Apple iPhone X vs Realme 11 Pro+
The Verdict
iPhone X delivers a premium flagship experience with its revolutionary OLED display, powerful A11 Bionic processor, and exceptional dual camera system featuring optical zoom. Its 5.8-inch Super Retina screen offers 625 nits brightness with 60Hz refresh, while the 12MP f/1.8 main camera excels in low-light photography. Realme 11 Pro+ takes a different approach: it's a budget-friendly alternative with a larger 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, 5000mAh battery, and impressive 200MP main camera. However, it lacks wireless charging, IP rating protection, and uses a mid-range Dimensity chipset rather than flagship-tier performance. iPhone X's premium build quality, ecosystem integration, and refined software justify its $999 price for those seeking durability and long-term support. Realme 11 Pro+ offers superior value and daily practicality features like faster charging and larger battery at $349. For premium performance and resale value, iPhone X wins; for everyday functionality and value, Realme 11 Pro+ is unbeatable.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone X if…
- →Revolutionary edge-to-edge OLED display design
- →Face ID introduced biometric innovation
- →Wireless charging support
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 X
Pros
- Revolutionary edge-to-edge OLED display design
- Face ID introduced biometric innovation
- Wireless charging support
- Premium stainless steel and glass build
- Animoji with TrueDepth camera
Cons
- First-gen Face ID was slower than Touch ID
- Notch design was polarizing
- $999 starting price was unprecedented
- No headphone jack or adapter in box
- Fragile all-glass construction
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 X | Realme 11 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 11 | Android 13 (Realme UI 4.0) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 174 g | 189 g |
| Material | Stainless steel frame, glass back | Plastic frame, vegan leather or glass back |
| IP rating | IP67 | None |
| Dimensions | 143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 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 | 7 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.5 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.4, 2x optical zoom | — |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Ultrawide | — | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 2716 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired (adapter sold separately) | 100W SUPERVOOC |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 5.8 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Super Retina OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2436 x 1125 | 2412 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 625 | 950 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.39 GHz + 4x1.7 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (3-core) | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Chipset | Apple A11 Bionic | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
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