iPhone 11

2023: 159.2 million iPhone 11 models sold

Record number of phone model sales for 2023

2020: Apple started changing displays in iPhones for free that don't respond to touch

In December 2020, Apple began changing faulty displays in smartphones that do not respond to touch for free. The company notes that this problem is relevant for a small number of iPhone 11, which were released from November 2019 to May 2020.

The program extends to the iPhone 11 within two years of its first retail sale. Those who have already paid for the repair of the device can contact the company's support for reimbursement.

Apple warned that in case of other malfunctions that prevent repairs, it is better to fix the device first (for example, if the screen cracks). In some cases, the extra repair service can be expensive.

Apple started changing displays in iPhones for free that do not respond to touch, the problem is relevant for a small number of iPhones 11, which were released from November 2019 to May 2020

Owners of devices that have this problem can replace the display in their device for free after confirming that it meets the conditions of the extended warranty program. To do this, check the serial number of the device on the Apple website. The serial number is located in Settings > Basic > About This Device.

After confirming that the device meets the conditions of the screen replacement program, you can send it for repair in three ways:

• Contact an authorized Apple service center.
• Contact your Apple retail store.
• Contact Apple support to send your device for service.

Before contacting support if there is a problem with the lack of screen response to touch, the manufacturer recommends that you do the following:

• Restart the device.
• Make sure that the screen of the device is clean, there are no particles of dirt or water droplets on it.
• Disable Lightning or USB-C accessories. If the screen works, try changing the outlet, cable or charger.
• Remove the cover and protective film.^[1]

2019

iPhone 12, iPhone XR, iPhone 11 and iPhone SE will be sold without charging and headphones

On October 13, 2020, after the presentation of the iPhone 12, it became known that these smartphones will be sold without power adapters and wired headphones included. The same will apply to other models of Apple phones. Read more here.

In the iPhone 11 found a dangerous level of radio radiation

In early February 2020, RF's independent Exposure Lab said 11 iPhone Pro emits radiofrequency radiation that is more than double the limit set by the Federal Communications Commission (USA FCC) for radiofrequency radiation. It can be dangerous to health.

The iPhone 11 Pro shows a specific absorption coefficient of 3.8 W/kg, according to California's RF Exposure Lab. The limit set by the regulator is 1.6 W/kg. The tests were carried out using some FCC recommendations, which suggest that the iPhone should be tested from a distance of five millimeters, but other testing techniques have not yet been explained.

RF Exposure Lab Says iPhone 11 Pro Emits Radiofrequency Radiation More Than Double the Limit

Previous iPhone models also served as the subject of similar research and became the subject of a class action lawsuit. However, the FCC retested said iPhones and proved that they meet the framework of statutory regulations.

All devices tested in the FCC's own laboratory, and not by the contractor, were characterized by a specific absorption coefficient corresponding to the maximum allowable limit of 1.6 W/kg, or lower numbers. This level is 50 times lower than the hazardous radiation limit, so even exceeding the threshold by half, identified by an independent laboratory, does not pose a threat to users.

US regulators have been conducting research on this issue for 15 years and although they admit that a number of independent studies have shown an excess of statutory standards, none of these results have been replicated again. WHO also notes that due to the conditions for conducting experiments in independent laboratories, it is impossible to completely eliminate other causes of radiation, which violates the purity of the experiment.^[2]

Apple turned off the high-speed analogue of Bluetooth in Russia

In December 2019, it became known that Ultra WideBand (UWB) technology, designed for high-speed communication between Apple devices, will not work in Russia, since the authorities did not allow the American company to use the appropriate frequencies. Read more here.

iPhone 11 Pro collects location data contrary to settings

On December 4, 2019, it became known that an Apple smartphone was caught in activity that its owners would never approve of. The iPhone 11 Pro periodically tries to collect user location data, even if the data collection function is disabled in the settings of applications and system services.

According to Apple's privacy policies for iPhone geolocation services, the device "periodically sends Apple geolocation data of nearby Wi-Fi access points and base stations (where supported by the device) in anonymous and encrypted form to expand the publicly replenished database of Wi-Fi access points and base stations."

In privacy policies, Apple clarifies how users can disable services that use geolocation data. However, journalist Brian Krebs found that in the iPhone 11 Pro and possibly other iPhone 11 models, some system services cannot be disabled without turning off the main geolocation service. According to Krebs, his discovery points to the existence of a vulnerability in privacy protection in iPhone Pro or iOS 13, or both.

In November 2019, Krebs sent a video to Apple demonstrating how the phone continues to collect geolocation data if applications and system services in the settings are prohibited from requesting such information, but the main geolocation service is enabled.

As indicated in Apple's privacy policies, when a user disables geolocation services, a diagonal up arrow appears to the left of the battery indicator. However, judging by Krebs' video, the device still periodically requests data, even if system services are disabled and the arrow is still displayed.

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iPhone 11 Pro Max autopsy

At the end of September 2019, iFixit, which is engaged in dismantling popular devices in order to assess their maintainability, analyzed the iPhone 11 in the same way. Experts made an autopsy of the flagship model iPhone 11 Pro Max, the cost of which in Russia begins at 100 thousand rubles.

iFixit noted several interesting components in the phone. First, it is an enlarged battery that has an L-shape and an additional connector. Experts did not understand why this connector is used in the battery. It is possible that it is designed for two-way wireless charging of AirPods headphones and Apple Watch smartwatches. This function, apparently, is implemented at the hardware level, but for some reason the manufacturer decided to disable it in the operating system.

Experts performed an autopsy of the flagship model iPhone 11 Pro Max

According to another version, an additional connector in the battery can be connected to other hardware components that control the operation of the power element or monitor its condition.

The study showed that the battery capacity of the iPhone 11 Pro Max is 25% higher than that of the iPhone Xs Max, and the power is 3% higher at 15.04 watt-hours (3969 mAh).

According to The Verge, whose journalists tested the iPhone 11 Pro Max, the handset worked without recharging for about 12 − 14 hours, while the iPhone XS Max lasted from 8 to 10 hours. It is possible that the battery life was also increased due to the use of the A13 Bionic processor.

The iPhone 11 Pro Max has Qualcomm's LTE modem, despite Apple's litigation and rumored plans to use Intel chips. The amount of RAM of the smartphone is 4 GB.

iFixit rated the maintainability of the iPhone 11 Pro Max at 6 points out of 10. According to experts, the new device makes it easier to replace the display and battery. But the design of the back cover still requires almost complete disassembly of the device to replace some components.^[5]

In which countries the iPhone 11 is more expensive and cheaper than anything

In mid-September 2019, PhoneArena published material comparing the cost of the iPhone 11 in different countries. Having considered several markets, observers recalculated prices in US dollars and determined where smartphones are more expensive and cheapest.

The most expensive device - the iPhone 11 Pro Max with 512 GB of internal memory - is most unprofitable to buy in Russia. Here the device costs 131,990 rubles, which is equivalent to about $2,053. The price tag in the United States is $1,449, that is, $604 less than in the Russian Federation. On the American market, the 512GB iPhone 11 Pro Max came out the cheapest in the world. In Russia, the price is $186 higher than in the UK and $181 higher than the price for a gadget in Italy.

Prices for iPhone 11 with 64GB and iPhone 11 Pro Max with 512GB in other countries

It is worth noting that pricing is iPhone not related to purchasing power in the country. The cost of the phone is set based on the calculation of a weak exchange ruble rate and its volatility against the dollar. Partly due to the currency factor, the average sales value of the iPhone is growing: in 2017 it was $652, and in 2018 - $793.

If we talk about the most affordable smartphone model among those that Apple introduced in the fall of 2019, then the iPhone 11 with 64 GB of internal memory will cost the residents of Norway the most - 8490 crowns or $947. The lowest price was received by the model in Japan ($692). True, the price in Japan is indicated without 8% tax, that is, so much the device will cost only for visiting foreigners who have used tax free. In Russia, the official price for an iPhone 11 with 64 GB is 59,900 rubles ($933).

According to PhoneArena journalists, as usual, some countries will wait a week longer than others to access new iPhones, and thanks to the peculiarities of the exchange rate, value added tax or import duties, the rest of the world prices are much higher than in the United States.^[6]

Place in the queue for the iPhone 11 is sold for 500 thousand rubles

On September 11, 2019, offers for the sale of places in the queue for the purchase of new iPhones appeared on large Russian ad sites.

The day after the presentation of the iPhone 11 models on Avito, 75 such announcements were recorded. For example, one of them offers one of the first 10 places in the queue for 200 thousand rubles. A group of people is ready to take the queue three days before the start of sales (scheduled for September 20 in Russia), three people will be on duty at the store in turn.

iPhone 11

The highest price for such a service is 400 thousand rubles. And the cheapest offer is estimated at 95 thousand rubles.

Similar ads appeared on Yula. At first, the minimum price was 80 thousand rubles, and the maximum price for a place in the queue reached 500 thousand rubles - the author of this announcement is ready to queue a week before the start of sales.

Also on Avito there were more than 180 announcements about the pre-order for the purchase of new ones. smartphones Apple The cost starts at 45,750 rubles.

Some users offer smartphones at a price significantly higher than the official one. So, on the site there is an advertisement for the sale of a smartphone for 200 thousand rubles, when like the iPhone 11 Pro Max in the maximum configuration costs 130 thousand rubles.

In addition, Avito reported that on the day of the presentation of Apple's new products, the number of search queries like "IPhone" and "iPhone" on the site reached its maximum value: since the beginning of the year, the growth has been + 35%. The peak of Russian interest in Apple products was reached on September 10: on this day, the iPhone rose by three positions and took 13th place in the ranking of the most popular goods among Russians. Interest in the iPhone 11 has doubled compared to the iPhone XS, TASS reports citing the service's press service^[7].

Announcement

On September 10, 2019, the presentation of new smartphones from Apple took place. The assortment of the American manufacturer includes the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max models.

The iPhone 11 received a dual main camera with a wide-angle lens, a 6-core A13 Bionic processor (Apple calls it the fastest on the mobile device market) and an improved front camera with slow motion. There is also a night shooting mode (it turns on in low light and allows you to take bright pictures with natural colors and low noise levels both outdoors  and indoors) and a portrait shooting mode that allows you to replace the background of the image.

According to the developers, the next generation Smart HDR technology uses advanced machine learning algorithms, allowing you to take photos with realistic color reproduction and developed light and dark areas on the subject and against the background.

The iPhone 11 will be available in black, white, yellow, blue, turquoise and red body colors.

The back of the iPhone 11 is made of molded solid glass - the most durable ever used in Apple phones. The degree of protection of the case from water corresponds to the IP68 index - this means that the device can withstand immersion to a depth of 2 meters for up to 30 minutes and will not suffer if you accidentally spill coffee or soda on it, the company said.

All colors of the iPhone 11 are the cheapest among the new Apple smartphones presented on September 10, 2019.

The iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max are equipped with a triple camera, OLED screen and the same A13 Bionic chips. The battery life of the iPhone 11 Pro is 4 hours longer than that of the iPhone XS. And the iPhone Pro Max will be able to run 5 hours longer compared to the iPhone XS Max. The tubes have fast charging technology.

OLED displays have been significantly improved. They are now called Super Retina XDR. The contrast is declared at 2,000,000: 1, the brightness is at 1200 nits - and at the same time increased energy efficiency by 15%.

In addition, Apple announced a 30% acceleration in the Face ID facial recognition system. It works at a greater distance and supports more angles.

A13 Bionic uses machine learning technology and  is equipped with the Neural Engine for   real-time analysis of photos and videos. The execution of more than 1 trillion operations per second is declared.

The Snapdragon 855 devices are said to be 40-45% slower. At the same time, the iPhone 11 is about 20% more productive than the iPhone XR with its A12 Bionic chip.

This is how iPhone 11 Pro smartphones with triple cameras look like

The Pro has a screen diagonal of 5.8 inches, and a resolution of 2436 x 1125 pixels, the Pro Max has 6.5-inches and 2688 x 1242 pixels, respectively, and the "regular" iPhone 11 has 6.1 inches.

The graphics accelerator in the processor is 20% faster than the previous generation solution and consumes 40% less power. Flash memory for smartphones is still 64, 128 or 512 GB.

In smartphones, the spatial audio function has found application, which simulates surround sound, and Dolby Atmos technology makes the phone's sound more powerful and expressive.

In the new phones, the Deep Fusion function has appeared, with which you can take several pictures and combine them into one image. Then the details of the picture will become more pronounced. 4K video can be recorded at a frame rate of up to 60 k/s. You can shoot video from two cameras at once (front and one of the rear) at the same time. But for this you will have to buy the Film Pro app for $15.

Comparison of Apple iPhone 11 with competitors, TAdviser data

Sales of the iPhone 11 in Russia will begin on September 20, 2019, and pre-order will start on September 18. Prices will begin at 59,900 rubles, and the base cost of the iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max will be 89,990 and 99,990 rubles, respectively.^[8]

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