iPhone 11 Pro Max: what it's worth and whether to upgrade
Apple Trade In pays up to $140 in the United States, HK$1,150 in Hong Kong and £120 in the United Kingdom for an iPhone 11 Pro Max (Apple, 24 Sept 2026). In Hong Kong, local shops pay HK$1,000 to HK$1,400 for one in good condition, depending on storage. The iPhone 11 Pro Max gets iOS 27 but cannot run Apple Intelligence.
What an iPhone 11 Pro Max sells for, by country
The best quote for an iPhone 11 Pro Max ranges from 14.7% of a new iPhone 18 Pro's price in India to 4.2% in New Zealand.
| Country | Apple Trade In | Best local quote | vs new 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | ₹16,000 | ₹24,300 CeX | 14.7% |
| Japan | ¥27,000 | ¥27,000 イオシス 買取 | 12.3% |
| United States | $140 | $145 GadgetGone | 12.1% |
| Spain | - | €171 CeX | 11.6% |
| Portugal | - | €168 CeX | 11.2% |
| Canada | $195 | - | 11.1% |
| Australia | $215 | $231 CeX | 11.0% |
| Hong Kong | HK$1,150 | HK$1,000 Tradein852 先達 | 11.0% |
| Malaysia | RM 600 | - | 10.9% |
| United Kingdom | £120 | £129 CeX | 10.8% |
| Singapore | - | $200 Mister Mobile | 10.5% |
| Taiwan | NT$4,700 | NT$3,090 傑昇通信 | 10.5% |
| Netherlands | - | €150 CeX | 10.1% |
| South Korea | ₩200,000 | ₩180,000 민팃 Mintit | 10.1% |
| Mexico | - | MX$2,700 CeX | 9.0% |
| Poland | - | 551 PLN CeX | 8.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | AED 440 | - | 8.6% |
| Germany | €125 | - | 8.6% |
| Italy | - | €126 CeX | 8.5% |
| France | €125 | €114 Easy Cash | 8.5% |
| China mainland | CN¥800 | - | 8.0% |
| Ireland | - | €116 CeX | 7.8% |
| Austria | - | € 82 eBörse | 5.7% |
| Switzerland | - | CHF 55 verkaufen.ch | 4.6% |
| Thailand | - | THB 2,100 BKK APPLE | 4.3% |
| New Zealand | - | $108 Device Repair Guy | 4.2% |
Should you upgrade from the iPhone 11 Pro Max?
Your 11 Pro Max is 7 years old. The 18 Pro is a real step up.
- It is 7 years old. Apps and iOS features increasingly assume newer hardware.
What the iPhone 18 Pro adds over the iPhone 11 Pro Max
- A20 Pro chip, 7 generations newer than your A13.
- 36 hours of video playback, against 20 on yours (both with a new battery).
- Apple Intelligence and the new Siri, which need an iPhone 15 Pro or later.
- A 120Hz screen instead of 60Hz, so scrolling is noticeably smoother.
- USB-C instead of Lightning, one cable for your phone, laptop and iPad.
- A 48MP main camera instead of 12MP.
In the United States, an iPhone 18 Pro 256GB costs $1,199. After selling an iPhone 11 Pro Max it costs $1,025 to $1,059. Your own result depends on battery health, condition and where you sell, so run the tool for your phone.
iPhone 11 Pro Max vs current iPhones
| 11 Pro Max | 18 Pro | 17 | 17e | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | A13 | A20 Pro | A19 | A19 |
| Video playback | 20 hrs | 36 hrs | 30 hrs | 26 hrs |
| iOS updates | iOS 27 | iOS 27 | iOS 27 | iOS 27 |
| Apple Intelligence | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Display | 60Hz | 120Hz | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Port | Lightning | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C |
Questions
Does the iPhone 11 Pro Max get iOS 27?
Yes. iOS 27 runs on iPhone 11 and later, so the iPhone 11 Pro Max is still supported.
Can the iPhone 11 Pro Max run Apple Intelligence?
No. Apple Intelligence and the new Siri need an iPhone 15 Pro or later.
How much is an iPhone 11 Pro Max worth?
Apple Trade In pays up to $140 in the United States, HK$1,150 in Hong Kong and £120 in the United Kingdom for an iPhone 11 Pro Max. In Hong Kong, local shops pay HK$1,000 to HK$1,400 for one in good condition, depending on storage.
More
iPhone 11 Pro · iPhone 11 · iPhone 11 Pro · iPhone SE (2nd gen)
Trade-in prices by country: Australia · Austria · France · Hong Kong · India · Ireland · Italy · Japan · Mexico · Netherlands · South Korea · Spain · Switzerland · Taiwan · United Kingdom · United States
Sources: Apple Trade In and the local shops named above, checked 24 Sept 2026. How we collect and calculate.