Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 17e
Our Verdict: If you've got the iPhone 11 Pro Max, the iPhone 17e is six years of updates on from it. The 17e has the better camera on paper, 48MP versus 12MP, and only the 17e is a 5G phone; the 11 Pro Max maxes out at 4G. The 11 Pro Max has the bigger screen, 6.5" against 6.1", and the 17e is the lighter phone at 169g against 226g. The 17e 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 3.9
11 reviews
Prices updated 19 July 2026
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
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Apple iPhone 17e
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| Expert Rating | 4.6 17 reviews |
3.9 11 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 A19 (3 nm) |
| Battery | 3,969 mAh | 4,005 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/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 | 169 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 | - |
£25.99/mo
£0.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | £179.99 | £549.99 |
| 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 17e?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max has the bigger screen at 6.5" compared to the Apple iPhone 17e'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 17e?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 17e 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 17e?
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 17e?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max is available in 64GB, 256GB, 512GB, while the Apple iPhone 17e comes in 256GB, 512GB.
What processors do the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 17e use?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max is powered by the Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+), while the Apple iPhone 17e uses the Apple A19 (3 nm).
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 17e?
The Apple iPhone 17e is the more portable of the two: it's 57g lighter at 169 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 17e?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes, while the Apple iPhone 17e 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 17e run?
Both phones run Apple iOS.