Apple’s iPhone 11 lineup is worth it for the camera alone

by Phonedesk Admin November 25, 2019

a screen shot of a computer: iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max

Outside of those two main improvements, the new class of iPhones also feature the toughest glass ever in a smartphone, Super Retina XDR display, and haptic touch features that let you perform operations like taking a selfie from the home screen. The devices are waterproof to a maximum depth of 4 meters for up to 30 minutes. You can now charge faster, too—get up to 50 percent charge in around 30 minutes with an 18-watt adapter or higher.

The battery life also gets a facelift for the new generation, with the iPhone 11 Pro offering up to 4 more hours of battery life in a day than iPhone XS, and iPhone 11 Pro Max offering up to 5 hours more than iPhone XS Max.

If you already have the iPhone X, you probably don't need to rush out to upgrade just yet. But if you need a lightning-fast, powerful phone for photos, gaming, and other daily media use, the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max could change the game.

Look at the new iPhones from the front, and you’d be hard pressed to find a difference between them and their predecessors. But turn them over, and they are entirely different. The iPhone 11’s dual-camera is now enclosed in a square in the top right corner of the phone. The iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max have a similar setup for the three cameras.

a hand holding a cellphone: The iPhone 11 looks similar to the iPhone XR up front, but completely different around back. (Image: Howley) © Provided by Oath Inc. The iPhone 11 looks similar to the iPhone XR up front, but completely different around back. (Image: Howley)

It’s a completely different look for the iPhone, and features surprisingly large camera lenses that are sure to be controversial among some design enthusiasts. I, for one, like the change of pace of the new phones. It also serves as a kind of landmark that tells people you’re using the new iPhone.

Apple has also changed the materials used with the phones. The iPhone 11 has an aluminum and glass design, while the 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max are made of textured matte glass and stainless steel. Importantly, though, Apple says these are the most rugged iPhones ever made. In a demo video, the company showed a new iPhone falling onto what looked like asphalt and surviving unscathed.

The phones also have improved water resistance. The iPhone 11 can take a dip in up to 6 feet of water for 30 minutes and keep running, while the 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max can go as deep as 13 feet and continue working without issue.