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iPhone 11 vs. iPhone XR, XS and XS Max: Everything Apple changed

We compare iPhone 11 phones with Apple's 2018's models to see what's different.

Lynn La Senior Editor / Reviews - Phones
Lynn La covers mobile reviews and news. She previously wrote for The Sacramento Bee, Macworld and The Global Post.
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The new iPhone 11 phones.

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Apple's iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max start at $699, $999 and $1,099, respectively, and feature the powerful A13 Bionic processor, multiple rear cameras and a bevy of camera and video tools like Night Mode. The phones also have Deep Fusion, a significant camera feature that improves details and lowers image noise in photos taken in medium to low light situations. In addition, the iPhones all have a 12-megapixel front-facing camera, which is an upgrade from 2018's 7-megapixel lens. Each iPhone has one additional rear camera compared to its 2018 counterpart as well. 

If you want to compare the 2019 iPhones with the ones from two years ago, check out the chart below. Keep in mind that of all the iPhones from that year, Apple is only selling the iPhone XR, and discontinued the iPhone XS and XS Max. But we included these models anyway if you're curious. 

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2019 iPhones vs. 2018 iPhones


iPhone 11iPhone 11 ProiPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone XRiPhone XSiPhone XS Max
Display size, resolution 6.1-inch LCD Liquid Retina; 1,792x828 pixels 5.8-inch OLED Super Retina XDR; 2,436x1,125 pixels6.5-inch OLED Super Retina XDR; 2,688x1,242 pixels6.1-inch LCD Liquid Retina Display; 1,792x828 pixels5.8-inch OLED Super Retina; 2,436x1,125 pixels6.5-inch Super Retina OLED; 2,688x1,242 pixels
Pixel density 326ppi458ppi458ppi326ppi458ppi458 ppi
Dimensions (Inches) 5.94x2.98x0.33 in5.67x2.81x0.32 in6.22x3.06x0.32 in5.9x3.0x0.33 in5.7x2.8x0.3 in6.2x3.0x.3 in
Dimensions (Millimeters) 150.9x75.7x8.3 mm144x71.4x8.1 mm158x77.8x8.1 mm150.9x75.7x8.3 mm143.6x70.9x7.7 mm157.5x77.4x7.7 mm
Weight (Ounces, Grams) 6.84 oz; 194g6.63 oz; 188g7.97 oz; 226g6.8oz; 194g6.2 oz; 177g7.3oz; 208g
Mobile software iOS 13iOS 13iOS 13iOS 12iOS 12iOS 12
Camera 12-megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel (ultra-wide)12-megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel (ultra-wide), 12-megapixel (telephoto)12-megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel (ultra-wide), 12-megapixel (telephoto)12-megapixel (wide)12-megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel (ultra-wide)12-megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel (ultra-wide)
Front-facing camera 12-megapixel with Face ID12-megapixel with Face ID12-megapixel with Face ID7-megapixel with Face ID7-megapixel with Face ID7-megapixel with Face ID
Video capture 4K4K4K4K4K4K
Processor Apple A13 BionicApple A13 BionicApple A13 BionicApple A12 BionicApple A12 BionicApple A12 Bionic
Storage 64GB, 128GB, 256GB64GB, 256GB, 512GB64GB, 256GB, 512GB64GB, 128GB (256GB no longer available)64GB, 256GB, 512GB64GB, 256GB, 512GB
RAM Not disclosedNot disclosedNot disclosedNot disclosedNot disclosedNot disclosed
Expandable storage NoneNoneNoneNoneNoneNone
Battery Not disclosed, but Apple claims it will last 1 hour longer than iPhone XRNot disclosed, but Apple claims it will last 4 hours longer than iPhone XSNot disclosed, but Apple claims it will last 5 hours longer than iPhone XS Max2,942 mAh (not officially disclosed by Apple)2,658 mAh (not officially disclosed by Apple)3,174 mAh (not officially disclosed by Apple)
Fingerprint sensor None (Face ID)None (Face ID)None (Face ID)None (Face ID)None (Face ID)None (Face ID)
Connector LightningLightningLightningLightningLightningLightning
Headphone jack NoNoNoNoNoNo
Special features Water resistant (IP68); dual-SIM capabilities (nano-SIM and e-SIM); wireless chargingWater resistant (IP68); dual-SIM capabilities (nano-SIM and e-SIM); wireless chargingWater resistant (IP68); dual-SIM capabilities (nano-SIM and e-SIM); wireless chargingWater resistant (IP67), dual-SIM capabilities (nano-SIM and e-SIM); wireless chargingWater resistant (IP68); dual-SIM capabilities (nano-SIM and e-SIM); wireless chargingWater resistant (IP68); dual-SIM capabilities (nano-SIM and e-SIM); wireless charging
Price off-contract (USD) $699 (64GB), $749 (128GB), $849 (256GB)$999 (64GB), $1,149 (256GB), $1,349 (512GB)$1,099 (64GB), $1,249 (256GB), $1,449 (512GB)Reduced to: $599 (64GB), $649 (128GB)No longer on sale, were: $999 (64GB), $1,149 (256GB), $1,349 (512GB)No longer on sale, were: $1,099 (64GB), $1,249 (256GB), $1,449 (512GB)
Price (GBP) £729 (64GB), £779 (128GB), £879 (256GB)£1,049 (64GB), £1,199 (256GB), £1,399 (512GB)£1,149 (64GB), £1,299 (256GB), £1,499 (512GB)Reduced to: £629 (64GB), £679 (128GB)No longer on sale, were: £999 (64GB), £1,149 (256GB), £1,349 (512GB)No longer on sale, were: £1,099 (64GB), £1,249 (256GB), £1,449 (512GB)
Price (AUD) AU$1,199 (64GB), AU$1,279 (128GB), AU$1,449 (256GB)AU$1,749 (64GB), AU$1,999 (256GB), AU$2,349 (512GB)AU$1,899 (64GB), AU$2,149 (256GB), AU$2,499 (512GB)Reduced to: AU$1,049 (64GB), AU$1,129 (128GB)No longer on sale, were: AU$1,629 (64GB), AU$1,879 (256GB), AU$2,199 (512GB)No longer on sale, were: AU$1,799 (64GB), AU$2,049 (256GB), AU$2,369 (512GB)

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