Apple iPhone 11 vs Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max

Our verdict: On the screen front, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max pulls ahead with 6.5" and 456 PPI. You'll barely notice the Apple iPhone 11 in your pocket at 194g. For water protection, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max leads with an IP68 rating. SIM-free, the Apple iPhone 11 comes in at £112.00 — the lower starting price of the two.

Expert Rating
4.5
19 reviews
4.6
17 reviews
Screen
6.1" 6.5"
Display
IPS LCD Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution
828 x 1792 1242 x 2688
Pixels Per Inch
324 456
Rear Camera
12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+)
Storage
64GB, 128GB, 256GB 64GB, 256GB, 512GB
OS
Apple iOS Apple iOS
SIM Type
Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 4G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth
5.0 with A2DP, LE 5.0 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm 158 x 77.8 x 8.1 mm
Weight
194 grams 226 grams
Water Resistance
IP65/68 - Dust and water proof up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
SIM-free
£112.00 £154.99
Apple iPhone 11 Apple iPhone 11 Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
Expert Rating 4.5
19 reviews
4.6
17 reviews
Screen 6.1" 6.5"
Display IPS LCD Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution 828 x 1792 1242 x 2688
Pixels Per Inch 324 456
Rear Camera 12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+)
Storage 64GB, 128GB, 256GB 64GB, 256GB, 512GB
OS Apple iOS Apple iOS
SIM Type Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 4G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP, LE 5.0 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm 158 x 77.8 x 8.1 mm
Weight 194 grams 226 grams
Water Resistance IP65/68 - Dust and water proof up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
SIM-free £112.00 £154.99
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 11 or Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max?

The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max has the bigger screen at 6.5" compared to the Apple iPhone 11's 6.1", the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max has the sharper display at 456 pixels per inch versus 324, and the Apple iPhone 11 uses a IPS LCD panel while the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max has a Super Retina XDR OLED.

Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 11 or Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max?

The Apple iPhone 11 features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 11 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 or Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max?

The Apple iPhone 11 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £112.00.

What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 11 and Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max?

The Apple iPhone 11 is available in 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, while the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max comes in 64GB, 256GB, 512GB.

What processors do the Apple iPhone 11 and Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max use?

The Apple iPhone 11 is powered by the Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+), while the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max uses the Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 11 or Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max?

The Apple iPhone 11 is the more portable of the two — it's 32g lighter at 194 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 11 or Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max?

The Apple iPhone 11 is rated IP65/68 - Dust and water proof up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes, while the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.

What operating system do the Apple iPhone 11 and Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max run?

Both phones run Apple iOS.