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In addition to the first test reports on the iPhone 11 Pro, corresponding publications have also been published regarding the new iPhone 11. The general opinion is: great value for money.
While the square triple camera of the iPhone 11 Pro attracts most of the attention, the iPhone 11 is in danger of getting lost in the tumult. But the device has a lot to offer and at a price that Apple hasn't seen in three years. The new iPhone 11 is available in six colors - black, white, red, purple, green and yellow. The device starts with a base price of 799 euros and can cost up to 969 euros depending on the size. It is available with 64 GB, 128 GB or 256 GB from September 20th. The bottom line is that the iPhone 11 gets more improvements than the Pro series and can still shine with a great price - the device's camera is the real highlight.
It includes wide-angle and ultra-wide-angle lenses and also has the highly praised night mode. The Verge describes the new dual camera as generally positive, but notes that the ultra-wide-angle lens is slightly worse than the wide-angle lens. The guys at TechRadar highlighted the night mode and described it as follows: “Night mode can make photos taken at 1 a.m. look like they were taken in the late afternoon.”.
“Switching between wide-angle and ultra-wide-angle is seamless”
Compared to the older iPhone models, the iPhone 11 camera is clearly ahead. Of course, the iPhone 11 should not only take good photos but also be able to make great videos. Both the iPhone 11 and the iPhone 11 Pro can now record 60 FPS 4K videos with extended dynamic range - the front camera can also record 4K videos in 60 FPS. The Verge writes that Apple has calibrated the lenses very well, as switching between wide-angle and ultra-wide angle is seamless. The Verge says: "I was also very impressed with the iPhone 11's video capabilities. All three cameras can now record 4K60, and when shooting at less than 60 frames per second, you can switch between the wide-angle and ultra-wide lenses without any color shifts or exposure changes, which is impressive. The only Android phones that compete with Apple in video are Samsung. But Apple is still ahead, and the gap is getting wider."In addition to the rear camera, the front camera of all three iPhone models is also praised. This now has 12 megapixels and offers a wider field of view, which has a positive effect on landscape photos, for example.
A13 chip, charging adapter & iOS 13
The iPhone 11 has the same A13 chip as the iPhone 11 Pro series, which means it also has the best CPU and GPU performance and surpasses even the top devices from the Android camp. But there is one major point of criticism - the included charging cable, or more precisely the adapter. While the iPhone 11 Pro series comes with an 18-watt charger, Apple includes the weak 5-watt charger with the inexpensive iPhone 11. If you want to use the fast charging function, you have to resort to expensive accessories. Furthermore, iOS 13 does not seem to work properly on the iPhone 11 either. Problems that testers encountered on the iPhone 11 Pro were also found on the iPhone 11. According to some testers, the software is quite unstable.
Conclusion
Although the iPhone 11 does not have an OLED screen and does not have a triple camera, it still seems to be unbeatable in its category. The majority of media houses believe that the iPhone 11 is the perfect device for the majority of Apple users. With a starting price of 799 euros, the price-performance ratio speaks for itself. Here you can find the first test reports about the iPhone 11 Pro summarized. AirPods 2 with wireless charging case on offer at Amazon
