Are the Rumors True? Everything we Know About the iPhone 11

Apple’s iPhone has changed the world over the last 12 years. From changing how we communicate to causing gum sales to plummet, the devices touch almost every part of our lives.

One thing that doesn’t change is being able to count on Apple to release a new iPhone every year. The new phones are usually unveiled sometime in September, but plenty of information leaks out ahead of time. Let’s look at what we know so far about the iPhone 11.

Multiple Sizes and Display Types

Apple has made several sizes of iPhone for the past few years, and the 2019 lineup is likely to follow that pattern. They’re expected to release new models in the same sizes as last year’s iPhone XS (5.8″), iPhone XS Max (6.5″), and iPhone XR (6.1″).

The replacements for the XS and XS Max – let’s call them the 11 and 11 Max – will use OLED displays. The replacement for the XR (11R?) is likely to use an LCD screen. OLED displays offer deeper blacks and better contrast, but Apple’s LCD screens are exceptionally good as well.

Camera Technologies

iPhones are well-known for the quality of their cameras, but Apple seems to make big improvements every year regardless. The iPhone 11 series should continue this tradition.

The iPhone 11 and 11 Max are rumored to have a triple-lens rear-facing camera compared to a dual-lens system in the previous generation. This will give the camera better 3D capabilities for augmented reality applications as well as potentially 3X optical zoom (up from 2X) and better low-light performance.

What About “The Notch”?

The iPhone X introduced Apple’s Face ID facial recognition system, which replaced the earlier Touch ID fingerprint system. Face ID operates using the front-facing TrueDepth camera system. To make space for the camera hardware, the iPhone X included the notch.

People have mixed feelings about the notch, but many other phone makers followed Apple’s lead. Some rumors say the notch may get smaller on the iPhone 11 series.

Next-Generation CPU

One of the factors that make the iPhone faster than other brands of smartphones is Apple’s A-series CPU. They have an in-house chip department that designs their CPUs, and each generation of iPhone has a new version of the chip.

The next version will be the A13. If the chip follows the same pattern as the last several versions, it will be considerably faster than the A12 in the current generation of iPhones.

Apple works hard to make new versions of the iOS operating system run fast on older phones, but there are often features that need the processing power of the latest CPUs. The next version of the operating system, iOS 13, adds many new features that will push the limits on older iPhones.

Faster Wireless Technologies

The iPhone 11R is likely going to include faster WiFi (WiFi 6) and LTE speeds, putting it on equal ground to the 11 and 11 Max. They’re not expected to offer 5G cellular this year, but the antenna design is being improved.

The current XS and XS Max include a 4×4 MIMO antenna design, but the XR is only a 2×2 MIMO design. The iPhone 11 is likely going to use 4×4 MIMO in all models.

Bigger Batteries and Two-Way Charging

The iPhone 11 series will have a larger battery than current models. Technology can shrink as it improves, even from one year to the next. Even the slightest space-saving for other internal components means that Apple can use a slightly larger battery.

The next iPhone is also expected to offer two-way wireless charging. The current models can charge with wireless Qi chargers but the new model will also be able to charge other devices. This would let you charge AirPods, or even other phones, directly with your iPhone.

Larger Power Adapters

Along with larger batteries, Apple may include a more powerful 18-watt power adapter with the new version of the iPhone. This would support fast-charging, letting you recharge your phone in less time.

They may also convert from the Lightning port to USB-C, but this particular rumor is still up in the air. There are a lot of users with existing lightning cables, chargers, and other products, so making that change would go beyond a new charging cable.

Possible Apple Pencil Support

The Apple Pencil has worked with the last several generations of iPad, but up to this point, none of the iPhone models supported it. The iPhone 11 might be the first to break that tradition.

Apple sells two versions of the Pencil, versions 1 and 2. Older models of the iPad still use the original version, and the two are not interchangeable. Even if the iPhone only supported the first version of the Pencil, it would still be a move in the right direction for anyone who wants to use a stylus with their phone.

Possible New Colors

The iPhone 11 and 11 Max will likely come in the same or similar colors to the current generation – Space Gray, Silver, and Gold. The XR is more colorful than the current lineup, and the 11R will likely follow that tradition.

The 11R is expected to replace the XR’s blue and coral colors with new lavender and green options while keeping the rest of the choices the same.

Should You Buy an iPhone 11?

If you’re in the market for a new iPhone, you may be wondering if you should wait for the iPhone 11. There’s no simple answer to that. It depends on your needs and how much you want to spend.

If you want to have the latest and greatest iPhone, the 11 will be the one to get. But that doesn’t mean the current generation will be obsolete. Apple does a good job of ensuring their phones are usable for several years, and the current series will still be usable for the next two or three years at least.

If you’re thinking of replacing a damaged phone, you may want to consider getting it repaired instead. Repairs can cost a lot less and if your phone is a relatively recent model, it likely has a few good years in it still.

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