[Electronics-Talk] FW: [GTTsupport] FW: [PBU] Should you upgrade to the iPhone 11 if you own an iPhone XR?
Eric Calhoun
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Thu Sep 19 21:48:17 UTC 2019
For those considering an Iphone 11:
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From: "GTT Coordinator, Canadian Council Of The Blind "
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Subject: [GTTsupport] FW: [PBU] Should you upgrade to the iPhone 11 if
you own an iPhone XR?
Date:
Thu, 19 Sep 2019 11:05:45 -0400
Hi All.
Here is an article about updating to Iphone 11 if you already have the
XR.
It does not seem like it would have too many benefits for those of us who
are blind.
See below.
Kim
By
Feature
The just-launched iPhone 11 is similar to the iPhone XR in many respects,
but still has its fair share of upgrades from the earlier model.
AppleInsider weighs up whether it's a good idea for iPhone XR owners to
move over to the newest model in Apple's iPhone lineup.
<https://appleinsider.com/articles/19/09/13/the-best-iphone-11-iphone-11-pro-
iphone-11-pro-max-deals-are-here>
The iPhone 11's range of colors
As revealed on September 10, Apple continued to provide two distinct
tiers of iPhone model in its latest generation, with the iPhone 11
<https://appleinsider.com/articles/19/09/10/apples-iphone-11-is-an-iphone-xr-
successor-with-two-rear-cameras> effectively replacing the iPhone XR
<https://appleinsider.com/topic/iphone+xr> , considered the value
proposition of 2018's iPhone roster. As usual, Apple has made a few changes
that could prompt upgrades by owners of older models to opt for the latest
version.
The question, however, is whether it is enough to tempt current owners of
the iPhone XR to upgrade. It's a difficult question, not least because of
the similarities between the two generations.
The Outside and Screen
Just as with the iPhone XR, the iPhone 11
<https://appleinsider.com/topic/iphone+11> sports an identical 6.1-inch
LCD IPS display with a 1792-by-828 pixel resolution, 1400:1 contrast ratio,
True Tone support, and 625 nits of maximum brightness. Made from a glass
and aluminum case and frame, the models also have the same physical size
and weight.
The models are also offered in a wide array of colors, with both
available in black, white, and Product(RED), but while the iPhone XR goes
for a strong yellow along with a light blue and coral, the iPhone 11 opts
for a light yellow, purple, and a pastel-like green.
Apple's iPhone XR, in yellow
To onlookers, without seeing the rear camera bump and only looking at the
front and sides, it is quite easy to confuse the two models at face value,
without a closer inspection.
The newer model does have a higher water and dust resistance of IP68
versus IP67, which means it can survive for up to 30 minutes at 2 meters
instead of 30 minutes at half the depth.
Cameras
Arguably the main difference between the two models is the extra camera
<https://appleinsider.com/articles/19/09/10/camera-specs-compared-iphone-xr-v
s-iphone-11-vs-iphone-11-pro> on the back of the iPhone 11. While the
iPhone XR has an adequate 12-megapixel wide-angle camera, the iPhone 11 add
a second camera, but rather than a telephoto lens as usually offered by
dual-camera setups of previous iPhones, this one is a 12-megapixel ultra
wide camera.
While not quite the same as wide and telephoto, this is a fairly similar
concept to typical dual camera systems, except there's a 2x zoom out to get
more of the environment instead of a zoom in to make a tighter frame.
The extra camera also means there's a different camera bump on the back,
though instead of the oval style of other iPhones, the iPhone 11 uses a
square bump like its stablemates, the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max.
The two cameras on the back of the iPhone 11
There have also been some improvements to video, with the iPhone 11 now
capable of a 2x optical zoom out while both offer a digital zoom-in to 3x.
The iPhone 11 also has "Audio Zoom" and "QuickTake video" for when
recordings need to be taken in a short space of time.
Apple's automatic adjustments to photographs is also present here, as
with the Pro models, while its Night Mode
<https://appleinsider.com/articles/19/09/12/first-iphone-11-night-mode-photos
-demonstrate-apples-illuminating-camera-tech> helps improve low-light
photography.
The TrueDepth camera on the front has also been given a boost, upgraded
from 7 megapixels to 12 megapixels, along with the capability to record 4K
video at 60fps, up from 1080p.
A13 over A12
There are other smaller, but expected, changes under the iPhone 11's
skin, such as the move to A13 Bionic
<https://appleinsider.com/articles/19/09/11/more-power-with-less-apples-a13-f
usion-is-faster-and-more-power-efficient> instead of the A12 Bionic.
Capable of over one trillion operations per second with a 20-percent faster
CPU and GPU, the A13 is obviously the better chip, as well as being far
more power-efficient than the previous version.
Apple certainly promoted the A13's performance and power efficiency, but
it isn't a massive leap from the A12
At this point, the A12 is still an extremely powerful chip in the
smartphone market, so the shift to A13 will certainly cement Apple's
position as a processor pioneer. However, while better for the most
demanding tasks, such as gaming, it may not necessarily be felt as an
improvement in everyday usage.
Sure, there's a massive performance gulf between the A13 and, say, the
A11 or earlier versions, but between the A13 and A12, we're talking about
apps loading maybe a fraction of a second quicker in the iPhone 11. Given
it is unlikely that an iPhone's processing capability will be replied upon
in a life-or-death situation, the performance is a nice-to-have but not
easily noticeable boost to regular users.
Smaller Changes
The iPhone XR had excellent battery life at its launch, with Apple still
marketing it as having up to 16 hours of video playback time. For the
iPhone 11, the time has been extended by another hour, which is impressive,
but seeing as though the iPhone XR is a device that can last for an entire
day being used actively, an extra hour is a comfortable addition, but not
as valuable as it once was.
There is also the addition of the U1 chip
<https://appleinsider.com/articles/19/09/10/heres-what-apples-new-u1-chip-in-
the-iphone-11-iphone-11-pro-does> , which is using Ultra Wideband (UWB)
technology. In theory the chip will help the iPhone pinpoint the location
of iBeacons and other iOS devices that are also equipped with a U1 chip,
and other location-detection applications using features of Bluetooth 5.1,
but it is still fairly early in its lifecycle to determine whether it will
be of any real use.
Upgrade from XR to 11?
If you were presented with a brand new $699 base model iPhone 11
<https://appleinsider.com/articles/19/09/10/iphone-11----hands-on-and-first-i
mpressions> and a $599 iPhone XR
<https://appleinsider.com/articles/19/09/10/the-iphone-8-is-now-449-and-the-i
phone-xr-is-599> , and was asked which one you would buy, it is highly
likely that most AppleInsider readers would opt for the iPhone 11. Sure,
it's $100 more, but the extra camera, processing power, and more battery
life would be worth it.
The question becomes harder when you already own an iPhone XR. The price
difference grows to however much the shortfall is when you trade in your
iPhone XR. Based on Apple's website and with a good-condition trade-in for
an iPhone XR at $370, that $100 changes to $479 for the base model.
The iPhone XR, with one less camera and the previous A12 chip
Seeing as though the processing improvement and the battery life are
relatively small increments, the question fundamentally becomes: Is it
worth paying $470 to be able to zoom out with a second camera, to take
higher-resolution self-portraits, and to film 4K video with the TrueDepth
camera?
Unless you are a social media star or a creative professional who highly
values the images an iPhone takes, it doesn't really seem to be as much of
a deal to pay that much out for zooming out and better night shots. Even
so, said social media influencers and creative types would pay the extra
again to go for the iPhone 11 Pro
<https://appleinsider.com/articles/19/09/10/iphone-11-pro-iphone-11-pro-max--
--hands-on-and-first-impressions> and Pro Max to get that third camera
lens.
There is the extra option of going down the route of the iPhone Upgrade
Program and perpetually upgrading your iPhone to the newest model each
year, which may be one way to take the sting out of the effective-upgrade
pricing.
Otherwise, it's probably better not to move from the iPhone XR to iPhone
11 after all. Hold on to the smartphone for another year, save the money,
and put it towards the 2020 models. Releases that could include better
upgrades, including the much-rumored 5G connectivity
<https://appleinsider.com/articles/19/04/16/apple-to-integrate-qualcomms-5g-c
hips-in-iphone-by-2020-report-says> .
Where to buy
Wireless carriers and third-party Apple resellers are already offering
deals on the new iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max. A sampling
of the discounts <http://deals.appleinsider.com> can be found below, while
additional promotions can be found in our iPhone 11 deal roundup
<https://appleinsider.com/articles/19/09/13/the-best-iphone-11-iphone-11-pro-
iphone-11-pro-max-deals-are-here> and iPhone 11 Price Guide
<https://prices.appleinsider.com/iphone-11> . Each offer is subject to
terms and conditions, so please consult the merchant's website for a full
list of details.
iPhone 11 deals
* AT
<http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-1989299-13650413?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.att.com%
2Fbrand%2Fapple%2Fiphone-11-features.html> &T Wireless: Buy an eligible
iPhone and get the iPhone 11 for free when you buy both on a qualifying
installment plan with an eligible AT&T unlimited plan. Plus, get a $300
reward card when you order online.
* Verizon Wireless
<http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-1989299-11365093?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.verizo
nwireless.com%2Fdeals%2F> : Get a free iPhone 11 (64GB) via bill credits
when you switch to Verizon with select trade-in and Unlimited plan.
* Sprint <https://prf.hn/click/camref:1011l46Fu/creativeref:1101l27730> :
Starting at $0 per month with Sprint Flex lease and select trade-ins.
* T-Mobile
<https://www.t-mobile.com/cell-phone/apple-iphone-11?sku=190199219991> :
Trade up to the new iPhone 11 and get up to 50% off.
* Walmart
<http://linksynergy.walmart.com/deeplink?id=SnlbqrT3b2s&mid=2149&murl=https%3
A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fcp%2F9922722> : Save up to $100 on the iPhone
11. Offer valid only on purchase with installment plan.
* Sam's Club
<https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=SnlbqrT3b2s&mid=38733&murl=https%3
A%2F%2Fwww.samsclub.com%2Fcontent%2Fapple-iphone> : Get a $150 Sam's Club
gift card when you buy and activate the iPhone 11 by Nov. 8.
* Visible <https://www.visible.com/apple-19> : Get up to a $200 Prepaid
Mastercard Virtual Account when you buy an iPhone 11 and bring your phone
number to Visible. Plus get 0% financing, no money down, no upgrade fees,
and free overnight shipping for well-qualified customers.
iPhone XR deals
* AT
<http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-1989299-11365093?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.att.com%
2Fbuy%2Fphones%2Fapple-iphone-xr-64gb-black.html> &T Wireless: Buy an
eligible iPhone and get the iPhone XR for free when you buy both on a
qualifying installment plan with an eligible AT&T unlimited plan. Plus, get
a $300 reward card when you order online.
* Verizon Wireless
<http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-1989299-11365093?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.verizonw
ireless.com%2Fsmartphones%2Fapple-iphone-xr%2F> : Buy an iPhone XR on
monthly payments, get a 64GB iPhone XR via bill credits. Plus, get a $200
Prepaid Mastercard when you switch to Verizon on Unlimited. After checkout,
visit Verizon's Digital Rebate Center
<http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-1989299-11365093?url=vzw.com%2Fdigitalrebatecent
er> and enter promo code SEPTSWITCH200.
* Sprint <https://prf.hn/click/camref:1011l46Fu/creativeref:1011l36695> :
Lease an iPhone XR, get an iPhone XR via bill credits. Requires two new
lines or one new and one upgrade.
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