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This year, the Apple launched three models of iPhones: iPhone 11 Pro Max. Right off the bat, here's the clarification: the nomenclature "Pro" determines the most advanced, and the"Max" regards the model with the largest screen. But don't be hasty thinking that the iPhone 11 can be neglected, as there are several scenarios that make it in fact the best alternative of the new line. 636s10
A Apple made available to us the iPhone 11 in red and the iPhone 11 Pro Max in midnight green and, after two weeks of testing, you can see which is the best choice in our full review.
Design 145g70
The main design distinctions between the iPhone 11, 11 Pro e 11 Pro Max are the size, weight, materials, colors and quantity of lenses.
O iPhone 11 with screen 6,1 inches against 5,8 inches from 11 Pro e 6,5 inches from 11 Pro Max. The models “11 Pro” e “11 ProMax” use OLED technology, so the screen has thinner edges than the iPhone 11. It's a shame to Apple not offer a screen smaller than 6 inches on a model “non-Pro”, as many s prefer smaller devices.
the three new iPhones still have the cutout at the top (notch), where the front camera and the system are housed. True Depth facial recognition used in Face ID.
introduced in Pixel 4 to house the sensors).
On the sides is another difference between the new iPhones: the frame of “11 Pro” e “11 ProMax” is made of polished stainless steel - more expensive, shiny and resistant -, while that of the iPhone 11 It is made of matte aluminum. Both have their aesthetic value, but steel is a clearly superior material.
Another notable distinction between iPhone 11 and 11 Pro Max is the weight – 194g against 226 g, respectively. THE iPhone 11 feels much lighter and more comfortable when using it with just one hand, even though it is 2mm thicker.
On the back, there are small adjustments such as the centering of the logo of the Apple and brand removal "IPhone", which was engraved in the lower area of the device, to the protruding glass case where the rear cameras are nestled.
Although personally the housing of the cameras – mainly in the “11 Pro” – is not as unpleasant on the eyes as the images suggest, the arrangement of the lenses in the iPhone XS it was certainly more elegant.
No iPhone 11 the glass around the camera lens is matte, while the rest of the body is glossy (glossy). On iPhone 11 Pro e 11 Pro Max, the appearance is reversed: the body of the device is matte and around the lenses, glossy. Particularly, I consider the rear of the models “11 Pro” e “11 ProMax” more attractive (especially in the green color, which we tested), as the frosted glass almost completely disguises fingerprints, while the glossy gets dirty quickly.
According to Apple , the glass used in the new iPhones It's the toughest ever applied to a smartphone, but that claim hasn't been put to the test in this review. The models “11 Pro” e “11 ProMax” are also water resistant (up to 4 meters depth for up to 30 minutes), while the traditional 11 until 2 meters for the same period.
Finally, the colors of each version are different: the iPhone 11 It is available in black, white, yellow, red, green and purple. The beautiful blue color iPhone XR was (unfortunately) deleted on that line. Already the versions “11 Pro” e “11 ProMax” are sold in gold, silver, space gray and midnight green.
Performance 58a2u
A Apple consolidated the leadership in mobile processors and GPUs a few years ago and in 2019 kept the lead with the new chip A13 Bionic. compared to Google Pixel 4, or chipset from Apple up to 77% faster in certain scenarios.
All this firepower is used to keep navigation through the system and applications fluid, make authentication via Face ID slightly more agile, render graphics-intensive games, load web pages and, above all, process the hundreds of images and video frames captured. each time the camera button is pressed.
A Apple does not reveal the amount of RAM memory of the devices, but tests show that the three iPhones features 4 GB for general use and models “11 Pro” e “11 ProMax” would have an additional 2GB just for the image sensor. That said, in my tests I didn't feel a significant difference between them when using the camera.
In of performance, therefore, buyers of iPhone 11 ao iPhone 11 Pro Max receive virtually the same benefits.
Audio and video 50671q
In no other respect is the superiority of the models “11 Pro” e “11 ProMax” do iPhone 11 is more evident than on the screen. The traditional model is equipped with the same Liquid Retina (IPS LCD) used in the iPhone XR in 2018. The display has a resolution of 1792 x 828 pixels (326ppi density), s the technologies HDR10 e true Tone and achieves 625 nits of brightness.
O iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max, in turn, are equipped with a display with OLED and HDR technology, which is brighter, sharper, has higher contrast, displays more vibrant colors and has thinner edges.
This does not mean that the Liquid Retina do iPhone 11 be bad, it is the best LCD screen in a smartphone on the market. Only when placed side by side with the excellent display Super Retina XDR two iPhones more expensive, the difference becomes noticeable.
Until then Super Retina XDR has resolution of 2436 x 1125 pixels, reaches incredible 1200 nits when playing 4K HDR videos, it has 2.000.000:1 contrast ratio and displays 458ppi density. THE Apple describes the lighting capability as follows:
“Imagine you are watching an action scene with an explosion in the middle of the night. The intelligence of the Super Retina XDR display will brighten the explosion-related pixels up to 1.200 nits, while the pixels around it are completely dark.”
As it is OLED, the screen of the iPhone 11 Pro is able to completely turn off the pixels when the activates the Dark Mode of the iOS 13, which contributes to the preservation of the battery, in addition to giving the system a beautiful look.
It is worth noting that none of the new iPhones s the Touch 3D, that Apple replaced by Haptic Touch as a tactile response engine. The change, however, is almost imperceptible.
A Apple also claims to have improved audio reproduction in the new iPhones with a technology called spatial audio and for Dolby Atmos. These improvements are tangible, but aimed at individual consumption of content, for example, to watch a movie or play holding the iPhone in hands without headphones. To play music in an environment with more people, a good Bluetooth box is still the best option.
And speaking of video playback, buyers of the new iPhones get a free one-year subscription to the new service streaming Apple TV +.
Battery 554u5p
Last year, the Apple pleased with the great battery built into the iPhone XR and this year the manufacturer went even further. But before we comment on battery performance, inside the box there is one more distinction between the three models.
While the traditional version comes with the same cable lightning to USB-A with the usual 5W socket, the versions “11 Pro” e “11 ProMax” are accompanied, for the first time, by a cable lightning to USB-C with socket 18w and fast charging (50% in up to 30 minutes).
O iPhone 11 It also s fast charging, but you will need to purchase the outlet separately. Another positive point is that all devices Qi standard wireless charging.
Regarding battery performance, all new iPhones have gained momentum compared to their predecessors. According to Apple , compared to iPhone XR, which until then held the crown for the longest battery life in the line, the iPhone 11 holds an hour longer, while the 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max achieve, respectively, 4 hours and 5 more hours of autonomy.
In the days I spent with them, both were used intensively with Wi-Fi, 4G and Bluetooth turned on for internet browsing, taking pictures, recording videos, social media, messaging, and streaming, but still went to the outlet at the end of the day with more than 15% (in the case of iPhone 11) and up to 30% (in the case of the “11 ProMax”“. Depending on your daily use, performance may vary, but it is undeniable that these are the battery improvements already delivered by Apple .
Cameras 353z5z
Visually, the biggest difference between the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro Max is the number of lenses on the back of each device: while the most basic model has two cameras (ultra-wide-angle and wide-angle), both the “11 Pro” when the “11 ProMax” have three (ultra wide-angle, wide-angle and telephoto) of 12 MP.
In practice, only the two most expensive models bring 2x optical zoom for approach. THE Apple already includes this type of lens in the iPhones since 7 iPhone Plus, so the big news is the ultra wide-angle lens, which works like an inverted zoom with 120º field of view.
This wide field of vision gives new iPhones a lot of versatility when choosing the people and objects that the wants to include in the image and which ones he prefers to leave out. This flexibility is evident when using the updated Camera app from iOS 13. When opening it, the standard wide-angle camera view (zoom 1x) is preselected, but at the same time the sides of the screen show the view of the ultra wide-angle lens (zoom 0,5x). Just tap the zoom button to switch between them.
Of course, none of this would be worth it if the photos weren't good, but there's no doubt about that: the cameras are excellent – and I dare say they might be the best on a smartphone sold in Brazil (where Google e Huawei have low penetration). Images boast a wealth of detail, superior contrast and sharpness even compared to iPhone XS.
It is important to point out that, although the Apple tried to make the use of multiple cameras fluid, some specifications are different. For example, the main camera (wide-angle) is the only one that has Focus Pixels (technology for faster autofocus) at 100%, while dual optical image stabilization and Night Mode are only available in wide-angle and telephoto.
One of the few difficulties I had when using the camera was in the reproduction of dark tones in environments lit with indirect sunlight (indoors with the window open). THE iPhone 11 Pro Max, for example, insisted on capturing a dark gray tone when trying to photograph an all-black blouse.
And speaking of dark, the addition of Night Mode is another striking new-gen addition. Yes, this feature already exists in competing devices, but here it is activated automatically and produces more natural and detailed results. However, try to keep your hand steady while taking pictures with the feature on, as they are more likely to come out blurry in a low-light setting.
As for many people, the camera that really counts is the front, and the Apple also updated this component in the new generation. The camera now has 12 MP and ƒ/2.2m aperture, enhanced Portrait Mode with the new Mono Bright Light effect, 4K video recording at 60 frames per second, and slow motion selfies (what the Apple nicknamed “Slofis”).
The front camera has gained a wider field of view, which is automatically activated by software when rotating the device horizontally or touching the screen's zoom button, ideal for capturing that group selfie.
Finally, again the iPhone stands out with the quality of video recording. But beyond the specs (4K at 60 fps, HDR), what makes the results so compelling are the impressive image stabilization, which smoothes out my shaky hand movements, and the new audio zoom, which captures sound on the same direction the camera is pointing.
Connectivity 5h1q1v
Both iPhone 11 as much as iPhone 11 Pro Max have connection 4G LTE Advanced e Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), which guarantee faster access speeds, provided they are used on compatible networks. THE Apple chose not to manufacture a model 5G this year, which is not a problem for Brazilian consumers, as the implementation of these networks should only start in 2020 (and look at that).
An interesting novelty, but still somewhat mysterious, is the U1 chip that Apple included in all new iPhones. The manufacturer describes it as follows:
“The new U1 chip created by Apple uses ultra-wideband technology for spatial awareness, which allows iPhone 11 Pro to recognize its exact location in relation to other nearby Apple devices with the same chip. This is like giving the iPhone a sixth sense, a new way of perceiving the world, which will give rise to incredible features.”
This description makes it clear that the Apple have big plans for U1 chip, but for now the only resource available is sending files via AirDrop pointing the iPhone to the other device you want to send.
iOS 13 6zl6h
The new factory operating system iPhones is iOS 13. The release of this version was a bit troubled due to bugs and instabilities not fixed before the start of sales, but after some patch packs released, most of these problems were resolved. However, during use I still noticed some unexpected behavior.
In general, the Apple Arcade, which offers hundreds of games for just R$9,90 a month.
Another feature of iOS that reaches a new level in the new generation is that of Augmented Reality (AR). It was by using it in these devices that the Apple convinced me of the future of this functionality, as the tests I had done in past generations used to be buggy and somewhat useless.
On the line iPhone 11, the mapping of environments is faster and more accurate and the generated objects adapt better to the scenario. The demonstration of products available in the website Apple is a good example of this.
Pricing 3b4m2m
The hardest part of any review of iPhone, especially in Brazil, is the price. But this year, the news is good: the values of the devices are – slightly – lower.
The initial value of iPhone 11 is de R$5.058 with 64 GB of storage. Per R$5.362,00 you get 128GB and you can shoot in 4K with (a little) more peace of mind. The option with the most storage (256 GB) goes for R$5.799.
to buy the models “11 Pro” e “11 ProMax”, the effort is greater. The most “affordable” costs R$6.999 with 64 GB of space. The 256GB and 512GB options cost, respectively, R$7.799 e R$8.699.
Finally, the Almighty iPhone 11 Pro Max costing R$8.399 (64 GB) and goes until sore R $ 9.299 (512 GB).
Conclusion 60664y
O iPhone 11 is without a doubt the best option for most buyers, as it delivers most of the benefits of the models “11 Pro” e “11 ProMax” for up 2 thousand reais less. The screen could be better, but the third camera shouldn't be missed, especially if your current smartphone isn't a smartphone. iPhone or is in version 8/8 Plus.
The significant improvements in battery, performance, audio, front camera, ultra-wide and Night mode are more than enough to make the upgrade worthwhile.
Now, if you're coming from a iPhone X, XR, XS ou XS Max, iPhone 11 Pro ou 11 Pro Max are the most suitable, as the LCD screen of the most basic model and the absence of a telephoto lens would mean a decline (except in the case of the XR, as it is the same screen and there is only one camera).
One thing is certain: a few years ago the Apple did not have a line iPhones new ones as complete and attractive as the current one.
Specifications: iPhone 11 x 11 Pro x 11 Pro Max 12070
| Specifications | iPhone 11 | iPhone 11 Pro | iPhone 11 Pro Max |
| Fabric | 6,1” LED oleophobic layer true Tone 828 1792 pixels x 19.5:9 ratio (326ppi) |
5,8 ”OLED Dolby Vision HDR10 wide color gamut true Tone 120Hz touch sensing |
6,5 ”OLED Dolby Vision HDR10 wide color gamut true Tone 120Hz touch sensing |
| Construction | glass and metal | glass and metal | glass and metal |
| processing and memory |
Apple A13 + 4GB RAM 64GB+126GB+256GB |
Apple A13 + 6GB RAM 64GB+256GB+512GB |
Apple A13 + 6GB RAM 64GB+256GB+512GB |
| SO | iOS 13 | iOS 13 | iOS 13 |
| Cameras back |
12MP Wide, f/1.8, OIS 12MP Ultra Wide, f/2.4, 120° |
12MP Wide, f/1.8, OIS 12MP Telephoto, f/2.0, OIS 12MP Ultra Wide, f/2.4, 120° |
12MP Wide, f/1.8, OIS 12MP Telephoto, f/2.0, OIS 12MP Ultra Wide, f/2.4, 120° |
| Camera front |
12 MP, f / 2.2 | 12 MP, f / 2.2 | 12 MP, f / 2.2 |
| resources of cameras |
Recording up to 4K at 60fps Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR 2160p@24/30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps HDR, stereo sound rec. TOF 3D camera |
Recording up to 4K at 60fps Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR 2160p@24/30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps HDR, stereo sound rec. TOF 3D camera |
Recording up to 4K at 60fps Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR 2160p@24/30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps HDR, stereo sound rec. TOF 3D camera |
| Audio | stereo audio No P2 input Noise canceling mic |
stereo audio No P2 input Noise canceling mic |
stereo audio No P2 input Noise canceling mic |
| Battery | 3110mAh 18W quick charge reverse loading |
31190mAh 18W quick charge reverse loading |
3500mAh 18W quick charge reverse loading |
| Resources extras |
Face ID IP68 certified Wi-Fi 6 |
Face ID IP68 certified Wi-Fi 6 Dolby Atmos Dolby Vision |
Face ID IP68 certified Wi-Fi 6 Dolby Atmos Dolby Vision |
| Colors | green, yellow, purple, black and white |
dark green, grey, silver, white and gold |
dark green, grey, silver, white and gold |
| Pricing | From R$5.058,00 | From R$6,999,00 | From R$8.399,00 |
