2021
Unlocking iPhone 11 : Still A Good Buy For 2021?
iPhoneThe iPhone 11 could be the ideal choice for you if you’re searching for a cheap iPhone with all of the essential features plus a few extras like a dual-lens camera. Unlocking iPhone 11 , it was released in September 2019, and while Apple’s flagship lineup has since expanded to include the iPhone 13, 13 Pro, 13 mini, and 13 Pro Max, the iPhone 11 remains a lower-cost choice with a starting price of $499.
Apple’s 2-year-old iPhone 11 should not be overlooked by consumers trying to save money. With a new beginning price of $499, the 64GB iPhone 11 is nearly $300 cheaper than the 128GB iPhone 13, which costs $800. (with a carrier activation discount).
Pros
- More affordable than iPhone 12 and 13
- Dual Camera System
- Excellent all-day battery life.
- More fun color options than most iPhone models
Cons
- No upgrade in screen resolution
- No telephoto lens
- Ultra Wide lens lacks autofocus and Night Mode
- Fast-charge adapter not included
- Limited storage.
Unlocking iPhone 11: Design and Build Quality
A precision-machined 7000 series aluminum frame wraps around an all-glass casing of the iPhone 11. The iPhone 11 sits between Apple’s 5.4-inch “small” iPhone models like the iPhone 13 mini and bigger versions like the 6.7-inch iPhone 13 Pro Max in size, with a 6.1-inch display.
The iPhone 11 boasts an edge-to-edge display with tiny bezels and no Home button, with the TrueDepth camera system housed in a notch at the top. The iPhone 11 features somewhat larger bezels than Apple’s most recent OLED-based models since it employs an LCD rather than an OLED display.
In comparison to the previous-generation iPhone X, the iPhone 11 comes in six hues, however Apple has introduced additional colors. It’s available in black, green, yellow, purple, red, and white, with the coral and blue colors from the iPhone XR no longer available.
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iPhone X | iPhone 11 | iPhone 12 | iPhone 13 | |
Battery life | 2,942 mAh | 3,110 mAh | 3,095 mAh | 3,240 mAh |
RAM | 3GB | 4GB | 4GB | 4GB |
ROM | 64GB | 256GB | 256GB | 512GB |
Front Cam | 7 MP, f/2.2, | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP (f/2.2) | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
Rear Cam | 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55″, 1.4µm, PDAF, OIS | 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55″, 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.6″ | 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.6″ | 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide) |
Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame (7000 series) | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame (7000 series) | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame |
Protection | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating | IP68 dust/water resistant | IP68 dust/water resistant | Scratch-resistant ceramic glass, oleophobic coating |
Screen Size | 6.1 inches | 6.1 inches | 6.1” OLED | 6.1 inches |
An A13 Bionic 7-nanometer chip and a third-generation Neural Engine are found inside the iPhone 11. Apple claimed at the time of its release that the A13 Bionic was the fastest chip ever in a smartphone, having a 20% faster CPU and GPU than the A12. The A13’s Machine Learning Accelerators enable the CPU to perform over 1 trillion operations per second, and the Neural Engine is quicker than previous chips for real-time photo and video analysis.
An Intel modem chip with Gigabit-class LTE, 2×2 MIMO, and LAA, Wi-Fi 6 compatibility (802.11ax) with 2×2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0, Dual-SIM with eSIM, and an Apple-designed U1 Ultra Wideband chip that enhances spatial awareness and enables for improved indoor tracking are all included in the iPhone 11. The chip now supports directionally aware AirDrop suggestions in iOS 13.1, allowing you to drop files to someone you aim your iPhone at.
Is it worth the price tag?
So, is the iPhone 11 still worth buying? If you’ve got an iPhone older than the X and you’re looking to upgrade, I think the answer is yes. The camera is substantially improved, and you will get vastly better battery life than anything aside from X. That’s what most people care about, and Apple has really delivered here.
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