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Title: iPhone 11 vs. iPhone 11 Pro: Which to Buy? Post by: HCK on September 16, 2019, 04:05:09 pm iPhone 11 vs. iPhone 11 Pro: Which to Buy?
Apple's latest iPhones, the iPhone 11 (https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-11/) and iPhone 11 Pro (https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-11-pro/), are nearing their release dates on September 20. Apple is separating the new smartphones into its usual low-cost versus high-cost categories, with big differences between the two models coming down to the camera, display, and battery life. <img src="(http://cdn.macrumors.com/article-new/2019/09/iphone-11-and-11-pro.jpg)" alt="" width="1200" height="779" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-709563" /> <h2>Design</h2> Although they look very similar, the <!---->iPhone 11<!----> is made with an aluminum frame and both the front and back are made of glass. The <!---->iPhone 11 Pro<!----> has the same glass build as the <!---->iPhone 11<!---->, but with a premium matte finish on the back of the device. Instead of an aluminum frame, its frame is made of stainless steel. <img src="(http://cdn.macrumors.com/article-new/2019/09/iphone-11-water-splash.jpg)" alt="" width="1200" height="669" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-709051" /> For all three 2019 iPhones, Apple claims that its glass is the "toughest glass found in a smartphone," and promises durability if you happen to drop or otherwise accidentally harm your iPhone. For both smartphones, the square camera bump has a polished glass finish. The <!---->iPhone 11<!----> is 5.94 inches tall, 2.98 inches wide, and 0.33 inches thick, with a weight of 6.84 ounces. The <!---->iPhone 11 Pro<!----> is ever slightly smaller at 5.67 inches tall, 2.81 inches wide, and 0.32 inches thick, with a weight of 6.63 ounces. Of course, the <!---->iPhone 11 Pro<!----> Max is the biggest of the bunch at 6.22 inches tall, 3.06 inches wide, and 0.32 inches deep, at a total weight of 7.97 ounces. <img src="(http://cdn.macrumors.com/article-new/2019/09/iphone-11-pro-no-white-background.jpg)" alt="" width="1200" height="1157" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-709568" /> The <!---->iPhone 11<!----> comes in Purple, Yellow, Green, Black, White, and Product Red. The <!---->iPhone 11 Pro<!----> comes in Midnight Green, Silver, Space Grey, and Gold. All models have the same front-face notch, bezels, antenna bands, volume and side buttons, mute switch, speaker grills, microphones, and Lightning port. <h2>Display</h2> The <!---->iPhone 11<!----> sports a 6.1-inch "Liquid Retina HD" LCD display, while the <!---->iPhone 11 Pro<!----> family has a sharper "Super Retina XDR" OLED display. While the LCD on the <!---->iPhone 11<!----> provides true-to-life colors, the OLED on the <!---->iPhone 11 Pro<!----> is brighter in sunlight, can display true blacks and more detail in bright areas, and is able to support HDR movies on iTunes. <img src="(http://cdn.macrumors.com/article-new/2019/09/iphone-11-no-background.jpg)" alt="" width="800" height="921" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-709567" /> Specifically, the <!---->iPhone 11<!----> reaches 625 nits max brightness while the <!---->iPhone 11 Pro<!----> reaches 800 nits max brightness. Both models support True Tone and Haptic Touch, but neither has support for 3D Touch (https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/3d-touch/), which Apple has abandoned this generation. <!---->3D Touch<!----> provided pressure-sensitive feedback for shortcuts throughout iOS, and Haptic Touch is the somewhat similar replacement for it, without the hardware-based feedback. The LCD display is mainly how Apple can keep the cost of the <!---->iPhone 11<!----> down in comparison to the <!---->iPhone 11 Pro<!----> and 11 Pro Max, but it'll be more than sufficient for most users who use their iPhone to casually browse social media apps and stay connected with friends and family through Messages. <h2>Performance</h2> Both the <!---->iPhone 11<!----> and <!---->iPhone 11 Pro<!----> are powered by Apple's A13 Bionic chip, which the company claims to be the fastest CPU ever in a smartphone. In detail, the A13 Bionic features four high-efficiency cores that are up to 20 percent faster and consume 40 percent less power than the A12 Bionic, and two high-performance cores that are up to 20 percent faster and 30 percent more efficient than the previous chip. <h2>Battery Life</h2> This leads to improved battery life on the 2019 iPhones thanks to the more efficient A13 Bionic chip. The <!---->iPhone 11<!----> has up to one hour longer battery life than the iPhone XR (https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-xr/) (its direct predecessor). Based on Apple's internal testing, the <!---->iPhone 11<!----> is rated for up to 17 hours of offline video playback, up to 10 hours of streaming video over Wi-Fi, and up to 65 hours of audio playback per charge. The <!---->iPhone 11 Pro<!----> has up to four hours longer battery life than the iPhone XS (https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-xs/), rated for up to 18 hours of offline video playback, up to 11 hours of streaming video over Wi-Fi, and up to 65 hours of audio playback per charge. <img src="(http://cdn.macrumors.com/article-new/2019/09/iPhone-11-Pro-gaming.jpg)" alt="" width="1200" height="669" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-708909" /> The <!---->iPhone 11 Pro<!----> Max has the longest battery life in an iPhone to date, lasting up to five hours longer than the <!---->iPhone XS<!----> Max. It's rated for up to 20 hours of offline video playback, up to 12 hours of streaming video over Wi-Fi, and up to 80 hours of audio playback per charge. All three models support wireless charging on any Qi-compatible mat, as well as fast charging via 18W or higher USB-C charger and Lightning to USB-C cable. This will net you up to a 50 percent charge in 30 minutes. Notably, the <!---->iPhone 11 Pro<!----> and 11 Pro Max include an 18W charger and Lightning to USB-C cable in the box, but the <!---->iPhone 11<!----> does not include these upgraded accessories and instead comes with the previous 5W charger and Lightning to USB-A cable. <h2>Cameras</h2> Besides the display, the camera is one of the biggest differences between the <!---->iPhone 11<!----> and <!---->iPhone 11 Pro<!---->, but you'll still be getting a solid smartphone camera on either device. To start, the <!---->iPhone 11<!----> has a dual 12-megapixel camera system, with wide (ƒ/1.8 aperture) and ultra wide (ƒ/2.4 aperture) lenses. With ultra wide, you can "zoom out" to 0.5x without physically moving, and capture more of a scene in the process. <img src="(http://cdn.macrumors.com/article-new/2019/09/iphone-11-and-11-pro-no-background.jpg)" alt="" width="778" height="474" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-709573" /> It also supports the new Night Mode for improved low-light images, Auto Adjustments, optical image stabilization, digital zoom up to 5x, 2x optical zoom out, brighter True Tone flash with Slow Sync, Portrait Mode with six effects, and Smart HDR. Comparatively, the <!---->iPhone 11 Pro<!----> camera's main difference is found in its third telephoto camera (ƒ/2.0 aperture). This means the 11 Pro family has three total lenses: ultra wide, wide, and telephoto. You'll also get dual optical image stabilization, 2x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out, and digital zoom up to 10x. <img src="(http://cdn.macrumors.com/article-new/2019/09/11-pro-camera-no-background.jpg)" alt="" width="1200" height="606" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-709572" /> The main advantage of the telephoto lens are that it allows for zooming in on distant subjects without losing much clarity in the image. Apple said that this can be seen when taking images of wildlife from afar, or when you're at a sporting event. Across the <!---->iPhone 11<!----> family of devices, you'll be able to use Apple's "slofies" (aka slow-motion selfies on the front-facing camera); gain access to all six Portrait Lighting effects; and take Portrait Mode photos of humans, objects, and pets. They also all include Apple's third-generation Neural Engine, enabling next-generation Smart HDR for more natural-looking photos. Later this fall, it will enable a new Deep Fusion system that uses advanced machine learning for pixel-by-pixel processing of photos, including texture, details, and noise. <h2>Connectivity</h2> Both the <!---->iPhone 11<!----> and <!---->iPhone 11 Pro<!----> include 802.11ax Wi-Fi and Gigabit-class LTE, meaning that in terms of cellular performance all models of the 2019 iPhone should see similar statistics. <img src="(http://cdn.macrumors.com/article-new/2019/09/iphone-11-colors-collage.jpg)" alt="" width="678" height="305" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-709395" /> They both include Bluetooth 5.0 support and have NFC readers to support Apple Pay (https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/apple-pay/). On the new side of things, Apple has included its in-house designed U1 chip to enable ultra-wideband support for improved spatial awareness. In a practical sense, this means that <!---->iPhone 11<!----> and <!---->iPhone 11 Pro<!----> can precisely locate other U1-equipped Apple devices. With iOS 13.1, for example, you'll be able to point your <!---->iPhone 11<!----> to another iPhone to AirDrop a photo or file. <h2>Storage and Pricing</h2> You can purchase the <!---->iPhone 11<!----> in 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB storage capacities, priced at $699, $749, and $849 respectively in the United States. <img src="(http://cdn.macrumors.com/article-new/2019/09/iphone-11-box.jpg)" alt="" width="1200" height="472" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-709575" /> The <!---->iPhone 11 Pro<!----> is available in 64GB, 256GB, and 512GB, priced at $999, $1,149, and $1,349 respectively in the United States. Lastly, the <!---->iPhone 11 Pro<!----> Max is available in 64GB, 256GB, and 512GB, priced at $1,099, $1,249, and $1,449 respectively in the United States. <h2>Just the Tech Specs</h2> Below you'll find tech specs for <!---->iPhone 11<!----> and <!---->iPhone 11 Pro<!---->, with each difference bolded. <div style="width:50%;padding:0 10px 0 0;float:left;"> <center><h3><!---->iPhone 11<!----></h3></center><ul><li><strong>6.1-inch LCD display</strong> <li>Battery lasts up to <strong>1 hour longer</strong> than <!---->iPhone XR<!----> <li><strong>1792×828 resolution and 326 PPI</strong> <li>True Tone display <li><strong>Dual 12-megapixel rear cameras</strong> (wide and ultra-wide lenses) <li>Single 12-megapixel front camera <li>Portrait Mode with Depth Control: humans, pets, and objects <li>Six Portrait Lighting effects <li>Next-gen Smart HDR <li>A13 Bionic chip with third-gen Neural Engine <li>Face ID <li>Haptic Touch <li>Lightning connector <li>Fast charging capable: up to 50% charge in 30 minutes <li>Qi-based wireless charging <li>IP68-rated water resistance to a <strong>depth of 2 meters</strong> for up to 30 minutes <li><strong>64/128/256GB</strong> <li>Dual SIM (Nano-SIM and eSIM) <li>Gigabit-class LTE <li>VoLTE <li>802.11ax Wi‑Fi 6 with MIMO <li>Bluetooth 5.0 <li>Night Mode photos <li>Front-facing slo-mo video recording at 120 FPS <li>QuickTake video recording shortcut <li>Dolby Atmos sound <li>U1 chip for spatial awareness</ul> </div><div style="width:50%;padding:0 10px 0 0;float:right;"> <center><h3><!---->iPhone 11 Pro<!----></h3></center><ul><li><strong>5.8-inch OLED display</strong> <li>Battery lasts up to <strong>4 hours longer</strong> than <!---->iPhone XS<!----> <li><strong>2436x1125 resolution and 458 PPI</strong> <li>True Tone display <li><strong>Triple 12-megapixel rear cameras</strong> (wide, ultra-wide, and <strong>telephoto</strong>) <li>Single 12-megapixel front camera <li>Portrait Mode with Depth Control: humans, pets, and objects <li>Six Portrait Lighting effects <li>Next-gen Smart HDR <li>A13 Bionic chip with third-gen Neural Engine <li>Face ID <li>Haptic Touch <li>Lightning connector <li>Fast charging capable: up to 50% charge in 30 minutes <li>Qi-based wireless charging <li>IP68-rated water resistance to a <strong>depth of 4 meters</strong> for up to 30 minutes <li><strong>64/256/512GB</strong> <li>Dual SIM (Nano-SIM and eSIM) <li>Gigabit-class LTE <li>VoLTE <li>802.11ax Wi‑Fi 6 with MIMO <li>Bluetooth 5.0 <li>Night Mode photos <li>Front-facing slo-mo video recording at 120 FPS <li>QuickTake video recording shortcut <li>Dolby Atmos sound <li>U1 chip for spatial awareness</ul></div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="width:50%;padding:0 10px 0 0;float:right;"><h3><!---->iPhone 11 Pro<!----> Max specs identical to 11 Pro, except...</h3><ul><li>6.5-inch OLED display <li>Battery lasts up to 5 hours longer than <!---->iPhone XS<!----> Max (longest battery in an iPhone) <li>2688x1242 resolution and 458 PPI</ul></div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <h2>Conclusion</h2> Apple continues to offer a nice array of iPhones across the price spectrum for customers, who will have to decide whether the "pro" upgrades are worth the price. At $999 for entry-level pricing, the <!---->iPhone 11 Pro<!----> has the same great camera of the pricier 11 Pro Max models, along with the OLED display and improved battery life compared to the previous generation. Still, those advantages might not be worth the $300 upcharge from the entry-level <!---->iPhone 11<!---->, which still offers a solid camera, Face ID, a True Tone LCD display, and more color options. Because of this, the $699 64GB <!---->iPhone 11<!----> will likely remain a more popular option among most 2019 iPhone buyers. <div class="linkback">Related Roundups: iPhone 11 (https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-11/), iPhone 11 Pro (https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-11-pro/)</div><div class="linkback">Buyer's Guide: iPhone 11 (Buy Now) (https://buyersguide.macrumors.com/#iPhone-11), iPhone 11 Pro (Buy Now) (https://buyersguide.macrumors.com/#iPhone-11-Pro)</div> This article, "iPhone 11 vs. iPhone 11 Pro: Which to Buy? 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