iPhone 11

vs

iPhone 12

iPhone 11 vs iPhone 12

Short Description

iPhone 11

Screen size: 6.1" / Resolution: 828 x 1792 px / Main camera: 12 MP & 12 MP / Front camera: 12MP / RAM: 4GB / Battery power: 3110 mAh / Internal storage: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB / SIM cards: 1 SIM, 1 eSIM

iPhone 12

Screen size: 6.1" / Resolution: 1170 x 2532 px / Main camera: 12 MP & 12 MP / Front camera: 12MP / RAM: 4GB / Battery power: 2815 mAh / Has 5G support: ✔ / Internal storage: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB / SIM cards: 1 SIM, 1 eSIM

Key Differences

iPhone 11

iPhone 12

Why is iPhone 11 better than iPhone 12?

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Bigger battery capacity: 3110 mAh vs 2815 mAh

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Phone is about 23% cheaper

iPhone 11

iPhone 12

Why is iPhone 12 better than iPhone 11?

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Faster CPU speed: 2 x 3.1 GHz & 4 x 1.8 GHz vs 2 x 2.65 GHz & 4 x 1.8 GHz

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AnTuTu score is about 22% higher

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Better display resolution: 1170 x 2532 px vs 828 x 1792 px

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Higher charging speed: 20W vs 18W

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Lighter: 164 g (5.78 ounces) vs 194 g (6.84 ounces)

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Narrower: 71.5 mm (2.81 inches) vs 75.7 mm (2.98 inches)

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Shorter: 146.7 mm (5.78 inches) vs 150.9 mm (5.94 inches)

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The phone is 1 year and 1 month newer

Size Comparison

iPhone 11

iPhone 12

Height

150.9 mm
(5.94 inches)

Width

75.7 mm
(2.98 inches)

Thickness

8.3 mm
(0.33 inches)

Screen size

6.1"

Weight

194 g
(6.84 ounces)

6.1"
credit-card
6.1"

Height

146.7 mm
(5.78 inches)

Width

71.5 mm
(2.81 inches)

Thickness

7.4 mm
(0.29 inches)

Screen size

6.1"

Weight

164 g
(5.78 ounces)

Height

150.9 mm
(5.94 inches)

Width

75.7 mm
(2.98 inches)

Thickness

8.3 mm
(0.33 inches)

Screen size

6.1"

Weight

194 g
(6.84 ounces)

Height

146.7 mm
(5.78 inches)

Width

71.5 mm
(2.81 inches)

Thickness

7.4 mm
(0.29 inches)

Screen size

6.1"

Weight

164 g
(5.78 ounces)

3D comparison

iPhone 11

iPhone 12

iPhone 11

iPhone 12

Expert Score

Score 4.5

Score 4.3

iPhone 11

iPhone 12

iPhone 11

iPhone 12

Score 4.5

Score 4.3

TechRadar

TechRadar

iPhone 11

iPhone 12

Tom's Guide

Tom's Guide

iPhone 11

iPhone 12

Tech Advisor

Tech Advisor

iPhone 11

iPhone 12

PCMag

PCMag

iPhone 11

iPhone 12

The Verge

The Verge

iPhone 11

iPhone 12

Smartprix

Smartprix

iPhone 11

iPhone 12

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Benchmarks

AnTuTu Score

iPhone 11

895,765

iPhone 12

1,095,315 +22.28%

benchmark

The score reflects a device's overall performance by summing up results from tests of RAM speed, CPU, and 2D/3D graphics.

CPU

iPhone 11

228,526

iPhone 12

310,050 +35.67%

benchmark

Measures the performance of a device's processor, focusing on tasks such as computing power and multi-core efficiency.

GPU

iPhone 11

274,192

iPhone 12

323,143 +17.85%

benchmark

Measures the graphical performance of a device's GPU, evaluating its ability to handle graphics-intensive tasks such as gaming and rendering.

Memory

iPhone 11

136,088

iPhone 12

173,777 +27.69%

benchmark

Measures the performance of a device's memory (RAM), measuring its speed and efficiency in handling multitasking and data-intensive applications.

UX

iPhone 11

256,959

iPhone 12

288,345 +12.21%

benchmark

Measures the overall user experience performance of a device, including factors like system responsiveness, touch sensitivity, and app launching speed.

3DMark Wild Life benchmark

iPhone 11

7,530

iPhone 12

7,601 +0.94%

benchmark

Is a cross-platform benchmark designed to test the graphical performance of devices under high GPU load.

3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark

iPhone 11

7,924

iPhone 12

8,394 +5.93%

benchmark

Is a cross-platform graphical benchmark that tests a device's performance while eliminating the impact of screen resolution for more objective platform comparisons.

3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark

iPhone 11

2,001

iPhone 12

2,155 +7.7%

benchmark

Is a cross-platform graphical benchmark that tests a device's performance under higher workloads with more detailed visuals, designed for powerful GPUs.

Geekbench 6 · Multi-Core

iPhone 11

3,511

iPhone 12

4,413 +25.69%

benchmark

Measures the aggregate performance of all processor cores in a device, simulating tasks optimized for multi-threaded processing.

Geekbench 6 · Single-Core

iPhone 11

1,673

iPhone 12

1,995 +19.25%

benchmark

Measures the performance of a single processor core by assessing how efficiently the device handles single-threaded processing-based tasks.

Geekbench 5 · Multi-Core

iPhone 11

3,052

iPhone 12

3,945 +29.26%

benchmark

Measures the aggregate performance of all processor cores in a device, simulating tasks optimized for multi-threaded processing in Geekbench 5.

Geekbench 5 · Single-Core

iPhone 11

1,323

iPhone 12

1,584 +19.73%

benchmark

Measures the performance of a single processor core in a device, evaluating its efficiency in handling single-threaded tasks in Geekbench 5.

Battery Performance

iPhone 11

iPhone 12

22 h
24 min

21 h
15 min

callBattery Life

1 h
45 min

1 h
30 min

callCharging time

Price Comparison

iPhone 11

iPhone 12

location Price in Europe

From € 209

From € 273

location Price in USA

-

From $ 201

About Products

iPhone 11

The Apple iPhone 11 offers a perfect balance of performance and value with its powerful features. It comes with a 6.1-inch Liquid Retina display that provides sharp, vibrant visuals, ideal for streaming, gaming, and browsing. Powered by the A13 Bionic chip, it ensures fast and efficient performance for multitasking and gaming.

The 12MP dual-camera system captures stunning photos and 4K videos, with Night mode delivering impressive low-light shots. With all-day battery life, water resistance, and Face ID security, the iPhone 11 is a reliable and stylish choice for anyone seeking a premium smartphone experience.

iPhone 12

The Apple iPhone 12 is a sleek and powerful smartphone that delivers exceptional performance and design. Featuring a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display, it offers stunning visuals with vibrant colors and sharp details, perfect for gaming, streaming, and everyday tasks. Powered by the A14 Bionic chip, it ensures fast, smooth performance and energy efficiency.

The 12MP dual-camera system captures high-quality photos and 4K videos, while Night mode enhances low-light photography. With 5G connectivity, Face ID, and Ceramic Shield for added durability, the iPhone 12 combines speed, security, and style in one impressive package.

Technical Specifications

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Specs

iPhone 11

iPhone 12

Design

Design

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Weight

194 g (6.84 ounces)

164 g (5.78 ounces)

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Thickness

8.3 mm (0.33 inches)

7.4 mm (0.29 inches)

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Width

75.7 mm (2.98 inches)

71.5 mm (2.81 inches)

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Height

150.9 mm (5.94 inches)

146.7 mm (5.78 inches)

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Is weather-sealed (splashproof)

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Ingress Protection (IP) rating

IP68

IP68

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Waterproof depth rating

2 m

6 m

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Volume

94.81 cm³

77.62 cm³

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Is dustproof and water-resistant

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Color options

Black, Green, Yellow, Purple, Red, White

Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple

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Lowest potential operating temperature

0 °C

0 °C

-

Maximum operating temperature

35 °C

35 °C

-

French Repairability Index

4.6

6

Display

Display

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Screen size

6.1"

6.1"

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Display type

IPS, LCD

OLED/AMOLED

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Pixel density

326 ppi

460 ppi

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Resolution

828 x 1792 px

1170 x 2532 px

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Refresh rate

60Hz

60Hz

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Brightness (typical)

625 nits

625 nits

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Has branded damage-resistant glass

-

Gorilla Glass version

-

Gorilla Glass Victus

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Supports HDR10

-

-

Supports Dolby Vision

-

Contrast ratio

1400:1

2000000:1

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Has a touch screen

Performance

Performance

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Internal storage

64GB, 128GB, 256GB

64GB, 128GB, 256GB

-

RAM

4GB

4GB

-

CPU speed

2 x 2.65 GHz & 4 x 1.8 GHz

2 x 3.1 GHz & 4 x 1.8 GHz

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GPU clock speed

1350 MHz

1278 MHz

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Has integrated LTE

-

Semiconductor size

7 nm

5 nm

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Supports 64-bit

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Has integrated graphics

-

OpenGL ES version

-

3

-

Uses big.LITTLE technology

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CPU threads

6 threads

6 threads

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Uses HMP

-

-

Has TrustZone

-

L2 cache

-

16 MB

-

DDR memory version

-

4

-

Maximum memory amount

4GB

-

-

GPU execution units

-

4

-

Thermal Design Power (TDP)

-

6W

-

Front-end width

-

8

-

Release date

2019

2020

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Has NX bit

-

Number of transistors

8500 million

11800 million

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L1 cache

-

192 KB

-

Memory channels

-

2

-

Supported displays

-

3

-

VFP version

4

-

Cameras

Cameras

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Main camera

12 MP & 12 MP

12 MP & 12 MP

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Front camera

12MP

12MP

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Has built-in optical image stabilization

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Video recording (main camera)

2160 x 60 fps

2160 x 60 fps

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Wide aperture (main camera)

f/2.4 & f/1.8

f/2.4 & f/1.6

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Has a dual-tone LED flash

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Has a BSI sensor

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Has continuous autofocus when recording movies

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Has phase-detection autofocus for photos

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Supports slow-motion video recording

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Has a built-in HDR mode

-

Has a flash

-

Has manual exposure

-

Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera

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Optical zoom

0x

2x

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Number of flash LEDs

2

2

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Has a CMOS sensor

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Has manual ISO

-

Has a serial shot mode

-

Has manual focus

-

Has a front camera

-

Has manual white balance

-

Has touch autofocus

-

Can create panoramas in-camera

-

Wide aperture (front camera)

f/2.2

f/2.2

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Has timelapse function

-

Supports Dolby Vision recording

-

-

Minimum focal length

13 mm

26 mm

-

Maximum focal length

26 mm

-

Operating system

Operating system

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Has clipboard warnings

-

-

Has location privacy options

-

-

Has dark mode

-

Has Wi-Fi password sharing

-

Has battery health check

-

Has focus modes

-

Can offload apps

-

Has customizable notifications

-

Supports instant markup

-

Supports PiP and PaP

-

-

More languages supported

-

56

-

Has sharing intents

-

Has a child lock

-

Supports widgets

-

-

Tracks the current position of a mobile device

-

Can block app tracking

-

Blocks cross-site tracking

-

Has on-device machine learning

-

Gets direct OS updates

-

Has AirPlay

-

Has Quick Start

-

More languages supported

56

-

-

Has offline voice recognition

-

The browser has word wrap

-

Has voice commands

Battery

Battery

-

Battery power

3110 mAh

2815 mAh

-

Has wireless charging

-

Supports fast charging

-

Charging speed

18W

20W

-

Wireless charging speed

15W

7.5W

-

Has a battery level indicator

-

Has a rechargeable battery

Audio

Audio

-

Has stereo speakers

-

Number of microphones

3

3

Features

Features

-

Has 5G support

-

-

Wi-Fi version

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

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Download speed

1024 MBits/s

-

-

Upload speed

150 MBits/s

-

-

USB version

2

2

-

Has NFC

-

SIM cards

1 SIM, 1 eSIM

1 SIM, 1 eSIM

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Bluetooth version

5

5.1

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Has a gyroscope

-

Has GPS

-

Has a compass

-

Supports Wi-Fi

-

Has a cellular module

-

Has a barometer

-

Supports Galileo

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Has an accelerometer

-

Uses 3D facial recognition

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