Apple iPhone 11 vs Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max

Our Verdict: If you've got the iPhone 11, the iPhone 13 Pro Max is two years of updates on from it. Only the 13 Pro Max is a 5G phone; the 11 maxes out at 4G, and the 13 Pro Max has the bigger battery of the two, 4352mAh against 3110mAh, which usually means longer between charges. The 13 Pro Max has the stronger screen, bigger at 6.7" against 6.1" and sharper at 457 PPI, and the 13 Pro Max goes up to 1TB of storage, where the 11 tops out at 256GB. If you're on the 11, the 13 Pro Max is a real step up, but only worth it if the changes above matter to you.

If you'd rather pay up front, the 11 is the cheaper buy at £119 SIM-free.

Expert Rating
4.5
19 reviews
4.5
10 reviews
Screen
6.1" 6.7"
Display
IPS LCD Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED LCD
Resolution
828 x 1792 1284 x 2778
Pixels Per Inch
324 457
Rear Camera
12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) Apple A15 Bionic
Battery
3,110 mAh 4,352 mAh
Storage
64GB, 128GB, 256GB 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
150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm Info unavailable
Weight
194 grams 238 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
£18.00/mo (£9.00 upfront) -
SIM-free
£119.00 £279.00

Prices updated 18 July 2026

Apple iPhone 11 Apple iPhone 11 Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Expert Rating 4.5
19 reviews
4.5
10 reviews
Screen 6.1" 6.7"
Display IPS LCD Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED LCD
Resolution 828 x 1792 1284 x 2778
Pixels Per Inch 324 457
Rear Camera 12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) Apple A15 Bionic
Battery 3,110 mAh 4,352 mAh
Storage 64GB, 128GB, 256GB 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 150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm Info unavailable
Weight 194 grams 238 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 £18.00/mo
£9.00 upfront
-
SIM-free £119.00 £279.00
Prices updated 18 July 2026
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Cheapest Deals

Apple iPhone 11
Apple iPhone 11

24 Months

64GB

Green

100GB

Data

£18 per month, £9 upfront.

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max

128GB

Alpine Green

Refurbished

From £279

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 11 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's 6.1", the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max has the sharper display at 457 pixels per inch versus 324, and the Apple iPhone 11 uses a IPS LCD 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 or Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max?

The Apple iPhone 11 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 or Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max?

The Apple iPhone 11 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £119.00.

What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 11 and Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max?

The Apple iPhone 11 is available in 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, while the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max comes in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB.

What processors do the Apple iPhone 11 and Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max use?

The Apple iPhone 11 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 or Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max?

The Apple iPhone 11 is the more portable of the two: it's 44g lighter at 194 grams.

Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 11 or Apple iPhone 13 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 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 and Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max run?

Both phones run Apple iOS.