iPhone 11 Pro vs. iPhone 12 Pro: How different are they?

While the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro offer many of the same features, key differences boil down to camera features and body design. Is it worth upgrading? Depends on what’s important to you. Let’s take a closer look.

iPhone Pro 12 wins in terms of larger size and camera quality

iPhone 12 Pro's screen is 0.3 inches larger than that of iPhone 11 Pro  — a key advantage if you want the best picture possible. The iPhone 12 Pro is also more angular around the edges and 0.7 mm thinner than that of the iPhone 11 Pro, so it fits comfortably in your hand. Both have a classy design upgrade — a matte finish on the back that stands out from the traditional mirrored glass of other iPhones. Both phones offer excellent camera quality, with the main difference being that the iPhone 12 Pro can take better low-light and night-mode shots. The triple camera is standard on both devices, but the iPhone 12 Pro benefits from a LiDAR scanner that provides more photographic depth.

The iPhone 11 Pro wins in terms of battery life

If you value battery life, you'll find that the iPhone 11 Pro lasts an hour longer than the iPhone 12 Pro. If you want fast charging, you'll have to buy the wireless charger separately.

The bottom line on iPhone 11 Pro vs. iPhone 12 Pro

The iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro are both powerful smartphones. If you're looking for a slim design that feels good in your hand and offers slightly longer battery life, the iPhone 11 Pro is for you, but if you're a serious photographer, the iPhone 12 Pro is the obvious choice because of its better image processing.