Apple iPhone 11 Pro vs Realme 11 Pro+
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 11 Pro commands a $650 premium over Realme's 11 Pro+, reflecting fundamentally different markets. iPhone 11 Pro excels with its A13 Bionic chip delivering superior single-threaded performance, exceptional video capabilities at 4K60fps, and the coveted Super Retina XDR display at 1200 nits brightness. Its triple camera system produces consistently excellent results across all focal lengths, though megapixels are lower. Realme 11 Pro+ counters with a 5000mAh battery, 120Hz refresh rate, blazing 100W charging, and a headline-grabbing 200MP main sensor. However, its MediaTek processor trails significantly in real-world performance, and the plastic build feels less premium. Software longevity favors iPhone decisively. For professionals and those prioritizing performance, the iPhone 11 Pro remains the superior choice despite its age. Budget-conscious users wanting larger displays and faster charging will appreciate Realme's value proposition, though overall polish and longevity tip toward Apple.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 11 Pro if…
- →Triple camera system with Night mode
- →Compact 5.8-inch OLED with great color accuracy
- →18W fast charger included in the box
Buy the Realme 11 Pro+ if…
- →200 MP main sensor captures incredibly detailed photos in daylight
- →100W SUPERVOOC charges the 5000 mAh battery in about 28 minutes
- →Stylish vegan leather back with unique color options
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 11 Pro
Pros
- Triple camera system with Night mode
- Compact 5.8-inch OLED with great color accuracy
- 18W fast charger included in the box
- A13 Bionic was the fastest mobile chip in 2019
- Premium matte glass finish
Cons
- No 5G support
- 60Hz display refresh rate
- Smaller battery than Pro Max
- Wide notch design
- Starting at $999 for 64 GB was steep
Realme 11 Pro+
Pros
- 200 MP main sensor captures incredibly detailed photos in daylight
- 100W SUPERVOOC charges the 5000 mAh battery in about 28 minutes
- Stylish vegan leather back with unique color options
- 120Hz AMOLED display is smooth and vivid
- 5G connectivity with Dimensity 7050 performance
Cons
- 200 MP mode produces large files with diminishing returns in low light
- No water resistance rating
- 8 MP ultrawide and 2 MP macro are filler cameras
- No wireless charging
- Dimensity 7050 is a mid-range chip — not for heavy gaming
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 11 Pro | Realme 11 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 13 | Android 13 (Realme UI 4.0) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 188 g | 189 g |
| Material | Stainless steel frame, textured matte glass | Plastic frame, vegan leather or glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | None |
| Dimensions | 144 x 71.4 x 8.1 mm | 161.6 x 73.9 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 200 MP, f/1.69, OIS, Samsung ISOCELL HP3 |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.5 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.0, 2x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3046 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired | 100W SUPERVOOC |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 5.8 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2436 x 1125 | 2412 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 950 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
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