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iPhone 11 Pro 256GB — A13 · iOS · 256GB
Apple

iPhone 11 Pro 256GB

A13 · iOS · 256GB

81
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
iPhone 12 Pro 256GB wins by 3
iPhone 12 Pro 256GB — A14 · iOS · 256GB
Apple

iPhone 12 Pro 256GB

A14 · iOS · 256GB

84
/ 100
From $1,099
Specdex verdict

iPhone 12 Pro 256GB takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 11 Pro 256GB lands at 81 and iPhone 12 Pro 256GB at 84. That puts iPhone 12 Pro 256GB ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick iPhone 11 Pro 256GB if…

  • ✓iOS ecosystem
  • ✓Long update support
  • ✓Polished hardware

Pick iPhone 12 Pro 256GB if…

  • ✓iOS ecosystem
  • ✓Long update support
  • ✓Polished hardware
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Photography

iPhone 12 Pro 256GB

Stills and video quality across lenses

iPhone 12 Pro 256GB leads on camera (83 vs 80).

Battery life

iPhone 12 Pro 256GB

Screen-on time and charging

iPhone 12 Pro 256GB leads on battery (78 vs 75).

Performance

iPhone 12 Pro 256GB

Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps

iPhone 12 Pro 256GB leads on cpu (84 vs 81).

Display

iPhone 12 Pro 256GB

Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate

iPhone 12 Pro 256GB leads on display (81 vs 78).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

iPhone 11 Pro 256GB 81
vs
84 iPhone 12 Pro 256GB

Score breakdown

iPhone 11 Pro 256GB
81
cpu 81
gpu 79
camera 80
battery 75
display 78
design 81
iPhone 12 Pro 256GB
84
cpu 84
gpu 82
camera 83
battery 78
display 81
design 84

Specs side-by-side

iPhone 11 Pro 256GB versus iPhone 12 Pro 256GB — full spec comparison
Spec iPhone 11 Pro 256GB iPhone 12 Pro 256GB
Chipset
A13
A14
Storage
256GB
256GB
OS
iOS 13
iOS 14
Release year
2019
2020

iPhone 11 Pro 256GB

Pros
  • +iOS ecosystem
  • +Long update support
  • +Polished hardware
Cons
  • −Premium pricing
  • −Limited customization
  • −Lightning/USB-C split across generations

iPhone 12 Pro 256GB

Pros
  • +iOS ecosystem
  • +Long update support
  • +Polished hardware
Cons
  • −Premium pricing
  • −Limited customization
  • −Lightning/USB-C split across generations

FAQ: iPhone 11 Pro 256GB vs iPhone 12 Pro 256GB

Which is better, iPhone 11 Pro 256GB or iPhone 12 Pro 256GB? +

iPhone 12 Pro 256GB scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is iPhone 11 Pro 256GB worth the price? +

At $1,099, iPhone 11 Pro 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 81 — strongest in cpu.

Is iPhone 12 Pro 256GB worth the price? +

At $1,099, iPhone 12 Pro 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in cpu.

Does iPhone 11 Pro 256GB or iPhone 12 Pro 256GB 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 256GB or iPhone 12 Pro 256GB? +

iPhone 12 Pro 256GB — leads on camera (83 vs 80). Stills and video quality across lenses.

Which is better for battery life, iPhone 11 Pro 256GB or iPhone 12 Pro 256GB? +

iPhone 12 Pro 256GB — leads on battery (78 vs 75). Screen-on time and charging.