Apple iPhone 11 Pro vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Our Verdict: The iPhone 18 Pro Max is 7 years newer than the iPhone 11 Pro, and it shows in the specs. The 18 Pro Max has a dramatically higher-resolution main camera, 48MP against the 11 Pro's 12MP, plus a 18MP selfie camera against 12MP, and only the 18 Pro Max is a 5G phone; the 11 Pro maxes out at 4G. The 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery of the two, 5391mAh against 3046mAh, which usually means longer between charges, and storage goes higher on the 18 Pro Max, up to 2TB against 512GB. The 18 Pro Max is the better phone; upgrade from the 11 Pro if you want the newer hardware, or hold on if yours still does the job.
Buying outright, the 11 Pro starts at £140 SIM-free.
21 reviews 4.5
11 reviews
Apple iPhone 11 Pro
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
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| Release Date | 20 September 2019 | 18 September 2026 |
| Expert Rating |
4.6 21 reviews |
4.5 11 reviews |
| Screen | 5.8" | 6.9" |
| Display | Super Retina XDR OLED | 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 A20 Pro (2 nm) |
| Battery | 3,046 mAh | 5,391 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 78.0 x 8.75 mm |
| Weight | 188 grams | 249 grams |
| Water Resistance | Not rated | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) |
| Contracts | - |
£11.95/mo
£1055.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | £139.99 | £1297.00 |
| Deals | Deals |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro or Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 18 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 both use Super Retina XDR OLED panels.
Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro or Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 18 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 18 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 18 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro is available in 64GB, 256GB, 512GB, while the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max comes in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB.
What processors do the Apple iPhone 11 Pro and Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max use?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro is powered by the Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+), while the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max uses the Apple A20 Pro (2 nm).
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro or Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro is the more portable of the two: it's 61g 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 18 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro is rated Not rated, while the Apple iPhone 18 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 18 Pro Max run?
Both phones run Apple iOS.