iPhone 11 Pro Max vs iPhone 12 Pro Max

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iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone 11 Pro Max
Starting from $294.12
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iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone 12 Pro Max
Starting from $349.00
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Customer reviews

iPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 12 Pro Max
Average
4.2/5
(317)
4.2/5
(21)

Design

iPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 12 Pro Max
Width77.8 mm78.1 mm
Height158 mm160.8 mm
Weight226 g228 g
Thickness8.1 mm7.4 mm
Volume99.57 cm³92.93 cm³

Screen

iPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 12 Pro Max
Resolution1242 x 2688 px1284 x 2778 px
Density458 ppi458 ppi
Size6.5 inches6.7 inches

Battery

iPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 12 Pro Max
Battery capacity3969 mAh3687 mAh
Removable batteryNoNo
Wireless chargingYesYes
Fast chargingYesYes
Ultra power saving modeYesYes

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Performance

iPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 12 Pro Max
Maximum storage512 GB512 GB
External memory slotNoNo
RAM capacity4 GB6 GB
LTE supportYesYes

Camera

iPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 12 Pro Max
Front camera resolution12 MP12 MP
Main camera resolution12 MP12 MP
Multi lensYesYes
Optical zoomYesYes
FlashYesYes
Optical stabilizationYesYes
Slow motion videoYesYes
Main camera video resolution2160 px2160 px

Audio

iPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 12 Pro Max
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jack socketNoNo
RadioNoNo
Number of microphones32

iPhone 11 Pro Max vs iPhone 12 Pro Max Comparison

The comparison: iPhone 11 Pro Max vs iPhone 12 Pro Max

When you compare the iPhone 12 Pro Max vs iPhone 11 Pro Max, you’ll notice that these two versions of Apple's famous smartphone have a lot in common. Both benefit from great performance and come with some expected Apple-branded components and features. The iPhone 12 Pro Max, however, has a few improvements.

The most notable differences between the iPhone 11 Pro Max vs iPhone 12 Pro Max

The iPhone 11 Pro Max is still a great performer with an incredible screen and camera module. It also differs from the iPhone 12 Pro Max in that its price is significantly lower. Some downsides are its sole compatibility with 4G technology, while the iPhone 12 Pro Max can receive 5G. In terms of memory, it has 4 GB of RAM compared to 6 GB with the iPhone 12 Pro Max.

iPhone 12 Pro Max vs 11 Pro Max: The newer iPhone is always more powerful

The newer of the two iPhones, the 12 Pro Max, is, of course, notably more powerful. It has a slightly larger screen (6.7 inches versus 6.5 inches) and it’s equipped with a LiDAR sensor. The latter offers the possibility of mapping a room, for example, and significantly improves the representation of augmented reality. Also, it has an impressive chip that increases its efficiency and speed by 30% compared to the iPhone 11 Pro Max. That makes a big difference if you’re into games.

iPhone 11 Pro Max vs iPhone 12 Pro Max: Which one should you buy?

If you're constantly on the hunt for performance superiority and want to upgrade to a 5G package, the iPhone 12 Pro Max is your winner. Users who don't care about having the latest tech will get a powerful smartphone at a lower price with the 11 Pro Max.

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