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Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB) vs Apple iPhone 5C (8GB)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 5C phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 5C X Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB) 34Points
6.5"
AMOLED

1242x2688

12
MP

12mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3969
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4"
IPS

640x1136

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1510
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB)

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iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB)} 34 Advantages Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB) vs iPhone 5C (8GB)} 2 Advantages Apple iPhone 5C (8GB)
+2.65GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)198%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.3GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)
+4GB LPDDR4X3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+64GB (50GB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (5GB available)
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 4.5
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)11%
Thinner
vs9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Ceramic frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
+Dolby Vision/HDR10Advantage
The Dolby Vision/HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+1242x2688 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs640x1136 pixels
+456 PPI40%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs326 PPI
+6.5"63%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+Quad-LED flashAdvantage
The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+1/2.55" inches25%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3.2" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)33%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP9 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+iOS 16Advantage
iOS 16 is newer and safer
vsiOS 10
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3969 mAh163%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1510 mAh
+18W3 times
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.
vs5W
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
226 grams (7.91 ounces)vs+132 grams (4.62 ounces)71%
Lighter
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

15 Common items in both devices
60Hz
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB)iPhone 5C (8GB)
ModeliPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB)iPhone 5C (8GB)
Other model namesiPhone 11 Pro Max A2218, A2220, A2161Apple iPhone 5C A1507, iPhone A1456, A1529, A1532
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAppleApple
Release date9/20/2019, Announced: 9/10/20199/20/2013, Announced: 9/10/2013
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)77.8 x 158 millimeters (3.06 x 6.22 in)59.2 x 124.4 millimeters (2.33 x 4.9 in)
Weight226 grams (7.91 ounces)132 grams (4.62 ounces)
Build, materialsCeramic frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB)iPhone 5C (8GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size6.5" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1242x2688 pixels (19.5:9)640x1136 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)456 PPI326 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display features800nits[typ], 1200nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10
Oleophobic coating screen
Not supported

🤖 Operating System

iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB)iPhone 5C (8GB)
System versioniOS 13iOS 7.0
Firmware updateiOS 16iOS 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB)iPhone 5C (8GB)
Chipset64bit: Apple A13 Bionic (7nm)32bit: Apple A6 (32nm)
CPUHexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.65GHz Lightning (Dual-core)
4x 1.8GHz Thunder (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz Swift (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerApple GPU MP4PowerVR SGX543 (3-core, 266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 459713 (v7), 536883 (v8)
Geekbench: 13870 (v4.4), 3503 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 57fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Basemark X: 2225

💽 Memory and storage

iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB)iPhone 5C (8GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (50GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
8GB (5GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB)iPhone 5C (8GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
A1532 GSM/A1532 CDMA/A1456 model:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
A1507/A1529 model:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
A1533 CDMA/A1453 model:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkLTE 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 Cat3
A1532 GSM/A1532 CDMA model:
LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,19,20,25)
A1456 model:
LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,18,19,20,25,26)
A1507 model:
LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)
A1529 model
LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2600 (38,39,40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB)iPhone 5C (8GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
12 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.413mm
12MP telephoto f/2.052mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashQuad-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/3.2" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB)iPhone 5C (8GB)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
12 megapixels
0.3MP SL 3D
1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution4000x3000 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length23mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB)iPhone 5C (8GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOVMPEG4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFFMP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB)iPhone 5C (8GB)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB)iPhone 5C (8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB)iPhone 5C (8GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3969 mAh1510 mAh
Charger, watts18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless chargingNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered10 hours
Standbyfeature not registered250 hours (10.4 days)

➕ Other features

iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB)iPhone 5C (8GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Midnight Green (matte)
• Face ID
• Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX)
• Colors: White, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink
• Oleophobic coating
• Simultaneous HD video and image recording
• FaceTime
• Siri natural language
• AirDrop file sharing
• iCloud cloud service
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB)iPhone 5C (8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.16W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)1.15W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.95W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)1W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)
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