Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max Buyer's Guide
iPhone 11 Pro Max Release Date: September 2019
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Launched in September 2019, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max is the plus-size flagship for the 11th generation of iPhones. The iPhone 11 Pro Max sports a massive 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR OLED at an incredibly crisp 458ppi. Powering the display, we have an A13 Bionic chip, 4GB RAM, and up to 512GB of internal storage. Camera performance is also stellar, thanks to automatic night mode and a 12MP triple camera setup with a wide angle, ultra wide angle, and telephoto cameras. All of these features are bundled inside a handsome device that is available in your choice of Space Gray, Silver, Gold, or Midnight Green.
iPhone 11 Pro Max Price
iPhone 11 Pro Max Specs
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At the heart of the iPhone 11 Pro Max is Apple’s A13 Bionic chip with a 6-core CPU, 4-core GPU, and 8-core Neural Engine. Some of the other key features of the iPhone 11 Pro Max include a 6.5” Super Retina XDR display, up to 512GB of storage space, Face ID, an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance, and 4G LTE cellular connectivity.
Size and Weight
| Width | 78 mm 3.1 inches |
| Height | 158 mm 6.2 inches |
| Depth | 8 mm 0.3 inches |
| Weight | 226 g 8.0 ounces |
The iPhone 11 Pro Max measurements are as follows: 6.22” in height, 3.06” in width, and 0.32” in depth. The phone weighs 7.97 ounces.
Screen and Display
| Resolution | 1242x2688 |
| Screen Size | 165 mm 6.5 inches |
| Pixels Per Inch | 456 ppi |
The iPhone 11 Pro Max features a 6.5” Super Retina XDR display. The display is OLED with support for key features such as HDR and True Tone. Some of the other display features include a resolution of 2688 x 1242, wide color (P3), an 800 nits (typical) max brightness, 1200 nits (HDR) max brightness, and a contrast ratio of 2,000,000:1.
Cameras
| Primary | 12.2 MP |
| Resolution | 4032x3024 |
The iPhone 11 Pro Max features a single camera on the front and a triple camera array on the back. The front-facing camera is a 12MP FaceTime HD camera, and the rear camera array includes a 12MP telephoto, wide, and ultra-wide lens. Shared features of the front and rear cameras include Portrait mode and Portrait Lighting. The front-facing camera features include support for Animoji and Memoji, and the rear-facing camera features include Night Mode and Deep Fusion, along with 1080p and 4K video recording.
Battery and Charging
| Capacity | 3969 mAh |
| USB | Lightning |
| Qi | |
Battery life estimates for the iPhone 11 Pro Max include up to 20 hours of video playback time or up to 80 hours of audio playback time. The iPhone 11 Pro Max has a 3,969 mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Charging options include wired using a Lightning cable, or wireless using a Qi wireless compatible charging pad. The phone is also fast-charge capable and can reach a 50% charge in 35 minutes using Apple’s 18W wall power adapter.
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iPhone 11 Pro Max Storage
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The iPhone 11 Pro Max is available in three storage configurations which max out at 512GB. The three storage options include 64GB, 256GB, and 512GB.
iPhone 11 Pro Max Colors
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The iPhone 11 Pro Max is available in four different colors. The color lineup includes Midnight Green, Gold, Silver, and Space Gray.
Color Popularity
Gold
Gold is a popular iPhone 11 Pro Max color preference, new to this generation of iPhone devices, and not found on the previous iPhone Xs Max.
Shop Gold iPhone 11 Pro MaxGray
Gray is a popular iPhone 11 Pro Max color preference, an old favorite, also found on the previous generation iPhone Xs Max.
Shop Gray iPhone 11 Pro MaxGreen
Green is the most popular iPhone 11 Pro Max color choice, new to this generation of iPhone devices, and not found on the previous iPhone Xs Max.
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Silver is a unique iPhone 11 Pro Max color choice, a classic available on the previous generation iPhone Xs Max, and others in the iPhone family.
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Device colors may appear to change under different lighting conditions.
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FAQ
The iPhone 11 Pro Max is available in 2 models:
- A2161
- A2218
The most popular iPhone 11 Pro Max model option is A2161, favored by 100% of buyers on Swappa.
The most popular iPhone 11 Pro Max storage option is 256 GB, chosen by 55% of buyers on Swappa.
More storage generally means a higher price for the iPhone 11 Pro Max. In June 2025, the average sale price for the 64 GB option was $225, the 256 GB option was $270, the 512 GB option was $377.
The most popular iPhone 11 Pro Max color is Green, favored by 38% of buyers.
In general, iPhone 11 Pro Max color doesn't affect price, resale value, or depreciation much on Swappa; so go with the color you like best. Other factors, such as condition, and storage size have a larger influence on iPhone 11 Pro Max prices.
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