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Which one would you go for?

  • iPhone XS 5.8’’

    Votes: 10 37.0%
  • iPhone 11 6.1’’

    Votes: 17 63.0%

  • Total voters
    27

cameljockey

macrumors member
Original poster
Aug 9, 2012
64
2
Hey guys

I am finally upgradig form my SE to either XS or iPhone 11
What Do you guys think is the
better buy?

i really like the XS screen size and premium feel and the camera is more than good enough for me. The oled screen is also Nice but the iPhone 11 seems like a crazy good value for What you get.

Whats your thoughts?

i Can get the XS for 150$ less and which is barely used so take that into consideration
 

MacClueless

macrumors 6502
Jun 21, 2006
424
313
I have the XS Max but the battery doesn't last that long. My iPhone 11 Pro Max comes tomorrow... looking forward to the improved cameras and battery life.

If you're coming from the SE get the 11 especially for the price difference. It's a lot better.
 

CyberCat

macrumors member
Jan 11, 2005
61
9
I'd probably go for the 11 since it will be supported longer, has a better camera, CPU, and battery. The pros for the XS are smaller size, better build and 3D touch support.
 

cameljockey

macrumors member
Original poster
Aug 9, 2012
64
2
So Even a good condition XS being 150-200$ cheaper than the iPhone 11 the iPhone 11 is still a better deal?
 

Drak3

macrumors member
Sep 18, 2019
52
33
Ignoring the faster SoC, as it won't make much difference in the near future. I'd go the 11, because it's less expensive, the LCD is very competitive with OLED, and will likely be supported a year longer if you hold onto your phone.
 

Phonzoxd

macrumors 6502a
May 28, 2013
634
451
Lol, everyone in this thread says 11, then everyone in this thread


says XS.

never change MACRUMORS
 

Devyn89

macrumors 6502a
Jul 21, 2012
824
1,222
I say XS but I love that nice display. I’d say if you take a lot of pictures though the 11 does a better job in that arena.
 

adamgbiggs

macrumors 6502a
Jun 28, 2013
572
607
UK
Yeh my Xs battery was terrible also, I had to charge the thing about 3pm everyday after coming off the charger at 7am, I’m a heavy user but my new 11 Pro is lasting me fine.

Adam.
 

JCCL

macrumors 68000
Apr 3, 2010
1,933
4,355
For me the oled display is more important than anything the 11 offers over the XS, so I say XS
 

Derek87

macrumors 6502a
Jan 29, 2009
655
145
in favor or 11: new camera (night mode/ultrawide) + battery life
XS: OLED, telephoto lens, and size for some people*

* for me, last year i went with the XS over the XR primarily because i can easily one hand the XS, but struggle to do it with the XR. i bought my wife an 11 and its a great phone, but i think if i were in your shoes, i'd stick with the XS because i like being able to operate my phone one handed...but this scenario will be very personal and depend on your hand size)
 
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