iPhone 13 Pro Max vs iPhone 11 Pro Max
Quick answer
The iPhone 11 Pro Max is the same size as the iPhone 13 Pro Max, 14 grams0.49 ounces lighter.
The iPhone 11 Pro Max on Amazon (paid link) is cheaper, but its chip is the oldest still supported, meaning it will likely be next to lose updates. The iPhone 13 Pro Max (paid link) offers significantly better battery and performance without feeling much bigger, which justifies the higher price.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 11 Pro Max
Pocket: iPhone 13 Pro Max
Weight difference: Not noticeable
iPhone 13 Pro Max
from $1,099 at launch.
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from $1,099 at launch.
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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 13 Pro Max: 160.8 by 78.1 by 7.65 millimetres, 240 grams. iPhone 11 Pro Max: 158 by 77.8 by 8.1 millimetres, 226 grams.
13 Pro Max, 11 Pro Max shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 13 Pro Max
from $1,099 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 11 Pro Max
from $1,099 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
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Height: 13 Pro Max 160.8 millimetres, 11 Pro Max 158.0 millimetres.Height: 13 Pro Max 6.33 inches, 11 Pro Max 6.22 inches.Width: 13 Pro Max 78.1 millimetres, 11 Pro Max 77.8 millimetres.Width: 13 Pro Max 3.07 inches, 11 Pro Max 3.06 inches.Depth: 13 Pro Max 7.65 millimetres, 11 Pro Max 8.10 millimetres.Depth: 13 Pro Max 0.30 inches, 11 Pro Max 0.32 inches.Weight: 13 Pro Max 240 grams, 11 Pro Max 226 grams.Weight: 13 Pro Max 8.47 ounces, 11 Pro Max 7.97 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 13 Pro Max | 11 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 160.8 millimetres6.33 inches | 158.0 millimetres, 2.8 millimetres less6.22 inches, 0.11 inches less |
| Width | 78.1 millimetres3.07 inches | 77.8 millimetres, 0.3 millimetres less3.06 inches, 0.01 inches less |
| Depth | 7.65 millimetres0.30 inches | 8.10 millimetres, 0.45 millimetres more0.32 inches, 0.02 inches more |
| Weight | 240 grams8.47 ounces | 226 grams, 14 grams less7.97 ounces, 0.49 ounces less |
| Volume | 96.1 cubic centimetres5.86 cubic inches | 99.6 cubic centimetres, 3.5 cubic centimetres more6.08 cubic inches, 0.21 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 87 percent | 84 percent, 4 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.7 inches | 6.5 inches, 0.2 inches less |
| Resolution | 1284 × 2778 | 1242 × 2688 |
| Pixel density | 458 pixels per inch | 458 pixels per inch, the same |
| Cutout | Notch | Notch |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A15 Bionic | A13 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 28 hrs | 20 hrs |
| Port | Lightning | Lightning |
| Wireless | 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 128 GB – 1 TB | 64 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 1,099 dollars | 1,099 dollars, the same |
| Released | Sep 2021 | Sep 2019 |
| Status | Discontinued | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone 11 Pro Max is 2.8 mm (0.11 in) shorter, 0.3 mm (0.01 in) narrower, 0.45 mm (0.02 in) thicker and 14 g (0.49 oz) lighter than the iPhone 13 Pro Max. The iPhone 13 Pro Max measures 160.8 × 78.1 × 7.65 mm (6.33 × 3.07 × 0.30 in) and weighs 240 g (8.47 oz). 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).
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Questions about these phones
How much bigger is iPhone 13 Pro Max than iPhone 11 Pro Max?
iPhone 13 Pro Max is 2.8 mm taller and 0.3 mm wider than iPhone 11 Pro Max. It also has a 6.7 inch screen compared to 6.5 inches on iPhone 11 Pro Max.
Is iPhone 13 Pro Max heavier than iPhone 11 Pro Max?
iPhone 13 Pro Max weighs 240 grams while iPhone 11 Pro Max weighs 226 grams. The weight difference is not considered noticeable by most users.
Which phone has a larger screen?
iPhone 13 Pro Max has a 6.7 inch display which is 0.2 inches larger than the 6.5 inch screen on iPhone 11 Pro Max.
Which phone is easier to use one-handed?
iPhone 11 Pro Max is rated as easier for one-handed use compared to iPhone 13 Pro Max. iPhone 11 Pro Max is also considered better for smaller hands.
Do these phones fit in a jeans pocket?
Both phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket but do not fit in a median women's jeans pocket. iPhone 13 Pro Max is rated as more pocketable despite being slightly larger.
Is upgrading for size alone worth it?
A size-only upgrade from iPhone 11 Pro Max to iPhone 13 Pro Max is not worth the upgrade. Longevity trumps the minor size changes between these models.