Are you looking for the differences between the iPhone 11 Pro and 12 Pro ? Then look no further. We have taken a close look at both models for you. We have described our findings below, so that you will hopefully have no questions about the difference between the two models afterwards.
Back to the roots
Let's get straight to the point, because what immediately stands out are the different designs. The iPhone 11 Pro has the contemporary design with round edges, while the iPhone 12 Pro seems to have gone back in time. The 12 Pro has the square design back, which we all recognize from the iPhone 4 and iPhone 5. By going back to this design, the iPhone 12 Pro also survives better in the water, it is water resistant up to 6 meters deep instead of the 11 Pro , which can go up to 4 meters deep. We also see that both models are not the same size; the iPhone 12 Pro is just 2 millimeters longer and only 0.1 millimeters wider. However, the iPhone 12 Pro is flatter than the 11 Pro. The last thing we want to mention are the different colors. The iPhone 12 Pro is available in a different color gold, in the new ocean blue, graphite and in silver. The iPhone 11 Pro is available in midnight green, gold, space gray or silver.
Ceramic Shield
The next topic we’re going to look at is the display. What we can see is that the iPhone 12 Pro has a 6.1-inch display. This is significantly larger than the 5.8-inch display on the iPhone 11 Pro. Furthermore, the bezels on the 12 Pro are also thinner than those on the 11 Pro. What’s new on the 12 Pro is the Ceramic Shield. This makes the display better protected against scratches and drops, something the 11 Pro doesn’t have. Finally, the screen resolution of the iPhone 12 Pro is higher than the iPhone 11 Pro, but this is barely noticeable to the naked eye.
Under the hood
As soon as we delve a little deeper into the phones, we come across the necessary differences. For example, we see that the processor of the iPhone 12 Pro is a bit better. Logical, because almost every iPhone upgrade contains a better chip. This time the difference is not that big. Both are incredibly fast, but the 12 Pro is just a bit faster. The chip upgrade does make the iPhone 12 Pro a bit less economical. With the iPhone 11 Pro you can watch Netflix for 18 hours and with the 12 Pro an hour less, it could just be about that season finale…
If we continue searching, we see two more exclusive upgrades in the iPhone 12 Pro. The iPhone 12 series is the only one with 5G so far. This allows you to surf the internet at lightning speed, provided your provider supports this. And we also see that the iPhone 12 series are the first iPhones with MagSafe . With MagSafe you can magnetically connect accessories to your iPhone. For example, the new card holders from Apple that you can click on the back of your iPhone. Handy, because then you always have your most important cards at hand.
Camera
The last category we'll discuss is the camera. Here too, there are some interesting differences. To start with, both models have the same lenses. However, there has been a sensor upgrade for the wide-angle lens of the iPhone 12 Pro. The new sensor now allows the lens to absorb even more light and improves the focus-depth ratio. Furthermore, the iPhone 12 Pro has a LiDAR Scanner . A what?? Well, what the LiDAR Scanner does is map the environment using lasers. In other words, this allows you to take better portrait photos. This is especially beneficial when it is dark and this functionality also promotes AR (augmented reality) applications.
We also see that the Smart HDR function has been improved on the 12 Pro, so the photos are even more beautiful in color. If you don't like this, that Apple creates the perfect picture for you, then there is now Apple ProRAW (only for the iPhone 12 Pro). This allows you to keep control over the editing of your photos. The photos will not be 100% RAW, but this addition is certainly a solution for those who work a lot with Lightroom. Finally, we see the possibility to film in HDR Dolby Vision, this is again only reserved for iPhone 12 Pro users.
Conclusion
Phew, that was quite a list of differences. Hopefully this article has helped you better understand the differences between these models. What is particularly clear is Apple's focus on the iPhone 12 Pro's camera. It has received quite a few major upgrades. Furthermore, it comes down to taste in terms of design and whether the smaller upgrades are worth it to you. The iPhone 12 Pro comes with a more expensive price tag and is available from 128GB of storage. A refurbished iPhone 11 Pro is a bit cheaper and also available with 64GB of storage. If both options are a bit on the small side, then also take a look at the advantages of a 12 Pro Max .
