Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Our Verdict: If you've got the iPhone 11 Pro Max, the iPhone 18 Pro is 7 years of updates on from it. The 18 Pro has the better camera on paper, 48MP versus 12MP, plus a 18MP selfie camera against 12MP, and only the 18 Pro is a 5G phone; the 11 Pro Max maxes out at 4G. Storage goes higher on the 18 Pro, up to 2TB against 512GB, and the 11 Pro Max has the bigger screen, 6.5" against 6.3". If you're on the 11 Pro Max, the 18 Pro is a real step up, but only worth it if the changes above matter to you.
If you'd rather pay up front, the 11 Pro Max is the cheaper buy at £180 SIM-free.
17 reviews 4.6
11 reviews
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro
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| Release Date | 20 September 2019 | 18 September 2026 |
| Expert Rating |
4.6 17 reviews |
4.6 11 reviews |
| Screen | 6.5" | 6.3" |
| Display | Super Retina XDR OLED | 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 A20 Pro (2 nm) |
| Battery | 3,969 mAh | 4,056 mAh |
| Storage | 64GB, 256GB, 512GB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB |
| 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 | 150.0 x 71.9 x 8.75 mm |
| Weight | 226 grams | 211 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 | - |
£11.95/mo
£959.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | £179.99 | £1197.00 |
| Deals | Deals |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 18 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max has the bigger screen at 6.5" compared to the Apple iPhone 18 Pro's 6.3", 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 18 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 18 Pro 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 18 Pro?
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 18 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max is available in 64GB, 256GB, 512GB, while the Apple iPhone 18 Pro comes in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB.
What processors do the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 18 Pro use?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max is powered by the Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+), while the Apple iPhone 18 Pro uses the Apple A20 Pro (2 nm).
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 18 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is the more portable of the two: it's 15g lighter at 211 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 150.0 x 71.9 x 8.75 mm, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max is slimmer at 8.1mm thick.
Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 18 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes, while the Apple iPhone 18 Pro 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 18 Pro run?
Both phones run Apple iOS.