Apple iPhone 11 vs Apple iPhone 13

Our Verdict: For an outright purchase, the price gap runs in Apple iPhone 11's favour over Apple iPhone 13. The listed split is £119.00 versus £199.95. Screen quality leans toward Apple iPhone 13 for sharpness, with 457 PPI compared with Apple iPhone 11's 324 PPI. Apple iPhone 13 offers more headroom at up to 512GB rather than Apple iPhone 11's 256GB. Apple iPhone 11 is the practical buy on price; Apple iPhone 13 is easier to justify when its stronger listed hardware matches your priorities.

Over a full contract, the 13 works out around £433 all-in, about £53 less than the 11.

Expert Rating
4.5
19 reviews
4.6
10 reviews
Screen
6.1" 6.1"
Display
IPS LCD OLED
Resolution
828 x 1792 2532 x 1170
Pixels Per Inch
324 457
Rear Camera
12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) Apple A15 Bionic
Battery
3,110 mAh 3,227 mAh
Storage
64GB, 128GB, 256GB 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
OS
Apple iOS Apple iOS
SIM Type
Nano SIM nano-SIM and e- SIM
Connectivity
Up to 4G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth
5.0 with A2DP, LE 5.0 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65 mm
Weight
194 grams 173 grams
Water Resistance
IP65/68 - Dust and water proof up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins)
Contracts
£18.00/mo (£9.00 upfront) £12.99/mo (£99.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£119.00 £199.00

Prices updated 18 July 2026

Apple iPhone 11 Apple iPhone 11 Apple iPhone 13 Apple iPhone 13
Expert Rating 4.5
19 reviews
4.6
10 reviews
Screen 6.1" 6.1"
Display IPS LCD OLED
Resolution 828 x 1792 2532 x 1170
Pixels Per Inch 324 457
Rear Camera 12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) Apple A15 Bionic
Battery 3,110 mAh 3,227 mAh
Storage 64GB, 128GB, 256GB 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
OS Apple iOS Apple iOS
SIM Type Nano SIM nano-SIM and e- SIM
Connectivity Up to 4G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP, LE 5.0 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65 mm
Weight 194 grams 173 grams
Water Resistance IP65/68 - Dust and water proof up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins)
Contracts £18.00/mo
£9.00 upfront
£12.99/mo
£99.00 upfront
SIM-free £119.00 £199.00
Prices updated 18 July 2026
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

Apple iPhone 11
Apple iPhone 11

24 Months

64GB

Green

100GB

Data

£18 per month, £9 upfront.

Apple iPhone 13
Apple iPhone 13

24 Months

128GB

Green

Refurbished

10GB

Data

£12.99 per month, £99 upfront.

Use code: IDM10OFF (£10)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Apple iPhone 11 or Apple iPhone 13 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Apple iPhone 13 is cheaper on contract at £433.16 over the life of the deal from £12.99 per month with £99.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 11 or Apple iPhone 13?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.1", the Apple iPhone 13 has the sharper display at 457 pixels per inch versus 324, and the Apple iPhone 11 uses a IPS LCD panel while the Apple iPhone 13 has a OLED.

Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 11 or Apple iPhone 13?

The Apple iPhone 11 features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 13 has a 12 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Apple iPhone 11 or Apple iPhone 13?

The Apple iPhone 11 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £119.00.

What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 11 and Apple iPhone 13?

The Apple iPhone 11 is available in 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, while the Apple iPhone 13 comes in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB.

What processors do the Apple iPhone 11 and Apple iPhone 13 use?

The Apple iPhone 11 is powered by the Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+), while the Apple iPhone 13 uses the Apple A15 Bionic.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 11 or Apple iPhone 13?

The Apple iPhone 13 is the more portable of the two: it's 21g lighter at 173 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65 mm, and is slimmer at 7.65mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 11 or Apple iPhone 13?

The Apple iPhone 11 is rated IP65/68 - Dust and water proof up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes, while the Apple iPhone 13 is rated IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins).

What operating system do the Apple iPhone 11 and Apple iPhone 13 run?

Both phones run Apple iOS.