Previously, Apple traditionally presented the S-series of smartphones (iPhone 3Gs, 4s, 5s, 6s), which were often not just a modified and improved version of last year’s model, but also impressed with new features. Now users have a choice not only between the previous and current flagship, but also an alternative in the form of a more budget-friendly iPhone 11.
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Name
Many viewers of the presentation of Apple smartphones in 2022 were confused by the Pro prefix in the name of the flagship iPhone, which was used rather for marketing purposes rather than reflecting the real capabilities or use cases of the device. Nevertheless, there is a certain logic in such naming.
Thus, the iPhone 11 (review) does not have any prefix in the name (as was the case with the iPhone XR), indicating its inferiority, and the flagships are classified into a separate line by analogy with the iPad Pro tablets, which are not always significantly superior to their relatives in functionality , but have the characteristics of a high-end device.
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Bottom line
So far there is no significant boost in relation to photo shooting. This will likely change when Apple rolls out Deep Fusion. Here, iPhones will take nine pictures simultaneously, which should improve the quality of the photo. But this release is promised to us by the end of 2019.
For now, the difference is not very big. Yes, new iPhones take better pictures than last year’s. But these aren't the differences that make you want to sell your XR or XS Max.
PS: we will show examples of night photographs in one of the following texts.
iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro case design and materials
Both smartphones received more durable glass, which is made using double ion exchange technology, but in the iPhone 11 Pro (review) it has a matte effect and texture.
iPhone 11 uses recycled aluminum for the frame between the panels .
A distinctive feature, if we talk about visual comparison, is also the location of the cameras on the rear panel. The iPhone 11 has two lenses placed vertically, parallel to the flash and microphone, while the iPhone 11 Pro's triple camera is arranged in a triangle.
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Special Features
It looks like Apple is focused on improving the core experience, and a lot of the effort has been put into the cameras. Although it wasn't mentioned at Apple's phone launch, we do know that the new U1 chip uses ultra-wideband technology that can be used for spatial awareness. There's also a mention in iOS 13.1 suggesting that the gadgets are "focused on this line of supply," which would be a feature unique to iPhones, although I'm not entirely sure. In any case, it applies to all three models.
Winner: Draw
iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro colors
iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max are available in four colors: Dark Green, Gold, Silver and Space Grey.
iPhone 11 has a wider palette and will be available in six body colors: white, black, yellow, green, purple and red.
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iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro screen
One of the main differences between the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 is the presence of OLED screens on the flagships with higher contrast (2,000,000:1 versus 1,400:1) and brightness (800 versus 625 cd/m² in standard mode). Apple notes that the displays of the iPhone 11 Pro and the iPhone 11 Pro Max display are the best and clearest ever created for a smartphone from the company. The image on it looks brighter in sunlight. The detail in the highlights is even richer, and the blacks are even richer.
The iPhone 11 screen is Liquid Retina HD (the same as the iPhone XR), has a diagonal of 6.1 inches and is built on an IPS matrix with a resolution of 1792 × 828 pixels (326 ppi); iPhone 11 Pro screen - Super Retina XDR, 5.8-inch diagonal, OLED, resolution 2436 × 1125 pixels (458 ppi); iPhone 11 Pro Max screen - Super Retina XDR, 6.5-inch diagonal, OLED, resolution 2688 × 1242 (458 ppi).
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Size and weight
| iPhone 11 | iPhone 11 Pro | |
| Screen diagonal, inches (one inch is 2.54 cm) | 6.1 | 5.8 |
| Length, cm | 15.09 | 14.4 |
| Width, cm | 7.57 | 7.14 |
| Thickness, cm | 0.83 | 0.81 |
| Weight, gram | 194 | 188 |
The size chart of the two Apple devices is slightly different. While both iPhones are comfortable to use, the 11 Pro is thinner and lighter than the 11, giving it a sleek look. In turn, 11 has a larger diagonal and watching movies on it will be more comfortable.
Processor and RAM of iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro
The new generation of Apple's own A13 Bionic processors pleases us not so much with the ability to perform up to a trillion operations every second, but with its impressive energy efficiency, which significantly increases battery life with increased performance. In the context of this comparison, this is a point in favor of the budget iPhone 11, which is equipped with exactly the same CPU (along with GPU, M13 Motion and Neural Engine 3G) as the flagship models.
All three smartphones received 4 GB of RAM.
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Performance
The three new iPhones are powered by Apple's latest A13 Bionic processor, so you can expect strong performance across the board. All these iPhones run the latest games and apps without any problems. Apple never discloses the amount of RAM on its iPhones. I'm guessing the Pro and Pro Max will have slightly more RAM than the iPhone 11, meaning they should be more capable at multitasking.
Winner: Draw
Waterproof and dustproof iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro
This year, Apple has improved the protection of the case against liquids and microparticles getting inside (IP68 standard).
Now the device descriptions say that:
- iPhone 11 can withstand immersion to a depth of 2 meters for up to 30 minutes
- iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max can withstand immersion up to 4 meters for up to 30 minutes.
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iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro battery
The battery capacity of the iPhone 11 has increased by about 150 mAh compared to the iPhone XR and is 3110 mAh, but the batteries of the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max have increased significantly - up to 3190 and 3500 mAh, respectively. At the same time, the iPhone 11, due to its more modest display, is not much inferior to the flagships in terms of real battery life. For example, in audio playback mode it can work up to 65 hours, the same as the iPhone 11 Pro, and for the iPhone 11 Pro Max this figure is already 80 hours.
iPhone battery capacity comparison
Comparison of iPhone operating time when playing video and audio
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Comparison of iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro cameras
All three smartphones have two common cameras:
- 12 MP main wide-angle lens with ƒ/1.8 aperture;
- 12 MP ultra-wide-angle lens with ƒ/2.4 aperture and 120-degree viewing angle.
In addition, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max are equipped with an additional 12 MP telephoto lens with ƒ/2.0 aperture, the presence of which implies, among other things, the possibility of 2x optical zoom. The iPhone 11 digital zoom allows you to zoom up to 5x, while the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max allow you to zoom up to 10x.
Also, the cameras of the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max have improved optical image stabilization.
The front cameras of the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro are identical , have a resolution of 12 MP and an aperture of ƒ/2.2.
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Why might an iPhone need an ultra-wide-angle camera?
1. She is very comfortable renting premises. You no longer need to huddle in a corner to capture the entire room. In one fell swoop you can catch three walls at once.
2. This is a great tool for everyday use. Need to quickly capture something large and don’t care about distortion? We don’t move far, 30 centimeters from the object is enough for it to be included in the photo entirely.
3. It's easier to shoot architecture and nature. Besides the creative side (don't forget about the distortions that can be played up), with an ultra-wide lens you can capture the entire building or landscape with minimal effort.
4. Ultra-wide video turns out to be at least unusual, with the effect of presence, especially in motion. It's great for them to mix up the recordings from the main camera.
5. After all, this is the third camera in your iPhone. The creative potential and everyday usefulness of a smartphone only increases from this.
But it was not for nothing that I wrote earlier that the ultra-wide-angle camera has room to grow.
iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro Contents
iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max became the first Apple smartphones that can be connected to USB Type-C ports on Mac computers without purchasing additional adapters, because they finally added a Lightning to USB Type-C cable . In addition, the box for 2022 flagship gadgets includes an 18-watt fast charging adapter.
What's in the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max box:
In turn, the iPhone 11 is still offered to be charged and synchronized using a Lightning/USB Type-A cable and a regular 5-watt power adapter.
What's in the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max box:
All three smartphones are equipped with wired EarPods.
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Comparison of technical characteristics (specifications) of iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro / iPhone 11 Pro Max
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