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What’s the difference between the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro?
Before we take a tour of the tech specs, here’s a quick summary of the differences between the three models.
The most obvious difference is that the iPhone 11 comes with a 6.1-inch LCD display, while the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max come with Super Retina XDR 5.8-inch and 6.5-inch OLED displays, respectively.
Another major, and quite obvious difference is that the iPhone 11 is equipped with two cameras — wide and ultra-wide — while the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max come with three — wide, ultra-wide, and telephoto.
Another significant difference is capacities. While all start with 64GB of storage, the iPhone 11 also comes with 128GB and 256GB storage, while the Pro versions are available in 256GB and 512GB.
Finally, waterproofing is also different between the models. The iPhone 11 rated for depth of 2 meters for 30 minutes, while the Pro versions capable of surviving a deeper swim, a depth of 4 meters for 30 minutes.
iPhone 11 Pro camera array
Let’s now take a look at the tech specs in more detail (significant differences highlighted):
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iPhone 11 |
iPhone 11 Pro |
iPhone 11 Pro Max |
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Display |
Liquid Retina HD display6.1‑inch (diagonal) all-screen LCD Multi-Touch display with IPS technology1792‑by‑828‑pixel resolution at 326 ppi1400:1 contrast ratio (typical)True Tone displayWide color display (P3)Haptic Touch625 nits max brightness (typical) | Super Retina XDR display5.8‑inch (diagonal) all‑screen OLED Multi‑Touch displayHDR display2436‑by‑1125-pixel resolution at 458 ppi2,000,000:1 contrast ratio (typical)True Tone displayWide color display (P3)Haptic Touch800 nits max brightness (typical); 1200 nits max brightness (HDR) | Super Retina XDR display6.5‑inch (diagonal) all‑screen OLED Multi‑Touch displayHDR display2688‑by‑1242-pixel resolution at 458 ppi2,000,000:1 contrast ratio (typical)True Tone displayWide color display (P3)Haptic Touch800 nits max brightness (typical); 1200 nits max brightness (HDR) |
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Chip |
A13 Bionic chipThird‑generation Neural Engine | A13 Bionic chipThird‑generation Neural Engine | A13 Bionic chipThird‑generation Neural Engine |
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Materials |
Aluminum and glass | Stainless steel and glass | Stainless steel and glass |
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Finishes |
BlackGreenYellowPurple(PRODUCT)REDWhite |
GoldSpace GraySilverMidnight Green |
GoldSpace GraySilverMidnight Green |
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Camera |
Dual 12MP Ultra Wide and Wide camerasUltra Wide: ƒ/2.4 aperture and 120° field of viewWide: ƒ/1.8 aperture2x optical zoom out; digital zoom up to 5xPortrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth ControlPortrait Lighting with six effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High-Key Mono)Optical image stabilization (Wide)Five‑element lens (Ultra Wide); six‑element lens (Wide)Brighter True Tone flash with Slow SyncPanorama (up to 63MP)100% Focus Pixels (Wide)Night modeAuto AdjustmentsNext-generation Smart HDR for photosWide color capture for photos and Live PhotosAdvanced red‑eye correctionAuto image stabilizationBurst modePhoto geotaggingImage formats captured: HEIF and JPEG | Triple 12MP Ultra Wide, Wide, and Telephoto camerasUltra Wide: ƒ/2.4 aperture and 120° field of viewWide: ƒ/1.8 apertureTelephoto: ƒ/2.0 aperture2x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out; digital zoom up to 10xPortrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth ControlPortrait Lighting with six effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High-Key Mono)Dual optical image stabilization (Wide and Telephoto)Five‑element lens (Ultra Wide); six-element lens (Wide and Telephoto)Brighter True Tone flash with Slow SyncPanorama (up to 63MP)100% Focus Pixels (Wide)Night modeAuto AdjustmentsNext‑generation Smart HDR for photosWide color capture for photos and Live PhotosAdvanced red‑eye correctionPhoto geotaggingAuto image stabilizationBurst modeImage formats captured: HEIF and JPEG | Triple 12MP Ultra Wide, Wide, and Telephoto camerasUltra Wide: ƒ/2.4 aperture and 120° field of viewWide: ƒ/1.8 apertureTelephoto: ƒ/2.0 aperture2x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out; digital zoom up to 10xPortrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth ControlPortrait Lighting with six effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High-Key Mono)Dual optical image stabilization (Wide and Telephoto)Five‑element lens (Ultra Wide); six-element lens (Wide and Telephoto)Brighter True Tone flash with Slow SyncPanorama (up to 63MP)100% Focus Pixels (Wide)Night modeAuto AdjustmentsNext‑generation Smart HDR for photosWide color capture for photos and Live PhotosAdvanced red‑eye correctionPhoto geotaggingAuto image stabilizationBurst modeImage formats captured: HEIF and JPEG |
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Video |
4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps720p HD video recording at 30 fpsExtended dynamic range for video up to 60 fpsOptical image stabilization for video (Wide)2x optical zoom out; digital zoom up to 3xAudio zoomBrighter True Tone flashQuickTake video with subject trackingSlo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fpsTime‑lapse video with stabilizationCinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p)Continuous autofocus videoTake 8MP still photos while recording 4K videoPlayback zoomVideo formats recorded: HEVC and H.264Stereo recording | 4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps720p HD video recording at 30 fpsExtended dynamic range for video up to 60 fpsOptical image stabilization for video (Wide and Telephoto)2x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out; digital zoom up to 6xAudio zoomBrighter True Tone flashQuıckTake video with subject trackingSlo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fpsTime‑lapse video with stabilizationCinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p)Continuous autofocus videoTake 8MP still photos while recording 4K videoPlayback zoomVideo formats recorded: HEVC and H.264Stereo recording | 4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps720p HD video recording at 30 fpsExtended dynamic range for video up to 60 fpsOptical image stabilization for video (Wide and Telephoto)2x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out; digital zoom up to 6xAudio zoomBrighter True Tone flashQuıckTake video with subject trackingSlo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fpsTime‑lapse video with stabilizationCinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p)Continuous autofocus videoTake 8MP still photos while recording 4K videoPlayback zoomVideo formats recorded: HEVC and H.264Stereo recording |
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TrueDepth Camera |
12MP cameraƒ/2.2 aperturePortrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth ControlPortrait Lighting with six effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High‑Key Mono)Animoji and Memoji4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fpsSlo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fpsNext‑generation Smart HDR for photosExtended dynamic range for video at 30 fpsCinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p)Wide color capture for photos and Live PhotosRetina FlashAuto image stabilizationBurst mode | 12MP cameraƒ/2.2 aperturePortrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth ControlPortrait Lighting with six effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High‑Key Mono)Animoji and Memoji4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fpsSlo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fpsNext-generation Smart HDR for photosExtended dynamic range for video at 30 fpsCinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p)Wide color capture for photos and Live PhotosRetina FlashAuto image stabilizationBurst mode | 12MP cameraƒ/2.2 aperturePortrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth ControlPortrait Lighting with six effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High‑Key Mono)Animoji and Memoji4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fpsSlo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fpsNext-generation Smart HDR for photosExtended dynamic range for video at 30 fpsCinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p)Wide color capture for photos and Live PhotosRetina FlashAuto image stabilizationBurst mode |
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Battery |
Lasts up to 1 hour longer than iPhone XR Video playback: Up to 17 hours Video playback (streamed): Up to 10 hours Audio playback: Up to 65 hours Fast‑charge capable: Up to 50 percent charge in 30 minutes with 18W adapter or higher (sold separately) Built-in rechargeable lithium‑ion battery Wireless charging (works with Qi chargers) Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter |
Lasts up to 4 hours longer than iPhone XS Video playback: Up to 18 hours Video playback (streamed): Up to 11 hours Audio playback: Up to 65 hours 18W adapter included Wireless charging (works with Qi chargers) Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter Fast-charge capable: Up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes with 18W adapter or higher |
Lasts up to 5 hours longer than iPhone XS Max Video playback: Up to 20 hours Video playback (streamed): Up to 12 hours Audio playback: Up to 80 hours 18W adapter included Wireless charging (works with Qi chargers) Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter Fast-charge capable: Up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes with 18W adapter or higher |
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SIM |
Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM) |
Dual SIM (nano‑SIM and eSIM) |
Dual SIM (nano‑SIM and eSIM) |
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In the box |
iPhone with iOS 13EarPods with Lightning ConnectorLightning to USB CableUSB Power AdapterDocumentation | iPhone with iOS 13EarPods with Lightning ConnectorUSB-C to Lightning Cable18W USB-C Power AdapterDocumentation | iPhone with iOS 13EarPods with Lightning ConnectorUSB-C to Lightning Cable18W USB-C Power AdapterDocumentation |
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Capacities and price |
64GB / $699128GB / $749256GB / $849 | 64GB / $999256GB / $1149512GB / $1349 | 64GB / $1099256GB / $1249512GB / $1449 |
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IP rating |
Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 2 meters up to 30 minutes) |
Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 4 meters up to 30 minutes) |
Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 4 meters up to 30 minutes) |
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