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When new iPhones come out, a lot of people start asking the same questions every year: is it better to buy the standard version of the new generation series or the Pro / Max version of the old generation iPhones? Each year the answer to this question may naturally be different because Apple phones always come with different specifications. That’s why people keep asking. This year, is it better to choose the iPhone 12 or the iPhone 11 Pro? Well the answer actually depends on the user’s needs – through this comparison, we hope that you can find out which phone is the most suitable for you between these two phones.
Apple iPhone 12 vs Apple iPhone 11 Pro
| Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone 11 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm, 164 grams |
144 x 71.4 x 8.1 mm, 188 g |
| MONITOR | 6.1 inches, 1170 x 2532 pixels (Full HD +), Super Retina XDR OLED | 5.8 inches, 1125 x 2436p (Full HD +), Super Retina XDR OLED |
| PROCESSOR | Apple A14 Bionic octa-core 3.1 GHz | Apple A13 Bionic octa-core 2.65 GHz |
| MEMORY | 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB of RAM, 128 GB – 4 GB of RAM, 256 GB | 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB of RAM, 256 GB – 4 GB of RAM, 512 GB |
| SOFTWARE | iOS 14 | iOS 14 |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac / ax, Bluetooth 5, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac / ax, Bluetooth 5, GPS |
| CAMERA | Dual 12 + 12 MP, f / 1.6 + f / 2.4 Double 12 MP + SL 3D f / 2.2 |
Triple 12 + 12 + 12 MP, f / 1.8 + f / 2.0 + f / 2.4 |
| BATTERY | 2,815 mAh, 20 W fast charging and 15 W Qi fast wireless charging | 3046 mAh, fast charging 18 W, Qi wireless charging |
| ADDITIONAL CHARACTERISTICS | 5G, optional dual SIM, optional eSIM, MagSafe, IP68 waterproof | IP68 waterproof, optional dual SIM, optional eSIM |
Design
Both iPhone 12 and iPhone 11 Pro have a premium design, but in my honest opinion, iPhone 11 Pro is more premium. Well, the iPhone 12 has Ceramic Shield, but according to the first tests, it is not as surprising as Apple described. On the other hand, the iPhone 11 Pro has a stainless steel frame instead of the aluminum frame found on the iPhone 12. It does not have flat edges, but it is more resistant. But you should keep in mind that the iPhone 12 is waterproof up to 6 meters deep, while the iPhone 11 Pro reaches a maximum of 4 meters. The iPhone 12 has the MagSafe connector for better wireless charging and other functions, while the iPhone 11 Pro does not. Last but not least, the iPhone 11 Pro is more compact and easier to use with one hand. My choice would be the iPhone 11 Pro: which would you choose?
Monitor
The iPhone 12 and iPhone 11 Pro have very similar displays, although not identical. Both have a resolution higher than Full HD +, Super Retina XDR OLED technology, HDR10 certification, Dolby Vision, wide color gamut and True Tone. The iPhone 11 Pro has a higher typical brightness, while the iPhone 12 offers a wider panel. Whatever you choose, you will get an amazing display with very few rivals in the entire market, so don’t get too focused on this. Both devices don’t offer a fingerprint scanner, but they rely on Face ID for authentication. IPhone 12 and 11 Pro sports stereo speakers for a great audio experience, but they don’t have an audio jack like all phones from 7 onwards.
Specifications and software
Hardware and performance are the main advantages of the Apple iPhone 12 over the iPhone 11 Pro. It has a stronger chipset – the Apple A14 Bionic, and it even supports 5G connectivity, unlike its rivals. With the iPhone 11 Pro, you can get more internal storage (up to 512GB of native storage), but that’s the only advantage. The iPhone 12 is faster and has better connectivity. Last but not least, it runs on iOS 14 out of the box, while the iPhone 11 Pro is based on iOS 13. So there’s no question, the iPhone 12 wins the hardware and software comparisons.
Camera
The iPhone 11 Pro is a more interesting phone for photography for one reason only: it offers an additional third telephoto sensor with a 2x optical zoom. The iPhone 12 has only two sensors on the rear: the main sensor and the ultra-wide lens; it lacks a telephoto sensor. Inside the notch, you get the same sensor with both devices: a 12 MP selfie camera and a 3D SL sensor for depth calculation and 3D facial recognition. In a nutshell, the iPhone 11 Pro has better zoom capabilities and provides 2x lossless zoom thanks to a dedicated sensor, while the iPhone 12 does not. On the other hand, the iPhone 12 has a brighter focal aperture that should capture a greater amount of light for great shots in low-light conditions, but the extra telephoto lens is definitely more important.
Battery
Even though the iPhone 12 is bigger and has a bigger screen, it comes with a smaller battery than the iPhone 12 Pro. This does not necessarily mean that the iPhone 12 will have a shorter battery life in all scenarios because it has a more efficient chipset built at 5nm, but the iPhone 11 Pro lasts longer with most usage patterns thanks to its larger battery, lack of 5G support, and smaller screen. The iPhone 12 has faster wireless charging and MagSafe support – you don’t get it with the 11 Pro. Even wired charging is faster on the iPhone 12. There is only 2 watts of difference in fast charging, but the iPhone 12 has a Smaller battery than the 11 Pro, so charging is even faster.
Price
The basic variant of the iPhone 12 with 64 GB of internal storage has a list price of € 839 / $ 799. Thanks to the street prices, you can find the 11 Pro for less than € 900 / $ 900 even in the configuration with 256 GB of native storage. Overall, the iPhone 12 is a more interesting phone than the iPhone 11 Pro. The only advantages of its predecessor are the presence of an additional telephoto sensor, the stainless steel frame, and a slightly larger battery. But the iPhone 12 has a better chipset, MagSafe, native iOS 14, 5G, and more cool features. Personally, I’d go for the iPhone 12 as the battery life is still good and the telephoto sensor doesn’t make a difference. Which one would you choose?
Pros and cons
Apple iPhone 12
PRO
- MagSafe
- Better hardware
- Wider screen
- 5G
CONS
Apple iPhone 11 Pro
PRO
- More Compact
- More cameras
- Bigger battery
- Better prices on the street
CONS
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