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iPhone Tips 4 min readNovember 20, 2019

๐Ÿ“ฑ Selecting the Right iPhone For Your Needs (Part 1)

With so many iPhone models available, which one is right for you? We break down the specs of the iPhone SE, XR, 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max.

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THE LINEUP

Apple's Current iPhone Range

When it comes to selecting a new smartphone, the selection has never been so crowded. If you've landed here, you've likely narrowed your search down to the Apple iPhone โ€” but even that decision isn't simple anymore. Apple now offers five distinct models at different price points, each with its own trade-offs.

In Part 1, we lay out the full specs for each model so you can compare them side by side. In Part 2, we'll tell you which one is actually right for your situation.

AT A GLANCE

Quick Spec Comparison

SE
XR
11
11 Pro
11 Pro Max
Screen size
4.7"
6.1"
6.1"
5.8"
6.5"
Display type
LCD
LCD
LCD
OLED
OLED
Water rating
IP67
IP67
IP68
IP68
IP68
Battery (hrs)
13
25
17
18
25
Pixel density
326 ppi
326 ppi
326 ppi
458 ppi
458 ppi
Weight
148 g
194 g
194 g
188 g
226 g
FULL SPECS

Every Model, Every Spec

iPhone SE (2020)

Dimensions138.4 ร— 67.3 ร— 7.3 mm, 148 g
Water resistanceIP67
Display4.7-inch LCD, 1334 ร— 750 (326 ppi)
Display featuresHaptic Touch, True Tone
Storage options64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB
Battery lifeUp to 13 hours
ColorsBlack, White, Product Red

The most affordable Apple device โ€” compact, light, and powered by the same A13 chip as the iPhone 11.

iPhone XR

Dimensions150.9 ร— 75.7 ร— 8.3 mm, 194 g
Water resistanceIP67
Display6.1-inch LCD, 1792 ร— 828 (326 ppi)
Display featuresTrue Tone
Storage options64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB
Battery lifeUp to 25 hours
ColorsWhite, Black, Blue, Yellow, Coral, Product Red

Entry-level with a big screen and excellent battery life โ€” but carries the oldest core hardware of the current lineup.

iPhone 11

Dimensions150.9 ร— 75.7 ร— 8.3 mm, 194 g
Water resistanceIP68
Display6.1-inch LCD, 1792 ร— 828 (326 ppi)
Display featuresHaptic Touch, True Tone, HDR
Storage options64 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
Battery lifeUp to 17 hours
ColorsBlack, Green, Yellow, Purple, White, Product Red

The base model of Apple's most recent range โ€” dual cameras, Night Mode, A13 chip, and IP68 water resistance.

iPhone 11 Pro

Dimensions144 ร— 71.4 ร— 8.1 mm, 188 g
Water resistanceIP68
Display5.8-inch OLED, 2436 ร— 1125 (458 ppi)
Display featuresHaptic Touch, True Tone, HDR
Storage options64 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
Battery lifeUp to 18 hours
ColorsSilver, Space Grey, Gold, Midnight Green

Same A13 hardware as the iPhone 11, but with a premium OLED display, triple camera system, and more refined build.

iPhone 11 Pro Max

Dimensions158 ร— 77.8 ร— 8.1 mm, 226 g
Water resistanceIP68
Display6.5-inch OLED, 2688 ร— 1242 (458 ppi)
Display featuresHaptic Touch, True Tone, HDR
Storage options64 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
Battery lifeUp to 25 hours
ColorsSilver, Space Grey, Gold, Midnight Green

The flagship โ€” Apple's largest OLED display, best battery life, and triple camera system in one device.

Now That You Know the Specs โ€” Which One Should You Buy?

In Part 2 we compare each model head-to-head and give you a plain-language recommendation based on your budget and lifestyle.

Read Part 2: The Head-to-Head Comparison โ†’

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