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Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 11 Comparison

A detailed, side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right phone.
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Apple
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
9.0 / 10
Compass Score
From 51 critic reviews
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Apple iPhone 11
Apple
Apple iPhone 11
8.9 / 10
Compass Score
From 61 critic reviews
Full review →
Verdict

Pros & cons

iPhone 14 Pro Max

Feels like last year’s model with a premium, but excels in display brightness and battery life.

+
Good
+ Stunning display
+ Dynamic Island feature
+ Powerful A16 chip
+ Long battery life
+ Excellent camera quality
−
Not
− High price
− Hefty and bulky
− No major design change
− eSIM only in US
− Lacks Wi-Fi 6E

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

Choosing the cheaper iPhone 11 means giving up most on: Camera zoom

iPhone 14 Pro Max
iPhone 11
Price (MSRP)
$1,099
Price (MSRP)
$702
OS
iOS
OS
iOS
Processor
Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) Hexa-core
Processor
Apple A13 Bionic Hexa-core
Camera zoom
6Γ—
Camera zoom
2Γ—
Battery life
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Battery life
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Wired charging
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Wired charging
β€”
Wireless charging
15W
Wireless charging
β€”
Display
Color
Display
Color
Software support
β€”
Software support
β€”
Repairability
β€”
Repairability
β€”
Weight
240g (8.5 oz)
Weight
194g (6.8 oz)
Fingerprint
No
Fingerprint
No
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
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Third-party data

Testing & benchmarks

iPhone 14 Pro Max
iPhone 11
DxOMark v5
146
photo 143 Β· video 149
DxOMark v5
β€”
AnTuTu v10
β€”
AnTuTu v10
β€”
GSMArena endurance
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GSMArena endurance
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iFixit repairability
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iFixit repairability
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Physical comparison

Size & weight

Footprint · to scale
iPhone 14 Pro Max
6.3" × 3.1"
iPhone 11
5.9" × 3"
Thickness · to scale
iPhone 14 Pro Max
0.3"
iPhone 11
0.3"
Height
6.3" (160.7 mm)
Height
5.9" (150.9 mm)
Width
3.1" (77.6 mm)
Width
3" (75.7 mm)
Depth
0.3" (7.9 mm)
Depth
0.3" (8.3 mm)
Weight
240g (8.5 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 14 Pro Max vs iPhone 11: FAQ

Which is better, the iPhone 14 Pro Max or iPhone 11?
Based on aggregated critic reviews, the iPhone 14 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 has better zoom, the iPhone 14 Pro Max or iPhone 11?
The iPhone 14 Pro Max offers 6 optical zoom, while the iPhone 11 tops out at 2. Optical zoom preserves full detail at distance; digital zoom crops and upscales, which softens fine textures. If you regularly shoot sports, wildlife, or concerts, the iPhone 14 Pro Max gives you noticeably sharper reach.
Which phone is more affordable, the iPhone 14 Pro Max or iPhone 11?
The iPhone 11 launches at $702, which is $397 less than the iPhone 14 Pro Max at $1,099. Street prices shift after launch, so check current deals for both phones before deciding.
Should I buy the iPhone 14 Pro Max or the iPhone 11?
Our critics' take on the iPhone 14 Pro Max: "Feels like last year’s model with a premium, but excels in display brightness and battery life." 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 October 2026. Suggest a correction →