iPhone 11 Pro Max vs iPhone 12 Pro Max
Quick answer
The iPhone 12 Pro Max is the same size as the iPhone 11 Pro Max, 2 grams0.07 ounces heavier.
The iPhone 11 Pro Max on Amazon (paid link) is on the oldest chip Apple still supports, so it is likely next to lose updates. The iPhone 12 Pro Max (paid link) adds MagSafe and 5G for a higher renewed price but feels nearly identical in the hand. Pick the 12 if you need those features; otherwise the 11 saves cash.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 11 Pro Max
Pocket: iPhone 12 Pro Max
Weight difference: Not 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 12 Pro Max
from $1,099 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.3 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 12 Pro Max: 160.8 by 78.1 by 7.4 millimetres, 228 grams.
11 Pro Max, 12 Pro Max 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 12 Pro Max
from $1,099 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, 12 Pro Max 160.8 millimetres.Height: 11 Pro Max 6.22 inches, 12 Pro Max 6.33 inches.Width: 11 Pro Max 77.8 millimetres, 12 Pro Max 78.1 millimetres.Width: 11 Pro Max 3.06 inches, 12 Pro Max 3.07 inches.Depth: 11 Pro Max 8.10 millimetres, 12 Pro Max 7.40 millimetres.Depth: 11 Pro Max 0.32 inches, 12 Pro Max 0.29 inches.Weight: 11 Pro Max 226 grams, 12 Pro Max 228 grams.Weight: 11 Pro Max 7.97 ounces, 12 Pro Max 8.04 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 11 Pro Max | 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 158.0 millimetres6.22 inches | 160.8 millimetres, 2.8 millimetres more6.33 inches, 0.11 inches more |
| Width | 77.8 millimetres3.06 inches | 78.1 millimetres, 0.3 millimetres more3.07 inches, 0.01 inches more |
| Depth | 8.10 millimetres0.32 inches | 7.40 millimetres, 0.70 millimetres less0.29 inches, 0.03 inches less |
| Weight | 226 grams7.97 ounces | 228 grams, 2 grams more8.04 ounces, 0.07 ounces more |
| Volume | 99.6 cubic centimetres6.08 cubic inches | 92.9 cubic centimetres, 6.6 cubic centimetres less5.67 cubic inches, 0.40 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 84 percent | 87 percent, 4 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.5 inches | 6.7 inches, 0.2 inches more |
| Resolution | 1242 × 2688 | 1284 × 2778 |
| 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 | A14 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 20 hrs | 20 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 | 128 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 1,099 dollars | 1,099 dollars, the same |
| Released | Sep 2019 | Nov 2020 |
| Status | Legacy | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone 12 Pro Max is 2.8 mm (0.11 in) taller, 0.3 mm (0.01 in) wider, 0.70 mm (0.03 in) thinner and 2 g (0.07 oz) heavier 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 12 Pro Max measures 160.8 × 78.1 × 7.40 mm (6.33 × 3.07 × 0.29 in) and weighs 228 g (8.04 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much bigger is the iPhone 12 Pro Max than the iPhone 11 Pro Max?
The iPhone 12 Pro Max is 2.8 mm taller and 0.3 mm wider than the iPhone 11 Pro Max. It is also 0.7 mm thinner.
Is the iPhone 12 Pro Max heavier than the iPhone 11 Pro Max?
The iPhone 12 Pro Max weighs 2 grams more than the iPhone 11 Pro Max. This weight difference is not noticeable.
Which phone has a larger screen?
The iPhone 12 Pro Max has a 6.7 inch display and the iPhone 11 Pro Max has a 6.5 inch display. The iPhone 12 Pro Max screen is slightly larger.
Which phone is easier to use one-handed?
The iPhone 11 Pro Max is easier to use one-handed than the iPhone 12 Pro Max. It is also better for small hands.
Do these phones fit in a pocket?
Both phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket but not in a typical women's jeans pocket. The iPhone 12 Pro Max is more pocketable because it is thinner.
Is the upgrade worth it for size?
No, upgrading from the iPhone 11 Pro Max to the iPhone 12 Pro Max is not worth it for size alone. The size difference is minimal.