iPhone 11 Pro Max vs iPhone XS Max
Quick answer
The iPhone XS Max is the same size as the iPhone 11 Pro Max, 18 grams0.63 ounces lighter.
The XS Max on Amazon (paid link) is stuck on its last iOS version, while the 11 Pro Max (paid link) still receives updates and lasts notably longer on a charge. The extra weight is negligible, but the battery gain matters if you are out all day. The 11 Pro Max is the smart buy unless you are on a tight budget.
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Easier one-handed: Same
Pocket: iPhone XS Max
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 XS Max
from $1,099 at launch.
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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 XS Max: 157.5 by 77.4 by 7.7 millimetres, 208 grams.
11 Pro Max, XS 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 XS 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, XS Max 157.5 millimetres.Height: 11 Pro Max 6.22 inches, XS Max 6.20 inches.Width: 11 Pro Max 77.8 millimetres, XS Max 77.4 millimetres.Width: 11 Pro Max 3.06 inches, XS Max 3.05 inches.Depth: 11 Pro Max 8.10 millimetres, XS Max 7.70 millimetres.Depth: 11 Pro Max 0.32 inches, XS Max 0.30 inches.Weight: 11 Pro Max 226 grams, XS Max 208 grams.Weight: 11 Pro Max 7.97 ounces, XS Max 7.34 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 11 Pro Max | XS Max |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 158.0 millimetres6.22 inches | 157.5 millimetres, 0.5 millimetres less6.20 inches, 0.02 inches less |
| Width | 77.8 millimetres3.06 inches | 77.4 millimetres, 0.4 millimetres less3.05 inches, 0.02 inches less |
| Depth | 8.10 millimetres0.32 inches | 7.70 millimetres, 0.40 millimetres less0.30 inches, 0.02 inches less |
| Weight | 226 grams7.97 ounces | 208 grams, 18 grams less7.34 ounces, 0.63 ounces less |
| Volume | 99.6 cubic centimetres6.08 cubic inches | 93.9 cubic centimetres, 5.7 cubic centimetres less5.73 cubic inches, 0.35 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 84 percent | 84 percent, 1 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.5 inches | 6.5 inches, the same |
| Resolution | 1242 × 2688 | 1242 × 2688 |
| Pixel density | 458 pixels per inch | 458 pixels per inch, the same |
| 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 | 15 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 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 1,099 dollars | 1,099 dollars, the same |
| Released | Sep 2019 | Sep 2018 |
| Status | Legacy | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone XS Max is 0.5 mm (0.02 in) shorter, 0.4 mm (0.02 in) narrower, 0.40 mm (0.02 in) thinner and 18 g (0.63 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 XS Max measures 157.5 × 77.4 × 7.70 mm (6.20 × 3.05 × 0.30 in) and weighs 208 g (7.34 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How does the iPhone 11 Pro Max compare in size to the iPhone XS Max?
The iPhone 11 Pro Max is 0.5 mm taller, 0.4 mm wider, and 0.4 mm deeper than the iPhone XS Max.
Is the iPhone 11 Pro Max heavier than the iPhone XS Max?
Yes, the iPhone 11 Pro Max weighs 226 grams while the iPhone XS Max weighs 208 grams, a difference of 18 grams.
Do the iPhone 11 Pro Max and iPhone XS Max have the same screen size?
Both phones feature a 6.5 inch display with identical resolution and pixel density.
Which phone is easier to use one handed?
The verdicts rate one handed ease as the same for both the iPhone 11 Pro Max and the iPhone XS Max.
Will the iPhone 11 Pro Max fit in my pocket better than the iPhone XS Max?
While both fit a typical men's jeans pocket, the iPhone XS Max is considered more pocketable due to its smaller overall volume.
Is it worth upgrading from the iPhone XS Max to the iPhone 11 Pro Max for size alone?
The verdicts state that whether a size only upgrade is worth it depends on your personal preferences.