iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 11 Pro Max

The iPhone 11 Pro Max is 5.9 millimetres0.23 inches wider and 8.0 millimetres0.31 inches taller than the iPhone 18 Pro.

The iPhone 11 Pro Max on Amazon (paid link) is the oldest iPhone still getting updates, so it is likely next to lose them. The iPhone 18 Pro (paid link) feels faster right away and delivers all-day endurance. You are paying for new silicon and reliability versus an aging bargain.

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Easier one-handed: iPhone 18 Pro

Pocket: iPhone 18 Pro

Weight difference: Noticeable

iPhone 18 Pro
from $1,199 at launch.
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iPhone 11 Pro Max
from $1,099 at launch.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.4 PX/MM

Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.

iPhone 18 Pro
from $1,199 at launch.
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iPhone 11 Pro Max
from $1,099 at launch.
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HeightWidthDepthWeight18 Pro150.0 millimetres5.91 inches71.9 millimetres2.83 inches8.75 millimetres0.34 inches211 grams7.44 ounces11 Pro Max158.0 millimetres, 8.0 millimetres more6.22 inches, 0.31 inches more77.8 millimetres, 5.9 millimetres more3.06 inches, 0.23 inches more8.10 millimetres, 0.65 millimetres less0.32 inches, 0.03 inches less226 grams, 15 grams more7.97 ounces, 0.53 ounces more

Height: 18 Pro 150.0 millimetres, 11 Pro Max 158.0 millimetres.Height: 18 Pro 5.91 inches, 11 Pro Max 6.22 inches.Width: 18 Pro 71.9 millimetres, 11 Pro Max 77.8 millimetres.Width: 18 Pro 2.83 inches, 11 Pro Max 3.06 inches.Depth: 18 Pro 8.75 millimetres, 11 Pro Max 8.10 millimetres.Depth: 18 Pro 0.34 inches, 11 Pro Max 0.32 inches.Weight: 18 Pro 211 grams, 11 Pro Max 226 grams.Weight: 18 Pro 7.44 ounces, 11 Pro Max 7.97 ounces.

Specifications

Specifications for iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max. Differences are given against iPhone 18 Pro.
Specification	18 Pro	11 Pro Max

Height	150.0 millimetres5.91 inches	158.0 millimetres, 8.0 millimetres more6.22 inches, 0.31 inches more
Width	71.9 millimetres2.83 inches	77.8 millimetres, 5.9 millimetres more3.06 inches, 0.23 inches more
Depth	8.75 millimetres0.34 inches	8.10 millimetres, 0.65 millimetres less0.32 inches, 0.03 inches less
Weight	211 grams7.44 ounces	226 grams, 15 grams more7.97 ounces, 0.53 ounces more
Volume	94.4 cubic centimetres5.76 cubic inches	99.6 cubic centimetres, 5.2 cubic centimetres more6.08 cubic inches, 0.32 cubic inches more
Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure.	89 percent	84 percent, 6 percent less

Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches.	6.3 inches	6.5 inches, 0.2 inches more
Resolution	1206 × 2622	1242 × 2688
Pixel density	460 pixels per inch	458 pixels per inch, 2 pixels per inch less
Cutout	Dynamic Island	Notch

Rear main	48MP Fusion, variable aperture f/1.48-f/4.0	48MP
Rear ultra-wide	48MP Fusion f/2.2	—
Rear telephoto	48MP Fusion 100mm (4x optical, 8x optical-quality)	—
Front camera	18MP Center Stage f/1.9	12MP

Chip	A20 Pro	A13 Bionic
Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity.	36 hrs	20 hrs

Port	USB-C	Lightning
Wireless	5G · Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Apple C2 modem	5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0
Water resistance	IP68 (6m for 30 min)	IP68 (6m for 30 min)

Storage	256 GB – 2 TB	64 – 512 GB
Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars.	1,199 dollars	1,099 dollars, 100 dollars less

Released	Sep 2026	Sep 2019
Status	Current	Legacy

Dimensions

The iPhone 11 Pro Max is 8.0 mm (0.31 in) taller, 5.9 mm (0.23 in) wider, 0.65 mm (0.03 in) thinner and 15 g (0.53 oz) heavier than the iPhone 18 Pro. The iPhone 18 Pro measures 150.0 × 71.9 × 8.75 mm (5.91 × 2.83 × 0.34 in) and weighs 211 g (7.44 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).

Questions about these phones

How much wider is the iPhone 11 Pro Max than the iPhone 18 Pro?

The iPhone 11 Pro Max is 5.9 mm wider than the iPhone 18 Pro.

Is the iPhone 11 Pro Max heavier than the iPhone 18 Pro?

The iPhone 11 Pro Max is 15 g heavier than the iPhone 18 Pro.

Which phone has a larger screen, the iPhone 18 Pro or the iPhone 11 Pro Max?

The iPhone 11 Pro Max has a display that is 0.2 inch larger than the iPhone 18 Pro.

Which phone is easier to use one-handed?

The iPhone 18 Pro is easier to use one-handed than the iPhone 11 Pro Max.

Which phone is considered more pocketable?

The iPhone 18 Pro is considered more pocketable than the iPhone 11 Pro Max.

Is upgrading between these sizes worth it?

Yes, the size-only upgrade is worth it.

iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 11 Pro Max

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