It’s not the perfect size — that’s the 5.8-inch iPhone 11 Pro — but it’s not
as unwieldy as the iPhone 11 Pro Max. The scale of the iPhone 11 marks a good
middle ground for people who want a big screen but still want to manage the
phone in one hand. It can be tricky trying to reach the back button, which is often
on the top left corner, and that’s coming from someone with large hands.
This iPhone feels substantial, and the glossy glass back isn’t as slippery as the matte finish on the
Pro models. That said, you’ll want a case. It’s not as durable as
the Pro models because it’s made of aluminum and not stainless steel. It does
have an IP68 water resistance rating, so it can survive up to 2 meters underwater
for up to 30 minutes.
The best part of the new iPhone? The colors. There are six options and they all
look wonderful (although the glass is still prone to fingerprints). My favorite is the
green seen here, as well as the purple. Note that the iPhone branding has
disappeared on the back, allowing for an even more minimalist look.
The best part of the new iPhone? The colors. There are six options and they all look wonderful.
I’m not as happy with the camera design. The two cameras are on a module that’s
raised from the back glass; slide your finger from the rear glass to the edge of
the camera module and you can feel how sharp it is. I wish the edge of the
camera module blended into the rear glass.
The huge cameras aren’t subtle, but they’re not as off-putting as the triple-
camera lens setup on the iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max. I think if the additional
raised module surrounding the lenses didn’t exist, I’d love the look of the iPhone
11. It’s growing on me, but I think the iPhone XR looks better.