{"id":18715,"date":"2022-01-13T19:30:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-14T01:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/?p=18715"},"modified":"2022-01-13T20:10:43","modified_gmt":"2022-01-14T02:10:43","slug":"is-iphone-11-worth-buying","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/is-iphone-11-worth-buying\/","title":{"rendered":"Is the iPhone 11 worth buying in 2021?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Short answer:<\/strong> If you’re looking for a powerful yet affordable iPhone with a large screen, fantastic battery life, and an amazing camera — a used iPhone 11<\/strong><\/a> is definitely worth it. With the ability to capture crystal clear and sharp photos in low lighting conditions, the iPhone 11 offers one of the best camera experiences around for the price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s face it — buying a new phone can be a big investment, especially when paying full price for the latest iPhone. Not only can you save hundreds of dollars when buying gently used iPhones for sale<\/a> on Swappa, but going with an older generation can save you even more. This makes it easy to find an iPhone you’ll love that’s still within your budget. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this post, we’ll take a look at the iPhone 11<\/a><\/strong> and cover the phone’s best features, along with current used pricing on Swappa. Our hope is that, not only will you be more informed about the phone itself, but you’ll also be better equipped to decide if the iPhone 11 is still worth it for you<\/em>. Let’s jump in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

iPhone 11 overview <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The iPhone 11 was originally released in September 2019 alongside the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max. The more affordable model in Apple’s 2019 lineup, the iPhone 11 looks<\/em> just like its more premium “Pro” siblings but cuts a few corners in hardware specs in order to maintain a more attractive price point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When compared to Apple’s previous generation iPhones, the iPhone 11 is a direct follow-up to 2018’s iPhone XR, a phone that’s easily one of the most popular smartphones to date. What that means for the iPhone 11 is the design remains mostly unchanged, save for an extra camera lens on the back and a few under-the-hood improvements. iPhone 11 spec upgrades include a faster processor, more RAM, a slightly bigger battery, improved water resistance, and new color options. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Size, design, display <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Usually, when smartphone manufacturers release a more affordable version of their flagship, it’s not just the hardware specs that get downsized, but the screen size as well. Apple bucked this trend with the iPhone XR, and the iPhone 11 is no different, coming equipped with a massive 6.1-inch Liquid Retina display that’s actually bigger than the screen on the iPhone 11 Pro. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The iPhone 11 has exactly<\/em> the same dimensions as the iPhone XR (150.9mm x 75.7mm x 8.3mm), along with the same weight (194g).<\/strong> As we saw with the previous year\u2019s lineup, the iPhone 11 is larger than the iPhone 11 Pro (144mm x 71.4mm x 8.1mm), and smaller than the iPhone 11 Pro Max (158mm x 77.8mm x 8.1mm), while coming in at only a hair thicker. The weight of its siblings increased in 2019, so it\u2019s only a few grams heavier than the 11 Pro (188g), but much lighter than the 11 Pro Max (226g).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The difference between the 11 and 11 Pro models is that the iPhone 11 uses an LCD panel which has slightly thicker black borders around the screen. This is in contrast to the more advanced OLED panels found on the iPhone 11 Pro\/Pro Max which are superior in just about every measurable way (resolution, colors, contrast, etc.). So while the iPhone 11 has a lower quality display, it’s still enough to satisfy most people. On the plus side, it makes the phone cheaper to repair, should it suffer from an accidental drop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The rest of the iPhone 11 is a mix of aluminum and glass. It’s a familiar design, one we’ve seen for a few years now — big screen, trademark notch at the top, and Face ID — only the iPhone 11’s finish is the opposite of the iPhone 11 Pro’s. For instance, the iPhone 11 has a matte metal frame and glossy glass on the back. Apple also introduced bold new color options on the iPhone 11, featuring six total: purple, yellow, green, black, white, and red. It’s a big difference from the iPhone 11 Pro’s more muted color palette. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Processor and performance <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Although the iPhone 11 may compromise on some hardware specs, the processor is top-notch. Apple used the A13 Bionic chip on the entire iPhone 11 line, which is blistering fast at opening apps or playing games. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The A13 is actually 20% faster than the previous generation A12 found on the iPhone XR, and while that may sound like a nominal increase, the chip also uses 30-40% less power than the A12. This allows the iPhone 11 to deliver better<\/em> performance than the A12 while simultaneously using less<\/em> power. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A13 Bionic power savings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n