iPhone XR vs iPhone 11 Pro Max
Quick answer
The iPhone 11 Pro Max is 7.1 millimetres0.28 inches taller and 32 grams1.13 ounces heavier than the iPhone XR.
The iPhone XR on Amazon (paid link) no longer gets iOS updates, while the iPhone 11 Pro Max (paid link) is the oldest supported model and likely next to lose them. You will feel the battery gap: the 11 Pro Max lasts longer through a heavy day. Neither is a long-term hold for software, but the 11 Pro Max offers better endurance if you can live without future updates soon. If you want a phone that will keep getting updates, the iPhone 16 Plus (paid link) is a better long-term hold.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone XR
Pocket: iPhone XR
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone XR
from $749 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.
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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 XR: 150.9 by 75.7 by 8.3 millimetres, 194 grams. iPhone 11 Pro Max: 158 by 77.8 by 8.1 millimetres, 226 grams.
XR, 11 Pro Max shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone XR
from $749 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)
Paid link.
Height: XR 150.9 millimetres, 11 Pro Max 158.0 millimetres.Height: XR 5.94 inches, 11 Pro Max 6.22 inches.Width: XR 75.7 millimetres, 11 Pro Max 77.8 millimetres.Width: XR 2.98 inches, 11 Pro Max 3.06 inches.Depth: XR 8.30 millimetres, 11 Pro Max 8.10 millimetres.Depth: XR 0.33 inches, 11 Pro Max 0.32 inches.Weight: XR 194 grams, 11 Pro Max 226 grams.Weight: XR 6.84 ounces, 11 Pro Max 7.97 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | XR | 11 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 150.9 millimetres5.94 inches | 158.0 millimetres, 7.1 millimetres more6.22 inches, 0.28 inches more |
| Width | 75.7 millimetres2.98 inches | 77.8 millimetres, 2.1 millimetres more3.06 inches, 0.08 inches more |
| Depth | 8.30 millimetres0.33 inches | 8.10 millimetres, 0.20 millimetres less0.32 inches, 0.01 inches less |
| Weight | 194 grams6.84 ounces | 226 grams, 32 grams more7.97 ounces, 1.13 ounces more |
| Volume | 94.8 cubic centimetres5.79 cubic inches | 99.6 cubic centimetres, 4.8 cubic centimetres more6.08 cubic inches, 0.29 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 79 percent | 84 percent, 5 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.1 inches | 6.5 inches, 0.4 inches more |
| Resolution | 828 × 1792 | 1242 × 2688 |
| Pixel density | 326 pixels per inch | 458 pixels per inch, 132 pixels per inch more |
| Cutout | Notch | Notch |
| Rear main | 12MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A12 Bionic | A13 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 16 hrs | 20 hrs |
| Port | Lightning | Lightning |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0 | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Water resistance | IP67 (1m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 64 – 256 GB | 64 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 749 dollars | 1,099 dollars, 350 dollars more |
| Released | Oct 2018 | Sep 2019 |
| Status | Legacy | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone 11 Pro Max is 7.1 mm (0.28 in) taller, 2.1 mm (0.08 in) wider, 0.20 mm (0.01 in) thinner and 32 g (1.13 oz) heavier than the iPhone XR. The iPhone XR measures 150.9 × 75.7 × 8.30 mm (5.94 × 2.98 × 0.33 in) and weighs 194 g (6.84 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 XR?
The iPhone 11 Pro Max is 7.1 mm taller and 2.1 mm wider than the iPhone XR. It has a 6.5 inch screen compared to the iPhone XR's 6.1 inch display.
Is the iPhone 11 Pro Max heavier than the iPhone XR?
The iPhone 11 Pro Max weighs 226 grams and the iPhone XR weighs 194 grams. This 32 gram difference is noticeable in daily use.
Which phone has a larger screen?
The iPhone 11 Pro Max has a 6.5 inch display which is 0.4 inches larger than the iPhone XR's 6.1 inch screen.
Which phone is easier to use one handed?
The iPhone XR is easier to use one handed and is better for small hands. The iPhone 11 Pro Max is larger and heavier in the hand.
Do these phones fit in a jeans pocket?
Both phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket but neither fits in a typical women's jeans pocket. The iPhone XR is more pocketable than the iPhone 11 Pro Max.
Is upgrading for size alone worth it?
Upgrading from the iPhone XR to the iPhone 11 Pro Max for size alone is not worth it. The larger size adds weight and reduces one-handed ease.