iPhone 13 Pro vs iPhone 11 Pro: A Detailed Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
The iPhone 13 Pro is the clear winner, offering a significantly brighter display, a faster processor, and improved camera features. While the iPhone 11 Pro remains a capable device, the 13 Pro's advancements justify the price difference for most users seeking a premium smartphone experience.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Apple iPhone 13 Pro | Apple iPhone 11 Pro |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 - A2638, A2639, A2640 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 - A2215 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2638, A2639 | - |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA, LTE 1.6 Gbps DL, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE |
| 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2636 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2160, A2217 | |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021, September 14 | 2019, September 10 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, September 24 | Available. Released 2019, September 20 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame | Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame |
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.30 in) | 144 x 71.4 x 8.1 mm (5.67 x 2.81 x 0.32 in) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) |
| Weight | 204 g (7.20 oz) | 188 g (6.63 oz) |
| IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 4m for 30 min) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) | |
| Display | ||
|---|---|---|
| Protection | Ceramic Shield glass | Scratch-resistant glass |
| Resolution | 1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) | 1125 x 2436 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 90.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.8 inches, 84.4 cm2 (~82.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard) | Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz Lightning + 4x1.8 GHz Thunder) |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) | Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
| OS | iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 26.1 | iOS 13, upgradable to iOS 26.1 |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM, 1TB 6GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM |
| NVMe | NVMe | |
| Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Single | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6" SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | 8 MP, f/2.0, AF |
| Triple | 12 MP, f/1.5, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7", 1.9µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), PDAF, 1/3.4", 1.0µm, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/1.8, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) | 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.0, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.6" |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10‑bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, stereo sound rec. | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec. |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Single | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Sound | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| 35mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 | Lightning, USB 2.0 |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot |
| Features | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) support | Ultra Wideband (UWB) support | |
| Battery | ||
|---|---|---|
| Charging | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min Wireless (Qi) |
| Stand-by | - | Up to 353 h (3G) |
| Talk time | - | Up to 18 h 30 min (3G) |
| Type | Li-Ion 3095 mAh (12.11 Wh) | Li-Ion 3046 mAh, non-removable (11.67 Wh) |
| Misc | ||
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Graphite, Gold, Silver, Sierra Blue, Alpine Green | Matte Space Gray, Matte Silver, Matte Gold, Matte Midnight Green |
| Models | A2638, A2483, A2636, A2639, A2640, iPhone14,2 | A2215, A2160, A2217, iPhone12,3 |
| Price | € 398.00 / $ 365.86 / £ 300.00 | About 240 EUR |
| SAR | 1.20 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body) | 1.18 W/kg (head) 1.16 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 0.99 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body) | 0.99 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body) |
| Tests | ||
|---|---|---|
| Audio quality | - | Noise -94.2dB / Crosstalk -81.0dB |
| Battery life | Endurance rating 85h | Endurance rating 86h |
| Camera | Photo / Video | Photo / Video |
| Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | -24.9 LUFS (Very good) | -24.3 LUFS (Very good) |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 794348 (v9) GeekBench: 4687 (v5.1) GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 460784 (v7) GeekBench: 13829 (v4.4) GFXBench: 57fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- Brighter Display
- Faster Processor (A15 Bionic)
- Superior Camera System
- ProMotion 120Hz Display
- Cinematic Mode & ProRes Video
- Higher Price
- Larger Size (potentially)
- Can be Overkill for Basic Users
Apple iPhone 11 Pro
- Lower Price
- Excellent Battery Life
- Still a Capable Camera
- Compact Size
- Proven Reliability
- Less Bright Display
- Slower Processor (A13 Bionic)
- Older Camera Technology
- No ProMotion
Display Comparison
The iPhone 13 Pro boasts a significantly brighter display, reaching a measured 1063 nits compared to the iPhone 11 Pro's 805 nits. This difference is noticeable, especially in outdoor conditions. Both offer excellent color accuracy and contrast (infinite nominal), but the 13 Pro's brightness provides a superior viewing experience. The 13 Pro also has ProMotion technology with adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz, making scrolling and animations feel smoother.
Camera Comparison
The iPhone 13 Pro's camera system is a major upgrade. It features larger sensors, improved image processing, and features like Cinematic mode and ProRes video recording. While the iPhone 11 Pro's camera is still excellent, the 13 Pro captures more detail, has better low-light performance, and offers more creative options. The 13 Pro also has a telephoto lens with a longer focal length.
Performance
The A15 Bionic chip in the iPhone 13 Pro is a substantial upgrade over the A13 Bionic in the iPhone 11 Pro. The 13 Pro's chip offers noticeably faster processing speeds and improved graphics performance, making it ideal for demanding games and applications. Both phones handle everyday tasks with ease, but the 13 Pro provides a more responsive and fluid experience.
Battery Life
Both phones offer excellent battery life, with endurance ratings of 85 and 86 hours respectively. In real-world usage, the difference is minimal. The iPhone 13 Pro benefits from more efficient chip design and potentially slightly larger battery capacity, but both will easily last a full day for most users.
Buying Guide
The iPhone 13 Pro is ideal for users who demand the best possible camera, performance, and display. It's perfect for content creators, mobile gamers, and anyone who wants a future-proof device. The iPhone 11 Pro is a great choice for budget-conscious buyers who still want a premium iPhone experience and don't need the absolute latest features.