wide, wide, and telephoto | Dual 12MP ultra-wide and wide-angle |
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Battery | 3,969 mAh | 2,815 mAh |
| Original Retail Price | Starting at $1,099 | Starting at $799 |
You would also be getting a newer processor, the Apple A14 Bionic, which gives a boost in performance, as well as MagSafe wireless charging at up to 15W. One area that you will see a bit of a drop is the rear camera, which goes from a triple 12MP setup on the iPhone 11 Pro Max to a dual 12MP setup on the iPhone 12. The iPhone 12 doesn’t have a telephoto lens. But on the flip side, the iPhone 12 wide-angle lens has an f/1.6 aperture, which is improved from f/1.8 on the 11 Pro Max. The iPhone 12 can also record HDR video with Dolby Vision at up to 30 frames per second.
The current iPhone 12 pricing can be seen below, and you can learn more about how the iPhone 12 compares to the iPhone 11 Pro Max in our comparison guide.
iPhone 11 Pro Max vs 11 Pro
Moving from the iPhone 11 Pro Max to the iPhone 11 Pro is a lateral move or side-grade. The specs are largely the same from phone to phone, and the only notable differences are the size of the display, the size of the phone, and the battery.
| iPhone 11 Pro Max | iPhone 11 Pro | |
| Processor | Apple A13 Bionic with Third-generation Neural Engine | Apple A13 Bionic with Third-generation Neural Engine |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB |
| Storage | 64GB, 256GB, 512GB | 64GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Display | 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR display (2688 x 1242) | 5.8-inch Super Retina XDR display (2436 x 1125) |
| Front Camera | 12MP TrueDepth | 12MP TrueDepth |
| Rear Camera | Triple 12MP ultra-wide, wide, and telephoto | Triple 12MP ultra-wide, wide, and telephoto |
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Battery | 3,969 mAh | 3,046 mAh |
| Original Retail Price | Starting at $1,099 | Starting at $999 |
Simply put, the iPhone 11 Pro is smaller in overall size, which brings a smaller display, and a smaller battery. The measurements of the iPhone 11 Pro Max are 6.22 (H) by 3.06 (W) by 0.32 (D) and the measurements of the iPhone 11 Pro are 5.67 (H) by 2.81 (W) by 0.32 (D). The display size goes from a 6.5-inch on the 11 Pro Max to a 5.8-inch on the 11 Pro.
The battery size goes from 3,969 mAh on the 11 Pro Max to 3,687 mAh on the 11 Pro. According to Apple, this means that the iPhone 11 Pro Max can provide up to 20 hours for video playback, whereas the iPhone 11 Pro can provide up to 18 hours.
The current iPhone 11 Pro pricing can be seen below, and you can learn more about how the iPhone 11 Pro compares to the iPhone 11 Pro Max in our comparison guide.
iPhone 11 Pro Max vs 11
As we noted in the iPhone 11 Pro Max to iPhone 11 Pro section, going from the 11 Pro Max to the iPhone 11 would be a lateral move. Many of the specs are the same from model to model, however, there are some differences in one key area — the rear-facing camera.
The iPhone 11 Pro Max has a triple 12MP camera on the back with an ultra-wide, wide-angle, and telephoto lens. The iPhone 11 has a dual 12MP setup with an ultra-wide and a wide-angle lens.
| iPhone 11 Pro Max | iPhone 11 | |
| Processor | Apple A13 Bionic with Third-generation Neural Engine | Apple A13 Bionic with Third-generation Neural Engine |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB |
| Storage | 64GB, 256GB, 512GB | 64GB, 128GB, 256GB |
| Display | 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR display (2688 x 1242) | 6.1-inch Liquid Retina HD display (1792 x 828) |
| Front Camera | 12MP TrueDepth | 12MP TrueDepth |
| Rear Camera | Triple 12MP ultra-wide, wide, and telephoto | Dual 12MP ultra-wide and wide-angle |
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Battery | 3,969 mAh | 3,110 mAh |
| Original Retail Price | Starting at $1,099 | Starting at $699 |
The smaller form factor of the iPhone 11 means a smaller phone, with a smaller display. The display goes from 6.5-inches to 6.1-inches. You also get a little less battery life on the iPhone 11, with up to 17 hours of video playback. The iPhone 11 Pro Max offers up to 20 hours of video playback.
On the flip side, the iPhone 11 Pro Max has four options: white, black, gold, and green. The iPhone 11 offered more (and brighter) options including purple, yellow, green, black, white, and red.
The current iPhone 11 pricing can be seen below, and you can learn more about how the iPhone 11 compares to the iPhone 11 Pro Max in our comparison guide.
iPhone 11 Pro Max vs X
The iPhone X was introduced as part of the 11th generation of the iPhone lineup. This means you would be skipping from the 11th generation to the 13th generation, which brings a good boost in terms of overall performance. The iPhone X is powered by the Apple A11 Bionic chip, and the iPhone 11 Pro Max has the Apple A13 Bionic chip.
Both of these models offer options for 64GB or 256GB of storage, but the iPhone 11 Pro Max also has an option for 512GB. Battery life is another big area of improvement. Apple has said the iPhone X will allow for up to 13 hours of video playback, and the iPhone 11 Pro Max brings that up to 20 hours.
| iPhone 11 Pro Max | iPhone X | |
| Processor | Apple A13 Bionic with Third-generation Neural Engine | Apple A11 Bionic with Neural Engine |
| RAM | 4GB | 3GB |
| Storage | 64GB, 256GB, 512GB | 64GB, 256GB |
| Display | 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR display (2688 x 1242) | 5.8-inch Super Retina HD display (2436 x 1125) |
| Front Camera | 12MP TrueDepth | 7MP TrueDepth |
| Rear Camera | Triple 12MP ultra-wide, wide, and telephoto | 12MP wide-angle and telephoto |
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP67 |
| Battery | 3,969 mAh | 2,716 mAh |
| Original Retail Price | Starting at $1,099 | Starting at $999 |
The iPhone X has a good display, a 5.8-inch Super Retina HD with a resolution of 2436 x 1125, a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, and a 625 nits max brightness. However, the iPhone 11 Pro Max bumps that up to a 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR display with a resolution of 2688 x 1242, a 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio, and an 800 nits max brightness. Both models support HDR and True Tone.
Similar to the display, the iPhone X has a good camera setup. But the iPhone 11 Pro Max brings several camera-related improvements as compared to the iPhone X. The front-facing camera setup goes from a 7MP TrueDepth on the X to a 12MP TrueDepth on the 11 Pro Max. The rear-camera setup goes from a dual 12MP wide and telephoto setup on the iPhone X to a triple 12MP ultra-wide, wide, and telephoto setup on the iPhone 11 Pro Max. This brings features such as Deep Fusion, Night Mode, and an improved Portrait Mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control.
The current iPhone X pricing can be seen below, and you can learn more about how the iPhone X compares to the iPhone 11 Pro Max in our comparison guide.
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