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iPhone 11 vs iPhone 11 Pro Max

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iPhone 11 has advantages in design & dimensions, while iPhone 11 Pro Max has advantages in battery.

Top Differences

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Outdoor brightness625 nits typical → 800 nits typical; 1,200 nits hdr
HdrUnknown → Yes
Video playback17 hours → 20 hours
Fast chargeUp to 50% charge in 30 minutes 12 with 20W adapter or higher (sold separately) → Up to 50% charge in around 30 minuteswith 18W adapter or higher 11
Weight194 g → 226 g

What Changed

Deterministic differences from the verified structured records.

Outdoor brightnessDifferent, with no automatic winner

625 nits typical compared with 800 nits typical; 1,200 nits hdr

HdrDifferent, with no automatic winner

Unknown compared with Yes

Video playbackiPhone 11 Pro Max

17 hours compared with 20 hours

Fast chargeDifferent, with no automatic winner

Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes 12 with 20W adapter or higher (sold separately) compared with Up to 50% charge in around 30 minuteswith 18W adapter or higher 11

WeightiPhone 11

194 g compared with 226 g

Full Comparison

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✓35 registry fields

FieldiPhone 11iPhone 11 Pro MaxWhy it matters
ZoomMarginal difference1 official sourceUnknown2x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out; digital zoom up to 10xNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 11iPhone 11 Pro MaxWhy it matters
Display sizeMinor difference2 official sources6.1 in6.5 inMore screen space changes reading and media comfort.
Outdoor brightnessMeaningful difference2 official sources625 nits typical800 nits typical; 1,200 nits hdrHigher outdoor brightness improves sunlight readability.
HdrMeaningful difference1 official sourceUnknownYesNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
ResolutionMarginal difference2 official sources1792-by-828-pixel resolution at 326 ppi2688-by-1242-pixel resolution at 458 ppiNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
TechnologyMarginal difference2 official sourcesRetina HD displaySuper Retina XDR displayNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 11iPhone 11 Pro MaxWhy it matters
Video playbackMarginal difference2 official sources17 hours20 hoursApple’s common playback test gives a comparable endurance signal.
Fast chargeMarginal difference2 official sourcesUp to 50% charge in 30 minutes 12 with 20W adapter or higher (sold separately)Up to 50% charge in around 30 minuteswith 18W adapter or higher 11Shorter top-up time matters during travel and busy days.
Audio playback hoursMarginal difference2 official sources6580No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Streamed video hoursMarginal difference2 official sources1012No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 11iPhone 11 Pro MaxWhy it matters
WeightMarginal difference2 official sources194 g226 gWeight affects long sessions and one-handed comfort.
Depth mmMarginal difference2 official sources8.38.1No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Height mmMarginal difference2 official sources150.9158No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Width mmMarginal difference2 official sources75.777.8No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
ColorsMarginal difference1 official sourceBlack, WhiteUnknownNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 11iPhone 11 Pro MaxWhy it matters
Storage optionsMarginal difference2 official sources64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB64 GB, 256 GB, 512 GBAvailable capacities determine local media and app headroom.
ContentsMarginal difference2 official sourcesiPhone 11, USB-C to Lightning Cable, Documentation, We encourage you to re-use your current power adapters and headphones that are compatible with this iPhone. But if you need any new Apple power adapters or headphones, they are available for purchase.iPhone with iOS 13, EarPods with Lightning Connector, USB-C to Lightning Cable, 18W USB-C Power Adapter, DocumentationNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
RatingMarginal difference2 official sourcesRated IP68 (maximum depth of 2 meters up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 4 meters up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 11iPhone 11 Pro MaxWhy it matters
Cpu coresMarginal difference1 official source6UnknownNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Gpu coresMarginal difference1 official source4UnknownNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Neural engine coresMarginal difference1 official source8UnknownNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.

What’s the same

ChipA13 Bionic
Main camera12 MP
Front camera12 MP
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0
U.S. SIMDual SIM
Apertureƒ/2.2 aperture
Type12MP camera
CellularLTE

Which should you buy?

iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro Max trade strengths: iPhone 11 leads in Design, while iPhone 11 Pro Max leads in Battery.

CHOOSE IPHONE 11
  • Choose iPhone 11 if you prioritize design.
CHOOSE IPHONE 11 PRO MAX
  • Choose iPhone 11 Pro Max if you prioritize battery.

Category-by-category

BATTERY · iPhone 11 Pro Max

Leads in battery.

DESIGN & DIMENSIONS · iPhone 11

Leads in design.

DISPLAY · Comparable

Comparable across display.

OTHER · Comparable

Comparable across other.

REAR CAMERAS · Comparable

Comparable across camera.

PERFORMANCE · Comparable

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FIELD-LEVEL PROVENANCE

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