iPhone 16e vs iPhone 11 Pro Max
Quick answer
The iPhone 11 Pro Max is 6.3 millimetres0.25 inches wider and 59 grams2.08 ounces heavier than the iPhone 16e.
The iPhone 16e on Amazon (paid link) fits easier in one hand and delivers stronger battery life, while the newer chip promises more years of support than the 11 Pro Max (paid link). The Max remains a compelling choice if you want a larger screen and can find it renewed at a bargain. Choose the 16e for portability, or the Max if display size rules your decision.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 16e
Pocket: iPhone 16e
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 16e
from $599 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 16e: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.8 millimetres, 167 grams. iPhone 11 Pro Max: 158 by 77.8 by 8.1 millimetres, 226 grams.
16e, 11 Pro Max shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 16e
from $599 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: 16e 146.7 millimetres, 11 Pro Max 158.0 millimetres.Height: 16e 5.78 inches, 11 Pro Max 6.22 inches.Width: 16e 71.5 millimetres, 11 Pro Max 77.8 millimetres.Width: 16e 2.81 inches, 11 Pro Max 3.06 inches.Depth: 16e 7.80 millimetres, 11 Pro Max 8.10 millimetres.Depth: 16e 0.31 inches, 11 Pro Max 0.32 inches.Weight: 16e 167 grams, 11 Pro Max 226 grams.Weight: 16e 5.89 ounces, 11 Pro Max 7.97 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 16e | 11 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 146.7 millimetres5.78 inches | 158.0 millimetres, 11.3 millimetres more6.22 inches, 0.44 inches more |
| Width | 71.5 millimetres2.81 inches | 77.8 millimetres, 6.3 millimetres more3.06 inches, 0.25 inches more |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 8.10 millimetres, 0.30 millimetres more0.32 inches, 0.01 inches more |
| Weight | 167 grams5.89 ounces | 226 grams, 59 grams more7.97 ounces, 2.08 ounces more |
| Volume | 81.8 cubic centimetres4.99 cubic inches | 99.6 cubic centimetres, 17.8 cubic centimetres more6.08 cubic inches, 1.08 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 86 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 | 1170 × 2532 | 1242 × 2688 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 458 pixels per inch, 2 pixels per inch less |
| Cutout | Notch | 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. | 26 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. | 599 dollars | 1,099 dollars, 500 dollars more |
| Released | Feb 2025 | Sep 2019 |
| Status | Current | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone 11 Pro Max is 11.3 mm (0.44 in) taller, 6.3 mm (0.25 in) wider, 0.30 mm (0.01 in) thicker and 59 g (2.08 oz) heavier than the iPhone 16e. The iPhone 16e measures 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.80 mm (5.78 × 2.81 × 0.31 in) and weighs 167 g (5.89 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 16e?
The iPhone 11 Pro Max is 11.3 mm taller and 6.3 mm wider than the iPhone 16e.
Which phone is heavier between the iPhone 16e and iPhone 11 Pro Max?
The iPhone 11 Pro Max weighs 59 g more than the iPhone 16e.
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 16e and iPhone 11 Pro Max?
The iPhone 11 Pro Max has a 6.5 inch display while the iPhone 16e has a 6.1 inch display.
Is the iPhone 16e easier to use with one hand than the iPhone 11 Pro Max?
Yes, the iPhone 16e is easier for one-handed use and better for small hands than the iPhone 11 Pro Max.
Do these phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
The iPhone 16e is more pocketable than the iPhone 11 Pro Max though both fit in a typical men's jeans pocket.
Is the size difference worth an upgrade from the iPhone 16e to the iPhone 11 Pro Max?
It depends on your needs since the iPhone 11 Pro Max is larger and heavier but provides a bigger screen.