Agreed. And I actually just bought the 11 Pro. I came from a X, so I knew what to expect from the screen. I choose it primarily for the smaller size and also had a strong preference for the telephoto lens.I'm not saying lcd is superior to oled, but I wouldn't say inferior either. To me for reading, lcd is much easier on the eyes (if the ppi is sufficient). And it's more true to colour. What some call vivid colours on a oled panel, is cartoonish to me.
If Apple sold an 5.8" version with LCD, I think I would have chosen it.. my favorite Apple screen ever is my iPad Pro 11".