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iPhone 11 in 2025: Still Worth It?A comprehensive review of the iPhone 11 in 2025, covering display, software, performance, cameras, and battery life to determine its value as a budget-friendly option.
1. 📱 Introduction: Evaluating the iPhone 11 in 2025
- ✅ The iPhone 11 is the oldest iPhone still supported in 2025.
- ✅ The video aims to assess its performance, cameras, display, software, and battery life in a modern context.
- ✅ The test begins with the phone at 100% battery at 9:13 AM.
00:00 - 00:26
1. 📱 Introduction: Evaluating the iPhone 11 in 2025
- ✅ The iPhone 11 is the oldest iPhone still supported in 2025.
- ✅ The video aims to assess its performance, cameras, display, software, and battery life in a modern context.
- ✅ The test begins with the phone at 100% battery at 9:13 AM.
00:44 - 01:39
2. 🖥️ Display Analysis: LCD Limitations in 2025
- ⚠️ The iPhone 11 features a 6.1-inch LCD display, one of the last iPhones to do so.
- ❌ The display is considered not great in 2025 due to its limited contrast ratio, making content look dull compared to newer iPhones and even budget Android phones.
- ❌ It has a barely HD resolution, a 60Hz refresh rate, and a brightness of 625 nits.
- ✅ Overall, the display is rated a B-.
01:52 - 03:51
3. ⚙️ Software and Design: iOS 26 and Premium Features
- ✅ The iPhone 11 supports iOS 26, which is impressive for a 2019 phone.
- ⚠️ iOS 26 is still in beta, leading to app crashes and unoptimized battery life.
- ✅ Dr.Fone from Wondershare is highlighted as a tool to downgrade from iOS 26 back to iOS 18 without jailbreaking or using iTunes.
- ✅ The process involves backing up the phone, connecting to a laptop, and selecting the desired iOS version.
- ✅ The iPhone 11 features Face ID, 4G connectivity, nice speakers, and a solid haptic engine.
- ✅ The design includes a metal and glass build with a curved body, IP68 water and dust resistance, but has thick bezels.
- ✅ Overall, the features, software, and design earn a B grade.
04:21 - 05:21
4. 🚀 Performance Evaluation: A13 Bionic in 2025
- ✅ The iPhone 11 is equipped with the A13 Bionic chipset and 4GB of RAM.
- ✅ Performance is generally smooth for day-to-day tasks and light to medium usage.
- ⚠️ The 4GB of RAM can be a bottleneck, causing apps to reload if not used recently.
- ⚠️ The phone warms up during video calls and gaming but doesn't get excessively hot.
- ✅ Overall, the performance is rated a B.
05:34 - 07:11
5. 📸 Camera Capabilities: Still Decent in 2025?
- ✅ The iPhone 11 includes a 12MP ultrawide lens, a 12MP main wide camera, and a 12MP selfie camera.
- ✅ The main camera produces decent shots with good dynamic range, sharpness, and color.
- ⚠️ The ultrawide lens has more limited dynamic range and softer images, especially in low light.
- ✅ Video can be shot up to 4K 60, with good video quality and optical image stabilization on the main lens.
- ✅ Overall, the cameras are rated a B-.
07:39 - 09:13
6. 🔋 Battery Life and Final Verdict: iPhone 11 in 2025
- ⚠️ Battery health was at 90%, and the phone experienced some glitches at low battery levels.
- ✅ The phone achieved approximately 4 hours and 16 minutes of screen-on time.
- ✅ Battery life is rated a B-.
- ✅ The iPhone 11 is considered a decent phone to use in 2025, with up-to-date software and access to current apps.
- ✅ It offers good value for those seeking an affordable iPhone experience.
- ✅ The final score for the iPhone 11 is a B- (68 out of 100).