iPhone 11 Pro Max vs iPhone XR
Quick answer
The iPhone XR is 7.1 millimetres0.28 inches shorter and 32 grams1.13 ounces lighter than the iPhone 11 Pro Max.
The XR on Amazon (paid link) no longer gets iOS updates, but the 11 Pro Max (paid link) still runs the latest software. You pay more for the larger screen and future support. Keep the XR if saving money and holding power matters most.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone XR
Pocket: iPhone XR
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 XR
from $749 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 XR: 150.9 by 75.7 by 8.3 millimetres, 194 grams.
11 Pro Max, XR 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 XR
from $749 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, XR 150.9 millimetres.Height: 11 Pro Max 6.22 inches, XR 5.94 inches.Width: 11 Pro Max 77.8 millimetres, XR 75.7 millimetres.Width: 11 Pro Max 3.06 inches, XR 2.98 inches.Depth: 11 Pro Max 8.10 millimetres, XR 8.30 millimetres.Depth: 11 Pro Max 0.32 inches, XR 0.33 inches.Weight: 11 Pro Max 226 grams, XR 194 grams.Weight: 11 Pro Max 7.97 ounces, XR 6.84 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 11 Pro Max | XR |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 158.0 millimetres6.22 inches | 150.9 millimetres, 7.1 millimetres less5.94 inches, 0.28 inches less |
| Width | 77.8 millimetres3.06 inches | 75.7 millimetres, 2.1 millimetres less2.98 inches, 0.08 inches less |
| Depth | 8.10 millimetres0.32 inches | 8.30 millimetres, 0.20 millimetres more0.33 inches, 0.01 inches more |
| Weight | 226 grams7.97 ounces | 194 grams, 32 grams less6.84 ounces, 1.13 ounces less |
| Volume | 99.6 cubic centimetres6.08 cubic inches | 94.8 cubic centimetres, 4.8 cubic centimetres less5.79 cubic inches, 0.29 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 84 percent | 79 percent, 5 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.5 inches | 6.1 inches, 0.4 inches less |
| Resolution | 1242 × 2688 | 828 × 1792 |
| Pixel density | 458 pixels per inch | 326 pixels per inch, 132 pixels per inch less |
| Cutout | Notch | Notch |
| Rear main | 48MP | 12MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A13 Bionic | A12 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 20 hrs | 16 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) | IP67 (1m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 64 – 512 GB | 64 – 256 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 1,099 dollars | 749 dollars, 350 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2019 | Oct 2018 |
| Status | Legacy | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone XR is 7.1 mm (0.28 in) shorter, 2.1 mm (0.08 in) narrower, 0.20 mm (0.01 in) thicker and 32 g (1.13 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 XR measures 150.9 × 75.7 × 8.30 mm (5.94 × 2.98 × 0.33 in) and weighs 194 g (6.84 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much smaller is the iPhone XR than the iPhone 11 Pro Max in height and width?
The iPhone XR is 7.1 mm shorter and 2.1 mm narrower than the iPhone 11 Pro Max. It also weighs 32 g less.
What is the difference in display size between the iPhone 11 Pro Max and the iPhone XR?
The iPhone 11 Pro Max has a 6.5 inch screen and the iPhone XR has a 6.1 inch screen. This is a difference of 0.4 inches.
Which phone is better for one-handed use, the iPhone XR or the iPhone 11 Pro Max?
The iPhone XR is better for one-handed use because the iPhone XR is smaller and lighter. The iPhone 11 Pro Max is more difficult to handle with one hand.
Does the iPhone 11 Pro Max fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
The iPhone 11 Pro Max fits in a typical men's jeans pocket but the iPhone XR is more pocketable. The iPhone XR fits more comfortably in the same pocket.
Is the weight difference between the iPhone XR and the iPhone 11 Pro Max noticeable?
Yes, the weight difference is noticeable since the iPhone XR is 32 g lighter. The iPhone 11 Pro Max weighs 226 g while the iPhone XR weighs 194 g.
Is upgrading from the iPhone XR to the iPhone 11 Pro Max worth it for size only?
It depends on your preference as the iPhone 11 Pro Max is larger and heavier. You may prefer the extra screen space or the smaller size of the iPhone XR.