iPhone 11 Pro Max vs iPhone 16

The iPhone 16 is 6.2 millimetres0.24 inches narrower and 56 grams1.98 ounces lighter than the iPhone 11 Pro Max.

The iPhone 16 on Amazon (paid link) is easier on the hands and in the pocket, while also lasting longer away from a charger. The iPhone 11 Pro Max (paid link) runs the oldest chip Apple still supports, so it is likely the next to lose software support. You can get the 11 Pro Max renewed for under $270, but the 16 at $799 offers a generation gap you will feel every time you pick it up.

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Easier one-handed: iPhone 16

Pocket: iPhone 16

Weight difference: Noticeable

iPhone 11 Pro Max
from $1,099 at launch.
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iPhone 16
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TRUE SCALE · 1.4 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
from $1,099 at launch.
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iPhone 16
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HeightWidthDepthWeight11 Pro Max158.0 millimetres6.22 inches77.8 millimetres3.06 inches8.10 millimetres0.32 inches226 grams7.97 ounces16147.6 millimetres, 10.4 millimetres less5.81 inches, 0.41 inches less71.6 millimetres, 6.2 millimetres less2.82 inches, 0.24 inches less7.80 millimetres, 0.30 millimetres less0.31 inches, 0.01 inches less170 grams, 56 grams less6.00 ounces, 1.98 ounces less

Height: 11 Pro Max 158.0 millimetres, 16 147.6 millimetres.Height: 11 Pro Max 6.22 inches, 16 5.81 inches.Width: 11 Pro Max 77.8 millimetres, 16 71.6 millimetres.Width: 11 Pro Max 3.06 inches, 16 2.82 inches.Depth: 11 Pro Max 8.10 millimetres, 16 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 11 Pro Max 0.32 inches, 16 0.31 inches.Weight: 11 Pro Max 226 grams, 16 170 grams.Weight: 11 Pro Max 7.97 ounces, 16 6.00 ounces.

Specifications

Specifications for iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 16. Differences are given against iPhone 11 Pro Max.
Specification	11 Pro Max	16

Height	158.0 millimetres6.22 inches	147.6 millimetres, 10.4 millimetres less5.81 inches, 0.41 inches less
Width	77.8 millimetres3.06 inches	71.6 millimetres, 6.2 millimetres less2.82 inches, 0.24 inches less
Depth	8.10 millimetres0.32 inches	7.80 millimetres, 0.30 millimetres less0.31 inches, 0.01 inches less
Weight	226 grams7.97 ounces	170 grams, 56 grams less6.00 ounces, 1.98 ounces less
Volume	99.6 cubic centimetres6.08 cubic inches	82.4 cubic centimetres, 17.1 cubic centimetres less5.03 cubic inches, 1.05 cubic inches less
Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure.	84 percent	87 percent, 3 percent more

Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches.	6.5 inches	6.1 inches, 0.4 inches less
Resolution	1242 × 2688	1179 × 2556
Pixel density	458 pixels per inch	460 pixels per inch, 2 pixels per inch more
Cutout	Notch	Dynamic Island

Rear main	48MP	48MP
Rear ultra-wide	—	—
Rear telephoto	—	—
Front camera	12MP	12MP

Chip	A13 Bionic	A18
Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity.	20 hrs	22 hrs

Port	Lightning	USB-C
Wireless	5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0	5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth
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	799 dollars, 300 dollars less

Released	Sep 2019	Sep 2024
Status	Legacy	Current

Dimensions

The iPhone 16 is 10.4 mm (0.41 in) shorter, 6.2 mm (0.24 in) narrower, 0.30 mm (0.01 in) thinner and 56 g (1.98 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 16 measures 147.6 × 71.6 × 7.80 mm (5.81 × 2.82 × 0.31 in) and weighs 170 g (6.00 oz).

Questions about these phones

How much shorter and narrower is the iPhone 16 than the iPhone 11 Pro Max?

The iPhone 16 is 10.4 mm shorter and 6.2 mm narrower than the iPhone 11 Pro Max.

Is the iPhone 16 lighter than the iPhone 11 Pro Max?

Yes, the iPhone 16 is 56 g lighter than the iPhone 11 Pro Max.

Which phone has the larger display, the iPhone 16 or the iPhone 11 Pro Max?

The iPhone 11 Pro Max has a 6.5 inch display, while the iPhone 16 has a 6.1 inch display.

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

The iPhone 16 is easier to use one-handed and better for small hands than the iPhone 11 Pro Max.

How does pocket fit compare between the iPhone 16 and the iPhone 11 Pro Max?

The iPhone 16 is more pocketable than the iPhone 11 Pro Max.

Is upgrading from the iPhone 11 Pro Max to the iPhone 16 worth it for size?

The size upgrade alone is not worth it, but the iPhone 16 is notably smaller and lighter.

iPhone 11 Pro Max vs iPhone 16

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