iPhone 11 Pro vs iPhone 18 Pro
Quick answer
The iPhone 18 Pro is 6.0 millimetres0.24 inches taller and 23 grams0.81 ounces heavier than the iPhone 11 Pro.
The iPhone 11 Pro on Amazon (paid link) is still usable, but its A13 chip means it is likely next to lose iOS updates. The iPhone 18 Pro (paid link) is a different beast, offering significantly longer battery endurance and a processor that makes every action feel instant. If you can afford the new model, the performance gain makes the size bump a small price to pay.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 11 Pro
Pocket: iPhone 11 Pro
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 11 Pro
from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 18 Pro
from $1,199 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.4 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.2 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone 11 Pro: 144 by 71.4 by 8.1 millimetres, 188 grams. iPhone 18 Pro: 150 by 71.9 by 8.75 millimetres, 211 grams.
11 Pro, 18 Pro shown at 2.2 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 11 Pro
from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 18 Pro
from $1,199 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 11 Pro 144.0 millimetres, 18 Pro 150.0 millimetres.Height: 11 Pro 5.67 inches, 18 Pro 5.91 inches.Width: 11 Pro 71.4 millimetres, 18 Pro 71.9 millimetres.Width: 11 Pro 2.81 inches, 18 Pro 2.83 inches.Depth: 11 Pro 8.10 millimetres, 18 Pro 8.75 millimetres.Depth: 11 Pro 0.32 inches, 18 Pro 0.34 inches.Weight: 11 Pro 188 grams, 18 Pro 211 grams.Weight: 11 Pro 6.63 ounces, 18 Pro 7.44 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 11 Pro | 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 144.0 millimetres5.67 inches | 150.0 millimetres, 6.0 millimetres more5.91 inches, 0.24 inches more |
| Width | 71.4 millimetres2.81 inches | 71.9 millimetres, 0.5 millimetres more2.83 inches, 0.02 inches more |
| Depth | 8.10 millimetres0.32 inches | 8.75 millimetres, 0.65 millimetres more0.34 inches, 0.03 inches more |
| Weight | 188 grams6.63 ounces | 211 grams, 23 grams more7.44 ounces, 0.81 ounces more |
| Volume | 83.3 cubic centimetres5.08 cubic inches | 94.4 cubic centimetres, 11.1 cubic centimetres more5.76 cubic inches, 0.68 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 82 percent | 89 percent, 7 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 5.8 inches | 6.3 inches, 0.5 inches more |
| Resolution | 1125 × 2436 | 1206 × 2622 |
| Pixel density | 458 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, 2 pixels per inch more |
| Cutout | Notch | Dynamic Island |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP Fusion, variable aperture f/1.48-f/4.0 |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | 48MP Fusion f/2.2 |
| Rear telephoto | — | 48MP Fusion 100mm (4x optical, 8x optical-quality) |
| Front camera | 12MP | 18MP Center Stage f/1.9 |
| Chip | A13 Bionic | A20 Pro |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 18 hrs | 36 hrs |
| Port | Lightning | USB-C |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0 | 5G · Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Apple C2 modem |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 64 – 512 GB | 256 GB – 2 TB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 999 dollars | 1,199 dollars, 200 dollars more |
| Released | Sep 2019 | Sep 2026 |
| Status | Legacy | Current |
Dimensions
The iPhone 18 Pro is 6.0 mm (0.24 in) taller, 0.5 mm (0.02 in) wider, 0.65 mm (0.03 in) thicker and 23 g (0.81 oz) heavier than the iPhone 11 Pro. The iPhone 11 Pro measures 144.0 × 71.4 × 8.10 mm (5.67 × 2.81 × 0.32 in) and weighs 188 g (6.63 oz). The iPhone 18 Pro measures 150.0 × 71.9 × 8.75 mm (5.91 × 2.83 × 0.34 in) and weighs 211 g (7.44 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much bigger is iPhone 18 Pro than iPhone 11 Pro?
iPhone 18 Pro is 6 mm taller and 0.5 mm wider than iPhone 11 Pro. iPhone 18 Pro also has a 0.5 inch larger screen.
Is there a noticeable weight difference between iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro?
iPhone 18 Pro weighs 23 grams more than iPhone 11 Pro. The verdicts note this weight difference is noticeable.
Which phone is better for one-handed use?
iPhone 11 Pro is easier to use one-handed than iPhone 18 Pro. iPhone 11 Pro is also better for small hands.
Does iPhone 18 Pro fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Yes, iPhone 18 Pro fits in a typical men's jeans pocket. iPhone 11 Pro is more pocketable than iPhone 18 Pro.
What is the screen size difference between iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro?
iPhone 18 Pro has a 6.3 inch display while iPhone 11 Pro has a 5.8 inch display. The difference is 0.5 inch.
Is the size upgrade worth it?
The verdicts say the size-only upgrade is worth it. The page cites a leap in battery and performance.