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Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max review: Really that much of a Pro?

Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max Review
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The new iPhone 20 Pro Max has been available on the market since September 11th this year. I have been using it since day one and am sharing my first impressions with you.

The new iPhone 11 Pro Max has been out for over four months now on the marketI have been using the iPhone on a daily basis for a few months now and in this review I will clarify whether the new flagship is really as much of a pro as it claims to be.

Unboxing and processing

This year, too, Apple is not packing anything spectacular in its usual packaging for the iPhone. If you open the packaging, the device with the triple camera comes straight towards you. Apple would like to set an accent and score with the new cameras.

The only new thing that Apple has also included is an 18 watt fast charger, which is now included in the packaging for the first time since the first generation of iPhone. Another special feature is that Apple uses USB-C for the power plug - unfortunately only USB-C uses Lightning.

The iPhone now has a new color that is called "Midnight Green" and is hidden under a new frosted glass. In addition, Apple has shown once again how to process a smartphone in a high-quality and elegant manner.

iPhone 11 Pro Max delivery contents

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the display

The visual appearance of the display has not changed, the notch is the same size as it has been since the first day. A new specialty that Apple mentions, however, is the increase in the brightness of the display, which now reaches a maximum of 1200 nits. Apple calls the whole thing "Super Retina XDR".

I could clearly see this difference when watching series or films. If you put an older iPhone next to you, you can clearly see the differences. In everyday life, on the other hand, the brightness only brings the advantage of direct sunlight on the display that its content proyou can easily recognize. According to Apple, Face ID is also said to be a good 30 percent faster. I can confirm from my daily use that Face ID is faster, but I cannot judge whether this is the 30 percent.

The handling

If you hold the iPhone 11 Pro Max in your hand, you obviously don't notice any real difference to its predecessors. The fact that the smartphone has become a few millimeters thicker isn't immediately noticeable. However, the iPhone 11 Pro Max remains relatively heavy and more cumbersome than its competitors. The second biggest innovation is probably the matte glass back, which doesn't slip out of your hand as quickly and feels very soft and classy. The Apple logo has moved to the middle of the device and the iPhone lettering has completely disappeared. The CE mark is still there, but cannot be removed for legal reasons.

It's finally here - the triple camera

All Apple fans who like to take pictures with their iPhone had to put up with the euphoria of the Android competition. But now Apple has finally done it - and better! Now three camera modules have finally been installed in the iPhone. The special feature of these modules is likely to be the ultra-wide-angle lens for everyone. This lens takes 120 degree wide-angle images. And these can really be seen.

Although the Android competition has mostly installed an ultra-wide-angle camera, Apple has perfected the interaction between the camera modules and the software considerably. Because within the iOS camera app it is possible to manually switch between the three different modes, or to switch seamlessly between the modes with the "turntable" offered in the software - unlike any other smartphone manufacturer change without even realizing it in practice.

The front camera has also been refreshed. It now comes in 12 megapixels, so it offers the option for a slight wide angle. This can bring a few more people to the lens. This integrates really positively into everyday life if you want to please your loved ones with a selfie.

"Deep Fusion" and the night mode

Since the update to iOS 13.2, Apple has been offering an integrated function called “Deep Fusion” on its latest iPhone. This offers more image details and sharper images. The night mode is integrated in the software and switches itself on automatically when it is dark - this can bring really fantastic pictures in the evening.

Performance and battery life

The A13 Bionic processor offers plenty of power and you can feel it. Apps close quickly and start up faster. However, to get the most out of the SoC, you need AR applications or something similar. The battery capacity of the 11 Pro Max has increased considerably, so that with intensive use you can easily use it for a day from early in the morning until late at night. On the other hand, if you're on vacation just taking a few photos and checking social media a bit, you'll be able to get by without a power outlet for a good one or two days. I even managed a good ten hours of screen-on time in one day. However, the average should be between seven and eight hours.

Biggest disadvantage: the small internal memory

In 2019, you should have at least 128 gigabytes of storage, especially if you define your device as a Pro. And that's exactly what Apple didn't do, and continues to give every device at least 64 gigabytes of internal flash storage. However, if you use iCloud or something similar, you can deal with it. Nice to know: the subscription prices haven't increased.

The conclusion: Really a pro?

The iPhone 11 Pro Max has retained its character and its familiar iPhone look and has only received marginal but important changes. The matte back gives the iPhone a new look, the triple camera finally offers an ultra-wide angle and an automatic night mode with fascinating results and the battery has also been improved enormously. All of these things justify the "Pro" designation in my opinion. However, a Pro user needs a lot of internal storage, which Apple has still not increased to 3 gigabytes.

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Kevin Özgun

As soon as Kevin hears the word "technology," his attention is piqued – his passion for everything related to modern technology is unmistakable. Whether it's smartphones, smartwatches, tablets, laptops, or headphones – he loves testing out new devices.probeers, testing their features, and using them intensively in everyday life. He shares his impressions with enthusiasm, placing great emphasis on honesty and objectivity, and thus provides authentic testimonials that will truly help you.

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