iPhone 13 Pro Max vs iPhone 11 Pro Max: A Detailed Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
The iPhone 13 Pro Max is the clear winner, boasting a brighter display, significantly faster processor, improved camera system, and longer battery life. While the iPhone 11 Pro Max remains a capable device, the 13 Pro Max's advancements justify the price difference for most users.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max |
| Network | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 - A2643, A2644, A2645 | 1, 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 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2643, A2644 | - |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA, LTE 1.6 Gbps DL, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE |
| 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2641 | 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, A2220 | |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021, September 14 | 2019, September 10 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, September 24 | Available. Released 2019, September 20 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame | Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame |
| Dimensions | 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.7 mm (6.33 x 3.07 x 0.30 in) | 158 x 77.8 x 8.1 mm (6.22 x 3.06 x 0.32 in) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) |
| Weight | 240 g (8.47 oz) | 226 g (7.97 oz) |
| IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 4m for 30 min) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) | |
| Display | ||
|---|---|---|
| Protection | Ceramic Shield glass | Scratch-resistant glass |
| Resolution | 1284 x 2778 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density) | 1242 x 2688 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 109.8 cm2 (~87.4% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.5 inches, 102.9 cm2 (~83.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard) | Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz Lightning + 4x1.8 GHz Thunder) |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) | Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
| OS | iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 26.1 | iOS 13, upgradable to iOS 26.1 |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM, 1TB 6GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM |
| NVMe | NVMe | |
| Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Single | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6" SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | 13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF |
| Triple | 12 MP, f/1.5, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7", 1.9µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), PDAF, 1/3.4", 1.0µm, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/1.8, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) | 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" |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, stereo sound rec. | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec. |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Single | 12 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) |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Sound | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| 35mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 | Lightning, USB 2.0 |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) support | Ultra Wideband (UWB) support | |
| Battery | ||
|---|---|---|
| Charging | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min Wireless (Qi) |
| Type | Li-Ion 4352 mAh (16.75 Wh) | Li-Ion 3969 mAh, non-removable (15.04 Wh) |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Graphite, Gold, Silver, Sierra Blue, Alpine Green | Matte Space Gray, Matte Silver, Matte Gold, Matte Midnight Green |
| Models | A2643, A2484, A2641, A2644, A2645, iphone14,3 | A2218, A2161, A2220, iPhone12,5 |
| Price | € 423.38 / $ 394.86 / £ 355.00 | $ 233.00 / C$ 369.75 / £ 226.95 / € 249.00 |
| SAR | 1.18 W/kg (head) 1.20 W/kg (body) | 1.16 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 0.99 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body) | 0.95 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body) |
| Pricing | ||
|---|---|---|
| 256GB 4GB RAM | - | $ 874.46 |
| 512GB 4GB RAM | - | $ 1,004.31 |
| 64GB 4GB RAM | - | $ 435.00 |
| RENEWED | - | $ 485.00 |
| Tests | ||
|---|---|---|
| Audio quality | - | Noise -94.3dB / Crosstalk -81.5dB |
| Battery life | Endurance rating 121h | Endurance rating 102h |
| Camera | Photo / Video | Photo / Video |
| Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | -24.0 LUFS (Very good) | -25.6 LUFS (Very good) |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 801691 (v9) GeekBench: 4706 (v5.1) GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 459713 (v7), 536883 (v8) GeekBench: 13870 (v4.4), 3503 (v5.1) GFXBench: 57fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
- Brighter Display
- Faster Performance (A15 Bionic)
- Superior Camera System
- Longer Battery Life
- Cinematic Mode
- Higher Price
- Larger Size/Weight
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
- Lower Price
- Still a capable performer
- Premium iPhone experience
- Dimmer Display
- Slower Performance (A13 Bionic)
- Shorter Battery Life
- Older Camera System
Display Comparison
The iPhone 13 Pro Max's display shines with a measured peak brightness of 1050 nits, significantly brighter than the iPhone 11 Pro Max's 820 nits. This difference is noticeable in outdoor use and HDR content. Both offer excellent color accuracy and contrast (infinite nominal), but the 13 Pro Max's brightness provides a superior viewing experience.
Camera Comparison
The iPhone 13 Pro Max features a more advanced camera system with larger sensors, sensor-shift stabilization, and improved computational photography. It captures more detail, especially in low light, and offers better video recording capabilities, including Cinematic mode. While the iPhone 11 Pro Max's camera is still excellent, the 13 Pro Max represents a significant leap forward.
Performance
The A15 Bionic chip in the iPhone 13 Pro Max is a substantial upgrade over the A13 Bionic in the iPhone 11 Pro Max. Expect noticeably faster app loading, smoother multitasking, and improved gaming performance. The A15's efficiency also contributes to better battery life. The 13 Pro Max handles demanding tasks with ease.
Battery Life
The iPhone 13 Pro Max demonstrates a clear advantage in battery life, boasting an endurance rating of 121 hours compared to the iPhone 11 Pro Max's 102 hours. This translates to significantly longer usage between charges, a crucial factor for many users.
Buying Guide
The iPhone 13 Pro Max is ideal for users who demand the best possible camera, performance, and battery life, and are willing to pay a premium. The iPhone 11 Pro Max is a great option for budget-conscious buyers who still want a premium iPhone experience and don't need the absolute latest features.