iPhone 13 vs iPhone 11: A Comprehensive Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
The iPhone 13 offers a noticeable upgrade in performance, camera capabilities, and display brightness. However, the iPhone 11 remains a compelling option, especially for budget-conscious buyers who prioritize battery life and still want a reliable iOS experience. The iPhone 13 is the overall winner, but the iPhone 11 provides excellent value.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 11 |
| Network | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 - A2633, A2634, A2635 | 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 - A2221 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 Sub6/mmWave - A2633 | - |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat16 1024/150 Mbps, 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, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2634, A2635 | 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 - A2111, A2223 | |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021, September 14 | 2019, September 10 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, September 24 | Available. Released 2019, September 20 |
| Body | ||
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame (7000 series) |
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.30 in) | 150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm (5.94 x 2.98 x 0.33 in) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) |
| Weight | 174 g (6.14 oz) | 194 g (6.84 oz) |
| IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 2m 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) | 828 x 1792 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~326 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 90.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.1 inches, 90.3 cm2 (~79.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) | Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ) |
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 (4-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 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM |
| NVMe | NVMe | |
| Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dual | 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.9", 1.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm | 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.6" |
| 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) | - |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec. |
| Selfie camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| Type | Li-Ion 3240 mAh (12.41 Wh) | Li-Ion 3110 mAh, non-removable (11.91 Wh) |
| Misc | ||
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Starlight, Midnight, Blue, Pink, Red, Green | Black, Green, Yellow, Purple, Red, White |
| Models | A2633, A2482, A2631, A2634, A2635, iphone14,5 | A2221, A2111, A2223, iPhone12,1 |
| Price | € 304.00 / $ 249.97 / £ 248.00 | $ 167.50 / C$ 228.68 / £ 175.00 / € 193.32 |
| SAR | 1.18 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body) | 1.09 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 0.99 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body) | 0.95 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body) |
| Pricing | ||
|---|---|---|
| 128GB 4GB RAM | - | $ 359.95 |
| 256GB 4GB RAM | - | $ 469.99 |
| 64GB 4GB RAM | - | $ 292.79 |
| RENEWED | - | £ 214.00 |
| Tests | ||
|---|---|---|
| Audio quality | - | Noise -94.2dB / Crosstalk -80.8dB |
| Battery life | Endurance rating 89h | Endurance rating 94h |
| Camera | Photo / Video | Photo / Video |
| Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) | Contrast ratio: 1505:1 (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | -25.5 LUFS (Very good) | Voice 70dB / Noise 72dB / Ring 76dB |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 775519 (v9) GeekBench: 4645 (v5.1) GFXBench: 59fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 419453 (v7) GeekBench: 13882 (v4.4) GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Apple iPhone 13
- Faster A15 Bionic Chip
- Brighter Display
- Improved Camera (especially video)
- Sensor-Shift Stabilization
- Cinematic Mode
- Photographic Styles
- Slightly more compact design
- Higher Price
- Slightly lower battery endurance rating
Apple iPhone 11
- Lower Price
- Excellent Battery Life
- Still a capable camera
- Reliable iOS experience
- Slower A13 Bionic Chip
- Less Bright Display
- Older Camera Technology
- Larger Notch
Display Comparison
The iPhone 13 boasts a significantly brighter display, reaching 802 nits compared to the iPhone 11's 644 nits. While both offer excellent contrast ratios (Infinite for iPhone 13, 1505:1 for iPhone 11), the iPhone 13's increased brightness makes it easier to view content outdoors. The iPhone 13 also features a smaller notch.
Camera Comparison
The iPhone 13 features sensor-shift stabilization, Cinematic mode for video recording, and generally improved image processing. While the iPhone 11's camera is still capable, the iPhone 13 delivers noticeably better photos and videos, especially in low-light conditions. The iPhone 13 also has Photographic Styles.
Performance
The A15 Bionic chip in the iPhone 13 provides a substantial performance boost over the A13 Bionic in the iPhone 11. Expect faster app loading times, smoother multitasking, and improved gaming performance. The iPhone 13's 5nm process also contributes to better power efficiency.
Battery Life
The iPhone 11 edges out the iPhone 13 slightly in endurance rating (94h vs 89h), but real-world usage will vary. Both phones offer all-day battery life for most users. The iPhone 13 benefits from faster charging speeds (wired and wireless).
Buying Guide
The iPhone 13 is ideal for users who demand the latest technology, a faster processor, improved camera quality (especially video), and a brighter display. It's a great choice for content creators and those who want future-proofing. The iPhone 11 is perfect for users on a tighter budget who still want a solid iPhone experience with a great camera and excellent battery life. It's a reliable daily driver for everyday tasks.