iPhone 11 Pro Max vs iPhone 16 Plus
Quick answer
The iPhone 16 Plus is the same size as the iPhone 11 Pro Max, 27 grams0.95 ounces lighter.
The iPhone 11 Pro Max on Amazon (paid link) still runs the newest iOS, but it sits on the oldest chip Apple still updates, so it is probably next to lose support. The iPhone 16 Plus (paid link) keeps the same screen width but sheds weight, lasts longer, and includes modern features. If you need a newer device, the cost is higher; if you want the lightest fit, it is the better long term choice.
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Easier one-handed: Same
Pocket: iPhone 16 Plus
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 11 Pro Max
from $1,099 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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from $899 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 16 Plus: 160.9 by 77.8 by 7.8 millimetres, 199 grams.
11 Pro Max, 16 Plus 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 16 Plus
from $899 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 11 Pro Max 158.0 millimetres, 16 Plus 160.9 millimetres.Height: 11 Pro Max 6.22 inches, 16 Plus 6.33 inches.Width: 11 Pro Max 77.8 millimetres, 16 Plus 77.8 millimetres.Width: 11 Pro Max 3.06 inches, 16 Plus 3.06 inches.Depth: 11 Pro Max 8.10 millimetres, 16 Plus 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 11 Pro Max 0.32 inches, 16 Plus 0.31 inches.Weight: 11 Pro Max 226 grams, 16 Plus 199 grams.Weight: 11 Pro Max 7.97 ounces, 16 Plus 7.02 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 11 Pro Max | 16 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 158.0 millimetres6.22 inches | 160.9 millimetres, 2.9 millimetres more6.33 inches, 0.11 inches more |
| Width | 77.8 millimetres3.06 inches | 77.8 millimetres, the same3.06 inches, the same |
| Depth | 8.10 millimetres0.32 inches | 7.80 millimetres, 0.30 millimetres less0.31 inches, 0.01 inches less |
| Weight | 226 grams7.97 ounces | 199 grams, 27 grams less7.02 ounces, 0.95 ounces less |
| Volume | 99.6 cubic centimetres6.08 cubic inches | 97.6 cubic centimetres, 1.9 cubic centimetres less5.96 cubic inches, 0.12 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 84 percent | 88 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 | 1290 × 2796 |
| 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 | 27 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 | 899 dollars, 200 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2019 | Sep 2024 |
| Status | Legacy | Current |
Dimensions
The iPhone 16 Plus is 2.9 mm (0.11 in) taller, 0.30 mm (0.01 in) thinner and 27 g (0.95 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 Plus measures 160.9 × 77.8 × 7.80 mm (6.33 × 3.06 × 0.31 in) and weighs 199 g (7.02 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much taller is the iPhone 16 Plus than the iPhone 11 Pro Max?
The iPhone 16 Plus is 2.9 mm taller than the iPhone 11 Pro Max. Both phones share the same width of 77.8 mm.
Is the iPhone 16 Plus lighter than the iPhone 11 Pro Max?
Yes, the iPhone 16 Plus weighs 27 grams less than the iPhone 11 Pro Max. This weight difference is noticeable in hand.
Does the iPhone 16 Plus have a bigger screen than the iPhone 11 Pro Max?
The iPhone 16 Plus has a 6.7 inch display, which is 0.2 inches larger than the iPhone 11 Pro Max.
Which phone is easier to use one-handed?
Both the iPhone 11 Pro Max and iPhone 16 Plus are similarly easy to use one-handed. Either model works for average adult hands.
Do these phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Both the iPhone 11 Pro Max and iPhone 16 Plus fit in a typical men's jeans pocket. The iPhone 16 Plus is slightly more pocketable overall.
Is it worth upgrading for size alone?
Whether a size-only upgrade is worth it depends on your needs. The iPhone 16 Plus offers a lighter frame and longer battery life.