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iPhone 11 Pro Max vs iPhone 16e

iPhone 11 Pro Max
37.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
iPhone 16e

Apple

iPhone 16e

$599

53.8Inno Score
34.4Performance64.6
32.4Display35.5
37Camera43.4
30.4Battery48.5
73.3Features89.3
1 spec wins — iPhone 11 Pro Max11 spec wins — iPhone 16e

InnoReviews verdict

iPhone 16e wins this phone face-off, 53.8 to 37.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+30) and battery (+18). 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

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the iPhone 16e

  • Stronger performance score: 65 vs 34
  • Stronger display score: 36 vs 32
  • Stronger camera score: 43 vs 37
  • Stronger battery score: 49 vs 30
  • Stronger features score: 89 vs 73
  • Lower launch price: $599 vs $1,099

Display

Display comparison: iPhone 11 Pro Max versus iPhone 16e
SpeciPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 16e
Screen size6.5 ″+7%6.1 ″
Panel typeOLEDSuper Retina XDR OLED
Resolution2688x12421170x2532
Pixel density458 ppi460 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits1,200 nits
Screen-to-body—85.6 %

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone 11 Pro Max versus iPhone 16e
SpeciPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 16e
ChipsetApple A13 BionicApple A18
AnTuTu 10900,000Top 56%1,330,000+48%Top 30%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340Top 56%3,300+146%Top 5%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,400Top 57%7,900+132%Top 11%
RAM (max)4 GB8 GB+100%
Storage options64GB / 256GB / 512GB128/256/512GB
Storage typeNVMeNVMe

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone 11 Pro Max versus iPhone 16e
SpeciPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 16e
Main camera12 MP48 MP+300%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.6
Ultra-wide12 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 16e
SpeciPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 16e
Capacity3,969 mAh4,005 mAh+1%
Wired charging18 W20 W+11%
Wireless charging8 W8 W
Active use endurance—12 h

Design

Design comparison: iPhone 11 Pro Max versus iPhone 16e
SpeciPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 16e
Weight226 g167 g+26%
Thickness8.1 mm7.8 mm+4%
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialStainless steelAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone 11 Pro Max versus iPhone 16e
SpeciPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 16e
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 16e
SpeciPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 16e
OS at launchiOS 13iOS 18
OS update pledge6 years6 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone 11 Pro Max versus iPhone 16e
SpeciPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 16e
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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