iPhone 11 vs iPhone XS

The highly-anticipated iPhone 11 series is officially here. Apple has revealed details about their three newest smartphones:

• iPhone 11
• iPhone 11 Pro
• iPhone 11 Pro Max

How do the iPhone 11 releases compare to the iPhone XS series? Well, there have been some significant changes. Not to mention that Apple has retired the iPhone XS, but kept the iPhone XR onboard while knocking its list price down to $599 ($150 off the original price). Check out the latest iPhone deals here.

Hint: The iPhone 11 cameras and batteries are better than ever, and the “Pro” title is definitely earned.

iPhone 11 vs iPhone XR

The iPhone 11 is the budget version of the iPhone 11 series, serving as the follow-up to 2018’s iPhone XR. At $699, it’s $50 cheaper than the iPhone XR when it was released. The iPhone 11 and iPhone XR have similar designs—glass rears and aluminum frames, although the iPhone 11 is slightly heavier than the XR. Both models come in six colors, although the iPhone 11 has a new purple and green while the XR comes in coral and blue.

The iPhone 11 is an awesome value for the sophisticated features that you get along with it, such as improved cameras, higher quality video recording, and next-generation Smart HDR, which recognizes people in photos and treats them differently from the rest of the shot.

Here are some key updates and changes:

• New dual-camera system (Wide, Ultra Wide)
• Upgraded 12-megapixel front-facing camera
• Night mode (comes on automatically when needed for photos)
• Smart HDR automatically edits subject and background details
• Audio zoom to match audio with video framing
• QuickTake allows you to seamlessly switch from photo to video recording
• Battery lasts up to one hour longer
• Improved water-resistant technology
• Faster and more power-efficient chip

iPhone 11 Pro vs iPhone XS

The iPhone 11 Pro costs $999, same as the iPhone XS when it was released. Apple is retiring the iPhone XS, but it will still be available through carriers. The 11 Pro and iPhone XS share similar designs—they both have stainless steel frames and glass rears and come in three of the same colors, space gray, gold, and silver (the 11 Pro adds a new color, midnight green). The 11 Pro is a bit heavier than the XS, however.

For the first time since the birth of the iPhone, Apple has introduced the word “Pro” to an iPhone, and for good reason; with a new triple-camera system, high-quality video, and advanced editing tools, this smartphone is the ultimate tool for photographers and videographers, as well the everyday person looking to step up their smartphone game.

Here are some key updates and changes:

• New triple-camera system (Ultra Wide, Wide, Telephoto)
• Upgraded 12-megapixel front-facing camera
• Night mode (comes on automatically when needed for photos)
• Smart HDR automatically edits subject and background details
• Audio zoom to match audio with video framing
• QuickTake allows you to seamlessly switch from photo to video recording
• Battery lasts up to four hours longer
• New Super Retina XDR display
• Improved water-resistant technology
• Faster and more power-efficient chip

Apple has introduced the word “Pro” to an iPhone. with a new triple-camera system, high-quality video, and advanced editing tools, this smartphone is the ultimate tool for photographers and videographers.

iPhone 11 Pro Max vs iPhone XS Max

Priced at $1,099, the iPhone 11 Pro Max costs the same as the iPhone XS Max when it was first released. As with the iPhone 11 Pro, Apple is no longer selling the iPhone XS Max, but it will still be available through select carriers. The 11 Pro and iPhone XS, the Pro Max and XS Max have stainless steel frames and glass rears, and the Pro Max weighs a bit more than the XS Max. The iPhone Pro Max comes in the same colors as the Pro, including the new midnight green.

The iPhone 11 Pro Max has all the same great features of the iPhone 11 Pro but with a larger, 6.5-inch display. This device has the same size screen as the iPhone XS Max, but the display—referred to as the Super Retina XDR display—is new and improved, and is the brightest and sharpest display to date.

Here are some key updates and changes:

• New triple-camera system (Ultra Wide, Wide, Telephoto)
• Upgraded 12-megapixel front-facing camera
• Night mode (comes on automatically when needed for photos)
• Smart HDR automatically edits subject and background details
• Audio zoom to match audio with video framing
• QuickTake allows you to seamlessly switch from photo to video recording
• Battery lasts up to five hours longer
• New Super Retina XDR display
• Improved water-resistant technology
• Faster and more power-efficient chip

Are the New iPhones Worth it?

If you’re looking for a new smartphone, the iPhone 11 is definitely worth checking out. Its $699 price tag is relatively low, especially considering all of its new and updated features. You get a great dual-lens system, an improved selfie camera, sophisticated video taking and editing software, the fastest processor yet, and even longer battery life than the XR, all without breaking the bank—the 24-month installment price through Apple is $29.12/month.

Plus, Apple has introduced a trade-in option so that you can get a solid discount on any of the new iPhone 11 models. If you’ve got an iPhone in good condition, this is the deal for you. You could get the iPhone 11 for as low as $399, which is a no-brainer.

As for the iPhone Pro, it may be worth the $999 price tag if you’re looking for a phone that competes with professional cameras with the added benefit of being a bit more durable than the iPhone 11. The photo and video capabilities of this flagship device are hard to resist, especially for professionals and creative consumers alike.

With Apple’s trade-in deal, you could get the iPhone 11 for as low as $399, which is a no-brainer.

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