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iPhone 11 vs iPhone 12 Pro Max: Size & Dimensions Compared

The iPhone 12 Pro Max is the larger phone, measuring 9.9mm shorter and 2.4mm narrower.

Visual Size Overlay

iPhone 11iPhone 12 Pro Max
150.9mm160.8mm-9.9mm75.7mm78.1mm-2.4mm10mm
Height Δ
-9.9mm
Width Δ
-2.4mm
Thickness Δ
+0.9mm
Case CompatibilityWon't Fit
  • Camera module layout is different — cutout won't align
Screen ProtectorNot Compatible

Screen sizes differ (6.1" vs 6.7") — protector won't fit.

DimensioniPhone 11iPhone 12 Pro MaxDifference
Height150.9mm160.8mmiPhone 12 Pro Max +9.9mm (taller)
Width75.7mm78.1mmiPhone 12 Pro Max +2.4mm (wider)
Thickness8.3mm7.4mmiPhone 12 Pro Max -0.9mm (thinner)
Weight194g228giPhone 12 Pro Max +34.0g (heavier)
Screen6.1"6.7"iPhone 12 Pro Max +0.6" (larger)

Visual Size Comparison

HeightiPhone 12 Pro Max +9.9mm
iPhone 11
150.9mm
iPhone 12 Pro Max
160.8mm
WidthiPhone 12 Pro Max +2.4mm
iPhone 11
75.7mm
iPhone 12 Pro Max
78.1mm
ThicknessiPhone 11 +0.9mm
iPhone 11
8.3mm
iPhone 12 Pro Max
7.4mm

Button & Port Layout

Which is bigger?

The iPhone 12 Pro Max is the taller phone at 160.8mm (vs 150.9mm). It is also 34g heavier.

Wireless Charging & MagSafe Compatibility

Wireless chargers work with both phones, but magnetic snap varies.

  • Your MagSafe charger will charge the iPhone 11 via Qi, but it won't magnetically snap on.
  • Only the iPhone 12 Pro Max has built-in magnets for MagSafe accessories. The iPhone 11 needs a magnetic case or ring adapter.
SpeciPhone 11iPhone 12 Pro Max
Wireless Charging7.5W15W
Qi VersionQiQi
MagSafeNoGen 1
Built-in MagnetsNoYes
Magnet Ringunknownclosed circle

MagSafe cases are NOT cross-compatible between these devices — the case body is shaped to each phone, even though the internal magnet ring may be the same.

Upgrading from iPhone 11 to iPhone 12 Pro Max?

Different sizes mean your old case probably won't fit. You'll need a new one.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is iPhone 11 bigger than iPhone 12 Pro Max?

No, the iPhone 12 Pro Max is 9.9mm taller. The iPhone 11 weighs 194g vs 228g.

Are iPhone 11 and iPhone 12 Pro Max the same size?

No, the height differs by 9.9mm, width by 2.4mm, and thickness by 0.9mm.