iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone XS trade strengths: iPhone 11 Pro leads in Display, Battery, battery, camera and Cameras, while iPhone XS leads in Design.
Key differences
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FieldiPhone 11 ProiPhone XSWhy it matters
Front cameraMinor difference2 official sources12 MP7 MPFront camera changes affect selfies and video calls.
FieldiPhone 11 ProiPhone XSWhy it matters
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 XSWhy it matters
Outdoor brightnessMarginal difference1 official source[{"nits":800,"context":"typical"},{"nits":1200,"context":"hdr"}]UnknownHigher outdoor brightness improves sunlight readability.
FieldiPhone 11 ProiPhone XSWhy it matters
ChipMarginal difference2 official sourcesA13 BionicA12 BionicNewer silicon generally extends performance headroom.
FieldiPhone 11 ProiPhone XSWhy it matters
Video playbackMarginal difference2 official sources18 hours14 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 18W adapter or higher (available separately)Shorter top-up time matters during travel and busy days.
FieldiPhone 11 ProiPhone XSWhy it matters
WeightMinor difference2 official sources188 g177 gWeight affects long sessions and one-handed comfort.
FieldiPhone 11 ProiPhone XSWhy it matters
Audio playback hoursMinor difference2 official sources6560No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Streamed video hoursMarginal difference1 official source11UnknownNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 11 ProiPhone XSWhy it matters
Depth mmMinor difference2 official sources8.17.7No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 11 ProiPhone XSWhy it matters
WifiMarginal difference2 official sources802.11ax Wi-Fi802.11ac Wi-FiNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 11 ProiPhone XSWhy it matters
RatingMarginal difference2 official sourcesRated IP68 (maximum depth of 4 meters up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 2 meters up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
What’s the same
Display size5.8 inMain camera12 MPStorage options64 GB, 256 GB, 512 GBBluetoothBluetooth 5.0U.S. SIMDual SIMHeight mm144Width mm71.4ContentsiPhone with iOS 13, EarPods with Lightning Connector, USB-C to Lightning Cable, 18W USB-C Power Adapter, Documentation
Which should you buy?
iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone XS trade strengths: iPhone 11 Pro leads in Display, Battery, battery, camera and Cameras, while iPhone XS leads in Design.
CHOOSE IPHONE 11 PRO
Choose iPhone 11 Pro if you prioritize display, battery, battery, camera and cameras.
CHOOSE IPHONE XS
Choose iPhone XS if you prioritize design.
Category-by-category
DISPLAY · iPhone 11 Pro
Leads in display.
BATTERY · iPhone 11 Pro
Leads in battery.
BATTERY · iPhone 11 Pro
Leads in battery.
CAMERA · iPhone 11 Pro
Leads in camera.
CAMERAS · iPhone 11 Pro
Leads in cameras.
DESIGN · iPhone XS
Leads in design.
PERFORMANCE · Comparable
Comparable across performance.
CONNECTIVITY · Comparable
Comparable across connectivity.
DURABILITY · Comparable
Comparable across durability.
BODY · Comparable
Comparable across body.
FIELD-LEVEL PROVENANCE
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