iPhone 11 Camera | Review & iPhone XR Comparison

Reviewing the iPhone 11's dual camera with a side-by-side comparison test versus last year's iPhone XR. Here's how the 2019 Apple smartphone compares with the older model for photo and video quality, including a close look at the night mode, selfie camera, portrait feature and other tools.

The iPhone 11 upgrades those optics to a dual-lens rear camera, with the same 12MP primary shooter now backed by a secondary 12MP ultra-wide angle lens. In my camera tests I found that the new phone captured sharper photos with slightly improved colour accuracy, although the HDR smarts were hit and miss. On occasion, the XR actually produced better balance in high contrast.

Apple's new night mode brightens things up considerably for low light photos vs the XR, but the iPhone 11 still isn't as good as the Huawei P30 Pro. No complaints on the Portrait mode though, which has been upgraded with studio lighting effects.

My tests also compared the new iPhone to last year's model for video quality, with 4K resolution capture once again available. And you can shoot Ultra HD footage with the selfie camera now too.

Check out my full iPhone 11 vs XR video for a full look at the hardware and software, and stay tuned for an in-depth review!