Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
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Apple iPhone XS Max
#551Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
Apple iPhone XS Max
Performance
79.378.2
Camera
95.895.8
Display
90.588.8
Battery
87.886.2
Build
96.796.7
Connectivity
72.969.8
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
77.374.6
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max features a slightly heavier and thicker build compared to the iPhone XS Max, but both share a premium glass and stainless steel design.
- Both models have a 6.5-inch display, but the 11 Pro Max offers a brighter Super Retina XDR OLED with higher peak brightness at 1200 nits versus 625 nits on the XS Max.
- In terms of performance, the A13 Bionic chip in the 11 Pro Max provides improved processing power over the A12 Bionic in the XS Max.
- Camera capabilities are similar, but the 11 Pro Max has a superior front-facing camera at 12 MP compared to the 7 MP on the XS Max.
- Battery life is enhanced in the 11 Pro Max with a 3969 mAh capacity versus the 3174 mAh in the XS Max.
- Both devices run on iOS 13, upgradable to iOS 18.5, ensuring a comparable software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
Apple iPhone XS Max
General
Release Date
2019, September 10
2018, September 21
Announced
2019, September 10
2018, September 12
Description
Versions: A2218 (International); A2161 (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands), A2220 (China, Hong Kong)
Versions:A2101 (Global market)A1921 (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands)A2104 (China, Hong Kong); A2102 (Japan)
Display
Size
6.5"
6.5"
Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Super Retina OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1242 x 2688 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density)
1242 x 2688 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density)
PPI
1242
1242
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+)
Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz Lightning + 4x1.8 GHz Thunder)
Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.0, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.6"
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Front Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µmSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3969 mAh
3174 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3969 mAh, non-removable (15.04 Wh)
Li-Ion 3174 mAh, non-removable (12.08 Wh)
Charging Details
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 minWireless (Qi)
15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 minWireless (Qi)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158 x 77.8 x 8.1 mm (6.22 x 3.06 x 0.32 in)
157.5 x 77.4 x 7.7 mm (6.20 x 3.05 x 0.30 in)
Weight
226 g
208 g
Materials
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame
Colors
Matte Space Gray, Matte Silver, Matte Gold, Matte Midnight Green
Space Gray, Silver, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.16 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body)
1.16 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE 1.6 Gbps DL, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
Lightning, USB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 13, upgradable to iOS 18.5
iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✓
✓
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer