iPhone 11
2019 generation
128GB
| Criterion | iPhone 11 | iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6,1″ | 6,1″ |
| Chip | A13 Bionic | A14 Bionic |
| Dynamic Island | — | — |
| Connector | Lightning | Lightning |
| ProMotion (120 Hz) | — | — |
| High-resolution camera | — | — |
| Optical zoom | Zoom, 0,5x, 1x | Zoom, 0,5x, 1x |
| Material | Aluminum unibody design | Aluminum frame |
| Video battery life |
The iPhone 12 upgrades the iPhone 11 (chip, camera, Dynamic Island, USB-C…). The iPhone 11 stays strong refurbished.
Based on official Apple specs.
See the table for materials and buttons. The iPhone 11 often feels similar day to day.
Newer chip on the iPhone 12. Both stay smooth; the gap shows in intensive gaming or 4–5 year ownership.
Each generation improves zoom and processing. Also compare Pro variants.
A refurbished iPhone 11 costs less than an equivalent iPhone 12. Compare stock and trade-in estimates.
Model comparisons
Compare iPhone 11 and iPhone 12: design, chip, camera, refurbished price.
Go to our stock or estimate trade-in.
Related guides
| Criterion | iPhone 11 | iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6,1″ | 6,1″ |
| Chip | A13 Bionic | A14 Bionic |
| Dynamic Island | — | — |
| Connector | Lightning | Lightning |
| ProMotion (120 Hz) | — | — |
| High-resolution camera | — | — |
| Optical zoom | Zoom, 0,5x, 1x | Zoom, 0,5x, 1x |
| Material | Aluminum unibody design | Aluminum frame |
| Video battery life |
The iPhone 12 upgrades the iPhone 11 (chip, camera, Dynamic Island, USB-C…). The iPhone 11 stays strong refurbished.
Based on official Apple specs.
See the table for materials and buttons. The iPhone 11 often feels similar day to day.
Newer chip on the iPhone 12. Both stay smooth; the gap shows in intensive gaming or 4–5 year ownership.
Each generation improves zoom and processing. Also compare Pro variants.
A refurbished iPhone 11 costs less than an equivalent iPhone 12. Compare stock and trade-in estimates.
Model comparisons
Compare iPhone 11 and iPhone 12: design, chip, camera, refurbished price.
Go to our stock or estimate trade-in.
Related guides
| Up to 17 hours |
| Up to 17 hours |
| Refurbished price | Older, usually cheaper | Newer, higher price |
|---|
| iOS longevity | Very good | Excellent (+1 generation) |
|---|
Our verdict
Choose refurbished iPhone 11 if budget comes first.
Choose iPhone 12 for the newer generation and extra iOS longevity.
Estimate your trade-in to stretch your budget.
| Up to 17 hours |
| Up to 17 hours |
| Refurbished price | Older, usually cheaper | Newer, higher price |
|---|
| iOS longevity | Very good | Excellent (+1 generation) |
|---|
Our verdict
Choose refurbished iPhone 11 if budget comes first.
Choose iPhone 12 for the newer generation and extra iOS longevity.
Estimate your trade-in to stretch your budget.