Apple iPhone 11

Description

iPhone 11 Availability and Price in Kenya

Apple introduces iPhone 11, which is 6.1″ IPS LCD screen with 326ppi and a notch on top that contains the Face ID tech. The screen specs are unchanged – same contrast, brightness and Haptic Touch.

Design & Build Quality

The iPhone 11 featured a refined aluminium and glass design with a new matte frosted glass back, available in six vibrant colour options. Apple improved the device’s durability with an IP68 water resistance rating.

Key Design Features

• 6.1-inch Liquid Retina LCD display
• Aluminium frame with frosted glass back
• IP68 water resistance (2m for 30 minutes)
• Available in Black, White, Green, Yellow, Purple, PRODUCT(RED)
• Ceramic Shield-precursor front glass
• Dual camera square module on the rear

Key Design Features

• 6.1-inch Liquid Retina LCD display
• Aluminium frame with frosted glass back
• IP68 water resistance (2m for 30 minutes)
• Available in Black, White, Green, Yellow, Purple, PRODUCT(RED)
• Ceramic Shield-precursor front glass
• Dual camera square module on the rear

Design

The iPhone 11 features a beautiful design with sleek flat edges and durable design, an advanced new dual-camera system for improved photos and videos in low light and introducing Cinematic mode. It has an aluminum frame with a brushed finish.

And brings about a more significant redesign in the inclusion of an elegant aluminum frame. It may introduce refined edges and possibly a thinner profile compared to its predecessors, offering a comfortable grip and a modern aesthetic.

The iPhone 11 is IP68-rated for dust and water resistance (up from XR’s IP67) and it can survive in 2m deep (not salty) water for 30 mins.

iPhone 11 is available in six gorgeous new colors: Black, Green, Yellow, Purple, Red, White

 

• Dimensions: 150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm (5.94 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
• Weight: 194 g (6.84 oz)
• Build: Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame (7000 series)

Display

The iPhone 11 featured a 6.1-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD display delivering vibrant colours, wide viewing angles, and excellent brightness for everyday use.

Display Enhancements

• 6.1-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD
• 1792×828 resolution at 326 ppi
• True Tone adaptive white balance
• Wide colour P3 display
• 625 nits maximum brightness
• Haptic Touch support

Display Enhancements

• 6.1-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD
• 1792×828 resolution at 326 ppi
• True Tone adaptive white balance
• Wide colour P3 display
• 625 nits maximum brightness
• Haptic Touch support

Display

The iPhone 11 has a 6.1-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD screen. It supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision. The OLED panel has 828 x 1792 pixels or 326ppi. It is protected with a flat Scratch-resistant glass.

The iPhone 11 display supports the standard 60Hz refresh rate, while the touch sensors should be working with 120Hz sampling. The panel supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision, it should offer 625 nits of typical maximum brightness and 1,200 nits of peak brightness when watching HDR content.

The iPhone 11 screen also supports True Tone adjustments, Wide Color, and it has the Haptic Touch feature provided by a powerful Taptic Engine.

• Type: Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ)
• Size: 6.1 inches, 90.3 cm² (~79.0% screen-to-body ratio)
• Resolution: 828 x 1792 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
• Protection: Scratch-resistant glass

Chip Performance

The A13 Bionic chip was the fastest chip in any smartphone at launch, delivering exceptional performance for photography, gaming, and everyday tasks while consuming significantly less power than competing chips.

Performance Improvements

• Fastest CPU in any smartphone at launch
• 4-core GPU (20% faster than A12)
• 8-core Neural Engine (6 trillion operations per second)
• 20% faster CPU than A12 Bionic
• Best-in-class power efficiency
• Enables real-time Night Mode and computational photography

Performance Improvements

• Fastest CPU in any smartphone at launch
• 4-core GPU (20% faster than A12)
• 8-core Neural Engine (6 trillion operations per second)
• 20% faster CPU than A12 Bionic
• Best-in-class power efficiency
• Enables real-time Night Mode and computational photography

Platform

Powered by the next-generation A-series chip, the iPhone 11 A13 Bionic brings incredible performance. The new A13 chip still relies on a hexa-core processor with 2 big Lightning cores clocked at 2.65 GHz and 4 small Thunder cores working at 1.8GHz. The upgraded processor should deliver a 50% higher performance than the competition.

• OS: iOS 13, upgradable to iOS 17.4
• Chipset: Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm)
• CPU: Hexa-core (2×2.65 GHz Lightning + 4×1.8 GHz Thunder)
• GPU: Apple GPU (4-core graphics)

Camera System

The iPhone 11 introduced a dual-camera system for the first time on a standard iPhone, adding an ultra-wide lens alongside the main camera. Night Mode was the standout new feature, enabling bright, detailed photography in near-darkness.

Main Camera Features

• 12MP main camera with f/1.8 aperture OIS
• 12MP Ultra Wide camera with f/2.4 aperture (120° FOV)
• Night Mode for low-light photography
• Smart HDR for better highlight and shadow detail
• Faster autofocus system
• True Tone flash with Slow Sync

Main Camera Features

• 12MP main camera with f/1.8 aperture OIS
• 12MP Ultra Wide camera with f/2.4 aperture (120° FOV)
• Night Mode for low-light photography
• Smart HDR for better highlight and shadow detail
• Faster autofocus system
• True Tone flash with Slow Sync

Camera

The iPhone 11 introduces two 12MP cameras on the back and one 12MP selfie shooter at the front. The SL 3D scanner for Face ID assists the Portrait mode in selfies.

The 12MP camera has gotten a new sensor with larger pixels and high-end sensor-shift stabilization. It now uses a larger Sony sensor with 1.4µm pixels.

The secondary camera is identical to the iPhone 12’s – a 12MP imager with 1.0µm pixels and 14mm f/2.4 lens for ultrawide photos. The focus is fixed, and there is no stabilization.

 

Main Camera:

• Dual: 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55″, 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.6″

• Features: Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
• Video: 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.

Professional Photography Features

Computational photography powered by the A13 Bionic Neural Engine enabled automatic scene detection and Deep Fusion pixel-by-pixel image processing for outstanding texture and detail.

Photography Modes

• Portrait Mode with depth control
• Night Mode (automatic activation)
• Panorama mode
• Burst photography
• Live Photos support
• Photo editing in-camera

Front Camera Features

• 12MP TrueDepth front camera
• 4K video recording at 60fps
• Slow-motion selfie video (Slofie) at 120fps
• Portrait Mode with depth control
• Night Mode for selfies (via update)
• Face ID authentication

Selfie Camera:

• Single: 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6″                                                                                   :SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
• Features: HDR
• Video: 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS

Battery Life & Charging

The iPhone 11 delivered up to one hour more battery life than the iPhone XR, achieving all-day battery performance for most users through the A13 Bionic’s efficiency gains.

Charging Features

• Fast charging support (18W adapter, sold separately)
• Wireless Qi charging
• Lightning wired charging
• Optimised battery charging
• Up to 17 hours video playback

Battery Improvements

• 1 hour longer than iPhone XR
• Improved standby efficiency
• A13 Bionic power management
• Background intelligence for battery health

Battery Improvements

• 1 hour longer than iPhone XR
• Improved standby efficiency
• A13 Bionic power management
• Background intelligence for battery health

Battery and Storage

The iPhone 11 has a 3110 mAh battery which is bigger and it has an improved battery life compared to previous models, thanks to optimizations in both hardware and software. Users can expect all-day battery life under typical usage scenarios.

• Type: Li-Ion 3110 mAh, non-removable
• Charging: Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised); 15W wireless (MagSafe); 15W wireless (Qi2) – requires iOS 17.2 update; 4.5W reverse wired

iOS Experience

The iPhone 11 launched with iOS 13, introducing Dark Mode system-wide, a redesigned Photos app, and Sign in with Apple for privacy-respecting app authentication.

iOS Features

• System-wide Dark Mode
• Redesigned Photos app with smart albums
• Sign in with Apple
• Improved Siri voice quality
• Find My app combining Find My iPhone and Find My Friends
• Improved Face ID speed
• QuickPath swipe keyboard

iOS Features

• System-wide Dark Mode
• Redesigned Photos app with smart albums
• Sign in with Apple
• Improved Siri voice quality
• Find My app combining Find My iPhone and Find My Friends
• Improved Face ID speed
• QuickPath swipe keyboard

iOS and iPhone Benefits

The iPhone 11 runs iOS 13, offering a reimagined Lock Screen along with new communication, sharing, and intelligence features that together change the way users experience iPhone. iOS offers a multilayered effect that artfully sets subjects of photos in front of the time, along with newly designed widgets that offer information at a glance.

Users can enjoy seamless integration with other Apple devices through iCloud, enabling effortless synchronization of data, photos, and content across devices. With regular updates and a strong focus on security, iOS ensures users have access to the latest features and enhancements while maintaining a high level of privacy and security.

The Apple iPhone 11 delivers power, performance, and versatility in the palm of your hand. Capture stunning photos, enjoy immersive visuals, and stay connected with ease. Elevate your mobile experience with the Apple iPhone 11.

Security & Privacy

Apple continued to lead in smartphone security with Face ID and the Secure Enclave, keeping personal data protected.

Security Features

• Face ID facial recognition (30% faster than XS)
• Secure Enclave encryption
• App Tracking Transparency
• Encrypted iMessage and FaceTime
• Find My iPhone
• Emergency SOS

Security Features

• Face ID facial recognition (30% faster than XS)
• Secure Enclave encryption
• App Tracking Transparency
• Encrypted iMessage and FaceTime
• Find My iPhone
• Emergency SOS

Security and Identification

The iPhone 11 continues to prioritize user security and privacy with advanced security features. It offers both Face ID and Touch ID for biometric authentication, giving users the option to choose their preferred method for unlocking their device and authorizing transactions securely. Face ID utilizes facial recognition technology, while Touch ID provides convenient fingerprint authentication.

Detailed Specifications:

iPhone 11 — Full Technical Specifications

Network	Technology	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Launch	Announced	2019, September 10
	Status	Available. Released 2019, September 20
Body	Dimensions	150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm
	Weight	194 g (6.84 oz)
	Build	Glass front and back, aluminium frame
	SIM	Nano-SIM + eSIM
		IP68 (up to 2m for 30 min)
Display	Type	IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ)
	Size	6.1 inches (~79.0% screen-to-body ratio)
	Resolution	828 x 1792 px (~326 ppi)
	Protection	Ion-strengthened glass
		True Tone, Wide colour (P3)
Platform	OS	iOS 13, upgradable to iOS 17
	Chipset	Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+)
	CPU	Hexa-core (2×2.65 GHz Lightning + 4×1.8 GHz Thunder)
	GPU	Apple GPU (4-core)
Memory	Card slot	No
	Internal	64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM
		NVMe
Main Camera	Dual	12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm (ultrawide)
	Features	Dual-LED dual-tone flash, Night Mode, HDR
	Video	4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Camera	Single	12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6″
	Features	HDR, Night Mode
	Video	4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@120fps, gyro-EIS, slo-mo
Sound	Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers
	3.5mm jack	No
Comms	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
	Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE
	Positioning	GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo
	NFC	Yes
	Radio	No
	USB	Lightning, USB 2.0
Features	Sensors	Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Battery	Type	Li-Ion 3110 mAh, non-removable
	Charging	Wired 18W / Wireless Qi
Misc	Colors	Black, White, Green, Yellow, Purple, PRODUCT(RED)
	Models	A2111, A2223, A2221
Tests	Performance	AnTuTu: ~462000 GeekBench: ~1327 / ~3277
	Battery	Active use: ~16h

Conclusion

The Apple iPhone 11 was a landmark release that brought the ultra-wide camera, Night Mode, and the powerful A13 Bionic to the mainstream iPhone lineup. Its exceptional camera system, improved battery life, and competitive pricing made it the world’s best-selling smartphone in 2019 — proving that groundbreaking photography and performance could be delivered at an accessible price.