Nearly six years after the appearance of the “iPhone 11,” many are still using it due to its acceptable performance and the continuity of operating system updates from Apple.
Despite the fact that some time has passed since its release, it is still considered one of the most successful iPhones that the company has introduced.
But with the arrival of the “iPhone 17” at a starting price of “$799”, a question arises: What is the size of the technological difference between two devices separated by six years of development?
Newer screen and smoother experience
The biggest change that appears when compared is the screen. “iPhone 11” came with a 6.1-inch LCD screen, which was considered a weak point when it was launched in 2019.
In contrast, the “iPhone 17” has a slightly larger 6.3-inch OLED screen, with the ProMotion feature that gives an adaptive refresh rate ranging between 1 and 120 Hz, which makes browsing and using applications more flexible, as the “phonearena” website mentioned.
In addition, the new screen offers a brightness of up to 3,000 nits and thinner bezels, giving the device a modern look and a better viewing experience.
Much stronger performance
“iPhone 11” relies on the A13 Bionic chip, which is still able to perform daily tasks such as browsing the Internet, conversations, and using social media applications well.
However, the difference is clear when compared to the A19 chip in the iPhone 17, where the performance is much better. Tests indicate that the performance of the single processor has doubled, while the performance of the multi-core processor is several times better.
This affects the speed of opening applications and games and running demanding tasks such as video editing.
Camera: from reliable to professional
When the “iPhone 11” was launched, it offered a dual camera with a wide lens and an ultra-wide lens, and the results were very good at the time, especially in daytime photography and video recording.
But the “iPhone 17” comes with improvements accumulated over six years, as it includes two cameras with a resolution of 48 megapixels each, which allows taking more detailed pictures and better performance in low-light conditions.
The camera also supports a 2x zoom feature inside the sensor, which provides an additional focal length without the need for a separate telephoto lens.
Battery and charging speed
The comparison also shows a significant improvement in the battery. The iPhone 11 battery was good at the time, but now it suffers with modern applications and newer versions of the operating system.
As for the “iPhone 17”, it comes with a larger battery with a capacity of “3692 mAh” with a better efficiency of the A19 chip, which makes it work for longer hours during the day.
The new phone also supports faster charging via cable in addition to MagSafe wireless charging, while the “iPhone 11” still uses the old Lightning port and slower charging speeds.
Is it time to upgrade?
Although the “iPhone 11” is still suitable for basic uses, it is approaching the end of its support period, and it does not support 5G networks and faces more difficulty in running modern applications.
Therefore, many experts believe that upgrading to the “iPhone 17” represents a major shift in performance and experience in general, especially for those who have used the old phone since its launch in 2019.
