iPhone 11 Pro Max vs iPhone 12 Pro Max

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iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone 11 Pro Max Starting from $329.00
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iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone 12 Pro Max Starting from $457.00
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Customer reviews

iPhone 11 Pro Max iPhone 12 Pro Max
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4/5
(405)
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Design

iPhone 11 Pro Max iPhone 12 Pro Max
Width 77.8 mm 78.1 mm
Height 158 mm 160.8 mm
Weight 226 g 228 g
Thickness 8.1 mm 7.4 mm
Volume 99.57 cm³ 92.93 cm³

Screen

iPhone 11 Pro Max iPhone 12 Pro Max
Resolution 1242 x 2688 px 1284 x 2778 px
Density 458 ppi 458 ppi
Size 6.5 inches 6.7 inches

Battery

iPhone 11 Pro Max iPhone 12 Pro Max
Battery capacity 3969 mAh* 3687 mAh*
Removable battery No No
Wireless charging Yes Yes
Fast charging Yes Yes
Ultra power saving mode Yes Yes

*Refurbished devices sold on Back Market offer at least 85% of this maximum charge capacity.

Performance

iPhone 11 Pro Max iPhone 12 Pro Max
Maximum storage 512 GB 512 GB
External memory slot No No
RAM capacity 4 GB 6 GB
LTE support Yes Yes

Camera

iPhone 11 Pro Max iPhone 12 Pro Max
Front camera resolution 12 MP 12 MP
Main camera resolution 12 MP 12 MP
Multi lens Yes Yes
Optical zoom Yes Yes
Flash Yes Yes
Optical stabilization Yes Yes
Slow motion video Yes Yes
Main camera video resolution 2160 px 2160 px

Audio

iPhone 11 Pro Max iPhone 12 Pro Max
Stereo speakers Yes Yes
3.5mm jack socket No No
Radio No No
Number of microphones 3 2

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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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