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iPhone 11 Pro vs iPhone 12 Pro

17 source-backed differences · 8 fields the same. Official sources below.

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iPhone 11 Pro has advantages in battery, design & dimensions; the verified fields are otherwise comparable.

Top Differences

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ChipA13 Bionic → A14 Bionic
Fast chargeUp to 50% charge in around 30 minutes with 18W adapter or higher 11 → Up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes 11 with 20W adapter or higher (sold separately)
Storage options64 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB → 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
Depth mm8.1 → 7.4
Height mm144 → 146.7

What Changed

Deterministic differences from the verified structured records.

ChipDifferent, with no automatic winner

A13 Bionic compared with A14 Bionic

Fast chargeDifferent, with no automatic winner

Up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes with 18W adapter or higher 11 compared with Up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes 11 with 20W adapter or higher (sold separately)

Storage optionsDifferent, with no automatic winner

64 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB compared with 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB

Depth mmDifferent, with no automatic winner

8.1 compared with 7.4

Height mmDifferent, with no automatic winner

144 compared with 146.7

Full Comparison

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✓31 registry fields

FieldiPhone 11 ProiPhone 12 ProWhy it matters
ZoomMarginal difference2 official sources2x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out; digital zoom up to 10x2x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out; 4x optical zoom rangeNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 11 ProiPhone 12 ProWhy it matters
Display sizeMinor difference2 official sources5.8 in6.1 inMore screen space changes reading and media comfort.
ResolutionMarginal difference2 official sources2436-by-1125-pixel resolution at 458 ppi2532-by-1170-pixel resolution at 460 ppiNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 11 ProiPhone 12 ProWhy it matters
ChipMarginal difference2 official sourcesA13 BionicA14 BionicNewer silicon generally extends performance headroom.
FieldiPhone 11 ProiPhone 12 ProWhy it matters
Video playbackMinor difference2 official sources18 hours17 hoursApple’s common playback test gives a comparable endurance signal.
Fast chargeMarginal difference2 official sourcesUp to 50% charge in around 30 minutes with 18W adapter or higher 11Up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes 11 with 20W adapter or higher (sold separately)Shorter top-up time matters during travel and busy days.
FieldiPhone 11 ProiPhone 12 ProWhy it matters
WeightMinor difference2 official sources188 g189 gWeight affects long sessions and one-handed comfort.
Depth mmMarginal difference2 official sources8.17.4No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Height mmMarginal difference2 official sources144146.7No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Width mmMarginal difference2 official sources71.471.5No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 11 ProiPhone 12 ProWhy it matters
Storage optionsMarginal difference2 official sources64 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GBAvailable capacities determine local media and app headroom.
ContentsMarginal difference2 official sourcesiPhone with iOS 13, EarPods with Lightning Connector, USB-C to Lightning Cable, 18W USB-C Power Adapter, DocumentationiPhone with iOS 14, USB-C to Lightning Cable, Documentation, We encourage you to re-use your current USB-A to Lightning cables, power adapters, and headphones which are compatible with this iPhone. But if you need any new Apple power adapters or headphones, they are available for purchase.No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
RatingMarginal difference2 official sourcesRated IP68 (maximum depth of 4 meters up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
ReleaseYearMarginal difference1 official source20192020No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
ListMarginal difference2 official sourcesFace ID, Barometer, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensorFace ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensorNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 11 ProiPhone 12 ProWhy it matters
CellularMarginal difference2 official sourcesLTE5G sub-6 GHz and mmWaveNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 11 ProiPhone 12 ProWhy it matters
WifiMarginal difference2 official sources802.11ax Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)No universal winner; decide based on your use case.

What’s the same

Outdoor brightness800 nits typical; 1,200 nits hdr
Main camera12 MP
Streamed video hours11
Front camera12 MP
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0
U.S. SIMDual SIM
Audio playback hours65
Apertureƒ/2.2 aperture

Which should you buy?

iPhone 11 Pro leads in Battery and Design; the two are otherwise comparable.

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    Category-by-category

    BATTERY · iPhone 11 Pro

    Leads in battery.

    DESIGN & DIMENSIONS · iPhone 11 Pro

    Leads in design.

    PERFORMANCE · Comparable

    Comparable across performance.

    OTHER · Comparable

    Comparable across other.

    REAR CAMERAS · Comparable

    Comparable across camera.

    CELLULAR · Comparable

    Comparable across cellular.

    CONNECTIVITY · Comparable

    Comparable across connectivity.

    DISPLAY · Comparable

    Comparable across display.

    FIELD-LEVEL PROVENANCE

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