Apple iPhone 11 Pro vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Our Verdict: If you've got the iPhone 11 Pro, the iPhone 17 Pro Max is six years of updates on from it. The 17 Pro Max leads on camera hardware with a 48MP main sensor to the 11 Pro's 12MP, plus a 18MP selfie camera against 12MP, and the 17 Pro Max supports 5G while the 11 Pro tops out at 4G. The 17 Pro Max packs the bigger battery, 4823mAh against 3046mAh, which should mean longer between charges in day-to-day use, and the 17 Pro Max offers up to 2TB of storage versus 512GB on the 11 Pro. Coming from the 11 Pro, the 17 Pro Max is a genuine upgrade rather than a token one.
If you'd rather pay up front, the 11 Pro is the cheaper buy at £139 SIM-free.
21 reviews 4.4
11 reviews
Prices updated 20 July 2026
Apple iPhone 11 Pro
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Apple iPhone 17 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 | 18 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) | Apple A19 Pro |
| Battery | 3,046 mAh | 4,823 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 | 144 x 71.4 x 8.1 mm | 163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 188 grams | 233 grams |
| Water Resistance | Not rated | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) |
| Contracts | - |
£38.99/mo
£199.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | £139.00 | £1029.00 |
| Prices updated 20 July 2026 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro or Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 17 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 17 Pro Max has a LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED.
Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro or Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 17 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 17 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 17 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro is available in 64GB, 256GB, 512GB, while the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max comes in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB.
What processors do the Apple iPhone 11 Pro and Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max use?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro is powered by the Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+), while the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max uses the Apple A19 Pro.
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro or Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro is the more portable of the two: it's 45g lighter at 188 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 144 x 71.4 x 8.1 mm, and is slimmer at 8.1mm thick.
Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro or Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro is rated Not rated, while the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is rated IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins).
What operating system do the Apple iPhone 11 Pro and Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max run?
Both phones run Apple iOS.