Apple
iPhone 11 Pro 256GB
A13 · iOS · 256GB
81
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
iPhone 12 Pro 256GB wins by 3
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
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
| 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.