Bottom lineYes, you can do it, but that doesn't mean you should. [Nov 20 2019 Update - Apple just released an iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Max Smart Case!] Squeezing this case on is a temporary stop-gap solution for occasional use, at best. Since the side buttons don't line up, the usefulness of this "hack" is limited, and removing the case is fairly difficult. If you plan to keep using this case for months until a proper one arrives, then you'll likely need to be handy with a very sharp and dangerous blade to make some permanent mods to: Show
You do NOT want to accidentally damage the LiON battery within, and I certainly wouldn't recommend flying with a case that's been modified in any way. TLDRAt 9to5Mac, you'll find these two related articles:
We now, as I was rushing to catch a flight today, I grabbed my Apple Smart Battery Case that's always charged and in my go bag, then realized I hadn't tested whether it would fit on my 2 day old iPhone 11 Pro Max? Would it charge? The answer to both is yes! It does block the flash and the 0.5X lense, but you're otherwise good to go as-is. Best for daytime travel use for me, for now. It's all covered in this short video below, shot on, you guessed it, an iPhone 11 Pro Max, in 4K. Enjoy! Note: I also tested pass through charging, and that works fine as well: both the iPhone 11 Pro Max and the Case charge simultaneously. Note that I forgot to test and mention that in the first-and-only-take video. How did your testing go? Leave us your comments below! Sep 22 Update 02:10 pmI'm about to take-off on a 3 hour flight, and need to add some significant usability issues to this article. It seems the button misalignment is large enough that my power button only works about 80% of the time on the first press. The volume buttons are also not consistent. So for my use today, to extend battery life on my flight in coach, these caveats aren't too big of an issue. I still prefer this temporary solution over an external pack, at least until a Smart Case designed for this iPhone comes out, see Apple Working on Smart Battery Case for iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro. At that point, I'll likely be handing my iPhone XS Max Smart Case over to another family member. Sep 23 2019 UpdateArticle above pre-pended appropriately, to set expectations based on real world experience. Without the case on today, I already went through 45% of my battery on my iPhone 11 Pro Max, so I'm still a power user it would seem. Good thing I brought my USB C to Lightning cable with me to charge quickly from my laptop! Nov 20 2019 UpdateToday, the iPhone 11 Pro Max Smart Battery Case with Wireless Charging became available in Pink, White, or Black. I ordered black, and it will be delivered on Wednesday, Nov 27 2019. I suspect it will be a straight forward ownership experience, but what really surprised me is a new, dedicated camera button that sounds rather helpful for vacationers and all day conference attendees alike! The Verge explains:
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Dec 11 2019 UpdateI've been using my iPhone 11 Pro Max Smart Battery Case fulltime for two weeks now, and I can safely say I quite enjoy having it. As for wireless (Qi) charging in my car, the rubber lip at the bottom edge of the Nomad Wireless Charger is deep enough to hold it properly, while the Jeda Wireless Pad is a little too shallow to keep it in place. See also at TinkerTry
Photo GalleryCan you use a 11 PRO MAX case on a XS Max?Answer: A: These are two very different iPhones. Cases for one do not fit the other.
Is XS Max and 11 Pro Max same size?The iPhone XS Max and iPhone 11 Pro Max meanwhile, have a 6.5-inch Super Retina OLED display with a 2688 x 1242 pixel resolution, also delivering a pixel density of 458ppi. The technology changes for the Pro models though, despite them offering the same size and resolution.
Will an iPhone 11 Pro case fit an iPhone XS?Unfortunately, no. While the dimensions of the two models are quite similar, the new triple-camera design of the iPhone 11 Pro means that the cut-outs of Rokform iPhone XS cases do not fit.
Is iPhone 11 Max same size as Xs?The iPhone 11 Pro Max and the Xs Max don't differ greatly in size, with the former coming in 6.22 x 3.06 x 0.32in and the latter 6.20 x 3.05 x 0.30in. The Pro Max is slightly heavier at 226g compared to the Xs Max's 206g weight but you shouldn't notice too much of a difference.
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