iPhone XS Max vs iPhone 11 Pro Max
Quick answer
The iPhone 11 Pro Max is the same size as the iPhone XS Max, 18 grams0.63 ounces heavier.
The iPhone XS Max on Amazon (paid link) has already stopped getting updates, while the iPhone 11 Pro Max (paid link) is the oldest model still supported and will keep going. You will feel the battery life difference in your daily routine, with the 11 Pro Max simply lasting longer. If you buy renewed, the 11 Pro Max costs more but buys you safety.
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Easier one-handed: Same
Pocket: iPhone XS Max
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone XS Max
from $1,099 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)
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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 XS Max: 157.5 by 77.4 by 7.7 millimetres, 208 grams. iPhone 11 Pro Max: 158 by 77.8 by 8.1 millimetres, 226 grams.
XS Max, 11 Pro Max shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone XS Max
from $1,099 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: XS Max 157.5 millimetres, 11 Pro Max 158.0 millimetres.Height: XS Max 6.20 inches, 11 Pro Max 6.22 inches.Width: XS Max 77.4 millimetres, 11 Pro Max 77.8 millimetres.Width: XS Max 3.05 inches, 11 Pro Max 3.06 inches.Depth: XS Max 7.70 millimetres, 11 Pro Max 8.10 millimetres.Depth: XS Max 0.30 inches, 11 Pro Max 0.32 inches.Weight: XS Max 208 grams, 11 Pro Max 226 grams.Weight: XS Max 7.34 ounces, 11 Pro Max 7.97 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | XS Max | 11 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 157.5 millimetres6.20 inches | 158.0 millimetres, 0.5 millimetres more6.22 inches, 0.02 inches more |
| Width | 77.4 millimetres3.05 inches | 77.8 millimetres, 0.4 millimetres more3.06 inches, 0.02 inches more |
| Depth | 7.70 millimetres0.30 inches | 8.10 millimetres, 0.40 millimetres more0.32 inches, 0.02 inches more |
| Weight | 208 grams7.34 ounces | 226 grams, 18 grams more7.97 ounces, 0.63 ounces more |
| Volume | 93.9 cubic centimetres5.73 cubic inches | 99.6 cubic centimetres, 5.7 cubic centimetres more6.08 cubic inches, 0.35 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 84 percent | 84 percent, 1 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.5 inches | 6.5 inches, the same |
| Resolution | 1242 × 2688 | 1242 × 2688 |
| Pixel density | 458 pixels per inch | 458 pixels per inch, the same |
| 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. | 15 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 – 512 GB | 64 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 1,099 dollars | 1,099 dollars, the same |
| Released | Sep 2018 | Sep 2019 |
| Status | Legacy | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone 11 Pro Max is 0.5 mm (0.02 in) taller, 0.4 mm (0.02 in) wider, 0.40 mm (0.02 in) thicker and 18 g (0.63 oz) heavier than the iPhone XS Max. The iPhone XS Max measures 157.5 × 77.4 × 7.70 mm (6.20 × 3.05 × 0.30 in) and weighs 208 g (7.34 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 XS Max?
The iPhone 11 Pro Max is 0.5 mm taller and 0.4 mm wider than the iPhone XS Max. It also weighs 18 grams more.
Is the iPhone 11 Pro Max noticeably heavier than the iPhone XS Max?
The iPhone 11 Pro Max weighs 226 grams while the iPhone XS Max weighs 208 grams. The weight difference is noticeable when holding both phones.
Do the iPhone XS Max and iPhone 11 Pro Max have the same screen size?
Both phones have a 6.5 inch display with the same resolution. The screen area is identical between the two models.
Which phone is easier to use with one hand?
Both phones are rated as having the same ease of one-handed use. The average adult hand finds them similarly manageable.
Does the iPhone XS Max fit better in a pocket than the iPhone 11 Pro Max?
The iPhone XS Max is more pocketable than the iPhone 11 Pro Max due to its lighter weight and slimmer profile. Both fit in a typical men's jeans pocket.
Is the size difference worth upgrading from iPhone XS Max to iPhone 11 Pro Max?
The size upgrade depends on your priority for battery life and software support. The physical dimensions are very similar so the choice comes down to features.