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General

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Series

iPhone 114Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/09/iphone-11-pro-and-iphone-11-pro-max-the-most-powerful-and-advanced-smartphonesRead 7 October 2026Exact maker model family.

iPhone 84Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2017/09/iphone-8-and-iphone-8-plus-a-new-generation-of-iphoneRead 5 October 2026Exact model family from maker launch.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A21612Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026Exact iPhone 11 Pro Max entry. A2161 identifies represented US hardware. Other-region radio and SIM variants excluded.

A18632Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026Exact model entry names A1863. US specification uses its matching radio group.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

10 September 20194Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/09/iphone-11-pro-and-iphone-11-pro-max-the-most-powerful-and-advanced-smartphonesRead 7 October 2026Exact maker announcement date.

12 September 20174Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2017/09/iphone-8-and-iphone-8-plus-a-new-generation-of-iphoneRead 5 October 2026Exact maker launch announcement date.

Status

Discontinued8Press articlemacrumors.com/2020/10/13/apple-2020-iphone-lineupRead 7 October 2026October 13, 2020 report explicitly says iPhone 11 Pro Max is no longer available for purchase from Apple. Third-party used stock does not change maker discontinuation.

Discontinued6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102772Read 7 October 2026Apple lists iPhone 8 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB as vintage worldwide and PRODUCT RED as obsolete. The same document defines both categories by Apple having stopped distributing the product for sale. This proves sale discontinuation, not software support end.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Apple iPhone XS Max7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-11-Pro-Max-Smartphone-Review-A-leap-forwards-or-more-of-the-same.435028.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Introduction explicitly identifies iPhone XS Max as predecessor.

Apple iPhone 77Reviewifixit.com/Device/iPhone_8Read 7 October 2026Exact iFixit iPhone 8 hardware entry explicitly calls it the successor to iPhone 7. Parallel Plus and X branches are excluded.35Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/iphone-8-plus-vs-iphone-7-plus-features-tech-specsRead 23 October 2026MacRumors says the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus are the natural successors to the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max8Press articlemacrumors.com/2020/10/13/apple-2020-iphone-lineupRead 7 October 2026Same report explicitly states the removed 11 Pro models are replaced by the new 12 Pro models, naming iPhone 12 Pro Max.25Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/iphone/iPhone_12_Pro_Max_PER_Oct2020.pdfRead 23 October 2026Apple's iPhone 12 Pro Max environmental report names the iPhone 11 Pro Max as the previous generation.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$1,0994Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/09/iphone-11-pro-and-iphone-11-pro-max-the-most-powerful-and-advanced-smartphonesRead 7 October 2026Pricing and Availability explicitly starts iPhone 11 Pro Max at USD 1099. US 64 GB base price before sales tax, not a later review or trade-in price. Higher-capacity prices are not inferred.

From $6998Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2017/09/iphone-8-and-iphone-8-plus-a-new-generation-of-iphoneRead 7 October 202630Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPhone-8_id10408Read 7 October 202631Spec databasephonemore.com/specs/apple/iphone-8/64gbRead 7 October 202632Spec databasephonemore.com/specs/apple/iphone-8Read 7 October 2026

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026Reference market matches exact model radio/SIM and bundle source.

US2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026US reference model from US exact-model technical specification. No cross-region radio or bundle merging.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Gold, Space Gray, Silver, Midnight Green1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Finish section. Published current finish list, including any later colour additions.

Gold, Silver, Space Gray, (PRODUCT)RED1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Finish section. Published current finish list. Later colour additions are included only when named by this source.

Form factor

Bar1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Complete model diagram shows a non-folding handset.

Bar1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Maker complete product diagram shows non-folding handset.

OS support period (claimed)iYears of OS updates promised by the maker. Do not convert a number of Android generations into years, or mix an EU minimum counted from end of sale with a launch-based promise.

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Security support period (claimed)iYears of security updates promised by the maker. State when the period starts in the source note. A regulatory minimum counted from end of market placement is a different basis.

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Security updates untiliPublished end date of security support for the exact model. Do not calculate a date from a rounded number of years.

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Body

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HeightiBody height in portrait orientation. Foldables use the unfolded body.

158mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Size and Weight section. Explicit maker metric body dimension.

138.4mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight section. Explicit metric body dimension.

WidthiBody width in portrait orientation.

77.8mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Size and Weight section. Explicit maker metric body dimension.

67.3mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight section. Explicit metric body dimension.

Thickness

8.1mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Size and Weight section. Explicit maker metric body dimension.

7.3mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight section. Explicit metric body dimension.

Thickness with camera bump

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Folded dimensions

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WeightiHandset weight without accessories. Colour and material differences belong in variants.

226g(8 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Size and Weight section. Handset without accessories.

148g(5.2 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight section. Exact handset without accessories.

Frame

Stainless steel2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026Identify your iPhone model, exact iPhone 11 Pro Max entry explicitly identifies the external stainless steel band.

Aluminium2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026Exact identity/launch describes aluminium design. Apple legacy aluminium and frame band wording retained.

Front

Glass6Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+11+Pro+Max+Teardown/126000Read 7 October 2026Exact A2161 teardown conclusion explicitly states glass on front and back. No Gorilla Glass generation inferred.

Glass2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026Exact model identity describes the flat glass front.

BackiMaterial of the back cover as the maker names it. Aluminium is a metal back cover, as on a unibody. Silicone is a back the maker calls silicone, even with a leather or fabric look. A mixed back, such as metal with a glass insert, is Other.

Glass2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026Identify your iPhone model, exact iPhone 11 Pro Max entry explicitly identifies the glass back. This is the handset material, not its protective case.

Glass2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026Exact identity states glass back.

Dust and water rating

IP681Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Splash, Water and Dust Resistant section. IEC 60529 laboratory rating.

IP671Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Splash, Water and Dust Resistant section. IEC 60529 laboratory classification.

Water resistance depth

4m1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Exact model maximum laboratory depth. Resistance is not permanent.

1m1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Exact model laboratory maximum, not normal-use guarantee.

Water resistance time

30min1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Exact model maximum laboratory test time.

30min1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Exact model laboratory immersion duration.

MIL-STD-810

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SIM capacityiPhysical nano-SIM slots and maximum simultaneously active eSIMs. These counts are alternatives and must not be added to infer total active subscriptions.

Nano-SIMs1Active eSIM capacity1eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026SIM Card section. One nano-SIM plus eSIM. Maximum two active subscriptions, not added slot/profile counts. Exact US model.

Nano-SIMs1eSIM onlyNo2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026Exact identity entry describes one physical nano-SIM tray. No unsupported active-eSIM count is written.

Stylus

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Stylus name

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Display

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Screen sizeiMaker diagonal for the main display as a full rectangle. Rounded corners and cutouts reduce the viewable area.

6.46in(16.4 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Display footnote explicitly publishes the full rectangular diagonal 6.46 inches. Rounded corners reduce viewable area. The marketed heading is rounded.

4.7in(11.9 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Display heading gives full rectangular diagonal. This display has square corners.

Resolution

1242 × 2688px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Display section. Portrait orientation.

750 × 1334px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Display section. Portrait orientation.

Pixel density

458.4ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

325.6ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

19.5:915Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/apple-iphone-11-pro-max_id11179Read 7 October 2026Actual Resolution row explicitly gives 19.5:9. No ratio is calculated from dimensions.21Spec databaseepey.co.uk/phone/apple-iphone-11-pro-max-256-gb.htmlRead 7 October 2026Actual Display table explicitly 19.5:9.

16:930Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPhone-8_id10408Read 7 October 2026Exact iPhone 8 display row explicitly says 1334x750px, 16:9 ratio. Independent corroboration, not a calculation from rounded display size.

Display type

OLED1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Display section expressly states OLED.

LCD (IPS)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Display section expressly says LCD with IPS technology.

Display type (as published)

Super Retina XDR display1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Display section. Maker display name.

Retina HD display1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Display section. Maker name.

Max refresh rateiHighest stated display refresh rate. Game-only or app-specific modes must be identified in the source note.

60Hz20Reviewamanz.my/2019218520Read 7 October 2026Original own-unit review display paragraph explicitly says screen refresh 60 Hz. It separately states 120 Hz touch sensing.

60Hz10Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Displays/Displays.htmlRead 7 October 2026Table 2-3 exact iPhone 8 display Refresh Rate 60 Hz. Recommended app frame rates are a separate column and are not lower adaptive-refresh support.

Min refresh rateiLowest stated adaptive display refresh rate. A variable refresh display does not itself prove an LTPO backplane.

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Touch sampling rateiStandard touch sampling rate the maker states. A figure the maker ties to a game, boost or instant mode goes in the instant field. When the maker names no mode, the figure is stored here and the source note quotes the wording.

120Hz20Reviewamanz.my/2019218520Read 7 October 2026Same actual display paragraph explicitly identifies 120 Hz touch detection, distinct from 60 Hz screen refresh. No software mode, instantaneous burst or measured latency is inferred.

60Hz10Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Displays/Displays.htmlRead 7 October 2026Table 2-4 exact iPhone 8 Touch Sample Rate 60 Hz, Touch Delivery Rate 60 Hz. Finger input. No unsupported instantaneous or gaming boost inferred.

Instant touch samplingiHighest touch sampling rate the maker states for a game, boost or instant mode.

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Display brightness (typical, claimed)iMaker stated typical brightness, not a reviewer measurement or automatic outdoor mode. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

800nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Display section. Maximum typical brightness.

625nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Display section. Maximum typical claim. cd/m² equals nits exactly.

Outdoor brightness (claimed)iMaker stated outdoor or high-brightness-mode value. A peak outdoor claim need not be full-screen sustained brightness.

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Peak display brightness (claimed)iManufacturer-stated peak brightness. Store HDR, window size and operating mode only as stated in the source note. Outdoor/HBM claims use the separate field. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

1,200nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Display section. HDR maximum claim, not outdoor or sustained brightness.

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Minimum brightness

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Colour depth per channeliBits for each RGB colour channel, not total bits per pixel. A 24-bit RGB pixel means 8 bits per channel. No native-versus-dithered assumption.

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DCI-P3 coverage

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HDR playback formatsiHDR formats the phone can display or play back. Recorded video HDR formats use the separate video field.

Dolby Vision, HDR101Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Video Playback section. Explicit formats, not recording claims.

Dolby Vision, HDR101Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Video Playback section. Formats are playback support, not camera recording or panel peak-brightness claims.

PWM dimming frequency

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Always-on display

No13Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-au/109351Read 7 October 2026Always-On section identifies iPhone 14 Pro and later supported models. The complete named compatibility list excludes iPhone 11 Pro Max. This concerns built-in Always-On display, not a foreground app.

No18Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109351Read 7 October 2026Apple complete Always-On display supported-model list starts with 14 Pro/14 Pro Max and later eligible models, excluding iPhone 8. Exact maker comparison iPhone 8 column also has no Always-On feature. Always keeping an app on screen is not the native always-on display feature.

Front camera cutout

Notch1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Exact model front diagram.

None1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Exact front model diagram.

Cover screen sizeiThe outer screen of a foldable, or a second screen on the back of a phone, such as on the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max.

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Cover screen resolutioniWidth and height as the screen stands when the closed phone, or the phone with a rear screen, is held upright. Some makers print the long side first, such as Motorola's 1272 x 1080 for a screen that is 1080 px wide.

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Cover screen refresh rate

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Cover screen type

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Platform

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OS at launch

iOS 134Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/09/iphone-11-pro-and-iphone-11-pro-max-the-most-powerful-and-advanced-smartphonesRead 7 October 2026Exact launch announcement identifies this OS. Current spec OS text is not used as launch evidence.

iOS 114Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2017/09/iphone-8-and-iphone-8-plus-a-new-generation-of-iphoneRead 5 October 2026Original launch OS generation. Current specification document may describe later bundle software.

Software

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iOS11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 7 October 2026Exact Operating System section explicitly names iOS. No invented separate UI skin. Launch and latest versions use separate fields.

Latest stable OS (verified)iLatest stable OS explicitly verified for the exact model on the source accessed date. A downloadable manual, beta, or launch specification does not prove a stable update rollout.

iOS 27.0.110Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/100100Read 7 October 2026Current stable release table explicitly iOS 27.0.1 released September 28, 2026 for iPhone 11 and later. Reopened October 7, 2026. No beta or manual version used.

iOS 16.7.1612Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/100100Read 7 October 2026Current Apple security release history exact eligibility row lists iPhone 8/all relevant 8 models for iOS 16.7.16 released May 11, 2026. Latest published eligible stable release in the live history accessed October 7, 2026. No future support cutoff inferred from this release.

Chipset

Apple A13 Bionic1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Chip section. Exact installed chipset.

Apple A11 Bionic1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Chip section. Exact installed processor.

Process

7nm15Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/apple-iphone-11-pro-max_id11179Read 7 October 2026Actual A13 Bionic hardware row explicitly states 7 nm. Enhanced-process suffix is not imported from GSM.

10nm33Spec databasenotebookcheck.com/Apple-A11-Bionic-SoC-Benchmarks-und-Specs.250940.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact A11 Bionic chip reference explicitly gives Herstellungstechnologie 10 nm. Maker identifies installed A11 Bionic. This is immutable chip-process metadata, not a pooled benchmark or configured device power value.

CPU cores

619Reviewanandtech.com/show/14892/the-apple-iphone-11-pro-and-max-reviewRead 7 October 2026Original publicly indexed Apple 2019 iPhone specifications table explicitly gives 2 Lightning + 4 Thunder cores. Current URL redirects to a different TechRadar Pro review, which is not substituted. The complete original indexed table was read.21Spec databaseepey.co.uk/phone/apple-iphone-11-pro-max-256-gb.htmlRead 7 October 2026Actual Hardware table explicitly 6 cores.24Maker product pageapple.com/iphone/compareRead 7 October 2026The actual US comparison header was parsed to locate the exact iPhone 11 Pro Max column 33, including two leading labels. Its Processor CPU cell explicitly says 6-core CPU. No neighboring model value is copied.

64Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2017/09/iphone-8-and-iphone-8-plus-a-new-generation-of-iphoneRead 5 October 2026Exact A11 maker launch states six-core CPU.

CPU configurationiCPU core counts, names and maximum clocks for the exact chipset configuration. Do not copy clocks from another regional chip or generic faster chip edition.

AApple iPhone 11 Pro Max

Count	Core
2	Lightning
4	Thunder

Source19Reviewanandtech.com/show/14892/the-apple-iphone-11-pro-and-max-reviewRead 7 October 2026Original full indexed table explicitly identifies two Lightning performance cores and four Thunder efficiency cores. Clock disagreement remains omitted. Current Epey hardware table independently repeats counts/names.21Spec databaseepey.co.uk/phone/apple-iphone-11-pro-max-256-gb.htmlRead 7 October 2026Actual Hardware table names dual-core Lightning and quad-core Thunder. Known clocks conflict and are not imported.

BApple iPhone 8

Count	Core
2	Performance
4	Efficiency

Source4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2017/09/iphone-8-and-iphone-8-plus-a-new-generation-of-iphoneRead 5 October 2026Exact maker launch states two performance and four efficiency cores.

Max CPU clock

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GPU

Apple GPU (4-core graphics)15Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/apple-iphone-11-pro-max_id11179Read 7 October 2026Actual Hardware row explicitly states Apple-designed 4-core GPU.19Reviewanandtech.com/show/14892/the-apple-iphone-11-pro-and-max-reviewRead 7 October 2026Original full indexed table explicitly Apple 4 cores. Current PhoneArena/Epey hardware tables independently corroborate.21Spec databaseepey.co.uk/phone/apple-iphone-11-pro-max-256-gb.htmlRead 7 October 2026Actual Hardware table explicitly Apple Quad-Core.24Maker product pageapple.com/iphone/compareRead 7 October 2026Same exact model column Processor GPU cell explicitly says 4-core GPU, within A13 Bionic context. This independently corroborates Apple GPU 4-core classification.

Apple 3-core GPU4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2017/09/iphone-8-and-iphone-8-plus-a-new-generation-of-iphoneRead 5 October 2026Exact maker launch explicitly identifies three-core Apple-designed GPU.

NPU performance

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Memory

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RAM

4GB7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-11-Pro-Max-Smartphone-Review-A-leap-forwards-or-more-of-the-same.435028.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact tested 64 GB unit has 4 GB, independently corroborating the US teardown and all storage spec rows.15Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/apple-iphone-11-pro-max_id11179Read 7 October 2026Actual Memory cell lists 4 GB with 64/256/512 GB storage choices. Notebookcheck 64 GB test unit and independent physical teardown corroborate capacity. Database generic LPDDR4 label is kept as a reported classification limit, not used to override exact physical chip identity.19Reviewanandtech.com/show/14892/the-apple-iphone-11-pro-and-max-reviewRead 7 October 2026Original full indexed table gives 4 GB across iPhone 11 family with the three Pro Max storage choices listed. Current PhoneArena/Epey and teardown capacity corroborate.21Spec databaseepey.co.uk/phone/apple-iphone-11-pro-max-256-gb.htmlRead 7 October 2026Actual model 256 GB table explicitly 4 GB and lists other 64/512 GB options. All-capacity 4 GB is also explicit in PhoneArena and original AnandTech table.

2GB13Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+8+Teardown/97481Read 7 October 2026Teardown step 3 identifies actual unit A1863 and step 11 names 2 GB SK Hynix RAM. Exact PhoneArena memory rows independently corroborate all retained capacities. LPDDR subtype conflicts remain omitted.

RAM typeiActual installed memory technology published for the phone. A chipset supported-memory list does not prove which type this device uses.

LPDDR4X6Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+11+Pro+Max+Teardown/126000Read 7 October 2026Step 13 chip identification explicitly SK Hynix H9HKNNNCRMMVDR-NEH LPDDR4X over the A13. Its tentative RAM capacity is corroborated independently by exact review/spec rows.19Reviewanandtech.com/show/14892/the-apple-iphone-11-pro-and-max-reviewRead 7 October 2026Original full indexed table explicitly 4 GB LPDDR4X. Exact A2161 physical iFixit chip identification independently says LPDDR4X. Epey independently repeats LPDDR4x. PhoneArena generic LPDDR4 nomenclature remains a disclosed broader classification.21Spec databaseepey.co.uk/phone/apple-iphone-11-pro-max-256-gb.htmlRead 7 October 2026Actual Hardware row explicitly LPDDR4x. This corroborates exact A2161 physical chip identification. No claimed configured memory rate is added.

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Storage (nominal)iManufacturer nominal capacity before formatting, not available space. Published TB values use decimal SI conversion, 1 TB = 1000 GB. Literal maker GB values stay as published.

64, 256, 512GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Capacity section. Nominal marketed decimal GB, before formatting.

64, 128, 256GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Capacity section. Nominal marketed decimal GB, before formatting. Later capacity revisions remain the same model family.

Storage type

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Memory card

None21Spec databaseepey.co.uk/phone/apple-iphone-11-pro-max-256-gb.htmlRead 7 October 2026Actual Hardware table explicitly Memory Card Support No. Matching Notebookcheck says no device supports microSD expansion.

None31Spec databasephonemore.com/specs/apple/iphone-8/64gbRead 7 October 2026Exact A1863-named 64 GB page says External storage Not supported. Notebookcheck independently says internal storage cannot be expanded. This is no memory-card expansion, not a claim about cloud storage.

Max card size

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Rear cameras

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Physical rear camerasiOne row per physical imaging camera. Sensor crops, optical-quality zoom modes, autofocus laser and depth scanners do not add photographic lenses. A colour or multispectral sensor is not a camera row, even when the maker gives it a megapixel figure. A depth camera with its own megapixel figure, such as a 2 MP depth camera, is a row with the depth role. A ToF or lidar scanner is not a row.

AApple iPhone 11 Pro Max

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	OIS	Optical zoom	Field of view
Main	12	1.8	26	1/2.55"	1.4	Dual Pixel PDAF	Yes	Not available	Not available
Ultrawide	12	2.4	13	Not available	Not available	Fixed	No	Not available	120°
Telephoto	12	2	52	1/3.4"	1	PDAF	Yes	2×	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Maker Camera section supplies all three physical imaging cameras, lens apertures, optical zoom, wide/tele OIS and ultrawide 120-degree field of view. Independent PhoneArena/DXOMARK/AnandTech table supplies the added lens and sensor properties. Uncorroborated ultrawide format and native pitch are omitted.15Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/apple-iphone-11-pro-max_id11179Read 7 October 2026Actual rear rows explicitly state main 26 mm, 1/2.55 optical format, 1.4 micrometre and PDAF. Tele 52 mm, 1/3.4, 1 micrometre and PDAF. Ultrawide 13 mm. Existing maker apertures/OIS remain primary. Higher dual-pixel main subtype is independently stated by the original AnandTech full table.16Reviewphonearena.com/reviews/Apple-iPhone-11-Pro-and-Pro-Max-Review_id4696Read 7 October 2026Actual camera inventory explicitly says ultrawide 13 mm f/2.4 with no OIS. Wide/tele optical stabilization is separately stated. No measured image-quality score is imported.17Reviewdxomark.com/apple-iphone-11-pro-max-camera-reviewRead 7 October 2026Actual Key camera specifications names main 12 MP 1/2.55 sensor, 26 mm equivalent, f/1.8, PDAF/OIS. Tele 12 MP 1/3.4, 52 mm, f/2.0, PDAF/OIS. Ultrawide 13 mm f/2.4. These corroborate stated hardware, not a transferred test score.19Reviewanandtech.com/show/14892/the-apple-iphone-11-pro-and-max-reviewRead 7 October 2026Original full indexed table explicitly main 12 MP 1.4 micrometre Dual Pixel PD f/1.8 OIS for the iPhone 11 Pro Max family. Only literal main autofocus subtype is retained from this table.22Reviewlaszlopusztai.net/2019/10/18/iphone-11-uwa-camera-disturbing-discoveriesRead 7 October 2026Original camera-developer own-unit article identifies iPhone 11 Pro Max ultrawide images and explicitly says this camera has a fixed-focus lens. No focus subtype is guessed from the generic maker focus label.

BApple iPhone 8

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	OIS
Main	12	1.8	28	1.22	PDAF	Yes

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Camera section. One physical 12 MP Wide camera with f/1.8 aperture and optical image stabilisation.24Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPhone-8_id10408Read 7 October 2026Exact main-camera row explicitly states PDAF, 28 mm focal length and 1.22 µm native pitch. Maker camera Table 4-3 defines P as phase detection and Table 4-4 exact iPhone 8 main camera AF=P. Optical-format size is omitted because DXOMark 1/2.8 conflicts with PhoneArena 1/3. Existing 12 MP/f1.8/OIS retained.28Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 7 October 2026Table 4-3 AF key: P is phase detection/focus pixels. Table 4-4 shared exact iPhone 8 back camera AF=P in full-resolution formats. No sensor-format or pitch inferred from cropping or FOV.29Reviewdcfever.com/phones/viewsamples.phpRead 7 October 2026Published original sample metadata Camera make Apple, Camera model iPhone 8 explicitly states Focal length 4.0 mm and 35 mm equivalent 28 mm at full 4032x3024 stills. Corroborates that the static 28 mm camera field is 35 mm-equivalent, not physical lens focal length. No sample exposure, location or performance measurements stored.

Number of rear cameras

3=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

1=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Main camera

12MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

12MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Longest physical-lens optical zoomiLargest optical zoom factor of a physical telephoto lens. Optical-quality sensor crops and advertised zoom ranges are excluded.

2×=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

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Maximum photo digital zoomiHighest stated digital zoom for photos. Video zoom can have a different limit. A total zoom factor such as Up to 100x counts, also when the maker adds AI processing to it.

10×1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Camera section. Maximum photo digital zoom, not video zoom or zoom-out range.

5×1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Maximum photo digital zoom, separate from video zoom.

Flash

Brighter True Tone flash with Slow Sync1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Camera section. As published.

LED True Tone flash with Slow Sync1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Maker wording.

Camera features

Sapphire crystal lens cover, Night mode1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Camera section. Maker-named photographic features.

Live Photos with stabilization, Auto HDR for photos, Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos, RAW photo capture via AVFoundation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Explicit published features. Historical beta qualifier retained where stated.27Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Table 4-1 states wide-gamut capture and RAW photo capture on the back camera. Existing Live Photos and AutoHDR retained. RAW requires a supporting app, not a claim that stock Camera exposes RAW. No portrait mode from Plus/X is transferred.

Maximum rear video rate per resolutioniHighest stated capture frame rate at each resolution, including slow-motion modes. Lens restrictions and cloud-processed output must be named in the source note.

AApple iPhone 11 Pro Max

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	60
1920	1080	240
1280	720	30

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Video Recording section. Highest capture rates include documented 1080p slow motion.

BApple iPhone 8

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
4032	3024	30
3840	2160	60
3264	2448	30
2592	1936	30
1920	1080	240
1440	1080	60
1280	720	240
960	540	60
640	480	60
480	360	60
352	288	60
192	144	60

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Video Recording section. Highest capture rates include slow motion. 1080p/720p slow-motion limits checked separately for this exact model.25Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 7 October 2026Apple device capture-format Table 4-4 explicitly names iPhone 8 in the shared exact-camera table. Key Table 4-3 defines Dimensions as captured-video pixels and FPS as supported capture rates. Maximum per resolution across published 420v/420f formats is stored. HRSI still dimensions are excluded. These AVFoundation formats require app active-format selection and are not all exposed by the stock Camera app. Existing native Camera modes remain documented subsets.

Max video resolution

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Maximum rear video rate per resolution

4032 × 3024px=CalculatedFrom Maximum rear video rate per resolution

Recorded video HDR formatsiHDR formats explicitly supported for recording. Display playback support does not establish camera recording support.

Not available

Not available

Log recording

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Video recording codecsiCodecs explicitly documented for recorded video. Excludes playback-only codecs and container names such as MP4 and MKV.

HEVC, H.2641Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Video Recording section explicitly names recording codecs.

HEVC, H.2641Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Exact Video Recording section. Current supported recording codecs, not a launch OS claim.

Video stabilisation

EIS, OIS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Video Recording section. Cinematic video stabilisation plus optical image stabilisation.

EIS, OIS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Video Recording section. Cinematic video stabilisation and optical image stabilisation.

Maximum slow-motion capture rateiCaptured frames per second, not the playback rate. Recording resolution and supported camera belong in the source note.

240fps1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Video Recording section. Rear 1080p slow-motion capture maximum.

240fps1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Video Recording section. 1080p slow-motion capture.

Front camera

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Front camerasiOne row per physical front imaging camera. Depth or face authentication components are not additional selfie cameras.

AApple iPhone 11 Pro Max

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Autofocus
Main	12	2.2	23	Fixed

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Maker explicitly states one 12 MP f/2.2 imaging camera, separate from authentication-depth hardware. DXOMARK independently states 23 mm equivalent and fixed focus. Uncorroborated optical format is omitted.18Reviewdxomark.com/apple-iphone-11-pro-max-front-camera-reviewRead 7 October 2026Actual front hardware paragraph and Key front camera specifications explicitly say fixed-focus 23 mm-equivalent f/2.2 lens with 12 MP imaging sensor. SL 3D depth hardware is not counted as another selfie camera. The source does not prove an optical format.

BApple iPhone 8

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)
Main	7	2.2

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Exact FaceTime HD Camera section. One physical selfie imaging camera.

Maximum front video rate per resolutioniHighest stated front-camera frame rate at each resolution, including slow motion where documented.

AApple iPhone 11 Pro Max

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	60
1920	1080	120

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Exact TrueDepth/Front Camera section. Highest capture rates include documented 1080p slow motion only when stated.

BApple iPhone 8

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3088	2320	30
1920	1080	30
1440	1080	60
1280	720	60
960	540	30
640	480	60
480	360	30
352	288	30
192	144	30

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Exact FaceTime HD Camera section explicitly states 1080p30. Other models without stated front fps remain unknown.26Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 7 October 2026Apple device capture-format Table 4-5 explicitly names iPhone 8 in the shared exact-camera table. Key Table 4-3 defines Dimensions as captured-video pixels and FPS as supported capture rates. Maximum per resolution across published 420v/420f formats is stored. HRSI still dimensions are excluded. These AVFoundation formats require app active-format selection and are not all exposed by the stock Camera app. Existing native Camera modes remain documented subsets.

Front autofocus

No=CalculatedFrom Front cameras

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Audio

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Stereo speakers

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026External Buttons and Connectors section expressly identifies built-in stereo speakers.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026External Buttons and Connectors explicitly identifies built-in stereo speakers. Stereo recording alone is not evidence.

3.5 mm jack

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Complete External Buttons and Connectors diagram shows Lightning and no 3.5 mm socket.

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Complete External Buttons and Connectors diagram. Lightning connector, without 3.5 mm jack. A separate adapter is not a handset jack.

Audio features

Dolby Atmos, Spatial audio playback1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Audio Playback explicitly states Dolby Atmos and spatial audio playback. Wireless codecs use a separate source.

Stereo playback, User-configurable maximum volume limit11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 7 October 2026Audio Playback explicitly lists Stereo playback and User-configurable maximum volume limit. Local AAC/ALAC/FLAC file formats are not substituted into Bluetooth codec support.

MicrophonesiPhysical microphones in the phone. Noise reduction channel count does not always establish microphone count.

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Network

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Network

GSM, HSPA, LTE, CDMA1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Exact A2161 Mobile/Cellular and Wireless section. Explicit technologies only.

GSM, HSPA, LTE, CDMA1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Exact A1863 Cellular and Wireless radio group. Other models and carrier modems excluded.

2G bandsiExact model radio bands. State model and region. Do not substitute a worldwide union for one regional model.

GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Exact model GSM/EDGE MHz ranges.

GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Exact GSM/EDGE MHz ranges.

3G bandsiExact model UMTS/WCDMA/HSPA bands or published MHz ranges. State which notation the source uses.

850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 21001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Exact model UMTS/HSPA MHz ranges, not band IDs.

850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 21001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Exact UMTS/HSPA MHz ranges, not band IDs.

4G bandsiExact model LTE bands, not channel frequencies or aggregate world coverage.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 481Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Exact A2161 LTE band list. Other regional models excluded.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 34, 38, 39, 40, 411Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Exact A1863 LTE bands. No worldwide union of regional hardware.

5G bandsiExact model 5G NR bands. A union of sub-6 and mmWave models is not evidence that every variant supports both.

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Not available

5G modes

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Not available

5G mmWave

No7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-11-Pro-Max-Smartphone-Review-A-leap-forwards-or-more-of-the-same.435028.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact model review explicitly states no 5G. This excludes 5G mmWave, without inventing NR bands.

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Maximum modem download rateiTheoretical maker-published device/modem rate. Name the radio technology, aggregation and carrier conditions in the source note. Chip capability alone does not establish device support.

Not available

Not available

Satellite

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Not available

Wi-Fi calling

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Audio Calling section. Carrier-dependent Wi-Fi calling.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Audio Calling/Cellular section. Carrier-dependent Wi-Fi calling.

Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Mobile/Cellular and Wireless section.

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Cellular and Wireless section explicitly names 802.11ac, the Wi-Fi 5 standard.

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-is/guide/deployment/-dep268652e6c/webRead 7 October 2026Maker deployment table explicitly covers all iPhone 11 models and lists ax/ac/a/n at 5 GHz and ax/b/g/n at 2.4 GHz. Later 6 GHz tables are excluded.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz16Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-8-Smartphone-Review.250930.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact iPhone 8 Networking description explicitly says IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac in 2.4 as well as 5 GHz networks. Static model-family capability applies to the documented A1863 family, not a measured link throughput or band inference merely from Wi-Fi 5. Maker all-model 802.11ac/MIMO statement independently establishes shared family Wi-Fi support.

Bluetooth

5.01Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Mobile/Cellular and Wireless section.

5.01Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Cellular and Wireless section.

Bluetooth audio codecsiWireless audio codecs explicitly supported by the phone. Local audio file formats and codecs supported only by the chipset are excluded.

SBC, AAC12Press articletechradar.com/computing/websites-apps/bluetooth-codec-changerRead 7 October 2026Wireless codec discussion explicitly states iPhones support SBC and AAC. Exact model Notebookcheck confirms lack of higher-quality wireless codecs. Local audio playback formats are excluded.

AAC, SBC17Spec databasebluetoothcheck.com/d/apple-iphone-8Read 7 October 2026Dedicated exact iPhone 8 device entry explicitly says supports 2 Bluetooth A2DP audio codecs AAC and SBC. No LDAC/aptX inferred from Bluetooth 5.0 or from local audio file-format support. This is a published compatibility database claim, not an independently measured codec test.

NFC

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Mobile/Cellular and Wireless section. NFC reader mode.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Cellular and Wireless/Apple Pay sections explicitly identify NFC support.

Ultra-wideband

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Mobile/Cellular and Wireless section explicitly identifies Ultra Wideband chip.

No19Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-ae/109512Read 7 October 2026Apple complete first/second-generation Ultra Wideband hardware support list begins with iPhone 11 family, excluding iPhone 8. Exact maker comparison iPhone 8 UWB-chip cell is empty, and exact teardown has no UWB chip. This is hardware absence, not a regional disabled feature.

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Maker Location section states built-in GPS/GNSS. The additional named GLONASS, Galileo and QZSS systems are explicitly confirmed by the matching Notebookcheck review. They are not inferred from the generic GNSS term.7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-11-Pro-Max-Smartphone-Review-A-leap-forwards-or-more-of-the-same.435028.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Actual Location paragraph explicitly names Galileo, GLONASS, GPS with A-GPS, and QZSS. No BeiDou or dual-frequency capability is inferred.

GPS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Location section. Only named constellations, no inference from generic GNSS.

Dual-frequency GNSSiMultiple GNSS signal frequencies expressly documented by the maker, not a count of satellite constellations.

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Connector

Lightning1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026External Buttons and Connectors section.

Lightning1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026External Buttons and Connectors section.

USB data standardiUSB data protocol/speed, distinct from the USB-C connector shape, cable rating and charging capability.

USB 2.07Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-11-Pro-Max-Smartphone-Review-A-leap-forwards-or-more-of-the-same.435028.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specifications explicitly one USB 2.0 connection and text identifies Lightning. Used only for shared wired data protocol.24Maker product pageapple.com/iphone/compareRead 7 October 2026Same exact model column Connectivity cell explicitly says Lightning Supports USB 2. This is the handset wired protocol, not a Lightning-to-HDMI accessory output.

USB 2.014Maker product pageapple.com/au/iphone/compareRead 7 October 2026Maker complete comparison data includes 42 named model columns. Exact iPhone 8 column 39 says Lightning Supports USB 2 in Connector rows. Device protocol is distinct from the cable connector and charging standard.

Video out over USBiWired external display output over the physical port. Casting or wireless desktop mode does not establish wired video support.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Video Playback section. Wired mirroring/output up to 1080p through Lightning Digital AV/VGA adapters, sold separately.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Video Playback section. Wired output up to 1080p through Lightning Digital AV/VGA adapters, sold separately.

IR blaster

No21Spec databaseepey.co.uk/phone/apple-iphone-11-pro-max-256-gb.htmlRead 7 October 2026Actual WLAN/features table explicitly IR Blaster No. The TrueDepth IR emitter is authentication hardware, separately described by maker, not an IR remote transmitter.

No31Spec databasephonemore.com/specs/apple/iphone-8/64gbRead 7 October 2026Exact A1863-named 64 GB Connectivity table says Infrared port Not supported. It refers to an infrared emitter/control port, not the proximity sensor or face camera.

FM radio

No21Spec databaseepey.co.uk/phone/apple-iphone-11-pro-max-256-gb.htmlRead 7 October 2026Actual Multimedia table explicitly FM Radio No. No absence is inferred merely from lack of an app.

No34Press articlearstechnica.com/gadgets/2017/09/fcc-chief-ajit-pai-wants-apple-to-stop-disabling-fm-radio-chips-in-iphonesRead 7 October 2026September 28, 2017 original Apple statement reprinted by Ars says iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 lack FM radio chips and FM antennas, so FM reception cannot be enabled. Direct maker statement in trusted press, not an inference from missing radio app.

Features and sensors

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FingerprintiUnder-display, type not stated is for a maker that says in-display or under-display but not optical or ultrasonic.

None7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-11-Pro-Max-Smartphone-Review-A-leap-forwards-or-more-of-the-same.435028.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Input Devices section explicitly states Touch ID / fingerprint scanner has not returned.

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Face unlockiYes, type not stated is for a maker that names face unlock or facial recognition but not 2D or 3D.

3D1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Face ID section. TrueDepth authentication.

None20Owner's manualhelp.apple.com/iphone/11/en.lproj/static.htmlRead 7 October 2026Archived iOS 11.4 manual exact iPhone 8 overview/Touch ID instructions identify fingerprint unlock. Face ID unlock is explicitly for iPhone X in this version. No native 2D/3D face unlock system is documented for iPhone 8. Photo face detection is a separate camera feature.

Sensors

Face ID, Barometer, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Sensors section. Exact published list.

Touch ID fingerprint sensor, Barometer, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Sensors section. Exact list. Home-button Touch ID on non-X models has no schema position option.

Extra buttonsiAdditional physical controls beyond ordinary power and volume buttons. On-screen navigation buttons are excluded.

Ring/Silent switch1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026External Buttons and Connectors section. Extra controls beyond ordinary side and volume buttons.

Ring/Silent switch, Home button1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Exact external-control diagram. Extra buttons beyond standard side/power and volume buttons.

Haptic motor

Taptic Engine6Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+11+Pro+Max+Teardown/126000Read 7 October 2026Exact A2161 Step 6 identifies the installed Taptic Engine.

Taptic Engine13Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+8+Teardown/97481Read 7 October 2026Exact A1863 teardown step 9 identifies the Taptic Engine as a physical module near the Lightning port.

Battery and charging

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Rated battery capacityiRated/minimum manufacturer capacity when available. Multi-cell pack-equivalent mAh must be explicitly published and identified in the source note. Regional hardware must match.

3,969mAh6Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+11+Pro+Max+Teardown/126000Read 7 October 2026Exact A2161 physical battery label and Step 9 state 3969 mAh at 3.79 V. Rated single-cell pack capacity, not a rounded 4000 mAh claim.

1,821mAh13Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+8+Teardown/97481Read 7 October 2026Exact A1863 teardown step 7 and physical pack label explicitly identify 1821 mAh cell. Printed pack rating, not a typical capacity or inferred from voltage. Label energy is stored separately.

Battery capacity (typical)iManufacturer typical capacity, kept separate from rated/minimum capacity. For series cells, identify any explicitly published pack-equivalent figure.

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Rated battery energyiRated pack energy in watt-hours. Do not calculate it from rounded voltage or mAh. Typical energy, when different, belongs in the source note.

15.04Wh6Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+11+Pro+Max+Teardown/126000Read 7 October 2026Exact physical battery label and Step 9 explicitly 15.04 Wh. This is published pack energy, not computed from rounded values.

6.96Wh13Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+8+Teardown/97481Read 7 October 2026Exact A1863 teardown step 7 and physical pack label explicitly state 6.96 Wh. No multiplication of rounded voltage and mAh.

Battery type

Li-ion1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Power and Battery section. Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

Li-ion1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery section explicitly identifies rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

Claimed battery lifeiMaker runtime claim for a named use case. Identify up-to/at-least wording, regional battery hardware and test conditions in the source note.

AApple iPhone 11 Pro Max

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	20
Video streaming	12
Audio playback	80

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Source-stated model-wide up-to 20 h video, 12 h streamed video and 80 h audio claims for iPhone 11 Pro Max. The page represents 64/256/512 GB options and publishes no narrower tested storage configuration. Tested configuration/settings are not disclosed. These are maker maximum claims, not guaranteed actual runtime or third-party measurements.

BApple iPhone 8

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	13
Audio playback	40
Talk time	14
Web browsing	12

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery tables. All stored talk, video and audio claims are up-to wireless claims. Actual runtime depends on network configuration, usage and settings. No unreported detailed test mode is inferred.23Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 7 October 2026Power and Battery explicitly says Internet use up to 12 h. Existing talk 14/video 13/audio 40 claims retained. Maker up to wording and network/usage variability apply. Not a reviewer active-use test.

Maximum wired charging power (claimed)iManufacturer-stated handset charging input maximum. An adapter rating, power needed to achieve maximum speed, common-charger requirement or reviewer peak draw does not establish this value.

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Wired charging standards

USB Power Delivery23Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102574Read 7 October 2026Maker Earlier iPhone Models section explicitly allows compatible USB-C adapters supporting USB-PD with Lightning cable. It includes exact 2019 Pro Max fast-charge test information. This supports generic USB Power Delivery, without an unproved 2.0 version.

USB Power Delivery15Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102574Read 7 October 2026Apple fast-charge instructions for earlier Lightning iPhones specify USB-C to Lightning and a comparable adapter supporting USB-PD. Footnote explicitly includes preproduction iPhone 8 tests. Version is not published here, so PD2.0 and a numeric device charging maximum are not inferred.

Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)iManufacturer time to 50% from the stated starting level. A 55% or 75% claim is not interchangeable. Charger, cable and conditions belong in the source note.

30min1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Power and Battery section. Up to 50% in around 30 minutes with the included 18 W adapter or a higher-rated adapter. Included adapter output is not maximum handset input.

30min1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery fast-charge claim, up to 50% in 30 minutes. Footnote 9: testing August 2017 with preproduction iPhone 8 and 8 Plus units/software, drained batteries and Apple USB-C adapters 18/29/30/61/87 W. Fast-charge adapters sold separately. Source heading says 18 W or higher.

Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)iManufacturer full-charge claim. A review measurement uses measured_charge_time_min instead.

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Wireless charging

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Power and Battery section. Express wireless/Qi support.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery section explicitly supports Qi chargers.

Wireless charging power

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7.5W14Maker product pageapple.com/au/iphone/compareRead 7 October 2026Maker exact iPhone 8 comparison column says Qi wireless charging up to 7.5 W. This is supported input claim with compatible Qi accessory/software, not launch-only 5 W or a measured peak. US/UK Apple wireless support separately explains 7.5 W with current iOS and compatible chargers.

Wireless standardsiDevice wireless charging standard or qualification. Qi2 Ready needs a compatible magnetic case and does not mean built-in handset magnets.

Qi1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Power and Battery section. Only explicitly named standards.

Qi1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Exact maker Qi compatibility. No MagSafe, built-in magnets or input wattage inferred.

Built-in alignment magnetsiTrue only for alignment magnets built into the handset. A magnetic case or accessory does not make this true.

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No21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/105047Read 7 October 2026Apple explicitly calls iPhone 8 models non-MagSafe Qi-compatible devices. Maker comparison lists Qi rather than MagSafe and exact physical teardown has wireless coil with no alignment magnet array. Camera OIS magnets are not charging-alignment magnets and do not make this true.

Reverse wireless output poweriPhone output power while charging another device wirelessly, not its wireless input rating.

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Reverse wired

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Charger in boxiWhether a mains charging adapter is included in the exact regional retail bundle. A USB cable alone is not a charger.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026In the Box and Power and Battery sections. 18 W mains adapter expressly included.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026In the Box explicitly lists USB Power Adapter. Wattage not inferred.

Included adapter rated poweriRated power of the included adapter, distinct from the phone maximum charging input.

18W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Exact included 18 W USB-C Power Adapter, separate from handset maximum input.

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Geekbench single-coreiReviewer CPU single-core result. Geekbench version, tested configuration and modes belong in the source note. Do not combine versions.

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Geekbench multi-coreiReviewer CPU multi-core result. Geekbench version and tested configuration belong in the source note.

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3DMark Wild Life ExtremeiReviewer Wild Life Extreme score. Unlimited, Original, Solar Bay, stress-test stability and frame rates are different measurements. Version and run/loop conditions belong in the source note.

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AnTuTuiReviewer AnTuTu total score. Test version, operating system and tested RAM/storage belong in the source note. Cross-version and cross-OS scores are not directly comparable.

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Display brightness (measured)iReviewer brightness result. Window size, manual/auto or HDR mode and test method belong in the source note. Not automatically a sustained full-screen peak. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

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PWM dimming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mixed-use battery life (measured)iReviewer mixed-use active endurance. Identify the test method. Continuous web browsing or video-only tests cannot populate this field.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer time to a full charge, with start/end percentage and charger identified. A 15/30-minute percentage result is not a full-charge time.

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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)iReviewer integrated loudness in LUFS. Less negative numbers mean louder output. This is not sound pressure level in dB.

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EU energy class

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Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)iStandardized EU endurance test result for the exact registered model. Preserve only the precision the source publishes. This is not a normal mixed-use or video-playback runtime.

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Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)iMinimum standardized charge cycles before the specified remaining capacity threshold. Notes retain greater-than or at-least qualifiers. EPREL prints this value in hundreds, so 10 there is stored as 1000.

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Drop resistance class

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Repairability class

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SAR head (US)iHighest published head SAR under the US 1 g tissue method for the exact model. Record separation and conditions when stated.

1.16W/kg14Maker product pageregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/rfExposure/iphone12,5/enRead 7 October 2026Same exact named A2161 group gives published Head 1.16 W/kg over 1 g, tested against head with no separation and radios at highest transmission levels.

1.2W/kg22Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/rfExposure/iphone10,1/enRead 7 October 2026Observed public Apple RF client route for iPhone 8. Exact separate A1863 record Head 1.20 W/kg under 1 g method. Radios at highest transmission, head 0 mm separation. A1905/A1906 rows excluded.

SAR body (US)iHighest published body SAR under the US 1 g tissue method. Do not substitute the limb result or EU 10 g result.

1.17W/kg14Maker product pageregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/rfExposure/iphone12,5/enRead 7 October 2026Normal public maker RF data lists A2161 together with A2219/A2220: published Body 1.17 W/kg over 1 g, tested against torso with 5 mm separation and radios at highest transmission levels. No separate limb or hotspot figure is substituted.

1.13W/kg22Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/rfExposure/iphone10,1/enRead 7 October 2026Exact A1863 Body 1.13 W/kg under 1 g method. Highest transmit levels, body 5 mm separation. No EU/limb substitution.

SAR head (EU)iHighest published head SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method for the exact model.

0.95W/kg14Maker product pageregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/rfExposure/iphone12,5/enRead 7 October 2026Same exact named A2161 group gives Head 0.95 W/kg over 10 g at no separation. This is separate from the 1 g result.

1.35W/kg22Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/rfExposure/iphone10,1/enRead 7 October 2026Exact A1863 Head 1.35 W/kg under 10 g method. Highest transmit levels, head 0 mm separation. Other regional hardware rows excluded.

SAR body (EU)iHighest published body SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method, excluding separate limb values.

0.99W/kg14Maker product pageregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/rfExposure/iphone12,5/enRead 7 October 2026Same exact named A2161 group gives Body 0.99 W/kg over 10 g at 5 mm torso separation. Limb values are not substituted.

1.36W/kg22Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/rfExposure/iphone10,1/enRead 7 October 2026Exact A1863 Body 1.36 W/kg under 10 g method. Highest transmit levels, body 5 mm separation. Not limb exposure.

Hearing aid compatibilityiPublished hearing-aid coupling or rating. Older M/T ratings, ASHA/HAP protocol support and conversational gain are different claims and must be named as published.

M3, T41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Rating for Hearing Aids section. Published rating without conversion.

iPhone 8 (Model A1863, A1905): M3, T41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Rating for Hearing Aids section. As published, no method conversion.

In the box

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In the box

iPhone with iOS 13, EarPods with Lightning Connector, USB-C to Lightning Cable, 18W USB-C Power Adapter, Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026In the Box section. Original iPhone 11 Pro Max retail bundle includes 18 W mains adapter and EarPods.

iPhone with iOS 13, EarPods with Lightning Connector, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Exact current maker In the Box list. Source document OS version describes bundle revision, not original launch OS. Included adapter output rating is not published here.

Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1118781Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Exact Apple technical specifications, represented US hardware.

support.apple.com/en-us/1119761Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Exact maker technical specification, US model reference.

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1118781Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Apple exact-model technical specification document, published as HTML.

support.apple.com/en-us/1119761Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Apple specification document published as HTML.

Manual

support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/iphone/iph3d5195e0c/ios3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/iphone/iph3d5195e0c/iosRead 5 October 2026Exact iPhone 11 Pro Max model page in Apple User Guide. Controls and model diagrams reviewed. Guide version is not a stable rollout claim.

help.apple.com/iphone/11/en.lproj/static.html3Owner's manualhelp.apple.com/iphone/11/en.lproj/static.htmlRead 5 October 2026Apple archived iOS 11 User Guide. iPhone overview/model sections explicitly include iPhone 8. Controls reviewed. Manual version is not an OS-latest or launch OS claim.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year9Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/ios-warranty-document-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026Apple US iPhone limited warranty explicitly one year from original retail purchase. Statutory rights and paid AppleCare are separate. Exact-model Notebookcheck review corroborates 12 months.

1year9Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/ios-warranty-document-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026US Apple iOS hardware warranty, including historical 2016-2018 version applicable to launch: ONE (1) YEAR from original retail purchase. Applies to Apple-branded iPhone and in-box branded accessories. US manufacturer warranty only, excluding statutory rights and AppleCare extension.

Both are also in the API. Back to all phones.