Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 16e
Our Verdict: If you've got the iPhone 11 Pro Max, the iPhone 16e is five years of updates on from it. The 16e has a massively higher-resolution main camera, 48MP against the 11 Pro Max's 12MP, and the 16e supports 5G while the 11 Pro Max tops out at 4G. The 11 Pro Max has the bigger screen, 6.5" against 6.1", and the 16e is the lighter phone at 167g against 226g. The 16e is the better phone; upgrade from the 11 Pro Max if you want the newer hardware, or hold on if yours still does the job.
If you'd rather pay up front, the 11 Pro Max is the cheaper buy at £180 SIM-free.
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Prices updated 17 July 2026
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
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Apple iPhone 16e
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| Expert Rating | 4.6 17 reviews |
3.7 12 reviews |
| Screen | 6.5" | 6.1" |
| Display | Super Retina XDR OLED | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1242 x 2688 | 1170 x 2532 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 456 | 457 |
| Rear Camera | 12 Megapixels | 48 Megapixels |
| Front Camera | 12 Megapixels | 12 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) | Apple A18 (3 nm) |
| Battery | 3,969 mAh | 4,005 mAh |
| Storage | 64GB, 256GB, 512GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| OS | Apple iOS | Apple iOS |
| SIM Type | Nano SIM | nano-SIM and e-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/6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 with A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Dimensions | 158 x 77.8 x 8.1 mm | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 226 grams | 167 grams |
| Water Resistance | IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) |
| Contracts | - |
£22.79/mo
£29.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | £179.99 | £359.00 |
| Prices updated 17 July 2026 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 16e?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max has the bigger screen at 6.5" compared to the Apple iPhone 16e's 6.1", both screens are similarly sharp at around 456 pixels per inch, and both use Super Retina XDR OLED panels.
Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 16e?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 16e has a 48 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 16e?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £179.99.
What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 16e?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max is available in 64GB, 256GB, 512GB, while the Apple iPhone 16e comes in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB.
What processors do the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 16e use?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max is powered by the Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+), while the Apple iPhone 16e uses the Apple A18 (3 nm).
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 16e?
The Apple iPhone 16e is the more portable of the two: it's 59g lighter at 167 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm.
Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 16e?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes, while the Apple iPhone 16e is rated IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins).
What operating system do the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 16e run?
Both phones run Apple iOS.