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iPhone 11 Pro Max vs iPhone 15

iPhone 11 Pro Max
37.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
iPhone 15

Apple

iPhone 15

$799

50.4Inno Score
34.4Performance54.5
32.4Display41.8
37Camera44.3
30.4Battery39.5
73.3Features89.3
2 spec wins — iPhone 11 Pro Max12 spec wins — iPhone 15

InnoReviews verdict

iPhone 15 wins this phone face-off, 50.4 to 37.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+20) and features (+16). iPhone 11 Pro Max still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the iPhone 11 Pro Max

  • 19% higher capacity: 3,969 mAh vs 3,349 mAh

Reasons to pick the iPhone 15

  • Stronger performance score: 55 vs 34
  • Stronger display score: 42 vs 32
  • Stronger camera score: 44 vs 37
  • Stronger battery score: 40 vs 30
  • Stronger features score: 89 vs 73
  • Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,099

Display

Display comparison: iPhone 11 Pro Max versus iPhone 15
SpeciPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 15
Screen size6.5 ″+7%6.1 ″
Panel typeOLEDSuper Retina XDR OLED
Resolution2688x12421179x2556
Pixel density458 ppi461 ppi+1%
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits2,000 nits+67%
Screen-to-body—87.6 %

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone 11 Pro Max versus iPhone 15
SpeciPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 15
ChipsetApple A13 BionicApple A16 Bionic
AnTuTu 10900,000Top 56%1,250,000+39%Top 35%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340Top 56%2,600+94%Top 13%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,400Top 57%6,500+91%Top 22%
RAM (max)4 GB6 GB+50%
Storage options64GB / 256GB / 512GB128/256/512GB
Storage typeNVMeNVMe

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone 11 Pro Max versus iPhone 15
SpeciPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 15
Main camera12 MP48 MP+300%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.6
Ultra-wide12 MP12 MP
Telephoto12 MP—
Optical zoom2 x2 x
Max video4K@60fps4K@60fps
Front camera12 MP12 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone 11 Pro Max versus iPhone 15
SpeciPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 15
Capacity3,969 mAh+19%3,349 mAh
Wired charging18 W20 W+11%
Wireless charging8 W15 W+100%
Active use endurance—10 h

Design

Design comparison: iPhone 11 Pro Max versus iPhone 15
SpeciPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 15
Weight226 g171 g+24%
Thickness8.1 mm7.8 mm+4%
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialStainless steelAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone 11 Pro Max versus iPhone 15
SpeciPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 15
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.05.3
NFCYesYes
USBLightningUSB-C 2.0
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: iPhone 11 Pro Max versus iPhone 15
SpeciPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 15
OS at launchiOS 13iOS 17
OS update pledge6 years6 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone 11 Pro Max versus iPhone 15
SpeciPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 15
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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