Comparison iPhone 14 Pro Max vs iPhone 11 Pro Max: all their differences

Main features

When it comes to comparing two devices such as the iPhone 14 Pro Max and the iPhone 11 Pro Max, the first thing you have to keep in mind and very clear is what their technical specifications are, that is, all their features. Therefore, below we provide you with a table with the most relevant information on both devices, so that you can better understand the key points that mark this comparison.

Design

In an almost irremediable way, it must be assumed that on many occasions the first impression that a user has about a device can mark the rest of the user experience, and in this comparison it is obvious that design is a key point . As we will see a few lines below, there are differences ahead, but without a doubt there are many more in the form of both teams.

The iPhone 11 Pro Max has the rounded design that the iPhone 6 released, which, precisely, the iPhone 11 have been the last to maintain. For its part, the iPhone 14 Pro Max has square sides , giving it a more sophisticated touch. But beware, this is not only an aesthetic difference, since when it comes to having the two models in hand, this difference considerably changes the sensation and comfort when using it.

Where there are no differences is in the material from which both iPhone models are made. Both the 14 Pro Max and 11 Pro Max feature surgical-grade stainless steel on the back, which makes for a very pleasant grip. This also affects the resistance of the equipment, not so much to shocks and falls, but to possible scratches that it may suffer from daily use, this material being much more resistant.

Finally, we must also take into account the colors in which both models are available, although as we will also tell you later, the iPhone 11 Pro Max is no longer for sale in the Apple Store, so if you want to buy it you will have than go to some other dealer or store. However, the colors are as follows.

• iPhone 14 Pro Max
  • Dark purple.
  • Prayed.
  • Silver.
  • Space black.
• iPhone 11 Pro Max
  • Night green.
  • Silver.
  • space grey.
  • Prayed.

Screen

One of the most important elements of a smartphone is the screen, and although we can say that we are dealing with two really large devices, the iPhone 14 Pro Max has a slightly larger screen than the iPhone 11 Pro Max, 6.7 inches against 6.5 inches . Now, surely what users ask themselves the most is if this slight increase is really noticeable on a day-to-day basis when using them, and the reality is that on few occasions you will be able to notice it and it will be a matter of hours for it to really you have the feeling that everything remains the same.

Actually, the size change is the least significant difference between the two models. Both have a Super Retina XDR screen, however, the iPhone 14 Pro Max enjoys ProMotion technology , that is, it has an adaptive refresh rate that goes from 10 to 120 Hz . In addition, it also offers users the possibility of enjoying the always-on screen , yes, the same as Apple Watch, that is, you can always have the information on your lock screen visible.

In addition to all these changes that we have mentioned, we must also take into account the goodbye that the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max have made to the notch, replacing it with the popular Dynamic Island , a small island where Apple has located the sensors for the Face ID and the front camera, but which is characterized by the fact that those from Cupertino have managed to make the most of it, merging with the software and making it possible for each app to use it to display information on it.

Finally, a vital point when talking about a screen is the brightness it has, and again, there is also a notable difference here. For its part, the iPhone 14 Pro Max has 1,000 nits of typical maximum brightness, 1,600 nits of peak brightness with HDR content and 2,000 nits of peak brightness outdoors, while the iPhone 11 Pro Max has 800 nits of typical maximum brightness. and 1200 nits peak brightness with HDR content. All this is summed up in that, although the iPhone 11 Pro Max looks really good, with the iPhone 14 Pro Max you will have a really considerable extra, meaning that at times when the sun or light can affect the screen a lot, it will continue to be able to view without any problem.

Cameras

The cameras are, surely, the section for which Apple usually boasts the most when it talks about the iPhone, and the reality is that it is not for less, since both in the photographic and in the video sections, the iPhone is always one of the best exponents of quality and versatility , being able in some cases to replace professional cameras offering truly incredible results.

Obviously, taking into account that these two iPhone models are separated by 3 years , the evolution that their different lenses have had has been considerable, making the iPhone 14 Pro Max stand out far above the iPhone 11 Pro Max, which does not want say that the latter does not continue to offer really good results.

We start in this case with the front camera , which in the iPhone 14 Pro Max has finally been modified after many years with the same lens. In this case, what has improved has been the aperture, which now reaches f/1.9 , while that of the iPhone 11 Pro Max remains at f/2.2. In addition, you also have to take into account that the 14 Pro Max has the Photonic Engine and Deep Fusion technology, which added to the difference in aperture that we have just told you, will cause the results to be much better in terms of brightness, detail and sharpness.

We now turn to the main element, the triple camera module that both have on the back. The iPhone 11 Pro Max was the first iPhone model to feature a triple camera, introducing the ultra-wide angle. Since then, Apple has been able to evolve these three lenses for the better, offering tremendous versatility. The main difference, in addition to their opening and the size of the lenses, is that the wide angle of the iPhone 14 Pro Max has 48 Mpx , while the iPhone 11 Pro Max has 12 Mpx. Now we will see how this affects the photographic section, but first, we will leave you with the different characteristics of its lenses.

• iPhone 14 Pro Max
  • Wide-angle lens: f/1.78 aperture
  • Ultra Wide Angle Lens: f/2.2 aperture
  • Telephoto lens: f/2.8 aperture
• iPhone 11 Pro Max
  • Wide angle lens: f/1.8 aperture
  • Ultra Wide Angle Lens: f/2.4 aperture
  • Telephoto lens: f/2 aperture

Surely, when you see the openings of both iPhones, you may think that in reality there is not that much difference, well, it is that to these openings, as we have mentioned before, we must add that the iPhone 14 Pro Max has larger lenses and that, In addition, it also enjoys the Photonic Engine , which considerably improves the results in terms of brightness, detail and sharpness. In addition, the telephoto lens of the iPhone 14 Pro Max becomes x3 , while that of the iPhone 11 Pro Max is x2 .

Photographic section

Once you know all the differences that exist between the cameras of the iPhone 14 Pro Max and the iPhone 11 Pro Max, it is time to get fully involved with the photographic section. First of all, we say again that both devices are capable of offering really good results at the photographic level, but it is obvious that the advances within the iPhone 14 Pro Max make the results of this one better at times.

The main difference we found is the presence of taking photos in 48 Mpx ProRAW format , something that iPhone 11 Pro Max users do not have the opportunity to do. This type of photography provides two main advantages, which are that of being able to edit the photograph much better, since the user will have much more information in the photograph, and in the same way, they will also be able to crop or “zoom” much more without losing sharpness and detail. Obviously it is a shooting mode that is designed for specific moments, since these photographs weigh considerably more than normal ones, occupying much more storage.

In addition to this, while on the iPhone 11 Pro Max you can take photos with the x0.5, x1 and x2 , with the iPhone 14 Pro Max, you can shoot with the x0.5, x1 and x2 of the wide-angle lens, and the x3 . The x2 shot on the iPhone 11 Pro Max is done by the telephoto lens, while on the 14 Pro Max it is done by the wide angle, taking advantage of the 48 Mpx to take a 12 Mpx photo but with much more detail.

In addition to this, you also have to know the shooting modes that you have available on the iPhone 14 Pro Max and that, unfortunately, are not on the 11 Pro Max, such as night mode , portrait mode, photographic styles , and photography macro , plus night mode on the 14 Pro Max is available on all lenses.

In short, surely when taking photos with both devices in good light conditions, the differences are not really appreciable for an ordinary user, however, when the light begins to dwindle and, when taking pictures more specials, the iPhone 14 Pro Max, naturally offers better results.

Recording video

We have already talked about photography, it is now the turn of the video, and it is that the iPhone is almost certainly the device that records the best video on the market, both for the quality of the image it offers and for the versatility that all of them offer. the recording modes it has. At the level of stabilization and sound, both are incredible, since this is one of the hallmarks that Apple has always offered with its smartphone.

Now, in terms of stabilization, the Cupertino company wanted to go one step further with the iPhone 14, introducing the action mode . This new recording mode allows users to obtain an incredibly stabilized video, and it is that, as its own name says, it is designed for those moments in which there is a lot of movement, a lot of action.

Another recording mode that the iPhone 14 Pro Max has and not the 11 Pro Max is the cinema mode , which also goes up to 4K at 30 f/s. Broadly speaking, we can define it as a portrait mode but in video, with the ability to modify the focus point both at the time you record and later in editing. Also, the iPhone 14 Pro Max gives you the opportunity to record in ProRes format up to 4K 30 f/s, time-lapse in night mode, macro video and macro slow-motion and time-lapse video, and HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps.

5G?

A fundamental point, especially in order to use the device for a long time is the presence or not of 5G. In the case of the iPhone 14 Pro Max it is obviously present, however, the iPhone 11 Pro Max lacks it, which makes the difference when it comes to having a more satisfactory connectivity experience.

As we said, perhaps now it is not a really differential point either , since although the speed of the 5G connection is obviously noticeable, what we currently have in Spain is a 4G+ connection rather than a 5G one. However, in the near future, having 5G will be really key when it comes to carrying out different tasks or actions.

Power

Between the iPhone 14 Pro Max and the iPhone 13 Pro Max there is a 3-year difference, and it is clear that in this time Apple has evolved at the processor level, being able to offer the iPhone 14 Pro Max the most powerful chip to date that there is for a smartphone, the A16 Bionic . For its part, the iPhone 11 Pro Max has the A13 Bionic , which in its day was also the most powerful processor.

The question that many will ask is, is this really noticeable on a day-to-day basis? . Well, one of Apple’s strengths is that it optimizes its devices to the maximum, making it so that for general use you don’t really notice that the 14 Pro Max is a more powerful device. Now, surely when you perform actions such as photo or video editing on the iPhone, you notice that the 14 Pro Max has taken a big leap compared to the 11 Pro Max.

Battery

The iPhone 11 Pro Max was really the first iPhone that gave users the autonomy they had always dreamed of having, and this was the first Pro Max model that Apple has had in its entire history. That said, it is obvious that over time Apple has slightly improved the autonomy of its Pro Max model. On paper and paying attention to the specifications that Apple has on its website, there is a big difference, however, in practice there is not that much and they are really two devices with which you can not worry about the autonomy section on a day-to-day basis. .

Where you can find a difference is in the way of loading them. Both support charging via the Lightning port, wireless charging, and “fast” charging. However, the 14 Pro Max has MagSafe technology, which expands the possibilities of using different accessories for it.

Which one do we stay with?

We have reached the final point of this comparison, and that is that from the ITIGIC writing team we always like to tell you what our point of view is . We repeat again, both are two fantastic devices, but it is clear that there is a clear evolution from the iPhone 11 Pro Max to the 14 Pro Max.

Therefore, whether you have the iPhone 11 Pro Max and want to change, or if you have neither, betting on the 14 Pro Max is a great decision , since the advantages and the best that this model has are really usable and enjoyable on a daily basis. Both for the new design and for everything new it has on the screen and at the camera level, the iPhone 14 Pro Max will give you an enviable experience.