Apple iPhone 11 Pro vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Our Verdict: The iPhone 11 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro Max are five years apart, which is enough for a real difference. The 16 Pro Max leads on camera hardware with a 48MP main sensor to the 11 Pro's 12MP, and only the 16 Pro Max is a 5G phone; the 11 Pro maxes out at 4G. The 16 Pro Max has the bigger battery of the two, 4685mAh against 3046mAh, which usually means longer between charges, and storage goes higher on the 16 Pro Max, up to 1TB against 512GB. If you're on the 11 Pro, the 16 Pro Max is a real step up, but only worth it if the changes above matter to you.
Buying outright, the 11 Pro starts at £140 SIM-free.
21 reviews 4.4
11 reviews
Prices updated 17 July 2026
Apple iPhone 11 Pro
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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
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| Expert Rating | 4.6 21 reviews |
4.4 11 reviews |
| Screen | 5.8" | 6.9" |
| Display | Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 2436 x 1125 | 1320 x 2868 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 463 | 458 |
| Rear Camera | 12 Megapixels | 48 Megapixels |
| Front Camera | 12 Megapixels | 12 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) | Apple A18 Pro |
| Battery | 3,046 mAh | 4,685 mAh |
| Storage | 64GB, 256GB, 512GB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| 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 | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Dimensions | 144 x 71.4 x 8.1 mm | 163 x 77.6 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 188 grams | 227 grams |
| Water Resistance | Not rated | IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes |
| Contracts | - |
£41.79/mo
£29.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | £139.99 | £667.44 |
| Prices updated 17 July 2026 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro or Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has the bigger screen at 6.9" 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 16 Pro Max has a LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED.
Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro or Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 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 or Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £139.99.
What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 11 Pro and Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro is available in 64GB, 256GB, 512GB, while the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max comes in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB.
What processors do the Apple iPhone 11 Pro and Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max use?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro is powered by the Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+), while the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max uses the Apple A18 Pro.
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro or Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro is the more portable of the two: it's 39g lighter at 188 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 144 x 71.4 x 8.1 mm.
Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro or Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro is rated Not rated, while the Apple iPhone 16 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 16 Pro Max run?
Both phones run Apple iOS.