Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB) vs Motorola Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max vs Motorola Moto Z phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/19/2019 1:18 PM, updated: 9/11/2025 6:48 PM

Compare Motorola Moto Z X Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB) 20Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1242x2688

12
MP

12mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3969
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Motorola Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB) Compare Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB)

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20 Advantages Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB)	vs	12 Advantages Motorola Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
+2.65GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)53% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Quad-core
+256GB (242GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (53GB available)
+Ceramic frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Aluminum body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	AMOLED
+6.5"18% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP182% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo/video only main camera
+(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP144% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 3DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3969 mAh53% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2600 mAh
+18W20% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	15W
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
Not supported	vs	+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
226 grams (7.91 ounces)	vs	+136 grams (4.76 ounces)66% Lighter
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)56% Thinner
1242x2688 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels10% Higher resolution screen
456 PPI	vs	+534 PPI17% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Quad-LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
proprietary audio output	vs	+Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapterAdvantage Best output for headset
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

24 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4X / 4GB LPDDR4

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF: laser detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

f/1.8 (aperture)

4K UHD (3840x2160)

4G LTE-A

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB)	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB)	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
Other model names	iPhone 11 Pro Max A2218, A2220, A2161	Lenovo Moto Z XT1650-03 Dual-Sim, Motorola Sheridan
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Brazil, Colombia, India
Brand	Apple	Motorola
Release date	9/20/2019, Announced: 9/10/2019	9/1/2016
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.8 x 158 millimeters (3.06 x 6.22 in)	75.3 x 153.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.04 in)
Weight	226 grams (7.91 ounces)	136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materials	Ceramic frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB)	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	6.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1242x2688 pixels (19.5:9)	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	456 PPI	534 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	800nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB)	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
System version	iOS 13	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	iOS 26	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB)	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A13 Bionic (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 Lite (14nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.65GHz Lightning (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz Thunder (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Apple GPU MP4	Qualcomm Adreno 530 510Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 459713 (v7), 536883 (v8) Geekbench: 13870 (v4.4), 3503 (v5.1) GFXBench: 57fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB)	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	256GB (242GB available) NVMe (SSD)	64GB (53GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB)	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 VoLTE A2218 version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2220, A2161 version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,25,28) TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB)	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.413mm 12MP telephoto f/2.052mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Quad-LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB)	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 12 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB)	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos	Supported
Active noise cancellation	3 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB)	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	proprietary audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB)	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 3D Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB)	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3969 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	21 hours
Standby	feature not registered	336 hours (14 days)
➕ Other features
	iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB)	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Midnight Green (matte) • Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX) • Face ID	• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Rose gold • Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods • Quick Charge 3.0 • TurboPower charging: 8h in 15min
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB)	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.16W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)	0.91W/kg (head), 1.91W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.95W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)	feature not registered