iOS 26 on iPhone 11 Pro Max – Full Review & Should You Upgrade?

Thinking about updating your iPhone 11 Pro Max to iOS 26? In this video, I share my hands-on review of Apple’s latest iOS update, covering all the new features, performance changes, pros, and cons you need to know.

✅ What’s new in iOS 26: Liquid Glass design with refreshed app icons and widgets, smarter Apple Intelligence features like live translation and AI tools, an updated Camera and Photos app, and improvements to Messages, Phone, CarPlay, and more.

📱 Performance on iPhone 11 Pro Max: I tested speed, multitasking, battery life, and overall stability. At first, the phone was a bit laggy after the update, but performance improved over time. Battery life is also holding up well, especially with my 2-year-old replacement battery.

⚖️ Pros & Cons:

Pros: Fresh UI, better privacy & security, new lock screen customization, enhanced Messages and Phone features.

Cons: Initial lag and heat, some AI features missing on older hardware, and a larger install size.

💡 Verdict: Is iOS 26 worth installing on the iPhone 11 Pro Max? Watch until the end to see my final recommendation.