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Wondering "is the iPhone 11 still a good buy?" If you're on a budget or just simply not interested in the newer iPhone models, a cheap iPhone 11 is a great handset to upgrade to.

Did you know phones depreciate in price when newer models are released? The iPhone 11 is now three years old, which means the price has decreased by a fair amount so you can guarantee it will be well within your budget.

To help choose the right iPhone 11 model for you, we've created a detailed buying guide. Read on for everything you need to know about the iPhone 11 series, including iPhone 11 specs, iPhone 11 features and tips on cutting the cost if you're considering upgrading.

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In this blog:

• What's new on iPhone 11
• iPhone 11 specs
• iPhone 11 new features
• iPhone 11 Pro specs
• iPhone 11 Pro new features
• iPhone 11 Pro Max specs
• iPhone 11 Pro Max new features
• Is iPhone 11 still a good buy?

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What's new on iPhone 11

It's important to note that Apple recently discontinued the iPhone 11, which means they're no longer available to buy new. The iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max were also discontinued in October 2020 following the launch of the iPhone 12 series.

However, that doesn't mean you can't get your hands on one of these devices! Here at musicMagpie, we have a huge range of great value refurbished iPhone 11 models, including refurbished iPhone 11 Pro and refurbished iPhone 11 Pro Max.

In terms of updates, you'll be happy to know the iPhone 11 series runs the latest iOS 16, so all of the latest software features that run on newer models such as the iPhone 14 will be available to you.

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iPhone 11 specs

The iPhone 11 is the second lightest in the series, weighing 6.84 ounces. It is 5.9-inches tall and 2.98-inches wide.

It has a Splash, Water and Dust Resistant rating of IP68, which means it can be in a maximum depth of 2 metres for up to 30 minutes.

According to Apple iPhone 11 specs, it is available in six colours, including Black, Green, Yellow, Purple, White and PRODUCT RED. The iPhone 11 also has three storage options; 64GB, 128GB and 256GB.

If you're wondering "what's the iPhone 11 screen size?", it has a 6.1-inch all-screen LCD Multi-Touch display with IPS technology and a Liquid Retina HD display.

The iPhone 11 display also has a 1792-by-828-pixel resolution at 326 PPI, True Tone display, Wide colour display, Haptic Touch and 625 nits max brightness.

In terms of processor, the iPhone 11 runs on the A13 Bionic chip, a 6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores, a 4-core GPU and an 8-core Neural engine.

The iPhone 11 has an impressive dual camera with 12MP Wide and Ultra-Wide cameras.

Here's the iPhone 11 camera specs:

• Wide: f/1.8 aperture
• Ultra Wide f/2.4 aperture and 120-degree field of view
• 2x optical zoom out
• Digital zoom up to 5x
• Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control
• Portrait Lighting with six effects; Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High-Key Mono
• Optical image stabilisation (Wide)
• Six-element lens (Wide) and five-element lens (Ultra Wide)
• True Tone flash with Slow Sync
• Panorama (Up to 63MP)
• Sapphire crystal lens cover
• 100% Focus Pixels (Wide)

Here are even more iPhone 11 details you need to know! You'll also have access to Face ID, Siri, Apple Pay, audio calling, video calling, audio playback and video playback.

If you're wondering "what is the iPhone 11 battery life?", it varies depending on usage:

Battery for Video Playback – Up to 17 hours
Battery for Video Playback (streamed) – Up to 10 hours
Battery for Audio Playback – Up to 65 hours

The iPhone 11 has a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery and is capable of fast charging up to 50% in 30 minutes with a 20W charging adapter or higher wattage. Alongside the iPhone 11, you will be provided with a 5W charger and a USB cable.

You'll also find the iPhone 11 has wireless charging capabilities. All you need to do is place it on a Qi charger and the device will charge at 7.5W.

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iPhone 11 new features

There are plenty of iPhone 11 new features that the entire series share. If you're looking for an affordable iPhone that still has some good specs and camera features, the iPhone 11 is a good place to start!

Design

The iPhone 11 doesn't look majorly different from the previous iPhone XR. It has a glass body and at the time of launch, Apple said the iPhone 11 was made out of the toughest glass ever in a smartphone and improved IP68 water resistance which is now a standard for newer iPhone models.

You will be able to choose the iPhone 11 in White, Black, Yellow, Purple, Green and PRODUCT RED.

It has an edge-to-edge display, including a top-notch for the TrueDepth camera system.

The iPhone 11 also features the following external buttons and connectors; volume up/down, ring/silent, side button, built-in stereo speakers, lightning connectors and built-in microphones.

Display

The iPhone 11 screen size is 6.1-inches, with a Liquid Retina HD all-screen LCD display with IPS technology. The iPhone 11 display hasn't changed too dramatically since the iPhone XR model, as both phones have the same resolution of 1792×828-pixel at 326 PPI.

With a contrast ratio of 1400:1, True Tone display, Wide colour display (P3), Haptic Touch and a max brightness of 625 nits, the iPhone 11 is a pretty standard model to have when compared to the iPhone 11 Pro specs.

Camera

The camera on iPhone 11 devices is quite a step up from the camera system on the iPhone XR. What was a single 12MP camera has been upgraded to a dual camera system with 12MP wide and ultra wide lenses.

Other updates include Deep Fusion, the next-generation Smart HDR for photos, and an extra three Portrait Lighting effects (Stage, Stage Mono, High‑Key Light Mono). The iPhone 11 camera quality is well worth it if you're fond of taking photos.

Some of the iPhone 11 camera specs are identical to its predecessor, including the same TrueDepth front camera, Optical image stabilization, Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control and True Tone flash with slow sync.

For those who enjoy snapping a video or two, you'll be happy to know the iPhone 11 offers 4K video recording at 24 FPS, 25 FPS, 30 FPS and 60 FPS along with optical image stabilisation for video.

You'll also notice some spectacular upgraded video features such as an added 2x optical zoom out, audio zoom and QuickTake video.

Battery

Battery life is very important for those constantly on the go with their phones. Luckily, the iPhone 11 battery capacity will cover you for the majority of the day.

The iPhone 11 battery size is 3,110 mAh, using an Apple standard built-in rechargeable lithium‑ion battery. You'll get up to 17 hours of video playback, up to 10 hours of video playback and up to 65 hours of audio playback.

The iPhone 11 offers fast charging capabilities, charging up to 50% in just 30 minutes with a 20W adapter or higher. Please note, you won't receive an iPhone 11 charger adapter in the box and so you'll have to purchase one separately if you don't already have one.

You'll find the iPhone 11 charging port at the bottom of the device, which is a Lightning port. But you don't have to use a wired charger, as the iPhone 11 has the Qi wireless charging feature; again, you will have to buy this charger separately, as it does not come with the phone.

Performance

The iPhone 11 uses the powerful A13 Bionic chip with a 6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores, a 4-core GPU and an 8-core Neural Engine.

If you're wondering what storage options Apple are offering, you'll be glad to know that the iPhone 11 is available in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB, so you have plenty of storage options.

The iPhone 11 is compatible with iOS 16, so you'll be able to use the latest Apple software too. With iOS 16, you'll get a smoother experience along with newer features.

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iPhone 11 Pro specs

Want to know the iPhone 11 Pro specs and how they differ from the other models? Well, you're in luck! The iPhone 11 Pro comes in several completely different colours from the iPhone 11: Gold, Space Grey, Silver and Midnight Green. You can buy the iPhone 11 Pro with 64GB, 128GB and 256GB of storage.

Surprisingly, the iPhone 11 Pro is actually smaller than the iPhone 11 in terms of dimensions. The iPhone 11 Pro model has a height of 5.67 inches, a width of 2.81 inches and a depth of 0.32 inches. Weighing in at 6.63 ounces, it is also the lightest in the series.

Like the iPhone 11, the iPhone 11 Pro is dust, splash and water resistant. However, the rating for this has improved as Apple have stated the Pro model can withstand an extra 2 metres of water depth than the iPhone 11's previous 2-metre cap. This means that the iPhone 11 Pro can be submerged in up to 4 metres of water for up to 30 minutes.

Wondering what the performance specs are for the iPhone 11 Pro? It runs using the A13 Bionic chip with X performance and X efficiency cores. For faster processing, there is also an X-core GPU and an X-core Neural Engine. The iPhone 11 is also compatible with iOS 16.

As for the iPhone 11 Pro display, it's slightly smaller than the iPhone 11, measuring 5.8 inches. However, what you lose in size is made up for by the upgraded display. The iPhone 11 Pro features an OLED Super Retina XDR display.

You'll also notice the dual camera system has been replaced with an even bigger camera system. The iPhone 11 Pro offers three 12MP lenses: Wide, Ultra Wide and Telephoto.

Here are all of the iPhone 11 Pro camera specs:

• Triple 12MP camera system with Ultra Wide, Wide, and Telephoto cameras
• Ultra Wide ƒ/2.4 aperture and 120° field of view
• Wide ƒ/1.8 aperture
• Telephoto ƒ/2.0 aperture
• 2x optical zoom in
• 2x optical zoom out
• Digital zoom up to 10x
• Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control
• Portrait Lighting with six effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High-Key Mono)
• Dual optical image stabilization (Wide and Telephoto)
• Five‑element lens (Ultra Wide)
• Six-element lens (Wide and Telephoto)
• Brighter True Tone flash with Slow Sync
• Panorama (up to 63MP)
• Sapphire crystal lens cover
• 100% Focus Pixels (Wide)
• Night mode
• Auto Adjustments
• Next‑generation Smart HDR for photos
• Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos
• Advanced red‑eye correction
• Photo geotagging
• Auto image stabilization
• Burst mode
• Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG

This model includes Face ID, dual SIM for both nano and e-SIM as well as Apple Pay, Audio Playback, Video Playback, audio calling and video calling.

You'll also find that the iPhone 11 Pro battery life varies depending on usage:

Battery for Video Playback – Up to 18 hours
Battery for Video Playback (streamed) – Up to 11 hours
Battery for Audio Playback – Up to 65 hours

The iPhone 11 Pro battery is a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery and provides wired, wireless, and fast charging features.

Apple has stopped providing charging adapters with their newer iPhone models, including the iPhone 11 Pro, so you'll only receive the USB-C to Lightning port cable. But you don't have to use the cable if you wish, as the iPhone 11 Pro is also Qi wireless charging compatible.

To fast-charge your iPhone 11 Pro, you'll need a 20W or higher adapter. For Qi wireless charging, you can use a compatible charger up to 7.5W.

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iPhone 11 Pro new features

If you're looking for an iPhone with a respectable set of cameras, the iPhone 11 Pro could be for you. While it shares some similarities with the standard 11 model and the 11 Pro Max, the iPhone 11 Pro new features make it a stand-out model in the series.

Design

The iPhone 11 Pro has a slightly smaller body compared to the iPhone 11, making it a better alternative for those who enjoy smaller handsets. It has a width of 2.81 inches, a height of 5.67 inches, a depth of 0.32 inches and a weight of 6.63 ounces.

You will be able to choose the iPhone 11 Pro in Gold, Silver, Space Gray, and Midnight Green.

Unlike both the iPhone 11 and the iPhone XR, the iPhone 11 Pro has strayed away from the aerospace-grade aluminium. Instead, the iPhone 11 Pro features surgical-grade stainless steel with a glass front and back.

A further look at the design shows the same curved edges as the iPhone 11 model, however the iPhone 11 Pro has smaller borders at the edge of the screen. The glass back of the device is a frosted matte texture, compared to the iPhone 11 series' glossy back.

The power button is located on the right side of the handset, while the silence switch, volume buttons and SIM tray can be found to the left.

Display

In terms of the iPhone 11 Pro screen size, the display measures to 5.8 inches with a resolution of 2436‑by-1125 pixels at 458 ppi.

Although the iPhone 11 Pro display is the smallest of the series, it's got an upgraded Super Retina XDR display, giving it a better display quality than the iPhone 11. The iPhone 11 Pro has 800 nits max brightness (typical) and 1200 nits max brightness (HDR), which is another step up from the iPhone 11 model.

Camera

If you want a better camera system than the iPhone 11 has to offer, try the iPhone 11 Pro! It's got an additional 12MP telephoto camera with ƒ/2.0 aperture to go along with the 12MP wide and ultra wide cameras.

The iPhone 11 Pro camera also sports dual optical image stabilization and an improved zoom. You'll get a 4x optical zoom range and a digital zoom of up to 10x, for clearer and more defined zoomed images.

If that wasn't enough, there are even more iPhone 11 Pro camera specs to enjoy! For those that enjoy filming videos, the iPhone 11 Pro shoots at 4K at 24, 25, 30 and 60 FPS, as well as Full HD at 25, 30 and 60 FPS. It also has an upgraded 2x optical zoom in and digital zoom up to 6x.

Battery

The iPhone 11 Pro battery life has been improved by an extra hour in comparison to the iPhone 11. You'll find the iPhone 11 Pro charging port at the bottom of the device.

You'll be pleased to know that the iPhone 11 Pro is Qi wireless and fast charge compatible, meaning you can charge your device via a wireless charger or the standard USB-C to Lightning cable.

However, please note you won't get a plug adapter with the iPhone 11 Pro. Apple no longer provides newer iPhone models with a charging adapter. Instead, you will receive a charging cable.

Performance

The iPhone 11 Pro runs using the same A13 Bionic chip and processors as the iPhone 11, so you won't see much difference in terms of performance. You'll have the option of three different storage sizes: 64GB, 256GB and 512GB.

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iPhone 11 Pro Max specs

Wondering what the iPhone 11 Pro Max specs are? The iPhone 11 Pro Max is almost identical to the iPhone 11 Pro, with the exception of the screen size.

Weighing 7.97 ounces, the iPhone 11 Pro Max is the heaviest model in the series due to its advanced cameras, large screen and long-lasting battery. It is also 3.06 inches wide, 6.22 inches tall and has a depth of 0.32 inches.

The iPhone 11 Pro Max screen size is 6.5 inches and has a Super Retina XDR display with an all-screen OLED display. The iPhone 11 Pro Max has a 2688 by 1242 pixel resolution at 458 PPI.

It features True Tone, Wide colour (P3), Haptic Touch, 800 nits max brightness (typical) and 1,200 nits peak brightness (HDR).

The iPhone 11 Pro Max is also splash, water and dust resistant with an IP68 rating. This means your iPhone can be in a maximum of 4 metres of water for up to 30 minutes.

Like both the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro, the iPhone 11 Pro Max uses the A13 Bionic chip. You'll also find the same cores: a 6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores, a 4-core GPU and an 8-core Neural Engine.

The camera has a lot of camera features worth mentioning! Here are the iPhone 11 Pro Max camera specs:

• Triple 12MP Ultra Wide, Wide, and Telephoto cameras
• Ultra Wide ƒ/2.4 aperture and 120° field of view
• Wide ƒ/1.8 aperture
• Telephoto ƒ/2.0 aperture
• 2x optical zoom in
• 2x optical zoom out
• Digital zoom up to 10x
• Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control
• Portrait Lighting with six effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High-Key Mono)
• Dual optical image stabilization (Wide and Telephoto)
• Five‑element lens (Ultra Wide)
• Six-element lens (Wide and Telephoto)
• Brighter True Tone flash with Slow Sync
• Panorama (up to 63MP)
• Sapphire crystal lens cover
• 100% Focus Pixels (Wide)
• Night mode
• Auto Adjustments
• Next‑generation Smart HDR for photos
• Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos
• Advanced red‑eye correction
• Photo geotagging
• Auto image stabilization
• Burst mode
• Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG

You can find the volume buttons, SIM tray and silence switch on the left side of the handset. On the right side you will find the power button and on the bottom of the device is the charging port.

The iPhone 11 Pro Max also includes dual SIM and e-SIM features along with Face ID, Apple Pay, Siri, video calling and audio calling. This model is also compatible with iOS 16 software.

The iPhone 11 Pro Max battery is a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery with wired, wireless and fast charging abilities. You'll be able to charge the iPhone 11 Pro Max up to 50% in around 30 minutes with a 20W charger or higher. If you prefer wireless charging, you can use a Qi wireless charger up to 7.5W to charge the device.

The iPhone 11 Pro Max battery life will vary depending on the usage throughout the day, but here is what you can expect:

Battery for Video Playback – Up to 20 hours
Battery for Video Playback (streamed) – Up to 12 hours
Battery for Audio Playback – Up to 80 hours

If you don't already have an iPhone charger, you'll have to buy a charger adapter separately. This is because Apple no longer provide adapters with the iPhone 11 series or newer devices, however you will find a USB-C charging cable in the box.

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iPhone 11 Pro Max new features

It's no surprise that the iPhone 11 Pro Max is the most expensive of the series, as it's the biggest and most advanced model. The iPhone 11 Pro Max features plenty of amazing camera specs, a long-lasting battery, and a bigger display, perfect for those looking for a larger Pro model!

Design

The iPhone 11 Pro Max is much like the iPhone 11 Pro model in terms of design, sharing the new surgical-grade stainless steel design with a glass front and back. You'll also notice the frosted matte texture on the back of the device instead of the iPhone 11 model's clear glass look.

You can purchase the iPhone 11 Pro Max in Gold, Silver, Space Gray, and Midnight Green.

The silence switch, volume buttons and SIM tray are on the left side of the handset, while the right side hosts the power button. Both the lightning port and speakers remain located on the bottom of the device.

Other iPhone 11 Pro Max new features include the size of the model. The iPhone 11 Pro Max is the biggest phone from the series, with a width of 3.06 inches, a height of 6.22 inches, a depth of 0.32 inches and a weight of 7.97 ounces.

Display

The iPhone 11 Pro Max screen size is where the device really stands out, with a glorious 6.5 inch screen. And it's not just the size of the screen that's exciting, as the iPhone 11 Pro Max display has a resolution of 2688×1242-pixel resolution at 458 ppi.

The Super Retina XDR all-screen OLED display also allows for improved display quality than that of the standard iPhone 11. Like the iPhone 11 Pro, the Pro Max model has the same 800 nits typical max brightness and 1,200 nits HDR peak brightness.

Camera

The iPhone 11 Pro Max camera specs are identical to the iPhone 11 Pro. It's got 12MP wide, ultra wide and telephoto lenses. The ultra wide has an ƒ/2.4 aperture while the wide has a ƒ/1.8 aperture and the telephoto has a ƒ/2.0 aperture.

The device features dual optical image stabilization, a 4x optical zoom range and a digital zoom of up to 10x.

You'll also find that the video specs have been upgraded. The iPhone 11 Pro shoots at 4K at 24, 25, 30 and 60 FPS and has an upgraded 2x optical zoom in and digital zoom up to 6x.

Battery

The iPhone 11 Pro Max battery life is the longest of the entire series, offering up to 20 hours of video playback. To charge the iPhone 11 Pro Max, you can use both a wired charger or a Qi wireless charger.

The device also features fast charging with any compatible fast charger. You'll find the iPhone 11 Pro charging port at the bottom of the device.

Unfortunately, you won't get a plug adapter with the iPhone 11 Pro Max as Apple no longer provide newer iPhone models with adapters. Instead, you will receive a USB-C to lightning port charging cable.

Performance

Like the other models in the 11 series, the iPhone 11 Pro Max runs using the A13 Bionic chip and the same cores. You'll also have the same storage options as the iPhone 11 Pro: 64GB, 256GB and 512GB.

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Is iPhone 11 still a good buy?

Wondering "is the iPhone 11 still worth it"? We think it is! The entire iPhone 11 series offers great specs and is significantly lower in price than other newer iPhone models – so it's a win, win.

As Apple no longer sells the iPhone 11 range, you can only purchase the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max at other authorised retailers in refurbished condition. Here at musicMagpie, we sell refurbished iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max devices, so you can upgrade for less!

When you buy a refurbished iPhone, you'll get an even better price for your device. A refurbished phone is a device that has previously been used and has gone through necessary checks to be in full working order, so it's a perfectly working phone.

How to buy a refurbished iPhone 11

All the refurbished tech we sell here at musicMagpie is certified refurbished, which means they've gone through the necessary checks to make sure they're in working order.

Each device is given a grade:

Pristine refers to a device in excellent working order

Very Good means the product is in very good cosmetic condition with light signs of use

Good refers to a device with signs of wear and tear, but has been fully tested and is in great working order

If you purchase a phone or other tech device with us, you'll also get a FREE 12-month warranty. This means you're covered for technical defects and manufacturing faults. Plus, we'll even give you FREE delivery too!

Buying a refurbished iPhone is both good for the environment and good for your pocket, as you're getting a cheaper price while keeping products in circulation and out of landfills – it's smart for you, smart for the planet!

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