Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 17
Our Verdict: If you've got the iPhone 11 Pro Max, the iPhone 17 is six years of updates on from it. The 17 has a massively higher-resolution main camera, 48MP against the 11 Pro Max's 12MP, plus a 18MP selfie camera against 12MP, and only the 17 is a 5G phone; the 11 Pro Max maxes out at 4G. The 11 Pro Max has the bigger screen, 6.5" against 6.3", and the 17 is the lighter phone at 177g against 226g. The 17 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.
17 reviews 4.5
12 reviews
Prices updated 19 July 2026
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
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Apple iPhone 17
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| Expert Rating | 4.6 17 reviews |
4.5 12 reviews |
| Screen | 6.5" | 6.3" |
| Display | Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1242 x 2688 | 1206 x 2622 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 456 | 458 |
| Rear Camera | 12 Megapixels | 48 Megapixels |
| Front Camera | 12 Megapixels | 18 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) | Apple A19 Pro |
| Battery | 3,969 mAh | 3,692 mAh |
| Storage | 64GB, 256GB, 512GB | 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/6e/7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 with A2DP, LE | 6.0, A2DP, LE |
| Dimensions | 158 x 77.8 x 8.1 mm | 149.6 x 71.5 x 7.95 mm |
| Weight | 226 grams | 177 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 | - |
£29.99/mo
£59.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | £179.99 | £599.00 |
| Prices updated 19 July 2026 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max has the bigger screen at 6.5" compared to the Apple iPhone 17's 6.3", 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 17 has a LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED.
Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 17 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 17?
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 17?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max is available in 64GB, 256GB, 512GB, while the Apple iPhone 17 comes in 256GB, 512GB.
What processors do the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 17 use?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max is powered by the Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+), while the Apple iPhone 17 uses the Apple A19 Pro.
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 17 is the more portable of the two: it's 49g lighter at 177 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 149.6 x 71.5 x 7.95 mm.
Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes, while the Apple iPhone 17 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 17 run?
Both phones run Apple iOS.