iPhone 16 vs iPhone 11 Pro Max
Quick answer
The iPhone 11 Pro Max is 6.2 millimetres0.24 inches wider and 56 grams1.98 ounces heavier than the iPhone 16.
The iPhone 16 on Amazon (paid link) is noticeably lighter and easier to hold than the bulky iPhone 11 Pro Max (paid link), offering a modern feel without sacrificing utility. Though the older model is cheaper renewed, its aging silicon means it will probably stop receiving major software updates soon, making the 16 the better long-term pick.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 16
Pocket: iPhone 16
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 16
from $799 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 · 1.4 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 16: 147.6 by 71.6 by 7.8 millimetres, 170 grams. iPhone 11 Pro Max: 158 by 77.8 by 8.1 millimetres, 226 grams.
16, 11 Pro Max shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 16
from $799 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: 16 147.6 millimetres, 11 Pro Max 158.0 millimetres.Height: 16 5.81 inches, 11 Pro Max 6.22 inches.Width: 16 71.6 millimetres, 11 Pro Max 77.8 millimetres.Width: 16 2.82 inches, 11 Pro Max 3.06 inches.Depth: 16 7.80 millimetres, 11 Pro Max 8.10 millimetres.Depth: 16 0.31 inches, 11 Pro Max 0.32 inches.Weight: 16 170 grams, 11 Pro Max 226 grams.Weight: 16 6.00 ounces, 11 Pro Max 7.97 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 16 | 11 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 147.6 millimetres5.81 inches | 158.0 millimetres, 10.4 millimetres more6.22 inches, 0.41 inches more |
| Width | 71.6 millimetres2.82 inches | 77.8 millimetres, 6.2 millimetres more3.06 inches, 0.24 inches more |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 8.10 millimetres, 0.30 millimetres more0.32 inches, 0.01 inches more |
| Weight | 170 grams6.00 ounces | 226 grams, 56 grams more7.97 ounces, 1.98 ounces more |
| Volume | 82.4 cubic centimetres5.03 cubic inches | 99.6 cubic centimetres, 17.1 cubic centimetres more6.08 cubic inches, 1.05 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 87 percent | 84 percent, 3 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.1 inches | 6.5 inches, 0.4 inches more |
| Resolution | 1179 × 2556 | 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. | 22 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. | 799 dollars | 1,099 dollars, 300 dollars more |
| Released | Sep 2024 | Sep 2019 |
| Status | Current | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone 11 Pro Max is 10.4 mm (0.41 in) taller, 6.2 mm (0.24 in) wider, 0.30 mm (0.01 in) thicker and 56 g (1.98 oz) heavier than the iPhone 16. The iPhone 16 measures 147.6 × 71.6 × 7.80 mm (5.81 × 2.82 × 0.31 in) and weighs 170 g (6.00 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 the iPhone 11 Pro Max than the iPhone 16?
The iPhone 11 Pro Max is 10.4 mm taller and 6.2 mm wider than the iPhone 16.
Which phone is lighter between the iPhone 16 and iPhone 11 Pro Max?
The iPhone 16 weighs 170 g while the iPhone 11 Pro Max weighs 226 g, making the iPhone 16 56 g lighter.
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 16 and iPhone 11 Pro Max?
The iPhone 16 has a 6.1 inch display and the iPhone 11 Pro Max has a 6.5 inch display, a difference of 0.4 inches.
Is the iPhone 16 easier to use one handed than the iPhone 11 Pro Max?
Yes, the iPhone 16 is easier for one handed use and better for small hands compared to the iPhone 11 Pro Max.
Do the iPhone 16 and iPhone 11 Pro Max fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Both phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket but neither fits in a typical women's jeans pocket.
Is upgrading from the iPhone 11 Pro Max to the iPhone 16 worth it for size alone?
No, the size only upgrade is not considered worth it between these two models.