Apple iPhone 11 vs Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Our Verdict: If you've got the iPhone 11, the iPhone 14 Pro Max is three years of updates on from it. The 14 Pro Max 5G has a far higher-resolution main camera, 48MP against the 11's 12MP, and the 14 Pro Max 5G supports 5G while the 11 tops out at 4G. The 14 Pro Max 5G has the bigger battery of the two, 4323mAh against 3110mAh, which should mean longer between charges in day-to-day use, and the 14 Pro Max 5G has the stronger screen, bigger at 6.7" against 6.1" and sharper at 460 PPI. Coming from the 11, the 14 Pro Max 5G is a genuine upgrade rather than a token one.
The 11 is the cheaper one to own: around £486 over a typical contract, £146 less than the 14 Pro Max 5G.
19 reviews 4.6
10 reviews
Prices updated 22 July 2026
Apple iPhone 11
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Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
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| Expert Rating | 4.5 19 reviews |
4.6 10 reviews |
| Screen | 6.1" | 6.7" |
| Display | IPS LCD | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 828 x 1792 | 1290 x 2796 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 324 | 460 |
| Rear Camera | 12 Megapixels | 48 Megapixels |
| Front Camera | 12 Megapixels | 12 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) | Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) |
| Battery | 3,110 mAh | 4,323 mAh |
| Storage | 64GB, 128GB, 256GB | 128GB, 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/6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 with A2DP, LE | 5.3 with A2DP, LE |
| Dimensions | 150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm | 160.7 x 77.6 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 194 grams | 240 grams |
| Water Resistance | IP65/68 - Dust and water proof up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) |
| Contracts |
£18.00/mo
£9.00 upfront |
£13.00/mo
£305.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | £118.00 | £369.00 |
| Prices updated 22 July 2026 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Apple iPhone 11 or Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max cheaper on contract?
Based on total cost of ownership, the Apple iPhone 11 is cheaper on contract at £486.00 over the life of the deal from £18.00 per month with £9.00 upfront.
Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 11 or Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Apple iPhone 11's 6.1", the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max has the sharper display at 460 pixels per inch versus 324, and the Apple iPhone 11 uses a IPS LCD panel while the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max has a LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED.
Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 11 or Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 11 features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 14 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 or Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 11 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £118.00.
What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 11 and Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 11 is available in 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, while the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max comes in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB.
What processors do the Apple iPhone 11 and Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max use?
The Apple iPhone 11 is powered by the Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+), while the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max uses the Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm).
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 11 or Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 11 is the more portable of the two: it's 46g lighter at 194 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is slimmer at 7.9mm thick.
Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 11 or Apple iPhone 14 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 14 Pro Max is rated IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins).
What operating system do the Apple iPhone 11 and Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max run?
Both phones run Apple iOS.