Phone Network Comparison: Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
When it comes to network capabilities, both the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max are quite similar. Both phones support HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps and LTE-A, while the iPhone 13 Pro Max also supports 5G. They also both support EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, although this is becoming an outdated technology.
| Phone network Comparison | |
|---|---|
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max |
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max |
| network Speed | |
| HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A 1.6 Gbps DL, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| network SIM | |
| Single SIM (Nano-SIM and/or Electronic SIM card) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) – for China | Single SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM/eSIM, dual stand-by) |
| 2G Network | |
| GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM) – for China | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM) |
| 3G Network | |
| HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Network | |
| LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 11(1500), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 21(1500), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 29(700), 30(2300), 32(1500), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500), 42(3500), 46, 48, 66(1700/2100) – A2218 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 – A2643, A2644, A2645 |
| 5G Network | |
| 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 – A2643, A2644 | |
| Network Review | |
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In terms of network SIM, the iPhone 11 Pro Max is available as a single SIM (Nano-SIM and/or Electronic SIM card) or dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) for China, while the iPhone 13 Pro Max is available as a single SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) or dual SIM (Nano-SIM/eSIM, dual stand-by).
Moving on to the 2G network, the iPhone 11 Pro Max supports GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM) for China, while the iPhone 13 Pro Max supports GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM).
Both phones support HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 for the 3G network.
For the 4G network, the iPhone 11 Pro Max supports LTE bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 11(1500), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 21(1500), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 29(700), 30(2300), 32(1500), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500), 42(3500), 46, 48, 66(1700/2100) – A2218. On the other hand, the iPhone 13 Pro Max supports 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 – A2643, A2644, A2645. Notably, the iPhone 13 Pro Max also supports more 5G bands than the iPhone 11 Pro Max.
Overall, the iPhone 13 Pro Max has slightly better network capabilities than the iPhone 11 Pro Max, especially in terms of its 5G capabilities. However, these differences may not be significant enough to sway consumers who are satisfied with the network capabilities of the iPhone 11 Pro Max.
It is important to note that network capabilities should not be the sole deciding factor when purchasing a phone. Other factors such as camera quality, battery life, and overall performance should also be considered.
Full Specs Comparison For Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
