Refurbished prices
Spec sheets side by side
Only the details that appear on both models' spec sheets are shown.
| Detail | iPhone 11 Pro Max | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | ||
| Announced | September 10, 2019 | October 13, 2020 |
| Released | September 20, 2019 | November 13, 2020 |
| Launch OS | iOS 13 | iOS 14 |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.5 in | 6.7 in |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 2688x1242 | 2778x1284 |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,200 nits |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | A13 Bionic | A14 Bionic |
| Storage | 64 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB | 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 12 MP (Ultra Wide), 12 MP (Wide), 12 MP (Telephoto) | 12 MP (Ultra Wide), 12 MP (Wide), 12 MP (Telephoto) |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps | 4K at 60fps |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Wired charging | 18 W | 20 W |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 158.0 x 77.8 x 8.1 mm | 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 226 g | 228 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 (4m/30min) | IP68 (6m/30min) |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Port | Lightning | Lightning |
| Headphone jack | No | No |
| More details | ||
| Biometrics | Face ID | Face ID |
Which one to pick
These lines come only from the data on this page. You decide based on your budget and what you do with the phone.
iPhone 12 Pro Max is newer, from 2020, and iPhone 11 Pro Max came out in 2019.
Spec sheet sources
iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone 11 Pro Max - Technical Specifications - Apple Support · September 28, 2026
- Apple Newsroom press release - iPhone 11 Pro Max · September 28, 2026
iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 12 Pro Max - Technical Specifications - Apple Support · September 28, 2026
- Apple Newsroom press release - iPhone 12 Pro Max · September 28, 2026