iPhone 16 Plus vs iPhone 11 Pro Max
Quick answer
The iPhone 11 Pro Max is the same size as the iPhone 16 Plus, 27 grams0.95 ounces heavier.
The iPhone 11 Pro Max on Amazon (paid link) is the oldest model still getting updates, so it is probably next to go. The iPhone 16 Plus (paid link) lasts far longer on a charge and delivers snappier performance in a lighter body. For most buyers, the 16 Plus is the safer choice.
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Easier one-handed: Same
Pocket: iPhone 16 Plus
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 16 Plus
from $899 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)iPhone 11 Pro Max
from $1,099 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 16 Plus: 160.9 by 77.8 by 7.8 millimetres, 199 grams. iPhone 11 Pro Max: 158 by 77.8 by 8.1 millimetres, 226 grams.
16 Plus, 11 Pro Max shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 16 Plus
from $899 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (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)
Paid link.
Height: 16 Plus 160.9 millimetres, 11 Pro Max 158.0 millimetres.Height: 16 Plus 6.33 inches, 11 Pro Max 6.22 inches.Width: 16 Plus 77.8 millimetres, 11 Pro Max 77.8 millimetres.Width: 16 Plus 3.06 inches, 11 Pro Max 3.06 inches.Depth: 16 Plus 7.80 millimetres, 11 Pro Max 8.10 millimetres.Depth: 16 Plus 0.31 inches, 11 Pro Max 0.32 inches.Weight: 16 Plus 199 grams, 11 Pro Max 226 grams.Weight: 16 Plus 7.02 ounces, 11 Pro Max 7.97 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 16 Plus | 11 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 160.9 millimetres6.33 inches | 158.0 millimetres, 2.9 millimetres less6.22 inches, 0.11 inches less |
| Width | 77.8 millimetres3.06 inches | 77.8 millimetres, the same3.06 inches, the same |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 8.10 millimetres, 0.30 millimetres more0.32 inches, 0.01 inches more |
| Weight | 199 grams7.02 ounces | 226 grams, 27 grams more7.97 ounces, 0.95 ounces more |
| Volume | 97.6 cubic centimetres5.96 cubic inches | 99.6 cubic centimetres, 1.9 cubic centimetres more6.08 cubic inches, 0.12 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 88 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 | 1290 × 2796 | 1242 × 2688 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 458 pixels per inch, 2 pixels per inch less |
| Cutout | Dynamic Island | Notch |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A18 | A13 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 27 hrs | 20 hrs |
| Port | USB-C | Lightning |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 128 – 512 GB | 64 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 899 dollars | 1,099 dollars, 200 dollars more |
| Released | Sep 2024 | Sep 2019 |
| Status | Current | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone 11 Pro Max is 2.9 mm (0.11 in) shorter, 0.30 mm (0.01 in) thicker and 27 g (0.95 oz) heavier than the iPhone 16 Plus. 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). 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 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 while sharing the same width. The iPhone 16 Plus is also 0.3 mm thinner than the iPhone 11 Pro Max.
Is the iPhone 16 Plus lighter than the iPhone 11 Pro Max?
Yes, the iPhone 16 Plus weighs 199 g which is 27 g lighter than the iPhone 11 Pro Max. The weight difference is noticeable in hand.
Which phone has a bigger screen between the iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 11 Pro Max?
The iPhone 16 Plus has a 6.7 inch display which is 0.2 inches larger than the 6.5 inch screen on the iPhone 11 Pro Max.
Is the iPhone 16 Plus easier to use one handed than the iPhone 11 Pro Max?
The iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 11 Pro Max offer similar ease of one handed use despite their size differences. The iPhone 11 Pro Max is generally considered better for smaller hands.
Do both the iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 11 Pro Max fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Yes, both devices fit in a typical men's jeans pocket but the iPhone 16 Plus is more pocketable due to being thinner. Neither phone fits well in a typical women's jeans pocket.
Is it worth upgrading from the iPhone 11 Pro Max to the iPhone 16 Plus for size alone?
Whether upgrading from the iPhone 11 Pro Max to the iPhone 16 Plus is worth it depends on your preference for a slightly larger and lighter device. The size change is small but the weight reduction is noticeable.