Apple iPhone 11 vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro

Our Verdict: The Apple iPhone 18 Pro moves from the Apple iPhone 11's 6.1-inch IPS LCD to a 6.3-inch OLED at 460 PPI, and adds 5G where the older handset tops out at 4G. Its storage options extend to 2TB, while the 11 ends at 256GB; the iPhone 11 is also 17g lighter at 194g. Choose the Pro for the denser OLED panel and current connectivity, or the 11 if carrying a lighter, smaller phone matters more.

The 11 is the cheaper one to own: around £386 over a typical contract, £830 less than the 18 Pro.

Release Date
20 September 2019 18 September 2026
Expert Rating
4.5
19 reviews
4.6
11 reviews
Screen
6.1" 6.3"
Display
IPS LCD 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 A20 Pro (2 nm)
Battery
3,110 mAh 4,056 mAh
Storage
64GB, 128GB, 256GB 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB
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 150.0 x 71.9 x 8.75 mm
Weight
194 grams 211 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
£11.95/mo (£99.00 upfront) £11.95/mo (£959.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£105.00 £1197.00
Apple iPhone 11 Apple iPhone 11 Apple iPhone 18 Pro Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Release Date 20 September 2019 18 September 2026
Expert Rating 4.5
19 reviews
4.6
11 reviews
Screen 6.1" 6.3"
Display IPS LCD 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 A20 Pro (2 nm)
Battery 3,110 mAh 4,056 mAh
Storage 64GB, 128GB, 256GB 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB
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 150.0 x 71.9 x 8.75 mm
Weight 194 grams 211 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 £11.95/mo
£99.00 upfront
£11.95/mo
£959.00 upfront
SIM-free £105.00 £1197.00
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Cheapest Deals

Apple iPhone 11
Apple iPhone 11

24 Months

64GB

Black

15GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£11.95 a month, £99 upfront.

No mid-contract price increases.

Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Apple iPhone 18 Pro

24 Months

256GB

Black

15GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£11.95 a month, £959 upfront.

No mid-contract price increases.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Apple iPhone 11 or Apple iPhone 18 Pro cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Apple iPhone 11 is cheaper on contract at £385.80 over the life of the deal from £11.95 per month with £99.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 11 or Apple iPhone 18 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro has the bigger screen at 6.3" compared to the Apple iPhone 11's 6.1", the Apple iPhone 18 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 18 Pro has a Super Retina XDR OLED.

Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 11 or Apple iPhone 18 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 11 features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 18 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 18 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 11 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £105.00.

What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 11 and Apple iPhone 18 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 11 is available in 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, while the Apple iPhone 18 Pro comes in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB.

What processors do the Apple iPhone 11 and Apple iPhone 18 Pro use?

The Apple iPhone 11 is powered by the Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+), while the Apple iPhone 18 Pro uses the Apple A20 Pro (2 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 11 or Apple iPhone 18 Pro?

It's a trade-off: the Apple iPhone 11 is lighter but the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is more compact. It's 17g lighter at 194 grams, though the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is actually the more compact phone at 150.0 x 71.9 x 8.75 mm, the Apple iPhone 11 is slimmer at 8.3mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 11 or Apple iPhone 18 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 18 Pro is rated IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins).

What operating system do the Apple iPhone 11 and Apple iPhone 18 Pro run?

Both phones run Apple iOS.