Captivating triple cameras, the longest iPhone battery life ever and an even brighter display make the iPhone 11 Pro Max the ultimate power user’s smartphone.
Good
Gorgeous OLED display is now brighter
A13 Bionic CPU fastest around
Stellar triple cameras with Night mode
Longest battery life of any iPhone
Durable design
Fast charging in box
Bad
Skimpy 64GB storage
Fewer color options than iPhone 11
While the $699 iPhone 11 is a fantastic value and will satisfy most buyers. The iPhone 11 Pro Max ($1,099) has a more dynamic OLED display compared with the iPhone 11’s LCD screen. I also like the third lens on the iPhone 11 Pro Max for telephoto zoom, which the iPhone 11 lacks. And while the regular iPhone 11 Pro has everything the iPhone 11 Pro Max does for $999, I think the bigger screen and longer battery life on the Max is worth it.
The iPhone 11 Pro Max is now available for sale (Sept. 20). The phone starts at a fairly steep $1,099 ($45.79 per month) but can be had for as little as $499 ($20.79) if you trade in an iPhone XS Max. (Older iPhones fetch a smaller trade-in value from Apple.)
The iPhone 11 Pro Max comes with 64GB of storage. A 256GB model sells for $1,249 and the 512GB version costs $1,449. It’s worth noting that the Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 Plus come with 256GB standard, which is quadruple the storage.
If you’re buying the iPhone 11 Pro Max in the UK, prices start at £1,149 for 64GB of storage, then £1,299 for 128GB and £1,499 for 256GB. Apple is running a trade-in offer if you’re willing to give them your current phone in part-exchange, meaning that you can get the iPhone 11 Pro Max for as low as £859 depending on your existing phone’s value.
iPhone 11 Pro Max spec
Display size, resolution 6.5-inch OLED Super Retina XDR; 2,688×1,242 pixels
Pixel density 458 ppi
Dimensions 158.00 x 77.80 x 8.10mm
Weight (Ounces, Grams) 226g
Mobile software iOS 13
Camera 12-megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel (ultra-wide)
Front-facing camera 12-megapixel with Face ID
Video capture 4K
Processor Apple A13 Bionic
Storage 64GB, 128GB, 256GB
RAM Not disclosed
Expandable storage None
Battery Not disclosed, but Apple claims it will last 1 hour longer than iPhone XR
Fingerprint sensor None (Face ID)
Connector Lightning
Headphone jack No
Special features Water resistant (IP68); dual-SIM capabilities (nano-SIM and e-SIM); wireless charging
Price $1,099 (64GB), $1,249 (256GB), $1,449 (512GB)
Price £1,149 (64GB), £1,299 (256GB), £1,499 (512GB)
The iPhone 11 Pro Max is the closest Apple has come to the perfect smartphone. The cameras truly are a leap forward and put the company ahead of both Samsung and Google at least for now. And the bright OLED display nearly puts the Galaxy Note 10 Plus’ screen to shame. The iPhone 11 Pro Max also sports the fastest phone processor you can get in its A13 chip and the longest battery life we’ve seen from any iPhone.
Although some may want to wait for Apple to roll out a 5G iPhone next year, there are very few reasons to skip the iPhone 11 Pro Max. My only big complaint is the 64GB of included storage (it should be at least double), and this phone is a bit heavier than its predecessor.
When you look at the phone landscape, there are plenty of great flagships, but right now the iPhone 11 Pro Max is at the top of the mountain.
