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iPhone 11 Pro Max vs iPhone 17

iPhone 11 Pro Max
37.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
iPhone 17

Apple

iPhone 17

$799

65.6Inno Score
34.4Performance72.9
32.4Display65.6
37Camera53.2
30.4Battery55.1
73.3Features89.3
2 spec wins — iPhone 11 Pro Max15 spec wins — iPhone 17

InnoReviews verdict

iPhone 17 wins this phone face-off, 65.6 to 37.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+39) and display (+33). 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 17

  • Stronger performance score: 73 vs 34
  • Stronger display score: 66 vs 32
  • Stronger camera score: 53 vs 37
  • Stronger battery score: 55 vs 30
  • Stronger features score: 89 vs 73
  • Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,099

Display

Display comparison: iPhone 11 Pro Max versus iPhone 17
SpeciPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 17
Screen size6.5 ″+3%6.3 ″
Panel typeOLEDLTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution2688x12421206x2622
Pixel density458 ppi460 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness1,200 nits3,000 nits+150%
Screen-to-body—90.9 %

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone 11 Pro Max versus iPhone 17
SpeciPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 17
ChipsetApple A13 BionicApple A19
AnTuTu 10900,000Top 56%1,900,000+111%Top 13%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340Top 56%3,600+169%Top 3%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,400Top 57%8,800+159%Top 7%
RAM (max)4 GB8 GB+100%
Storage options64GB / 256GB / 512GB256/512GB
Storage typeNVMeNVMe

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone 11 Pro Max versus iPhone 17
SpeciPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 17
Main camera12 MP48 MP+300%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.6
Ultra-wide12 MP48 MP+300%
Telephoto12 MP—
Optical zoom2 x2 x
Max video4K@60fps4K@60fps
Front camera12 MP18 MP+50%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone 11 Pro Max versus iPhone 17
SpeciPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 17
Capacity3,969 mAh+8%3,692 mAh
Wired charging18 W40 W+122%
Wireless charging8 W25 W+233%
Active use endurance—12 h

Design

Design comparison: iPhone 11 Pro Max versus iPhone 17
SpeciPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 17
Weight226 g177 g+22%
Thickness8.1 mm8 mm+2%
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialStainless steelAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone 11 Pro Max versus iPhone 17
SpeciPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 17
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.06.0
NFCYesYes
USBLightningUSB-C 2.0
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: iPhone 11 Pro Max versus iPhone 17
SpeciPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 17
OS at launchiOS 13iOS 26
OS update pledge6 years6 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone 11 Pro Max versus iPhone 17
SpeciPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 17
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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