Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max

Our verdict: At 6.7", the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max offers the bigger screen of the two. Portability goes to the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max at 226g. SIM-free, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max comes in at £154.99 — the lower starting price of the two. For storage variety, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max leads with 4 options to choose from.

Screen
6.5" 6.7"
Display
Super Retina XDR OLED Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED LCD
Resolution
1242 x 2688 1284 x 2778
Pixels Per Inch
456 457
Rear Camera
12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) Apple A15 Bionic
Storage
64GB, 256GB, 512GB 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
OS
Apple iOS Apple iOS
SIM Type
Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 4G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
Bluetooth
5.0 with A2DP, LE 5.2, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
158 x 77.8 x 8.1 mm Info unavailable
Weight
226 grams 238 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
SIM-free
£154.99 £279.00
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Screen 6.5" 6.7"
Display Super Retina XDR OLED Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED LCD
Resolution 1242 x 2688 1284 x 2778
Pixels Per Inch 456 457
Rear Camera 12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) Apple A15 Bionic
Storage 64GB, 256GB, 512GB 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
OS Apple iOS Apple iOS
SIM Type Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 4G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP, LE 5.2, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 158 x 77.8 x 8.1 mm Info unavailable
Weight 226 grams 238 grams
Water Resistance IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
SIM-free £154.99 £279.00
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max?

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max's 6.5", both screens are similarly sharp at around 456 pixels per inch, and the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max uses a Super Retina XDR OLED panel while the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max has a Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED LCD.

Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max?

The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max has a 12 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max?

The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £154.99.

What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max?

The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max is available in 64GB, 256GB, 512GB, while the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max comes in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB.

What processors do the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max use?

The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max is powered by the Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+), while the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max uses the Apple A15 Bionic.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max?

The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max is the more portable of the two — it's 12g lighter at 226 grams.

Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max?

Both phones share the same water resistance rating of IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.

What operating system do the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max run?

Both phones run Apple iOS.