iPhone 11 Pro Max vs iPhone 16e

The iPhone 16e is 6.3 millimetres0.25 inches narrower and 59 grams2.08 ounces lighter than the iPhone 11 Pro Max.

The iPhone 11 Pro Max on Amazon (paid link) is a classic renewed deal, but it is on the oldest supported silicon and likely next to stop receiving updates. The iPhone 16e (paid link) fits more comfortably in a pocket, holds more power without needing a charge, and arrives new from Apple. If longevity matters more than a low entry price, the 16e is the right move.

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Easier one-handed: iPhone 16e

Pocket: iPhone 16e

Weight difference: Noticeable

iPhone 11 Pro Max
from $1,099 at launch.
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iPhone 16e
from $599 at launch.
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Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.

iPhone 11 Pro Max
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iPhone 16e
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HeightWidthDepthWeight11 Pro Max158.0 millimetres6.22 inches77.8 millimetres3.06 inches8.10 millimetres0.32 inches226 grams7.97 ounces16e146.7 millimetres, 11.3 millimetres less5.78 inches, 0.44 inches less71.5 millimetres, 6.3 millimetres less2.81 inches, 0.25 inches less7.80 millimetres, 0.30 millimetres less0.31 inches, 0.01 inches less167 grams, 59 grams less5.89 ounces, 2.08 ounces less

Height: 11 Pro Max 158.0 millimetres, 16e 146.7 millimetres.Height: 11 Pro Max 6.22 inches, 16e 5.78 inches.Width: 11 Pro Max 77.8 millimetres, 16e 71.5 millimetres.Width: 11 Pro Max 3.06 inches, 16e 2.81 inches.Depth: 11 Pro Max 8.10 millimetres, 16e 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 11 Pro Max 0.32 inches, 16e 0.31 inches.Weight: 11 Pro Max 226 grams, 16e 167 grams.Weight: 11 Pro Max 7.97 ounces, 16e 5.89 ounces.

Specifications

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

Height	158.0 millimetres6.22 inches	146.7 millimetres, 11.3 millimetres less5.78 inches, 0.44 inches less
Width	77.8 millimetres3.06 inches	71.5 millimetres, 6.3 millimetres less2.81 inches, 0.25 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	167 grams, 59 grams less5.89 ounces, 2.08 ounces less
Volume	99.6 cubic centimetres6.08 cubic inches	81.8 cubic centimetres, 17.8 cubic centimetres less4.99 cubic inches, 1.08 cubic inches less
Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure.	84 percent	86 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	1170 × 2532
Pixel density	458 pixels per inch	460 pixels per inch, 2 pixels per inch more
Cutout	Notch	Notch

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	26 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	599 dollars, 500 dollars less

Released	Sep 2019	Feb 2025
Status	Legacy	Current

Dimensions

The iPhone 16e is 11.3 mm (0.44 in) shorter, 6.3 mm (0.25 in) narrower, 0.30 mm (0.01 in) thinner and 59 g (2.08 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 16e measures 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.80 mm (5.78 × 2.81 × 0.31 in) and weighs 167 g (5.89 oz).

Questions about these phones

How much smaller is the iPhone 16e than the iPhone 11 Pro Max?

The iPhone 16e is 11.3 mm shorter and 6.3 mm narrower than the iPhone 11 Pro Max.

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

Yes, the iPhone 16e is 59 g lighter than the iPhone 11 Pro Max.

Which phone has a bigger screen, the iPhone 11 Pro Max or the iPhone 16e?

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

Is the iPhone 16e easier to use one-handed than the iPhone 11 Pro Max?

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

Do both phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?

Both the iPhone 11 Pro Max and the iPhone 16e fit in a typical men's jeans pocket.

Is the size difference worth upgrading from the iPhone 11 Pro Max to the iPhone 16e?

Whether the size difference is worth upgrading depends on your preference for a smaller and lighter device.

iPhone 11 Pro Max vs iPhone 16e

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