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Don’t be confused. Here are all the new features, from the iPhone 11 to iPhone 15
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“How the hell does the iPhone differ from generation to generation?” some ask. “All the iPhones in recent years are all the same!” others exclaim.
It’s true that most of the iPhone upgrades have been incremental, but in Apple’s defense, why overhaul something that’s already damn good? Innovation is exciting, but it also comes with risks. Sometimes, it’s best to play it safe.
That being said, to prove that no iPhone is the same, here are the changes Apple has implemented for each line, from the iPhone 11 to the iPhone 15.
The iPhone 11, with a starting price of $699, shoved the iPhone XR out of the way with new cameras, improved audio, and a better display.
iPhone 11
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The 2019-launched smartphone shot 4K video at 60 frames per second, up from 1080p at 60 frames per second. Let’s dive into all the other goodies Apple packed into the iPhone 11.
Camera features
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Night Mode is introduced
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New slow-mo video for the selfie camera
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Tap-to-hold as a shortcut for video recording (in Photo mode)
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Upgraded wide camera with faster autofocus, better low-light performance
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Upgraded ultra-wide camera with a wider field of view (120 degrees)
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“Semantic rendering” – a process that intelligently detects subjects before readjusting lighting
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“Stereoscopic depth” in Portrait Mode for better depth-of-field
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“High-key mono” effect added to Portrait Mode
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Updated telephoto for better light-gathering (Pro and Pro Max only)
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New “Deep Fusion” computational photography feature that decreases noise and improves detail (Pro and Pro Max only)
iPhone 11 Pro
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Display
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New Super Retina XDR display for improved contrast and brightness. (Pro and Pro Max only)
Audio
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Spatial audio – Dynamic speakers that simulates surround-sound, thanks to a new sound virtualizer and Dolby Atmos support
iPhone 12
Despite chaos descending upon the world with the pandemic, Apple launched the new iPhone 12 in 2020, albeit later than its typical September launch.
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Announced in October, the iPhone 12 line was the first to introduce the new short-lived “mini” line. The iPhone 11’s successor also brought 5G support. However, at the time, many critics shrugged at this because 5G wasn’t widely available.
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