iPhone 11 Pro Max vs iPhone 11 Pro
Quick answer
The iPhone 11 Pro is 6.4 millimetres0.25 inches narrower and 38 grams1.34 ounces lighter than the iPhone 11 Pro Max.
The iPhone 11 Pro on Amazon (paid link) fits your hand better and disappears into pockets more easily, while the Max (paid link) gets you through the day longer on a single charge. Both use the same chip and still run the latest iOS, but only renewed units are available now. Go for the smaller model unless the extra battery life is non-negotiable. If you'd rather buy new, the iPhone 17 (paid link) is the current model worth a look.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 11 Pro
Pocket: iPhone 11 Pro
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 11 Pro Max
from $1,099 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 11 Pro
from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.4 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.1 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone 11 Pro Max: 158 by 77.8 by 8.1 millimetres, 226 grams. iPhone 11 Pro: 144 by 71.4 by 8.1 millimetres, 188 grams.
11 Pro Max, 11 Pro shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 11 Pro Max
from $1,099 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 11 Pro
from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 11 Pro Max 158.0 millimetres, 11 Pro 144.0 millimetres.Height: 11 Pro Max 6.22 inches, 11 Pro 5.67 inches.Width: 11 Pro Max 77.8 millimetres, 11 Pro 71.4 millimetres.Width: 11 Pro Max 3.06 inches, 11 Pro 2.81 inches.Depth: 11 Pro Max 8.10 millimetres, 11 Pro 8.10 millimetres.Depth: 11 Pro Max 0.32 inches, 11 Pro 0.32 inches.Weight: 11 Pro Max 226 grams, 11 Pro 188 grams.Weight: 11 Pro Max 7.97 ounces, 11 Pro 6.63 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 11 Pro Max | 11 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 158.0 millimetres6.22 inches | 144.0 millimetres, 14.0 millimetres less5.67 inches, 0.55 inches less |
| Width | 77.8 millimetres3.06 inches | 71.4 millimetres, 6.4 millimetres less2.81 inches, 0.25 inches less |
| Depth | 8.10 millimetres0.32 inches | 8.10 millimetres, the same0.32 inches, the same |
| Weight | 226 grams7.97 ounces | 188 grams, 38 grams less6.63 ounces, 1.34 ounces less |
| Volume | 99.6 cubic centimetres6.08 cubic inches | 83.3 cubic centimetres, 16.3 cubic centimetres less5.08 cubic inches, 0.99 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 84 percent | 82 percent, 2 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.5 inches | 5.8 inches, 0.7 inches less |
| Resolution | 1242 × 2688 | 1125 × 2436 |
| Pixel density | 458 pixels per inch | 458 pixels per inch, the same |
| Cutout | Notch | Notch |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A13 Bionic | A13 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 20 hrs | 18 hrs |
| Port | Lightning | Lightning |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0 | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 64 – 512 GB | 64 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 1,099 dollars | 999 dollars, 100 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2019 | Sep 2019 |
| Status | Legacy | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone 11 Pro is 14.0 mm (0.55 in) shorter, 6.4 mm (0.25 in) narrower and 38 g (1.34 oz) lighter than the iPhone 11 Pro Max. The iPhone 11 Pro Max measures 158.0 × 77.8 × 8.10 mm (6.22 × 3.06 × 0.32 in) and weighs 226 g (7.97 oz). The iPhone 11 Pro measures 144.0 × 71.4 × 8.10 mm (5.67 × 2.81 × 0.32 in) and weighs 188 g (6.63 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much smaller is the iPhone 11 Pro than the iPhone 11 Pro Max?
The iPhone 11 Pro is 14 mm shorter and 6.4 mm narrower than the iPhone 11 Pro Max.
Is the iPhone 11 Pro lighter than the iPhone 11 Pro Max?
The iPhone 11 Pro is 38 g lighter than the iPhone 11 Pro Max.
What is the difference in screen size between these phones?
The iPhone 11 Pro Max has a 6.5 inch display while the iPhone 11 Pro has a 5.8 inch display.
Which phone is better for one-handed use?
The iPhone 11 Pro is better for one-handed use than the iPhone 11 Pro Max.
Does the iPhone 11 Pro fit in a men's jeans pocket?
The iPhone 11 Pro fits in a typical men's jeans pocket and is more pocketable than the iPhone 11 Pro Max.
Is upgrading from the iPhone 11 Pro to the iPhone 11 Pro Max worth it for size?
Whether upgrading from the iPhone 11 Pro to the iPhone 11 Pro Max is worth it for size alone depends on you.