iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 11
Quick answer
The iPhone 11 is 3.8 millimetres0.15 inches wider and 17 grams0.60 ounces lighter than the iPhone 18 Pro.
The iPhone 18 Pro on Amazon (paid link) arrived this month, so it comes with the latest support guarantees right out of the box. The iPhone 11 (paid link) still runs today’s iOS, but its chip is the oldest Apple supports, so it is probably next to go. Unless you need a bargain, the 18 Pro’s battery life and longevity make it the clear winner.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 18 Pro
Pocket: Unclear
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 18 Pro
from $1,199 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)iPhone 11
from $699 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 18 Pro: 150 by 71.9 by 8.75 millimetres, 211 grams. iPhone 11: 150.9 by 75.7 by 8.3 millimetres, 194 grams.
18 Pro, 11 shown at 2.2 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 18 Pro
from $1,199 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)iPhone 11
from $699 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 18 Pro 150.0 millimetres, 11 150.9 millimetres.Height: 18 Pro 5.91 inches, 11 5.94 inches.Width: 18 Pro 71.9 millimetres, 11 75.7 millimetres.Width: 18 Pro 2.83 inches, 11 2.98 inches.Depth: 18 Pro 8.75 millimetres, 11 8.30 millimetres.Depth: 18 Pro 0.34 inches, 11 0.33 inches.Weight: 18 Pro 211 grams, 11 194 grams.Weight: 18 Pro 7.44 ounces, 11 6.84 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 18 Pro | 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 150.0 millimetres5.91 inches | 150.9 millimetres, 0.9 millimetres more5.94 inches, 0.04 inches more |
| Width | 71.9 millimetres2.83 inches | 75.7 millimetres, 3.8 millimetres more2.98 inches, 0.15 inches more |
| Depth | 8.75 millimetres0.34 inches | 8.30 millimetres, 0.45 millimetres less0.33 inches, 0.02 inches less |
| Weight | 211 grams7.44 ounces | 194 grams, 17 grams less6.84 ounces, 0.60 ounces less |
| Volume | 94.4 cubic centimetres5.76 cubic inches | 94.8 cubic centimetres, 0.4 cubic centimetres more5.79 cubic inches, 0.03 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 89 percent | 79 percent, 11 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.3 inches | 6.1 inches, 0.2 inches less |
| Resolution | 1206 × 2622 | 828 × 1792 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 326 pixels per inch, 134 pixels per inch less |
| Cutout | Dynamic Island | Notch |
| Rear main | 48MP Fusion, variable aperture f/1.48-f/4.0 | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | 48MP Fusion f/2.2 | — |
| Rear telephoto | 48MP Fusion 100mm (4x optical, 8x optical-quality) | — |
| Front camera | 18MP Center Stage f/1.9 | 12MP |
| Chip | A20 Pro | A13 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 36 hrs | 17 hrs |
| Port | USB-C | Lightning |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Apple C2 modem | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 256 GB – 2 TB | 64 – 256 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 1,199 dollars | 699 dollars, 500 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2026 | Sep 2019 |
| Status | Current | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone 11 is 0.9 mm (0.04 in) taller, 3.8 mm (0.15 in) wider, 0.45 mm (0.02 in) thinner and 17 g (0.60 oz) lighter than the iPhone 18 Pro. 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). 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).
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Questions about these phones
How much bigger is the iPhone 11 than the iPhone 18 Pro?
The iPhone 11 is 3.8 mm wider and 0.9 mm taller than the iPhone 18 Pro.
Is the iPhone 18 Pro heavier than the iPhone 11?
Yes, the iPhone 18 Pro weighs 211 grams while the iPhone 11 weighs 194 grams, making it 17 grams heavier.
Which phone has a larger screen?
The iPhone 18 Pro has a 6.3 inch display compared to the 6.1 inch display on the iPhone 11.
Which phone is easier to use one-handed?
The iPhone 18 Pro is easier to use one-handed and better for small hands compared to the iPhone 11.
Will the iPhone 18 Pro fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
The iPhone 18 Pro fits in a typical men's jeans pocket but does not fit in a typical women's jeans pocket.
Is upgrading from the iPhone 11 to the iPhone 18 Pro worth it for size?
Whether the upgrade is worth it depends on whether you prefer a slightly wider and taller phone with a larger screen.