Apple iPhone 11 Pro

Apple iPhone 11 Pro Review

Design

The iPhone 11 Pro, released in 2019, features a compact form factor with dimensions of 144 mm in height, 71.4 mm in width, and 8.1 mm in depth. It weighs 188 grams. The device boasts a premium design with a matte finish available in colors including Matte Space Gray, Matte Silver, Matte Gold, and Matte Midnight Green. Its construction emphasizes durability, although specific protection details are not provided. The phone's overall build feels robust and high-quality.

Display

The 5.8-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display is a major highlight. It has a resolution of 1125 x 2436 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of 458 ppi. The display supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision, with a peak brightness of 1200 nits. The screen has a 19.5:9 aspect ratio and a 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio. Additional features include a wide color gamut (P3), True Tone display, scratch resistance, capacitive multi-touch capabilities, an oleophobic coating, and Haptic Touch. Notably, it lacks an LTPO panel and a high refresh rate, remaining at the standard 60Hz.

Performance

The iPhone 11 Pro is powered by the Apple A13 Bionic chipset, built on a 7 nm+ process. Its CPU is a hexa-core configuration, featuring 2x2.65 GHz Lightning cores and 4x1.8 GHz Thunder cores. Graphics are handled by the Apple GPU (4-core graphics). The device contains 4 GB of LPDDR4X RAM, and achieved an Antutu score of 903907 (v10). The phone comes in configurations with 64 GB, 256 GB or 512GB of internal storage, but lacks an SD card slot for expansion. The A13 Bionic chip delivers robust performance, handling demanding tasks with ease. The device utilizes a variety of sensors such as proximity, light, accelerometer, compass, gyroscope, and barometer. Stereo speakers enhance audio, with Dolby Atmos support and noise-cancelling microphones. A cooling system is not mentioned in the provided specification.

Camera

The iPhone 11 Pro features a triple-camera system on the rear. This includes a primary 12MP standard lens with an f/1.8 aperture and 1.40 µm pixel size, a 12MP wide-angle lens with an f/2.4 aperture, and a 12MP telephoto lens with an f/2.0 aperture. The telephoto lens supports 2x optical zoom and up to 10x digital zoom. Camera features include night mode, dual optical image stabilization (OIS) on the wide and telephoto lenses.

Video recording capabilities include 4K at 24, 30, or 60 fps with HDR, stereo sound, and slow-motion recording at 1080p up to 240fps. The front-facing 12MP selfie camera offers 4K video recording at 60fps, cinematic video stabilization, and 1080p slo-mo at 120fps. The cameras also support features such as QuickTake video with subject tracking.

Battery Life

The iPhone 11 Pro is equipped with a 3046 mAh Li-Ion battery. It supports 18W fast charging and wireless charging, but specific wireless charging wattage is not detailed. The battery is non-removable. Fast charging capabilities ensure quick replenishment, while the device does support reverse wireless charging, although this feature is not fully specified.

Software

The iPhone 11 Pro launched with iOS 13 and can be upgraded to iOS 18. The device includes Face ID for secure authentication and NFC for contactless payments.

Pricing

The phone is categorized as a 'medium price' device. Pricing varies based on the storage configuration with 4GB/256GB models ranging from $259.90 to $304.49 and 4GB/512GB models ranging from $249.00 to $378.58. Prices may vary depending on the region.

Overall Verdict

The iPhone 11 Pro remains a capable device despite its age. Its premium build, vibrant display, and powerful A13 Bionic chipset offer a smooth and reliable user experience. The triple-camera system delivers versatile photography and videography capabilities. While it lacks some modern features like a high refresh rate display and an SD card slot, the iPhone 11 Pro holds up as a solid option for those seeking a dependable and high-quality smartphone at a potentially lower price point compared to newer models. The device offers both global and North American options along with a China version, all with the same technical specifications.