iPhone 11 vs. iPhone 11 pro: Which One Should You Buy?

Are you confused between iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro? Which one is better? Everybody has a lot of questions about Apple’s two new iPhone devices, so we’re here to give you all the details of iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro.

The truth is that neither phone is necessarily better than the other. It all depends on your personal needs and what you expect from your smartphone. In this blog, we’ll look into the key differentiating factors between Apple’s new iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro to help you decide which one is right for you.

Comparison between the Apple iPhone 11 & iPhone 11 Pro:

	iPhone 11 vs. iPhone 11 Pro
Screen size	6.1 inches	5.8 inches
Screen type	LCD	O-LED
Screen Resolution	1792*828	2436*1125
Pixels per inch	326PPI	458PPI
Rear camera	Dual 12MP/4K	Triple 12MP/4K
Night Mode camera	Yes	Yes
Optical Zoom?	Yes	Yes
Front Camera	12MP with 4K and slo-mo	12MP with 4K and slo-mo
3D Touch	No	No
Wireless Charging	Yes	Yes
Water Resistance	IP68, 2m for 30 minutes	IP68, 4m for 30 minutes
Weight	194 grams	188 grams
Processor	A13 Bionic	A13 Bionic
Biometrics	Face ID	Face ID
Fast 18W charger in the box?	No	Yes
Price	$599	$699
Storage options	64GB, 128GB, 256GB	64GB, 256GB, 512GB

Performance

Both the iPhone series share the very same A13 Bionic processor. The A13 Bionic chip is a pretty solid upgrade over last year’s A12, and it’s the fastest CPU and GPU ever in a smartphone, according to Apple. The two handsets also boast 4GB of RAM, which will be great for keeping lots of apps open in the background and running games.

Camera

iPhone 11 has dual-camera, on the other hand iPhone 11 Pro sports unique has a triple-camera system. So, how does this impact the camera quality?

Both the basic and pro device contains wide and ultra-wide lenses. The ultra-wide lens allows you to take fabulous photos with wide aspect ratios—no need to move back for a better click. Both smartphones also come with industry-leading low light capabilities which beat even the Google Pixel 3a, a phone that has been known for being awesome in this regard.

The two models are also slated to receive Deep Fusion at a later date via a software update. Deep Fusion is a feature that will computationally enhance and sharpen your pictures, something that Apple has referred to as “computational photography mad science.”

Here, the key advantage that the iPhone 11 Pro has over the base iPhone 11 is the unique third telephoto lens. This third lens allows you to zoom into images without compensating on the quality. This will be very useful if you want to take a picture of an object from far away.

Display

• iPhone 11: 6.1-inch Liquid Retina LCD, 1792×828 resolution @ 326 PPI
• iPhone 11 Pro: 5.8-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 2436×1125 resolution @ 458 PPI

iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro have completely different display technologies. The Pro models have a high-fidelity OLED display with inky blacks, high contrast ratios, and HDR10 support. The OLED can also display much higher brightness and can help you save drastically on battery consumption.

But while OLED may sound like a superior technology, it does come with one major hitch: burn-in. Burn-in is when an image becomes permanently ingrained into your display as a result of usage over time.

While we do have a couple of tricks to avoid screen burn-in, LCD is still much safer. It has a near-zero risk of burn-in because it isn’t an organic technology and does not degrade with time. Also, consider that most of us can’t tell the difference between an AMOLED and an IPS LCD, so the OLED display may not be that important after all.

Physical Size

The iPhone 11 Pro comes in 5.8-inch and 6.5-inch models, so there are more options for more people. The base iPhone 11 comes in the middle having a 6.1-inch model. The iPhone 11 or iPhone 11 Pro Max will be a good fit if you have medium- or large-sized hands. But, if you’re on the smaller side though, you’ll undoubtedly find that those two will feel monstrous in your hands, so the smaller iPhone 11 Pro is probably your best bet.

Battery Life

• iPhone 11: 3,110 mAh battery
• iPhone 11 Pro: 3,046 mAh battery

All of Apple’s 2019 iPhones come equipped with significant battery improvements. iPhone 11 has 1 extra hour of battery life than the remarkable iPhone XR- the lower-end iPhone which was leading the pack in terms of battery life last year. But this year, it’s different.

iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max have 4 and 5 more hours of battery life than iPhone XS and XS Max, respectively. This is incredible and beats a wide variety of Android Smartphones. Additionally, the Pro versions come with an 18W fast charger, which can charge your iPhone to 50% in just 30 minutes!

All things considered, both phones will probably last you the whole day, but the higher-end models simply go above and beyond.

Price

Now the most important thing is price of the device. This will probably be a key factor for you if you’re on a budget. Below are the prices of the three smartphones and their different storage variants:

• iPhone 11: $699 (64GB) / $749 (128GB) / $849 (256GB)
• iPhone 11 Pro: $999 (64GB) / $1,149 (256GB) / $1,349 (512GB)

The biggest thing here is that for less than what a 64GB iPhone 11 Pro costs, you can get a maxed-out iPhone 11 with 256GB of storage.

Sound

Earlier iPhones had a great sound quality, thanks to the new stereo speaker system, but this time Apple has taken audio quality even further with the iPhone 11. All models feature spatial audio, which is a 3D sound model made possible by a new sound visualizer. And with that comes the Dolby Atmos support, which should sound crisper, richer, and more immersive on all of the new iPhones. With two small speakers, the difference in quality won’t be HomePod quality or anything, but sound should be improved.

Storage

The storage tiers are the same as last year’s phones, with each phone starting at 64GB:

• iPhone 11: 64GB/128GB/256GB
• iPhone 11 Pro: 64GB/256GB/512GB

So, here’s the conclusion. If you are looking for a smaller screen size, the iPhone 11 Pro is the best choice at 5.8-inches. But, if you want the widest colour selection, then the iPhone 11 is your best bet. Although Camera quality has its own stand.

This should suffice the argument in choosing between iPhone 11 vs iPhone 11 Pro. Which one do you prefer? Do share your thoughts in the comments section below.