Head to head · October 2026
iPhone 11 vs iPhone 17
iPhone 17 is 1.3 mm shorter and 17 g lighter than iPhone 11, with a 0.2″ bigger screen and 13 more hours of video.
Pick iPhone 11 for
Compare current prices and your preferred features
No longer sold new
Pick iPhone 17 for
- One-handed use
- Light in the pocket
- Big-screen viewing
- Battery first
- Smooth scrolling
- Keeping it for years
From $899
Our verdict
Which one should you buy?
Choose iPhone 11 if…
It has no clear advantage on the figures Apple publishes.
Choose iPhone 17 if…
- you want the smaller phone: 1.3 mm shorter and 4.2 mm narrower than iPhone 11.
- weight matters: it is 17 g lighter.
- you want the bigger screen: 6.3″ against 6.1″.
- battery life comes first: up to 30 hours of video against 17.
- you notice smooth scrolling: its 120 Hz ProMotion display refreshes twice as often.
- you keep phones for years: the newer A19 chip will get software updates for longer.
Side by side
Next to each other, to scale.
Screen size
6.1″ vs 6.3″
iPhone 17 has the bigger screen: 6.3 inches against 6.1 inches on iPhone 11, about 6% more glass (97.2 cm² against 91.4 cm²). iPhone 17 shows 2622 × 1206 pixels at 460 ppi and iPhone 11 1792 × 828 at 326 ppi; iPhone 17 also refreshes at 120 Hz against 60 Hz.
| Screen | iPhone 11 | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Diagonal | 6.1″ | 6.3″ |
| Approx. area | 91.4 cm² | 97.2 cm² |
| Resolution | 1792 × 828 | 2622 × 1206 |
| Pixel density | 326 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
Price
— vs $899
Apple no longer sells iPhone 11 new; iPhone 17 starts at $899 at Apple in the US. Refurbished and second-hand prices vary by condition and storage.
| Storage | iPhone 11 | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| 256 GB | — | $899 · $3.51/GB |
| 512 GB | — | $1,099 · $2.15/GB |
Full specifications
Every figure, side by side.
| Spec | iPhone 11 | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Introduced | 2019 | 2025 |
| Apple sells it new | No | Yes, from $899 |
| Height | 150.9 mm | 149.6 mm |
| Width | 75.7 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 7.95 mm |
| Weight | 194 g | 177 g |
| Display | 6.1″ | 6.3″ |
| Resolution | 1792 × 828 at 326 ppi | 2622 × 1206 at 460 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz ProMotion |
| Top of screen | Notch | Dynamic Island |
| Unlock | Face ID | Face ID |
| Chip | A13 Bionic | A19 |
| Rear cameras | Dual 12MP | Dual 48MP |
| Video playback | Up to 17 h | Up to 30 h |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| US price by storage | Not sold new | 256 GB $899 ($3.51/GB) · 512 GB $1,099 ($2.15/GB) |
| Colors | 6: Black, Green, Yellow, Purple, (PRODUCT)RED, White | 5: Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender |
Sources: Apple technical specifications for iPhone 11 and iPhone 17; US prices from apple.com, checked October 2026. Apple does not publish RAM; it comes from Apple's Xcode device data as reported by MacRumors, or Wikipedia's list of iPhone models for older phones.
What reviewers say
11 or 17?
Their conclusions, in our words. Follow the links for the full reviews.
CNET · Apr 2026
For everyday use you likely won't feel a huge difference; the 17's gains are a 48MP ultrawide, an 18MP Center Stage selfie camera and a brighter screen.
iPhone 17 vs. iPhone 16: Should You Upgrade? ↗GSMArena · Dec 2025
The iPhone 17 is close enough for most people (same 120 Hz screen, ultrawide and selfie cameras, lighter body); the Pro still earns its price with the 4x telephoto, faster chip and pro video features.
Apple iPhone 17 vs. iPhone 17 Pro ↗Macworld · Oct 2025
If you already own an iPhone 16 you can keep it, but if you're upgrading from something older there is no reason to choose the 16 over the 17.
iPhone 17 vs iPhone 16: The differences are astonishing ↗PCMag · Sep 2025
The iPhone 17 wins on display (120 Hz, brighter), cameras and battery; the 16 only wins on price, and it starts with half the storage.
Apple iPhone 17 vs. iPhone 16: The Choice Is Clear ↗
More reviewer perspectives (1)
How-To Geek · Sep 2025
A head-versus-heart call: the base iPhone 17 is no longer an entry-level compromise, while the 17 Pro adds sustained performance and better cooling.
Torn Between the iPhone 17 and 17 Pro? Here's How to Choose ↗
FAQ
Questions people ask
- Is iPhone 11 bigger than iPhone 17?
- iPhone 11 measures 150.9 × 75.7 × 8.3 mm and iPhone 17 measures 149.6 × 71.5 × 7.95 mm, so iPhone 11 is 1.3 mm taller and 4.2 mm wider.
- Will an iPhone 17 case fit iPhone 11?
- No. The bodies differ by 1.3 mm in height, 4.2 mm in width and 0.35 mm in thickness, and cases are cut to within a fraction of a millimetre. Buy a case made for your exact model.
- Which has better battery life, iPhone 11 or iPhone 17?
- iPhone 17. Apple rates it for up to 30 hours of video playback against 17 hours for iPhone 11.
- Is the iPhone 17 screen bigger than iPhone 11?
- iPhone 17 has the bigger screen: 6.3 inches against 6.1 inches on iPhone 11, about 6% more glass (97.2 cm² against 91.4 cm²). iPhone 17 shows 2622 × 1206 pixels at 460 ppi and iPhone 11 1792 × 828 at 326 ppi; iPhone 17 also refreshes at 120 Hz against 60 Hz.
- Which is lighter?
- iPhone 17 weighs 177 g, 17 g less than iPhone 11 (194 g).
- Can I still buy iPhone 11 new from Apple?
- No. Apple no longer sells iPhone 11 new; you will find it refurbished or second-hand.
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