iPhone 11 vs iPhone 13
Quick answer
The iPhone 13 is 4.2 millimetres0.17 inches narrower and 20 grams0.71 ounces lighter than the iPhone 11.
The iPhone 13 on Amazon (paid link) fits better in the hand and lasts longer than the 11 (paid link), without adding any bulk. While both currently run the latest iOS, the 11 rests on the oldest supported chip and is probably next to drop support. For a compact buy that won't feel outdated soon, the 13 is worth the extra cost.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 13
Pocket: iPhone 13
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 11
from $699 at launch.
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from $799 at launch.
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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: 150.9 by 75.7 by 8.3 millimetres, 194 grams. iPhone 13: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.65 millimetres, 174 grams.
11, 13 shown at 2.2 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 11
from $699 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 13
from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 11 150.9 millimetres, 13 146.7 millimetres.Height: 11 5.94 inches, 13 5.78 inches.Width: 11 75.7 millimetres, 13 71.5 millimetres.Width: 11 2.98 inches, 13 2.81 inches.Depth: 11 8.30 millimetres, 13 7.65 millimetres.Depth: 11 0.33 inches, 13 0.30 inches.Weight: 11 194 grams, 13 174 grams.Weight: 11 6.84 ounces, 13 6.14 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 11 | 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 150.9 millimetres5.94 inches | 146.7 millimetres, 4.2 millimetres less5.78 inches, 0.17 inches less |
| Width | 75.7 millimetres2.98 inches | 71.5 millimetres, 4.2 millimetres less2.81 inches, 0.17 inches less |
| Depth | 8.30 millimetres0.33 inches | 7.65 millimetres, 0.65 millimetres less0.30 inches, 0.03 inches less |
| Weight | 194 grams6.84 ounces | 174 grams, 20 grams less6.14 ounces, 0.71 ounces less |
| Volume | 94.8 cubic centimetres5.79 cubic inches | 80.2 cubic centimetres, 14.6 cubic centimetres less4.90 cubic inches, 0.89 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 79 percent | 86 percent, 7 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.1 inches | 6.1 inches, the same |
| Resolution | 828 × 1792 | 1170 × 2532 |
| Pixel density | 326 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, 134 pixels per inch more |
| Cutout | Notch | Notch |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A13 Bionic | A15 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 17 hrs | 19 hrs |
| Port | Lightning | Lightning |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0 | 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 64 – 256 GB | 128 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 699 dollars | 799 dollars, 100 dollars more |
| Released | Sep 2019 | Sep 2021 |
| Status | Legacy | Discontinued |
Dimensions
The iPhone 13 is 4.2 mm (0.17 in) shorter, 4.2 mm (0.17 in) narrower, 0.65 mm (0.03 in) thinner and 20 g (0.71 oz) lighter than the iPhone 11. The iPhone 11 measures 150.9 × 75.7 × 8.30 mm (5.94 × 2.98 × 0.33 in) and weighs 194 g (6.84 oz). The iPhone 13 measures 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.65 mm (5.78 × 2.81 × 0.30 in) and weighs 174 g (6.14 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much smaller is the iPhone 13 than the iPhone 11?
The iPhone 13 is 4.2 mm shorter and 4.2 mm narrower than the iPhone 11. Both phones have a 6.1 inch display.
Is the iPhone 13 lighter than the iPhone 11?
The iPhone 13 weighs 20 g less than the iPhone 11. This weight difference is noticeable in daily use.
Do the iPhone 11 and iPhone 13 have the same screen size?
Both the iPhone 11 and iPhone 13 have a 6.1 inch display. The iPhone 13 has a higher pixel density.
Which phone is better for one-handed use?
The iPhone 13 is easier to use one-handed than the iPhone 11. Its smaller body fits better in an average adult hand.
Will the iPhone 13 fit in my jeans pocket?
The iPhone 13 fits in a typical men's jeans pocket. It does not fit in a typical women's jeans pocket.
Is the size difference worth upgrading from iPhone 11 to iPhone 13?
The iPhone 13 offers a smaller and lighter body compared to the iPhone 11. This size-only upgrade is considered worth it for many users.