Welcome to September 2019, and Apple has officially gone ‘Pro.’ The iPhone 11 Pro is the first iPhone to feature a triple-camera array, housed in a surgical-grade stainless steel frame with a unique matte ‘Midnight Green’ glass back. At 188g, it is a dense, purposeful piece of industrial design that feels significantly more professional than its predecessor. In the UK, it has arrived as the definitive tool for mobile creators, a device that prioritizes screen quality and photographic versatility above all else.
The technical headline is the ‘Super Retina XDR’ display. This 5.8-inch OLED (2436 x 1125) reaches a staggering 800 nits of typical brightness and up to 1,200 nits for HDR content, offering a 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio. It is a professional-grade monitor in your pocket. Powering this is the A13 Bionic, which enables ‘Deep Fusion’, a technical imaging process that uses machine learning to process photos pixel-by-pixel, optimizing for texture, details, and noise in every part of the image. The triple 12-megapixel system adds a 2x telephoto lens to the wide and ultra-wide, allowing for seamless transition between three distinct perspectives.
One of its most impressive technical feats is the massive leap in battery life; through more efficient components and a thicker design, the 11 Pro offers four hours more life than the XS. It also finally includes an 18W fast charger in the box. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6, Gigabit-class LTE, and IP68 water resistance up to 4 meters for 30 minutes. The iPhone 11 Pro is a masterclass in ‘meaningful’ upgrades; it didn’t just add more cameras, it fundamentally improved the core pillars of the smartphone experience, display, power, and endurance.