iPhone 11 Pro 128GB
A13 · iOS · 128GB
iPhone 12 Pro 128GB
A14 · iOS · 128GB
iPhone 12 Pro 128GB takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 11 Pro 128GB lands at 81 and iPhone 12 Pro 128GB at 84. That puts iPhone 12 Pro 128GB ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick iPhone 11 Pro 128GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Pick iPhone 12 Pro 128GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPhotography
iPhone 12 Pro 128GBStills and video quality across lenses
iPhone 12 Pro 128GB leads on camera (83 vs 80).
Battery life
iPhone 12 Pro 128GBScreen-on time and charging
iPhone 12 Pro 128GB leads on battery (78 vs 75).
Performance
iPhone 12 Pro 128GBChipset speed for gaming and heavy apps
iPhone 12 Pro 128GB leads on cpu (84 vs 81).
Display
iPhone 12 Pro 128GBPanel quality, brightness, refresh rate
iPhone 12 Pro 128GB leads on display (81 vs 78).
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPhone 11 Pro 128GB | iPhone 12 Pro 128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | A13 | A14 |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
| OS | iOS 13 | iOS 14 |
| Release year | 2019 | 2020 |
iPhone 11 Pro 128GB
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
iPhone 12 Pro 128GB
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
FAQ: iPhone 11 Pro 128GB vs iPhone 12 Pro 128GB
Which is better, iPhone 11 Pro 128GB or iPhone 12 Pro 128GB? +
iPhone 12 Pro 128GB scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPhone 11 Pro 128GB worth the price? +
At $999, iPhone 11 Pro 128GB delivers a Specdex score of 81 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 12 Pro 128GB worth the price? +
At $999, iPhone 12 Pro 128GB delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in cpu.
Does iPhone 11 Pro 128GB or iPhone 12 Pro 128GB last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for photography, iPhone 11 Pro 128GB or iPhone 12 Pro 128GB? +
iPhone 12 Pro 128GB — leads on camera (83 vs 80). Stills and video quality across lenses.
Which is better for battery life, iPhone 11 Pro 128GB or iPhone 12 Pro 128GB? +
iPhone 12 Pro 128GB — leads on battery (78 vs 75). Screen-on time and charging.