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iPhone 11 Pro vs iPhone XR

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

✓Both records verified · latest Aug 19, 2026

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

Top Differences

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✓32 registry fields

Outdoor brightness800 nits typical; 1,200 nits hdr → 625 nits typical
HdrYes → Unknown
ChipA13 Bionic → A12 Bionic
Video playback18 hours → 16 hours
Fast chargeUp to 50% charge in around 30 minutes with 18W adapter or higher 11 → Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes 9 with 20W adapter or higher (sold separately)

What Changed

Deterministic differences from the verified structured records.

Outdoor brightnessDifferent, with no automatic winner

800 nits typical; 1,200 nits hdr compared with 625 nits typical

HdrDifferent, with no automatic winner

Yes compared with Unknown

ChipDifferent, with no automatic winner

A13 Bionic compared with A12 Bionic

Video playbackiPhone 11 Pro

18 hours compared with 16 hours

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 30 minutes 9 with 20W adapter or higher (sold separately)

Full Comparison

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✓32 registry fields

FieldiPhone 11 ProiPhone XRWhy it matters
Front cameraMinor difference2 official sources12 MP7 MPFront camera changes affect selfies and video calls.
TypeMarginal difference2 official sources12MP camera7MP cameraNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
ZoomMarginal difference1 official source2x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out; digital zoom up to 10xUnknownNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 11 ProiPhone XRWhy it matters
Display sizeMinor difference2 official sources5.8 in6.1 inMore screen space changes reading and media comfort.
Outdoor brightnessMeaningful difference2 official sources800 nits typical; 1,200 nits hdr625 nits typicalHigher outdoor brightness improves sunlight readability.
HdrMeaningful difference1 official sourceYesUnknownNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
ResolutionMarginal difference2 official sources2436-by-1125-pixel resolution at 458 ppi1792-by-828-pixel resolution at 326 ppiNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
TechnologyMarginal difference2 official sourcesSuper Retina XDR displayRetina HD displayNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 11 ProiPhone XRWhy it matters
ChipMarginal difference2 official sourcesA13 BionicA12 BionicNewer silicon generally extends performance headroom.
FieldiPhone 11 ProiPhone XRWhy it matters
Video playbackMarginal difference2 official sources18 hours16 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 30 minutes 9 with 20W adapter or higher (sold separately)Shorter top-up time matters during travel and busy days.
Streamed video hoursMarginal difference1 official source11UnknownNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 11 ProiPhone XRWhy it matters
WeightMinor difference2 official sources188 g194 gWeight affects long sessions and one-handed comfort.
Depth mmMarginal difference2 official sources8.18.3No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Height mmMarginal difference2 official sources144150.9No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Width mmMarginal difference2 official sources71.475.7No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
ColorsMarginal difference1 official sourceUnknownWhite, BlackNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 11 ProiPhone XRWhy it matters
Storage optionsMarginal difference2 official sources64 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB64 GB, 128 GB, 256 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, DocumentationNo 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 IP67 (maximum depth of 1 meter up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
ReleaseYearMarginal difference2 official sources20192018No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 11 ProiPhone XRWhy it matters
WifiMarginal difference2 official sources802.11ax Wi-Fi802.11ac Wi-FiNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.

What’s the same

Main camera12 MP
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0
U.S. SIMDual SIM
Audio playback hours65
Apertureƒ/2.2 aperture
CellularLTE
NfcYes
ConnectorLightning

Which should you buy?

iPhone 11 Pro leads in Battery, Design and Camera; 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.

    REAR CAMERAS · iPhone 11 Pro

    Leads in camera.

    DISPLAY · Comparable

    Comparable across display.

    PERFORMANCE · Comparable

    Comparable across performance.

    OTHER · Comparable

    Comparable across other.

    CONNECTIVITY · Comparable

    Comparable across connectivity.

    FIELD-LEVEL PROVENANCE

    3 official sources

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