
I’m sorry I took you for granted, 3D touch. Force pressing the camera and flashlight shortcuts on the lock screen transported you directly into the app with one relatively forceful click. I’ll admit, I thought I never used 3D touch, but after losing it I learned how often I really did. So, why not add it to this “Pro” device as it did with the most recent iPad Pro? We’re all ready for it, Android phones have been using it for years, and Apple knows it’s inevitable - just look at its laptops. It would mean having to carry just one cable to charge all our devices. There are curious omissions though, most irritating of which is the lack of a USB-C port. It’s not particularly good-looking, but you quickly get used to the look. Apple really wants you to know there’s three cameras in the back, which is why each one is not only raised individually with metal bezels, but the mound that houses them is also raised, carved from the same single piece covering the entire back of the phone. What you’ll notice next is the frosted glass back that’s less fingerprint-prone, a smooth and centered Apple logo, and, oh yeah, that enormous camera mound.


The 5.8-inch screen size means the iPhone 11 Pro fits perfectly in the palm of my hand, and I don’t need to stretch my fingers to reach any part of the screen. If you’re a fan of small phones, this is the one to get. Plus, the purported four-hour battery gains are owed to this bigger beltline. It’s not an objectionable weight for a phone, and I got used to it after a few minutes. The iPhone 11 Pro weighs 11 grams more than the XS.

It feels like a thicker, heavier iPhone, and that’s because it is. The first noticeable change is the weight and thickness. But as soon as you get it in your hands, you know it’s different. The iPhone 11 Pro’s face is indistinguishable from last year’s iPhone XS, being built with the same notch at the top of the screen and thick bezels surrounding it.

This is the most well-rounded iPhone I’ve ever used, with excellent battery life and a class-leading camera, which is something I haven’t been able to say for some time. Price? Well, the iPhone 11 is $300 less and doesn’t sacrifice much, but that’s just Apple competing with itself. Triple threat reclaims the camera crown, for nowĭesign? Sure, but the matte finish glass looks and feels great.
