Apple iPhone 11 vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro

Our Verdict: Start with the practical differences: the Apple iPhone 11 offers 6.1" display IPS LCD, 12MP rear camera and 12MP selfie camera, 64GB to 256GB storage, whereas the Apple iPhone 17 Pro gives you the larger 6.3" screen versus 6.1", the higher-resolution 48MP rear camera against 12MP, the sharper 18MP selfie camera. The Apple iPhone 11 is currently cheaper on the lowest total contract cost at about £110, roughly £834 less than the Apple iPhone 17 Pro. There is also much wider deal availability for the Apple iPhone 17 Pro, with 19,123 active deals versus 82. That makes the Apple iPhone 11 the value-led pick, unless the larger 6.3" screen versus 6.1" on the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is worth paying extra for.

Over a full contract, the 11 works out around £486 all-in, about £540 less than the 17 Pro.

Expert Rating
4.5
19 reviews
4.5
12 reviews
Screen
6.1" 6.3"
Display
IPS LCD LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution
828 x 1792 1206 x 2622
Pixels Per Inch
324 458
Rear Camera
12 Megapixels 48 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 18 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) Apple A19 Pro
Battery
3,110 mAh 3,988 mAh
Storage
64GB, 128GB, 256GB 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
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/6e/7
Bluetooth
5.0 with A2DP, LE 6.0, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm 150 x 71.9 x 8.8 mm
Weight
194 grams 206 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) £33.00/mo (£199.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£119.00 £934.99

Prices updated 20 July 2026

Apple iPhone 11 Apple iPhone 11 Apple iPhone 17 Pro Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Expert Rating 4.5
19 reviews
4.5
12 reviews
Screen 6.1" 6.3"
Display IPS LCD LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution 828 x 1792 1206 x 2622
Pixels Per Inch 324 458
Rear Camera 12 Megapixels 48 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 18 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) Apple A19 Pro
Battery 3,110 mAh 3,988 mAh
Storage 64GB, 128GB, 256GB 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
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/6e/7
Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP, LE 6.0, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm 150 x 71.9 x 8.8 mm
Weight 194 grams 206 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
£33.00/mo
£199.00 upfront
SIM-free £119.00 £934.99
Prices updated 20 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 17 Pro
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

24 Months

256GB

Deep Blue

Refurbished

100GB

Data

£33 per month, £199 upfront.

Use code: SAVING10 (£10)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Apple iPhone 11 or Apple iPhone 17 Pro cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Apple iPhone 11 is cheaper on contract at £486.00 over the life of the deal from £18.00 per month with £9.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 11 or Apple iPhone 17 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has the bigger screen at 6.3" compared to the Apple iPhone 11's 6.1", the Apple iPhone 17 Pro has the sharper display at 458 pixels per inch versus 324, and the Apple iPhone 11 uses a IPS LCD panel while the Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED.

Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 11 or Apple iPhone 17 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 11 features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a 48 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 17 Pro?

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 17 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 11 is available in 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, while the Apple iPhone 17 Pro comes in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB.

What processors do the Apple iPhone 11 and Apple iPhone 17 Pro use?

The Apple iPhone 11 is powered by the Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+), while the Apple iPhone 17 Pro uses the Apple A19 Pro.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 11 or Apple iPhone 17 Pro?

It's a trade-off: the Apple iPhone 11 is lighter but the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is more compact. It's 12g lighter at 194 grams, though the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is actually the more compact phone at 150 x 71.9 x 8.8 mm, the Apple iPhone 11 is slimmer at 8.3mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 11 or Apple iPhone 17 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 11 is rated IP65/68 - Dust and water proof up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes, while the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is rated IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins).

What operating system do the Apple iPhone 11 and Apple iPhone 17 Pro run?

Both phones run Apple iOS.