Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max Space Gray 64GB
The A13 Bionic chip and third-generation Neural Engine deliver fast performance, while the 6.5-inch LCD at 625 nits offers a bright display. Its IP68 water resistance and 5x optical zoom add durability and camera flexibility. This refurbished model suits budget-conscious buyers who want a reliable iPhone for everyday use and occasional photography.
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Snapshot
The 30-Second Version
A five-year-old iPhone that still works, but the battery is a coin flip. Buy it for a kid, not for yourself.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Still feels premium in the hand 75th
- A13 chip handles daily tasks without breaking a sweat 72nd
- Great value if you get a good unit 70th
- IP68 water resistance is a nice bonus 67th
Cons
- Battery health is a total lottery
- 64GB storage fills up fast
- 60Hz LCD display feels dated next to modern OLEDs
- Refurb quality control is inconsistent
What owners think
The Word on the Street
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 5 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
The A13 Bionic still holds up for everyday stuff. Apps open fine, iOS runs smooth, and the 12MP camera takes decent shots in good light. But the battery is the real story here. Our data puts it at the 20th percentile, and one buyer got a unit with 67% battery health right out of the box. That's not a phone, that's a countdown timer.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Screen Size | 6.5" |
| Display Type | Super Retina XDR |
| Resolution | 2688 x 1242 |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 625 nits |
| HDR | Yes |
Performance
| Processor | Hexa-Core |
| Processor Model | Apple A13 Bionic |
| CPU Cores | 6 |
| CPU Speed | 2.66 |
| RAM | 4 MB |
| Storage | 64 GB |
| Expandable | No |
Camera
| Main Camera | 12 |
| Camera Count | 3 |
| Ultrawide | 12 |
| Telephoto | 12 |
| Front Camera | 12 |
| Optical Zoom | 2x |
| Video | 4K |
| OIS | Yes |
Battery & Charging
| Battery | 3969 Wh |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
| Fast Charging | Wired |
| Connector | Lightning |
Connectivity
| 5G | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5 |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| SIM | Nano-SIM |
| eSIM | No |
Design & Build
| Water Resistance | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
| Fingerprint | front |
| Face Recognition | Yes |
| OS | iOS |
| Headphone Jack | No |
| Stereo Speakers | Yes |
vs Competition
Against the Pixel 10 Pro or Galaxy S25 Ultra, this thing is ancient. Those phones have 120Hz OLED displays, way better cameras, and batteries that actually last. The iPhone 11 Pro Max only makes sense if you're locked into iOS and don't want to spend real money. Even then, a used iPhone 13 or 14 is a smarter buy for not much more.
| Spec | Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Motorola Razr ultra 2025 | Google Pixel 10 Pro | OnePlus 15 15 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 6.5 | 6.9 | 7.0 | 6.3 | 6.8 | 6.7 |
| Display Type | Super Retina XDR | AMOLED | OLED | OLED | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 120 | 165 | 120 | 120 | 120 |
| Processor | Apple A13 Bionic | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Google Tensor G5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| RAM (GB) | 4 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Storage (GB) | 64 | 512 | 512 | 128 | 512 | 512 |
| Rear Camera Mp | 12 | 200 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Front Camera Mp | 12 | 12 | 50 | 42 | 32 | 32 |
| Battery Capacity Mah | 3969 | 5000 | 4700 | 4870 | 7300 | 5000 |
| Charging Wattage | - | 60 | 68 | 30 | 80 | 90 |
| Wireless Charging | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Five (g) | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 | IP48 | IP68 | IP69K | IP68 |
| Operating System | iOS | Android | Android | Android | Android | Android |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Build | Camera | Battery | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max | 71.9 | 74.6 | 38.1 | 67 | 69.7 | 6.6 | 51.1 | 41.4 | 32.6 | 57.9 |
| Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Compare | 89 | 99.9 | 95.7 | 93.2 | 95.9 | 98.9 | 96.1 | 84.4 | 99 | 6.2 |
| Motorola Razr ultra 2025 Compare | 58 | 78.8 | 94.4 | 97.8 | 92 | 93.4 | 98.4 | 81 | 90.8 | 26 |
| Google Pixel 10 Pro Compare | 89 | 97.8 | 83.6 | 88.1 | 86.7 | 61.9 | 88.7 | 98.6 | 94.8 | 15.5 |
| OnePlus 15 15 Compare | 98 | 96.6 | 98.9 | 76.9 | 41.5 | 70.6 | 98.4 | 81 | 99 | 4.5 |
| Xiaomi 14 Ultra Compare | 78.2 | 99.2 | 97.2 | 99.5 | 54.3 | 0 | 97.5 | 98.6 | 70.3 | 5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
At $312, it's cheap for an iPhone. But cheap doesn't mean good value when the battery might be on its last legs. If you get one with 85%+ battery health, it's a solid deal for a kid or a backup phone. If you get one at 67%, you just bought a paperweight with a nice screen.
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Overview
The iPhone 11 Pro Max is a weird one in 2025. It's a five-year-old flagship that still feels surprisingly solid in the hand, but buying one now means rolling the dice on battery health and refurb quality. The one thing to know: this is a $312 gamble, not a safe bet.
Common Questions
Q: Does this phone support fast charging?
Yes, it supports 18W fast charging, but you'll need a USB-C to Lightning cable and a compatible charger. The box probably won't include one.
Q: What accessories come with it?
Usually just the phone and maybe a generic cable. Don't expect earbuds or a charger. Budget for a case and screen protector.
Q: How water resistant is it?
IP68 rated, so it can handle splashes and brief dunks. But after five years, those seals might not be as tight. Don't take it swimming.
Who Should Skip This
If you need a phone that lasts all day, this isn't it. Go get a Pixel 8a or a used iPhone 13 instead. If you're buying for a kid who just needs something for texting and YouTube, this is fine, but check the battery health first.
Verdict
Skip it unless you're desperate for a cheap iPhone and willing to gamble on battery health. The A13 chip is fine, but the 64GB storage and 20th percentile battery make this a tough sell in 2025. If you do buy, check the battery health before you leave the store.
Usage Scores
- Overall44.6
- Budget59.8
- Gaming39.4
- Rugged44.6
- Portability38.7
- Business40.1
- Flagship45.8
- Foldable52.1
- Photography55.3
- Battery Life35.4
