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Apple · Released Sep 2019

iPhone 11 Pro 256GB Review

A13 · iOS · 256GB

Specdex verdict The iPhone 11 Pro 256GB scores 81/100 — a competent mid-range pick when the price is right, but watch our cheaper-and-better alternatives below.

The iPhone 11 Pro (256GB) — Apple's 2019 flagship generation with the A13 chipset.

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iPhone 11 Pro 256GB — A13 · iOS · 256GB
Specdex Score
81
/ 100
cpu 81
gpu 79
camera 80
Editorial · Specdex take
Pros
  • +iOS ecosystem
  • +Long update support
  • +Polished hardware
Cons
  • Premium pricing
  • Limited customization
  • Lightning/USB-C split across generations

Who's the iPhone 11 Pro 256GB for?

Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.

Power users and creators Consider

Performance is comfortably above mainstream but not bleeding-edge — suitable for moderate creative work, not the pick if you live in DaVinci Resolve.

Battery-life shoppers Skip

Battery sub-score of 75 trails category leaders by a meaningful margin — see the “Best for Battery” lists.

Photography enthusiasts Skip

Camera sub-score of 80 is below the photography-flagship tier — better picks live in our "best for photography" list.

Budget-conscious buyers Consider

Mid-tier pricing at $1,099 — review whether the score-per-dollar lines up against the cheaper alternatives we recommend.

In the box

What you get when you unbox the iPhone 11 Pro 256GB.

  • Device
  • USB-C cable
  • SIM ejector tool
  • Quick-start guide
  • Brand sticker

Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.

Full score breakdown

Editorial · Specdex score
cpu 81
gpu 79
camera 80
battery 75
display 78
design 81

Sub-scores are Specdex's own assessment, weighted by category. They are not endorsed by, sourced from, or affiliated with the manufacturer. How we score →

Specifications

Manufacturer-sourced where verifiable
Performance
iPhone 11 Pro 256GB performance specs
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Chipset A13
Storage
iPhone 11 Pro 256GB storage specs
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Storage 256GB
Software & support
iPhone 11 Pro 256GB software & support specs
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OS iOS 13
Other
iPhone 11 Pro 256GB other specs
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Release year 2019

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