Yes, to me it is worth the $300 because I like taking pictures and I also like the clarity of oled screens. Really depends on what's important to you.
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iPhone 11 Pro Is 11 Pro worth the extra $300 vs 11?
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What if someone likes taking pictures but prefers the iPhone 11? Will it not take a very good picture?
Size ended up THE reason I paid extra for the Pro. All the other enhancements are great, but not the reason I went with the Pro.
Same here. If the regular 11 was the same size, I would have been fine with it's display and camera setup.
It is a bit subjective because if you do not need one of the pro features than it is not worth it as the 11 is a perfectly capable device. I needed the 2x zoom and use it a lot! While I have doubts it is worth the difference I was will to pay it for the Pro Max for screen size, battery, and camera
Well, I bought an 11 Pro at Costco tonight. Have to do the iTunes transfer from my regular 11. We'll see if I can justify the cost different or else I can take it back (they have a 90-day return policy).
Throwing the screen protector and case on it (same brands and models as what is on my 11), the 11 Pro weighs 7.98 oz vs the 8.29 oz of the 11. But I need to judge the feel in hand, actual use battery life, and if I like the screen more over the next few days for sure.
Throwing the screen protector and case on it (same brands and models as what is on my 11), the 11 Pro weighs 7.98 oz vs the 8.29 oz of the 11. But I need to judge the feel in hand, actual use battery life, and if I like the screen more over the next few days for sure.
Good choice. After having a XR for 8 months only as i got of for a bargain, i wouldn't buy a 11, i bought a 11 pro. My wife still has one so i can compare.
11 pro is every bit worth the extra $$.
If you havn't use both for a fair bit of time you are only thinking of the $$ if you voted 11.
11 pro is every bit worth the extra $$.
If you havn't use both for a fair bit of time you are only thinking of the $$ if you voted 11.
I’ve used an XR myself and it’s a really good phone. Sure I think about the £’s but it’s whatever the consumer is happy with. It’s essentially the same phone apart from a few minor differences. The experience is unchanged mostly which is testament to how good iOS is.
I’m an happy owner of iPhone 11 Pro 256 Gb, but I think iphone 11 128 Gb would have been a better deal for my needs to be honest.
But you are wrong on telephoto lens. On iPhone 11 Pro telephoto lens is very improved compared to iPhone XS, and can takes beautiful shots even in less-than-ideal light conditions.
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Actually the OLED display on the Pro could be more prone to degrade over the time than the LCD on the 11...
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wide angle camera is on the iPhone 11 too.
Battery is slightly better on iPhone 11 than on 11 Pro in many situations.
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For starters it’s smaller, thinner, bit lighter, less bezel, without going into the screen and internals, more than a few minor differences, not everyone wants too carry around a surfboard in their pocket. Sure the experience is the same as they are all iPhones with same OS lol. Doesn’t mean all the different iPhones are though. If someone wants the smallest iPhone with best screen and camera the 11 pro is the choice.
You seem to pop in everyone of these threads with same comments and the merry go round begins, it’s a dead end.
Size is a good point for those that any smaller phones, albeit slightly. Im not a huge fan of massive phones and my 8+ can be annoying. The amount of times it stabs me in the pelvis when I sit in the car it’s unreal lol.
Regarding your last sentence, apologies if I am annoying you. Use that forum function if you can’t resist responding. We are all guilty of repeating ourselves, even you with this very post. All the best.
So, one thing I found after restoring from my 11 to 11 Pro that I don't like. Is there no Standard/Zoom option on the Pro? I use my regular 11 in standard mode and find it a bit annoying that I can't get the same amount of "stuff" on the screen of the Pro (even though it has a much better pixel resolution). Checked numerous apps and pages.
I then toggled my regular 11 to Zoomed mode and boom...both phones now have the exact same "stuff" on each page/screen/menu. I don't prefer the zoom mode though. Is there no way to get the same "stuff" as Standard on the 11 to make a Standard view on the Pro?
I then toggled my regular 11 to Zoomed mode and boom...both phones now have the exact same "stuff" on each page/screen/menu. I don't prefer the zoom mode though. Is there no way to get the same "stuff" as Standard on the 11 to make a Standard view on the Pro?
lol, no the screen is smaller and the 11 pro doesn't have zoomed. Only 11 and pro max.
"What if someone likes taking pictures but prefers the iPhone 11? Will it not take a very good picture?"
It will take good pictures but no telephoto lens though and instead will use digital zoom...no optical zoom. In that scenario, picture quality will be a bit worse.
It will take good pictures but no telephoto lens though and instead will use digital zoom...no optical zoom. In that scenario, picture quality will be a bit worse.
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Yes! I agree completely. I did not want a big phone. I wanted Face ID so the 8 was out. If I am going to spend that much money I might as well spend a little more and get the phone I want.
Sorry if I wasn't clear in my comparison. While the 11 Pro does not have a Standard/Zoom option, I am saying that it's natural vew size is the Zoom size. If it had a Standard size, it would have icons and apps the same size as say an iPhone 7 or 8 (in standard size mode).
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1.) 11 Pro and 11 Zoomed (same exact screen fill)
2.) 11 Pro and 11 Standard (much more on the screen)
3.) 8 Standard and 11 Standard (same exact pixel size, obviously more stuff on the 11)
For me, it would be ideal to get the 11 Standard screen fill crammed into the 11 Pro screen.
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Exactly. Digital zoom is no where near as good a photo imo.
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Yep, and $300 over 2 years is like $3 a week, not even 1 Coffee here lol.
I agree it’s a great phone but the iPhone 11 is a great choice too. If I needed to upgrade now I’d probably get that. Still, the experience is much the same anyway.@therrealdeal is gonna love youstill a great phone.