Apple’s new line of iPhones is here, with the new iPhone 11 set to succeed last year’s XR model, and the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max models that replace the XS and XS Max as more premium options. But how do they relate to the best Android phones which are available in the market, like the Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy S10, Google Pixel 3, and OnePlus 7 Pro?
As anticipated, the new iPhones are mostly upgraded versions of last year’s hardware, with a special focus on the camera systems: the 11 now has a dual-camera setup, adding an ultra-wide camera to the XR’s single lens. The 11 Pro phones now highlight three cameras: a telephoto, a wide-angle, and an ultra-wide. Both phones are also getting Night mode for improved low-light photography, too.
Other updates are less exciting: there’s an upgraded A13 chip, which Apple requires is both the “fastest CPU in a smartphone” and the “fastest GPU in a smartphone.” There are also improvements to Face ID, which should allow it to work at more angles.
Of course, there’s lots more to the picture than just new specs, especially where iPhones are concerned. Apple’s end-to-end control over the software and hardware means that iPhones tend to be able to do more with less, so things like low numbers for RAM or battery size may not tell the full story for what these devices are really like to use on a day-to-day basis.
But the numbers still do make a bit of a difference when you’re deciding what deserves a spot in your bag or pocket. Here’s how the new iPhones stack up:
Specification | iPhone 11 Pro | iPhone 11 Pro Max | iPhone 11 | Pixel 3 | Pixel 3 XL | Galaxy Note 10 | Galaxy Note 10 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G | OnePlus 7 Pro |
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Display | 5.8 inches | 6.5 inches | 6.1 inches | 5.5 inches | 6.3 inches | 6.4 inches | 6.8 inches | 6.1 inches | 6.4 inches | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
Resolution | 2436 x 1125 | 2688 x 1242 | 1792 x 828 | 2160 x 1080 | 2960 x 1440 | 2280 x 1080 | 3040 x 1440 | 3040 x 1440 | 3040 x 1440 | 3040 x 1440 | 3120 x 1440 |
Processor | A13 Bionic | A13 Bionic | A13 Bionic | Snapdragon 845 (2.5GHz and 1.6GHz, octa-core) | Snapdragon 845 (2.5GHz and 1.6GHz, octa-core) | Snapdragon 855 | Snapdragon 855 | Snapdragon 855 | Snapdragon 855 | Snapdragon 855 | Snapdragon 855 |
RAM | TBA | TBA | TBA | 4GB | 4GB | 8GB | 12GB | 8GB | 8GB, 12GB | 8GB | 6GB, 8GB, 12GB |
Storage | 64GB, 256GB, 512GB | 64GB, 256GB, 512GB | 64GB, 128GB, 256GB | 64GB, 128GB | 64GB, 128GB | 256GB | 256GB, 512GB | 128, 512GB | 128GB, 512GB, 1TB | 256GB, 512GB | 128GB, 256GB |
Rear camera | 12MP (ultra-wide), 12MP (wide), 12MP (telephoto) | 12MP (ultra-wide), 12MP (wide), 12MP (telephoto) | 12MP (ultra-wide), 12MP (wide) | 12MP | 12MP | 12MP (telephoto), 16MP (ultra-wide), 12MP (wide angle) | 12MP, 16MP (ultra-wide), 12MP (telephoto), ToF (time-of-flight) sensor | 12MP (telephoto), 16MP (ultra-wide), 12MP (wide angle) | 12MP, 16MP (ultra-wide), 12MP (wide) | 12MP, 16MP (ultra-wide), 12MP (wide), ToF (time-of-flight) sensor | 48MP, 8MP (telephoto), 16MP (ultra-wide) |
Front camera | 12MP | 12MP | 12MP | 8MP, 8MP (wide) | 8MP, 8MP (wide) | 10MP (f/2.2, autofocus, 80 degree) | 10MP | 10MP | 10MP, 8MP | 10MP, ToF (time-of-flight) sensor | 16MP |
Battery | TBA | TBA | TBA | 2,915mAh | 3,430mAh | 3,500mAh | 4,300mAh | 3,400mAh | 4,100mAh | 4,500mAh | 4,000mAh |
Water protection | IP68 | IP68 | IP68 | IPX8 | IPX8 | IP68 | IP68 | IP68 | IP68 | IP68 | N/A |
Wireless charging? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Ports | Lightning port | Lightning port | Lightning port | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C, headphone jack | USB-C, headphone jack | USB-C, headphone jack | USB-C |
Weight (lbs) | 0.41 | 0.50 | 0.43 | 0.33 | 0.40 | 0.37 | 0.43 | 0.35 | 0.39 | 0.44 | 0.45 |
Dimensions (in.) | 5.67 x 2.81 x 0.32 | 6.22 x 3.06 x 0.32 | 5.94 x 2.98 x 0.33 | 5.70 x 2.70 x 0.30 | 6.20 x 3.00 x 0.30 | 5.94 x 2.83 x 0.31 | 6.39 x 3.04 x 0.31 | 5.9 x 2.77 x 0.31 | 6.20 x 2.92 x 0.31 | 6.40 x 3.04 x 0.31 | 6.40 x 2.99 x 0.35 |
Starting price | $999 | $1,099 | $699 | $799 | $899 | $949 | $1,099 | $899.99 | $999.99 | $1,299.99 | $669 |