In this post, we’d discuss and compare two notable devices from 2019 and help you figure out which Apple device makes the most sense for you.
Introduction to iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro Max
As the name implies, the iPhone 11 and its elder sibling, the iPhone 11 Pro Max, came out together and were an immediate hit. In fact, these are still quite relevant in 2022. If you’re looking for a blazing fast processor, good build quality, and don’t quite mind the absence of 5G connectivity, you’d find the iPhone 11 Pro Max refurbished and the pre-owned iPhone 11 quite satisfactory, even by today’s standards.
While Apple no longer sells these handsets, you can still lay hands on them via refurbished handset sellers and other trusted stores. That said, while the basic specs of both the handsets are quite the same, be it the processor, the main, ultrawide, and selfie lenses, and more, there’s a lot that separates or distinguishes the two. So, here’s a quick look at the specs chart of the two handsets, so that you can decide which to go for.
iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro Max: Specifications comparison
While both the devices came out in September 2019, there’s a notable difference between the two, and that’s what we’d like to throw some light upon.
Body and dimension: While the refurbished iPhone 11 features a 5.94 x 2.98 x 0.33 inch body, the iPhone 11 Pro Max comes with a 6.22 x 3.06 x 0.32 inch dimension. Both the handsets feature glass front and rear panels, but the smaller of the two comes with an aluminum frame, while the Pro Max comes with a stainless steel frame.
Display and chipset: The iPhone 11 features a 6.1-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD with scratch-resistant glass. On the other hand, the iPhone 11 Pro Max comes with a 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display. This too, comes with scratch-resistant glass. As far as the chipset is concerned, both the refurbished devices come with the same Apple A13 Bionic chipset mated to Apple’s own GPU.
Memory: Both the handsets come with 4GB RAM. However, you can have the iPhone 11 in 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB storage options. As for the iPhone 11 Pro Max device, you can lay hands on the same in 64GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage options.
Main and selfie camera: The iPhone 11 packs a dual rear 12 MP camera (wide and ultrawide) with OIS. It is capable of recording 4K videos at up to 60fps. The iPhone 11 Pro Max refurbished features a triple 12 MP camera (wide, telephoto, and ultrawide) with OIS. It too, can record 4K videos at up to 60fps. As for the selfie camera, both the handsets feature the same 12 MP lens at the front and offer gyro-based EIS.
Battery: The iPhone 11 packs a 3110 mAh battery. It supports Qi wireless charging and 18W fast charging. On the other hand, the iPhone 11 Pro Max comes with a 3969 mAh battery. It too supports Qi wireless charging but also offers 20W fast charging.
Key takeaway
Let’s just say you’d definitely never confuse between a refurbished iPhone 11 and its Pro counterparts. By all means, the iPhone Pro Max looks a lot more sophisticated than the iPhone 11. The glass has a matte finish, and the handset comes with a stainless steel frame. So, if you want your Apple handset to last long and withstand a fair bit of wear and tear, we’d recommend checking out the Pro model. The Cupertino-biggie sure stressed on the durability of the device. That said, almost all the iPhone 11 handsets click great images, though the Pro models have the added advantage of an extra telephoto lens. Lastly, there’s a notable difference between the displays of the iPhone 11 and the iPhone 11 Pro Max. While the former sports an LCD panel, the latter gets a Super Retina XDR OLED display. So, it all comes down to one’s preferences and the deal you get on the refurbished device.
So, it’s pretty hard to say which iPhone 11 model is the best. Luckily, one thing that we all can agree on is the fact that the iPhone 11 lineup is a great improvement over the previous iterations of Apple’s devices, be it in terms of performance, battery life, or image processing.
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