iPhone 14 Pro vs iPhone 11 Pro: A Detailed Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
The iPhone 14 Pro is the clear winner, boasting a significantly brighter display, a faster processor, and improved camera capabilities. However, the iPhone 11 Pro remains a solid choice for budget-conscious buyers who prioritize a reliable and capable smartphone experience.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Apple iPhone 14 Pro | Apple iPhone 11 Pro |
| 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 - A2890, A2892 | 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, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2890, A2892 | - |
| 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, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2891 | 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 | 2022, September 07 | 2019, September 10 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, September 16 | 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 | 147.5 x 71.5 x 7.9 mm (5.81 x 2.81 x 0.31 in) | 144 x 71.4 x 8.1 mm (5.67 x 2.81 x 0.32 in) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)· eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) | · Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) |
| Weight | 206 g (7.27 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 | 1179 x 2556 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) | 1125 x 2436 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 91.7 cm2 (~87.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.8 inches, 84.4 cm2 (~82.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM) | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) |
| Always-On display | - | |
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.46 GHz Everest + 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth) | Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz Lightning + 4x1.8 GHz Thunder) |
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) | Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
| OS | iOS 16, 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 | ||
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| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Single | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF, OIS (unconfirmed) SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | 8 MP, f/2.0, AF |
| Triple | 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), 1/3.5", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel 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/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 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 | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), 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 | ||
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| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) support Emergency SOS via satellite (SMS sending/receiving) | 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 3200 mAh (12.38 Wh) | Li-Ion 3046 mAh, non-removable (11.67 Wh) |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Space Black, Silver, Gold, Deep Purple | Matte Space Gray, Matte Silver, Matte Gold, Matte Midnight Green |
| Models | A2890, A2650, A2889, A2892, iphone15,2 | A2215, A2160, A2217, iPhone12,3 |
| Price | $ 395.67 / C$ 693.35 / £ 403.99 / € 492.99 | About 240 EUR |
| SAR | 1.15 W/kg (head) 1.15 W/kg (body) | 1.18 W/kg (head) 1.16 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 0.98 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body) | 0.99 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body) |
| Tests | ||
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| Audio quality | - | Noise -94.2dB / Crosstalk -81.0dB |
| Battery life | Endurance rating 86h | Endurance rating 86h |
| Camera | Photo / Video | Photo / Video |
| Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | -26.2 LUFS (Good) | -24.3 LUFS (Very good) |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 968412 (v9) GeekBench: 5346 (v5.1) GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 460784 (v7) GeekBench: 13829 (v4.4) GFXBench: 57fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Apple iPhone 14 Pro
- Significantly brighter display
- Faster A16 Bionic chip
- Improved camera system (48MP)
- Dynamic Island
- ProRes video recording
- Higher price
- Larger size (potentially less comfortable for some)
Apple iPhone 11 Pro
- More affordable
- Compact size
- Still a capable performer
- Reliable iPhone experience
- Less bright display
- Older A13 Bionic chip
- Less advanced camera system
- No Dynamic Island
Display Comparison
The iPhone 14 Pro's display is a major upgrade. Its peak brightness of 1791 nits dwarfs the iPhone 11 Pro's 805 nits, making it significantly easier to see outdoors. Both offer excellent contrast ratios (Infinite nominal), but the 14 Pro's ProMotion technology (adaptive refresh rate up to 120Hz) provides smoother scrolling and animations. The 14 Pro also features the Dynamic Island, a unique and interactive display element.
Camera Comparison
The iPhone 14 Pro's camera system is a significant leap forward. It features a larger main sensor, improved image processing, and enhanced low-light performance. The addition of a 48MP main camera allows for more detailed photos and improved cropping capabilities. Both phones offer excellent video recording, but the 14 Pro's Cinematic mode and ProRes video recording provide more creative options.
Performance
The A16 Bionic chip in the iPhone 14 Pro delivers a substantial performance boost over the A13 Bionic in the iPhone 11 Pro. Apps launch faster, multitasking is smoother, and demanding games run with greater ease. While the 11 Pro is still capable, the 14 Pro's raw processing power is undeniable.
Battery Life
Both phones share the same endurance rating of 86 hours, suggesting comparable battery life in typical usage. However, the iPhone 14 Pro's more efficient A16 chip might offer slightly better real-world performance, especially under heavy load.
Buying Guide
The iPhone 14 Pro is ideal for users who demand the best possible camera, performance, and display technology, and are willing to pay a premium. The iPhone 11 Pro is a great option for those seeking a dependable iPhone experience at a more affordable price point, especially if they don't need the absolute latest features.