iPhone 11 Pro Max
2019 generation
256GB
| Criterion | iPhone 11 Pro Max | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6,5″ | 6,7″ |
| Chip | A13 Bionic | A14 Bionic |
| Dynamic Island | — | — |
| Connector | Lightning | Lightning |
| ProMotion (120 Hz) | — | — |
| High-resolution camera | — | — |
| Optical zoom | Zoom, 0,5x, 1x, 2x | Zoom, 0,5x, 1x, 2,5x |
| Material | Stainless steel frame | Stainless steel frame |
| Video battery life |
The iPhone 12 Pro Max upgrades the iPhone 11 Pro Max (chip, camera, Dynamic Island, USB-C…). The iPhone 11 Pro Max stays strong refurbished.
Based on official Apple specs.
See the table for materials and buttons. The iPhone 11 Pro Max often feels similar day to day.
Newer chip on the iPhone 12 Pro Max. Both stay smooth; the gap shows in intensive gaming or 4–5 year ownership.
Each generation improves zoom and processing. Also compare Pro variants.
A refurbished iPhone 11 Pro Max costs less than an equivalent iPhone 12 Pro Max. Compare stock and trade-in estimates.
Model comparisons
Compare iPhone 11 Pro Max and iPhone 12 Pro Max: design, chip, camera, refurbished price.
Go to our stock or estimate trade-in.
Related guides
| Criterion | iPhone 11 Pro Max | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6,5″ | 6,7″ |
| Chip | A13 Bionic | A14 Bionic |
| Dynamic Island | — | — |
| Connector | Lightning | Lightning |
| ProMotion (120 Hz) | — | — |
| High-resolution camera | — | — |
| Optical zoom | Zoom, 0,5x, 1x, 2x | Zoom, 0,5x, 1x, 2,5x |
| Material | Stainless steel frame | Stainless steel frame |
| Video battery life |
The iPhone 12 Pro Max upgrades the iPhone 11 Pro Max (chip, camera, Dynamic Island, USB-C…). The iPhone 11 Pro Max stays strong refurbished.
Based on official Apple specs.
See the table for materials and buttons. The iPhone 11 Pro Max often feels similar day to day.
Newer chip on the iPhone 12 Pro Max. Both stay smooth; the gap shows in intensive gaming or 4–5 year ownership.
Each generation improves zoom and processing. Also compare Pro variants.
A refurbished iPhone 11 Pro Max costs less than an equivalent iPhone 12 Pro Max. Compare stock and trade-in estimates.
Model comparisons
Compare iPhone 11 Pro Max and iPhone 12 Pro Max: design, chip, camera, refurbished price.
Go to our stock or estimate trade-in.
Related guides
| Up to 20 hours |
| Up to 20 hours |
| Refurbished price | Older, usually cheaper | Newer, higher price |
|---|
| iOS longevity | Very good | Excellent (+1 generation) |
|---|
Our verdict
Choose refurbished iPhone 11 Pro Max if budget comes first.
Choose iPhone 12 Pro Max for the newer generation and extra iOS longevity.
Estimate your trade-in to stretch your budget.
| Up to 20 hours |
| Up to 20 hours |
| Refurbished price | Older, usually cheaper | Newer, higher price |
|---|
| iOS longevity | Very good | Excellent (+1 generation) |
|---|
Our verdict
Choose refurbished iPhone 11 Pro Max if budget comes first.
Choose iPhone 12 Pro Max for the newer generation and extra iOS longevity.
Estimate your trade-in to stretch your budget.