iPhone 11 Pro Max vs iPhone XR: Which One Should You Buy?
iPhone 11 Pro Max edges ahead with a BeastScore of 64.2/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone XR
iPhone 11 Pro Max wins 5 of 8 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeediPhone 11 Pro Max6460
- CameraiPhone 11 Pro Max7572
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieiPhone 11 Pro Max6040
- BatteryTie5858
- DisplayTie6262
- ConnectivityiPhone 11 Pro Max6353
- SecurityiPhone 11 Pro Max10086
- ValueiPhone XR5568
- iPhone 11 Pro Max has the bigger battery3,969 mAh vs 2,942 mAh
- iPhone 11 Pro Max charges faster18W vs 15W
- iPhone 11 Pro Max has the bigger screen6.5" vs 6.1"
- iPhone XR is lighter194 g vs 226 g
- iPhone XR launched cheaper$749 vs $1,099
- iPhone 11 Pro Max has a sharper selfie camera12 MP vs 7 MP
- iPhone 11 Pro Max has more RAM4 GB vs 3 GB
- iPhone 11 Pro Max has faster Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 5
- iPhone 11 Pro Max is better protected from water and dustIP68 vs IP67
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄iPhone 11 Pro Max wins — BeastScore 64.2/100
The iPhone 11 Pro Max is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (3,969 mAh vs 2,942 mAh) and faster charging (18W vs 15W). The iPhone XR is worth a look if you prefer its lighter body (194 g vs 226 g).
Larger battery: 3,969 mAh vs 2,942 mAh · Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens)
Lighter: 194 g vs 226 g (32 g less) · Lower launch price: $749 vs $1,099
Common questions
Which is better: iPhone 11 Pro Max or iPhone XR?
The iPhone 11 Pro Max is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (3,969 mAh vs 2,942 mAh) and faster charging (18W vs 15W). The iPhone XR is worth a look if you prefer its lighter body (194 g vs 226 g). BeastScore: iPhone 11 Pro Max 64.2/100, iPhone XR 63.8/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between iPhone 11 Pro Max and iPhone XR?
iPhone 11 Pro Max has a 6.5-inch display and 3969 mAh battery. iPhone XR has a 6.1-inch display and 2942 mAh battery.
How do iPhone 11 Pro Max and iPhone XR compare for speed?
iPhone 11 Pro Max scores 64/100 for performance; iPhone XR scores 60/100.
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