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iPhone 11 Pro Max vs iPhone 11 Pro

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iPhone 11 Pro Max

iPhone 11 Pro Max

  • 226 g.
  • About 6.5 inch screen.
  • Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) processor.
  • 4 GB RAM in this version.
  • Storage: NVMe.
KSh 41,000In Stock
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iPhone 11 Pro

iPhone 11 Pro

  • 188 g.
  • About 5.8 inch screen.
  • Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) processor.
  • 4 GB RAM in this version.
  • Storage: NVMe.
KSh 39,000In Stock

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Our quick verdict

With the same Apple A13 Bionic processor, 4 GB of RAM and IP68 rating, the iPhone 11 Pro Max has a bigger battery (3,969 mAh) and a larger 6.5-inch screen, while the iPhone 11 Pro is lighter (188 g).

Weight

iPhone 11 Pro Max
226 g
iPhone 11 Pro
188 g

Display

iPhone 11 Pro Max
About 6.5 inch screen
iPhone 11 Pro
About 5.8 inch screen

Battery capacity

iPhone 11 Pro Max
3,969 mAh battery capacity
iPhone 11 Pro
3,046 mAh battery capacity

Stored energy

iPhone 11 Pro Max
15.04 Wh of stored energy
iPhone 11 Pro
11.67 Wh of stored energy

Performance benchmarks

iPhone 11 Pro Max
AnTuTu: 459713 (v7), 536883 (v8)
iPhone 11 Pro
AnTuTu: 460784 (v7), geekBench: 13829 (v4.4)

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

iPhone 11 Pro Max

  • Bigger battery: 3,969 mAh (vs 3,046 mAh).
  • Larger 6.5-inch screen (vs 5.8-inch).

iPhone 11 Pro

  • Lighter: 188 g (vs 226 g).
  • Lower price: KSh 39,000 (vs KSh 41,000).

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PriorityiPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 11 Pro
Display6.5-inch OLED display, 458 ppi5.8-inch OLED display, 458 ppi
Camera12 MP main camera with OIS, plus a 2x telephoto camera12 MP main camera with OIS, plus a 2x telephoto camera
PerformanceApple A13 Bionic processorApple A13 Bionic processor
Battery capacity3,969 mAh battery3,046 mAh battery
ChargingWired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 minWired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min
Weight226 g188 g

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 11 Pro
BrandAppleApple
ModelApple iPhone 11 Pro MaxApple iPhone 11 Pro
Announced2019, September 102019, September 10
Device type / form familySmartphoneSmartphone
Release statusAvailable. Released 2019, September 20Available. Released 2019, September 20
Model numbersA2218, A2161, A2220, iPhone12,5A2215, A2160, A2217, iPhone12,3
SAR (US)1.16 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body)1.18 W/kg (head) 1.16 W/kg (body)
SAR (EU)0.95 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body)0.99 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body)
Performance benchmarksAnTuTu: 459713 (v7), 536883 (v8); GeekBench: 13870 (v4.4), 3503 (v5.1); GFXBench: 57fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)AnTuTu: 460784 (v7); GeekBench: 13829 (v4.4); GFXBench: 57fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Measured display brightness820 nits max brightness (measured)805 nits max brightness (measured)
Tested cameraPhoto / VideoPhoto / Video
Measured loudspeaker loudness-25.6 LUFS (Very good)-24.3 LUFS (Very good)
Tested audio qualityNoise -94.3dB / Crosstalk -81.5dBNoise -94.2dB / Crosstalk -81.0dB
Tested battery (old)Endurance rating 102hEndurance rating 86h

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 11 Pro
Dimensions158 x 77.8 x 8.1 mm (6.22 x 3.06 x 0.32 in)144 x 71.4 x 8.1 mm (5.67 x 2.81 x 0.32 in)
Weight226 g (7.97 oz)188 g (6.63 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frameGlass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 11 Pro
DisplaySuper Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak); 6.5 inches, 102.9 cm2 (~83.7% screen-to-body ratio)Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak); 5.8 inches, 84.4 cm2 (~82.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Screen resolution1242 x 2688 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density)1125 x 2436 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density)
Display protectionScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
Display featuresHDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Display technologySuper Retina XDR OLEDSuper Retina XDR OLED
Display size6.5 inches, 102.9 cm2 (~83.7% screen-to-body ratio)5.8 inches, 84.4 cm2 (~82.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Brightness800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
HDR formatsHDR10, Dolby VisionHDR10, Dolby Vision
Pixel density~458 ppi~458 ppi
Aspect ratio19.5:9 ratio19.5:9 ratio
Screen-to-body ratio~83.7% screen-to-body ratio~82.1% screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 11 Pro
ProcessorApple A13 Bionic (7 nm+)Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+)
CPUHexa-core (2x2.65 GHz Lightning + 4x1.8 GHz Thunder)Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz Lightning + 4x1.8 GHz Thunder)
GPUApple GPU (4-core graphics)Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Process node7 nm7 nm

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 11 Pro
RAM4GB4GB
Storage64GB, 256GB, 512GB64GB, 256GB, 512GB
Storage technologyNVMeNVMe
Expandable storageNoNo
Memory configurations64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 11 Pro
Rear camera12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.0, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.6"12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.0, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.6"
Front camera12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm; SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm; SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Rear camera featuresDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Rear camera video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
Front camera featuresHDRHDR
Front camera video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Wide camera12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Telephoto camera12 MP, f/2.0, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.0, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
Ultra-wide camera12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.6"12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.6"

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 11 Pro
BatteryLi-Ion 3969 mAh, non-removable (15.04 Wh)Li-Ion 3046 mAh, non-removable (11.67 Wh)
ChargingWired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min; Wireless (Qi)Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min; Wireless (Qi)
Battery technologyLi-IonLi-Ion
Wireless chargingWireless (Qi)Wireless (Qi)

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 11 Pro
Operating systemiOS 13, upgradable to iOS 27iOS 13, upgradable to iOS 27

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 11 Pro
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTEGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
SIM· Nano-SIM + eSIM; · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)· Nano-SIM + eSIM; · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900; CDMA 800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900; CDMA 800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100; CDMA2000 1xEV-DOHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100; CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 - A2218; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2161, A22201, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 - A2215; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2160, A2217
Network speedHSPA, LTE 1.6 Gbps DL, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 MbpsHSPA, LTE 1.6 Gbps DL, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 11 Pro
NFCYesYes
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE5.0, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
RadioNoNo
USBLightning, USB 2.0Lightning, USB 2.0
Ultra Wideband (UWB)Ultra Wideband (UWB) supportUltra Wideband (UWB) support

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 11 Pro
Water resistanceIP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 4m for 30 min)IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 4m for 30 min)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 11 Pro
SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
ColorsMatte Space Gray, Matte Silver, Matte Gold, Matte Midnight GreenMatte Space Gray, Matte Silver, Matte Gold, Matte Midnight Green

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 11 Pro
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo

Similarities

  • Both have 4 GB RAM.
  • Both are rated IP68.
  • Both have optical image stabilisation.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 6.
  • Both use Bluetooth 5.0.
  • Both have NFC.

In summary

For most buyers the iPhone 11 Pro Max is the better buy; the iPhone 11 Pro makes sense if you want a lighter phone.

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