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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 11 Comparison
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Verdict
Pros & cons
iPhone 15 Pro Max
A feature-packed phone with a sleek design but still needs extra care due to its delicate exterior.
+
What's good
+
Lighter titanium design
+
Advanced gaming performance
+
Impressive 5x optical zoom
+
Long battery life
+
Clear audio quality
−
What's not
−
Screen easily scratches
−
Slow charging
−
Action Button limitations
−
Heats up during heavy use
−
High price
iPhone 11
Unless you need the best screen available, the iPhone 11 is the phone in Apple’s 2019 lineup to suit the average buyer. It has enough battery for work and play, can handle any app or game you throw at it, and looks good while doing so. But unless you’re a light phone user, plan to pick up a faster charger.
+
What's good
+
Blazing performance
+
Plenty of storage
+
Great cameras
+
Good audio
+
Face ID
+
Decent screen
+
All-day battery life
−
What's not
−
No 3.5mm headphone jack or Lightning-to-3.5mm adapter
−
Slow charger included
iPhone 15 Pro Max
A feature-packed phone with a sleek design but still needs extra care due to its delicate exterior.
+
Good
+
Lighter titanium design
+
Advanced gaming performance
+
Impressive 5x optical zoom
+
Long battery life
+
Clear audio quality
−
Not
−
Screen easily scratches
−
Slow charging
−
Action Button limitations
−
Heats up during heavy use
−
High price
iPhone 11
Unless you need the best screen available, the iPhone 11 is the phone in Apple’s 2019 lineup to suit the average buyer. It has enough battery for work and play, can handle any app or game you throw at it, and looks good while doing so. But unless you’re a light phone user, plan to pick up a faster charger.
+
Good
+
Blazing performance
+
Plenty of storage
+
Great cameras
+
Good audio
+
Face ID
+
Decent screen
+
All-day battery life
−
Not
−
No 3.5mm headphone jack or Lightning-to-3.5mm adapter
−
Slow charger included
Spec data
How they compare
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 11
Price (MSRP)
$1,199
$702
OS
iOS
iOS
Processor
Apple A17 Pro Hexa-core
Apple A13 Bionic Hexa-core
Camera zoom
—
2×
Battery life
12h 58m
GSMArena Active Use
—
Wired charging
—
—
Wireless charging
15W
—
Display
Color, 120Hz
2000 nits peak
Color
Software support
—
—
Repairability
7/10
iFixit
—
Weight
221g (7.8 oz)
194g (6.8 oz)
Fingerprint
No
No
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
Spec data
How they compare
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 11
Price (MSRP)
$1,199
Price (MSRP)
$702
OS
iOS
OS
iOS
Processor
Apple A17 Pro Hexa-core
Processor
Apple A13 Bionic Hexa-core
Camera zoom
—
Camera zoom
2×
Battery life
12h 58m
GSMArena Active Use
Battery life
—
Wired charging
—
Wired charging
—
Wireless charging
15W
Wireless charging
—
Display
Color, 120Hz
2000 nits peak
Display
Color
Software support
—
Software support
—
Repairability
7/10
iFixit
Repairability
—
Weight
221g (7.8 oz)
Weight
194g (6.8 oz)
Fingerprint
No
Fingerprint
No
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 11
Released
Sep 2023
Sep 2019
Announced
Sep 2023
—
Price tier
Flagship
Premium
Also Known As
—
—
Processor
Apple A17 Pro Hexa-core
Apple A13 Bionic Hexa-core
CPU Speed
3780MHz
2650MHz
RAM
8GB
4GB
Storage
256/512/ 1000 GB
64/128/ 256 GB
Price (USD)
$1,199
$702
Regions
USA, Canada
USA, Canada
Regional Variants
—
—
Warranty
1 Year
1 Year
Accessories
Manual, Data Cable
Data Cable
OS
iOS
iOS
OS at Launch
17
13
Current Version
26.4.2
14
OS Updates
Not confirmed
—
Security Updates
Not confirmed
—
Custom UI
—
—
Type
Color
Color
Technology
OLED
LCD (IPS)
Size
6.7"
6.1"
Resolution
1290 × 2796
828 × 1792
Pixel Density
460 ppi
326 ppi
Colors
16.7 million
16.7 million
Refresh Rate
120Hz
—
Touch Sampling Rate
240Hz
—
Peak Brightness
2000 nits
—
Always On Display
DC Dimming
DisplayMate Grade
Not tested
—
Multi-touch
Fingerprint Resistant
Sensors
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Additional Features
Capacitive touchscreen, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Capacitive touchscreen, True Tone display, Wide color display (P3)
Secondary Display
Type
—
—
Size
—
—
Resolution
—
—
Main Camera
48MP f/1.8 (Wide)
12MP f/1.8
Camera 2
12MP f/2.8 (Periscope telephoto)
—
Camera 3
12MP f/2.2 (Ultrawide)
—
Camera 4
—
—
Flash
Yes (Dual LED)
Yes (Quad LED)
Sensor Name
—
—
Sensor Size
1/1.28"
—
Focal Length (Main)
24mm
—
Focal Length (Ultrawide)
13mm
—
Focal Length (Telephoto)
77mm
—
Optical Zoom
—
2
Digital Zoom
—
5
Video Resolution
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Video FPS
60fps
60fps
Video Length
—
—
Video Formats
MPEG-4
MPEG-4
Features
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, HDR, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, Image stabilization, ISO, Night mode
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, Image stabilization, Night mode, Red-eye reduction
Additional Info
—
2nd camera feature (16 MP, Aperture F2.4, ultra-wide), HDR, Time lapse mode
Front Camera
Video Recording
Resolution
12MP f/1.9
12MP
Video Resolution
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Video FPS
60fps
60fps
Zoom
Optical Zoom
—
—
Digital Zoom
—
—
Features
—
—
Additional Info
—
HDR
DxOMark Overall
—
—
DxOMark Photo
—
—
DxOMark Video
—
—
DxOMark Zoom
—
—
DxOMark Bokeh
—
—
DxOMark Selfie
—
—
DxOMark Rank
—
—
Chip
Apple A17 Pro Hexa-core
Apple A13 Bionic Hexa-core
Process Node
3nm
—
GPU
Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
—
RAM
8GB
4GB
Storage
256/512/ 1000 GB
64/128/ 256 GB
AnTuTu v11
1,421,780
—
Geekbench 6 Single
2,974
—
Geekbench 6 Multi
7,533
—
Geekbench 5 Single
—
—
Geekbench 5 Multi
—
—
Capacity
4,441 mAh
3,110 mAh
Type
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable
Fast Charging
—
—
Wireless Charging
15W
—
Comes with Charger
—
Talk Time
29h 00m
17h 45m
Video Playback
29h 00m
17h 00m
Internet (WiFi)
—
15h 29m
Internet (Cellular)
—
—
Standby
—
—
Mixed Usage
—
—
Charge Time 0–100%
93 min
—
Charged in 30 Min
57%
—
GSMArena Score
12h 58m
—
Battery Life (Call)
18h 15m
—
Battery Life (Video)
18h 20m
—
Battery Life (Web)
11h 43m
—
Battery Life (Gaming)
8h 16m
—
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac/ax/6e
Wi-Fi a/b/g/n
WiFi Version
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax — adds 6GHz)
—
Bluetooth
5.3
5.0
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP, PAN
Bluetooth Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC
USB Type
USB Type-C
Lightning
USB OTG
USB Speed
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
—
NFC
Infrared
Headset Jack
Mobile Hotspot
GPS
GPS Type
A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS
A-GPS
UWB
Satellite
Two-way messaging
—
Memory Expansion
Expansion Type
—
—
Expansion Capacity
—
—
Networks
—
—
Data
5G, 4G/LTE
4G/LTE
VoLTE
WiFi Calling
Physical SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM
eSIM
Push to Talk
Data Tethering
Form Factor
Bar
Bar
Material
Titanium
Aluminium
Frame Material
Titanium
—
Rear Material
Glass — Other
—
Colors
Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium
Black, Green, Yellow, Purple, Red, White
Dimensions
15.99 × 7.67 × 0.825 cm (6.3 × 3.02 × 0.32 in)
15.09 × 7.57 × 0.83 cm (5.94 × 2.98 × 0.33 in)
Weight
221g
194g
IP Rating
IP68
IP68
Water Resistance
Water Resistant
Water Resistant
Fingerprint Sensor
No
No
Rugged Design
iFixit Score
7/10
—
Parts Availability
OEM + third-party (best)
—
External Speakers
Stereo
Stereo
Noise Cancellation
Dolby Atmos
Hi-Res Audio
FM Radio
GSMArena Loudness
Good (-28 to -30 LUFS)
—
Speaker Loudness
-26.4 LUFS
—
Touchscreen
Navigation Type
Touchscreen
Touchscreen
Keyboard Type
Touchscreen
Touchscreen
Home Key
Sleep/Wake Key
External Volume
SAR Head
1.09 W/kg
1.09 W/kg
SAR Body
1.13 W/kg
1.18 W/kg
Hearing Aid Compatible
TTY/TDD
Additional Information
—
—
Additional Comments
—
—
Related Links
Manual
—
—
Quick Start Guide
—
—
Specifications are sourced from manufacturers and third-party databases and may contain errors. Suggest a correction →
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 11
Released
Sep 2023
Released
Sep 2019
Announced
Sep 2023
Announced
—
Price tier
Flagship
Price tier
Premium
Also Known As
—
Also Known As
—
Processor
Apple A17 Pro Hexa-core
Processor
Apple A13 Bionic Hexa-core
CPU Speed
3780MHz
CPU Speed
2650MHz
RAM
8GB
RAM
4GB
Storage
256/512/ 1000 GB
Storage
64/128/ 256 GB
Price (USD)
$1,199
Price (USD)
$702
Regions
USA, Canada
Regions
USA, Canada
Regional Variants
—
Regional Variants
—
Warranty
1 Year
Warranty
1 Year
Accessories
Manual, Data Cable
Accessories
Data Cable
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 11
OS
iOS
OS
iOS
OS at Launch
17
OS at Launch
13
Current Version
26.4.2
Current Version
14
OS Updates
Not confirmed
OS Updates
—
Security Updates
Not confirmed
Security Updates
—
Custom UI
—
Custom UI
—
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 11
Type
Color
Type
Color
Technology
OLED
Technology
LCD (IPS)
Size
6.7"
Size
6.1"
Resolution
1290 × 2796
Resolution
828 × 1792
Pixel Density
460 ppi
Pixel Density
326 ppi
Colors
16.7 million
Colors
16.7 million
Refresh Rate
120Hz
Refresh Rate
—
Touch Sampling Rate
240Hz
Touch Sampling Rate
—
Peak Brightness
2000 nits
Peak Brightness
—
Always On Display
Always On Display
DC Dimming
DC Dimming
DisplayMate Grade
Not tested
DisplayMate Grade
—
Multi-touch
Multi-touch
Fingerprint Resistant
Fingerprint Resistant
Sensors
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Sensors
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Additional Features
Capacitive touchscreen, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Additional Features
Capacitive touchscreen, True Tone display, Wide color display (P3)
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 11
Secondary Display
Secondary Display
Type
—
Type
—
Size
—
Size
—
Resolution
—
Resolution
—
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 11
Main Camera
48MP f/1.8 (Wide)
Main Camera
12MP f/1.8
Camera 2
12MP f/2.8 (Periscope telephoto)
Camera 2
—
Camera 3
12MP f/2.2 (Ultrawide)
Camera 3
—
Camera 4
—
Camera 4
—
Flash
Yes (Dual LED)
Flash
Yes (Quad LED)
Sensor Name
—
Sensor Name
—
Sensor Size
1/1.28"
Sensor Size
—
Focal Length (Main)
24mm
Focal Length (Main)
—
Focal Length (Ultrawide)
13mm
Focal Length (Ultrawide)
—
Focal Length (Telephoto)
77mm
Focal Length (Telephoto)
—
Optical Zoom
—
Optical Zoom
2
Digital Zoom
—
Digital Zoom
5
Video Resolution
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Video Resolution
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Video FPS
60fps
Video FPS
60fps
Video Length
—
Video Length
—
Video Formats
MPEG-4
Video Formats
MPEG-4
Features
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, HDR, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, Image stabilization, ISO, Night mode
Features
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, Image stabilization, Night mode, Red-eye reduction
Additional Info
—
Additional Info
2nd camera feature (16 MP, Aperture F2.4, ultra-wide), HDR, Time lapse mode
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 11
Front Camera
Front Camera
Video Recording
Video Recording
Resolution
12MP f/1.9
Resolution
12MP
Video Resolution
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Video Resolution
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Video FPS
60fps
Video FPS
60fps
Zoom
Zoom
Optical Zoom
—
Optical Zoom
—
Digital Zoom
—
Digital Zoom
—
Features
—
Features
—
Additional Info
—
Additional Info
HDR
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 11
DxOMark Overall
—
DxOMark Overall
—
DxOMark Photo
—
DxOMark Photo
—
DxOMark Video
—
DxOMark Video
—
DxOMark Zoom
—
DxOMark Zoom
—
DxOMark Bokeh
—
DxOMark Bokeh
—
DxOMark Selfie
—
DxOMark Selfie
—
DxOMark Rank
—
DxOMark Rank
—
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 11
Chip
Apple A17 Pro Hexa-core
Chip
Apple A13 Bionic Hexa-core
Process Node
3nm
Process Node
—
GPU
Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
GPU
—
RAM
8GB
RAM
4GB
Storage
256/512/ 1000 GB
Storage
64/128/ 256 GB
AnTuTu v11
1,421,780
AnTuTu v11
—
Geekbench 6 Single
2,974
Geekbench 6 Single
—
Geekbench 6 Multi
7,533
Geekbench 6 Multi
—
Geekbench 5 Single
—
Geekbench 5 Single
—
Geekbench 5 Multi
—
Geekbench 5 Multi
—
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 11
Capacity
4,441 mAh
Capacity
3,110 mAh
Type
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Type
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable
Removable
Fast Charging
—
Fast Charging
—
Wireless Charging
15W
Wireless Charging
—
Comes with Charger
Comes with Charger
—
Talk Time
29h 00m
Talk Time
17h 45m
Video Playback
29h 00m
Video Playback
17h 00m
Internet (WiFi)
—
Internet (WiFi)
15h 29m
Internet (Cellular)
—
Internet (Cellular)
—
Standby
—
Standby
—
Mixed Usage
—
Mixed Usage
—
Charge Time 0–100%
93 min
Charge Time 0–100%
—
Charged in 30 Min
57%
Charged in 30 Min
—
GSMArena Score
12h 58m
GSMArena Score
—
Battery Life (Call)
18h 15m
Battery Life (Call)
—
Battery Life (Video)
18h 20m
Battery Life (Video)
—
Battery Life (Web)
11h 43m
Battery Life (Web)
—
Battery Life (Gaming)
8h 16m
Battery Life (Gaming)
—
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 11
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac/ax/6e
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi a/b/g/n
WiFi Version
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax — adds 6GHz)
WiFi Version
—
Bluetooth
5.3
Bluetooth
5.0
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP, PAN
Bluetooth Codecs
SBC, AAC
Bluetooth Codecs
SBC
USB Type
USB Type-C
USB Type
Lightning
USB OTG
USB OTG
USB Speed
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
USB Speed
—
NFC
NFC
Infrared
Infrared
Headset Jack
Headset Jack
Mobile Hotspot
Mobile Hotspot
GPS
GPS
GPS Type
A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS
GPS Type
A-GPS
UWB
UWB
Satellite
Two-way messaging
Satellite
—
Memory Expansion
Memory Expansion
Expansion Type
—
Expansion Type
—
Expansion Capacity
—
Expansion Capacity
—
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 11
Networks
—
Networks
—
Data
5G, 4G/LTE
Data
4G/LTE
VoLTE
VoLTE
WiFi Calling
WiFi Calling
Physical SIM
Nano-SIM
Physical SIM
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
eSIM
eSIM
Push to Talk
Push to Talk
Data Tethering
Data Tethering
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 11
Form Factor
Bar
Form Factor
Bar
Material
Titanium
Material
Aluminium
Frame Material
Titanium
Frame Material
—
Rear Material
Glass — Other
Rear Material
—
Colors
Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium
Colors
Black, Green, Yellow, Purple, Red, White
Dimensions
15.99 × 7.67 × 0.825 cm (6.3 × 3.02 × 0.32 in)
Dimensions
15.09 × 7.57 × 0.83 cm (5.94 × 2.98 × 0.33 in)
Weight
221g
Weight
194g
IP Rating
IP68
IP Rating
IP68
Water Resistance
Water Resistant
Water Resistance
Water Resistant
Fingerprint Sensor
No
Fingerprint Sensor
No
Rugged Design
Rugged Design
iFixit Score
7/10
iFixit Score
—
Parts Availability
OEM + third-party (best)
Parts Availability
—
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 11
External Speakers
Stereo
External Speakers
Stereo
Noise Cancellation
Noise Cancellation
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos
Hi-Res Audio
Hi-Res Audio
FM Radio
FM Radio
GSMArena Loudness
Good (-28 to -30 LUFS)
GSMArena Loudness
—
Speaker Loudness
-26.4 LUFS
Speaker Loudness
—
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 11
Touchscreen
Touchscreen
Navigation Type
Touchscreen
Navigation Type
Touchscreen
Keyboard Type
Touchscreen
Keyboard Type
Touchscreen
Home Key
Home Key
Sleep/Wake Key
Sleep/Wake Key
External Volume
External Volume
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 11
SAR Head
1.09 W/kg
SAR Head
1.09 W/kg
SAR Body
1.13 W/kg
SAR Body
1.18 W/kg
Hearing Aid Compatible
Hearing Aid Compatible
TTY/TDD
TTY/TDD
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 11
Additional Information
—
Additional Information
—
Additional Comments
—
Additional Comments
—
Related Links
Manual
—
Manual
—
Quick Start Guide
—
Quick Start Guide
—
Specifications are sourced from manufacturers and third-party databases and may contain errors. Suggest a correction →
Third-party data
Testing & benchmarks
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 11
DxOMark
—
—
AnTuTu v10
1.42M
—
GSMArena endurance
12h 58m
Active Use
—
iFixit repairability
7/10
—
Third-party data
Testing & benchmarks
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 11
DxOMark
—
DxOMark
—
AnTuTu v10
1.42M
AnTuTu v10
—
GSMArena endurance
12h 58m
Active Use
GSMArena endurance
—
iFixit repairability
7/10
iFixit repairability
—
Physical comparison
Size & weight
Footprint · to scale
iPhone 15 Pro Max
6.3" × 3"
iPhone 11
5.9" × 3"
Thickness · to scale
iPhone 15 Pro Max
0.3"
iPhone 11
0.3"
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 11
Height
6.3" (159.9 mm)
5.9" (150.9 mm)
Width
3" (76.7 mm)
3" (75.7 mm)
Depth
0.3" (8.3 mm)
0.3" (8.3 mm)
Weight
221g (7.8 oz)
194g (6.8 oz)
Screen
6.7"
6.1"
Height
6.3" (159.9 mm)
Height
5.9" (150.9 mm)
Width
3" (76.7 mm)
Width
3" (75.7 mm)
Depth
0.3" (8.3 mm)
Depth
0.3" (8.3 mm)
Weight
221g (7.8 oz)
Weight
194g (6.8 oz)
Screen
6.7"
Screen
6.1"
Dimensions shown in inches (mm). Silhouettes are proportionally scaled for visual comparison.
Common questions
iPhone 15 Pro Max vs iPhone 11 — FAQ
Which is better, the iPhone 15 Pro Max or iPhone 11?
Based on aggregated critic reviews, the iPhone 15 Pro Max earns a Compass Score of 9.0 compared to 8.9 for the iPhone 11. That 0.1-point gap reflects stronger reviews across the board, though individual priorities like camera quality, battery life, or price could tip the scales the other way. Scores aggregate dozens of expert opinions, so they are a useful starting point, not the final word.
Which phone is more affordable, the iPhone 15 Pro Max or iPhone 11?
The iPhone 11 launches at $702, which is $497 less than the iPhone 15 Pro Max at $1,199. Street prices shift after launch, so check current deals for both phones before deciding.
Should I buy the iPhone 15 Pro Max or the iPhone 11?
Our critics' take on the iPhone 15 Pro Max: "A feature-packed phone with a sleek design but still needs extra care due to its delicate exterior." On the iPhone 11: "Unless you need the best screen available, the iPhone 11 is the phone in Apple’s 2019 lineup to suit the average buyer." Both phones have clear strengths in different areas; scroll through the comparison above to see which trade-offs align with your priorities.
Specifications sourced from manufacturers and third-party databases. Last updated April 2026. Suggest a correction →