Apple iPhone 11 Pro vs Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Our Verdict: The iPhone 11 Pro and the iPhone 13 Pro Max are two years apart, which is enough for a real difference. The 13 Pro Max supports 5G while the 11 Pro tops out at 4G, and there's more battery in the 13 Pro Max, 4352mAh to 3046mAh, which usually means longer between charges. The 13 Pro Max goes up to 1TB of storage, where the 11 Pro tops out at 512GB, and the 13 Pro Max has the bigger screen, 6.7" against 5.8". Coming from the 11 Pro, the 13 Pro Max is a genuine upgrade rather than a token one.
Buying outright, the 11 Pro starts at £139 SIM-free.
21 reviews 4.5
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Prices updated 19 July 2026
Apple iPhone 11 Pro
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Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
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| Expert Rating | 4.6 21 reviews |
4.5 10 reviews |
| Screen | 5.8" | 6.7" |
| Display | Super Retina XDR OLED | Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED LCD |
| Resolution | 2436 x 1125 | 1284 x 2778 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 463 | 457 |
| Rear Camera | 12 Megapixels | 12 Megapixels |
| Front Camera | 12 Megapixels | 12 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) | Apple A15 Bionic |
| Battery | 3,046 mAh | 4,352 mAh |
| 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 | 144 x 71.4 x 8.1 mm | Info unavailable |
| Weight | 188 grams | 238 grams |
| Water Resistance | Not rated | IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes |
| Contracts | - | - |
| SIM-free | £139.00 | £279.00 |
| Prices updated 19 July 2026 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro 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's 5.8", both screens are similarly sharp at around 463 pixels per inch, and the Apple iPhone 11 Pro 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 or Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro 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 or Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £139.00.
What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 11 Pro and Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro 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 and Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max use?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro 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 or Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro is the more portable of the two: it's 50g lighter at 188 grams.
Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro or Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro is rated Not rated, while the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.
What operating system do the Apple iPhone 11 Pro and Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max run?
Both phones run Apple iOS.