This iPhone model appeared for the first time in 2016, as a somewhat cheaper version but with very good features. The first model had the same box as the iPhone 5S, but inside it was a bit more advanced. Given the success of these lower cost models, Apple presented another model in 2020, this time with the look of the iPhone 8, and another model of this type was announced in 2022, keeping the same shape as the iPhone 8 but improving some aspects.
Characteristic
It features a 4.7-inch Retina HD display with better brightness, color, and sharpness than its predecessors. It is a widescreen LCD Multi-Touch screen. It has a resolution of 1334 by 750 pixels, and its contrast is 1,400:1, that is, normal. Another of its most relevant features is the anti-fingerprint cover.
In addition to all this, the iPhone SE screen has True Tone technology, which will allow you to change the color of the screen depending on the light at that time. It also has a screen zoom so you can enlarge or zoom out what you’re seeing, always depending on the apps you use.
Strong and weak points
- Strengths: without a doubt, to be the cheapest version of an iPhone, the screen offered by this model is quite good and has the same quality as many of its older brothers. It is a very good option if you do not want to invest a very high amount of money in a mobile but you want quality guarantees on the screens.
- Weak points: It is perhaps somewhat small compared to the rest of the models, in addition to having overly large frames. It must be understood that it is the simplest version, but it is true that a screen change was expected for the 2022 model, making the leap to a larger size.
iPhone 11
This model is the continuation of the iPhone X, making it the second iPhone model that does not have the physical Home button. With this model, Apple expanded the inches somewhat, going from 5.85 in the previous model to 6.1 in the most basic model of the iPhone 11.
Characteristic
In addition to the 6.1 inches that we mentioned above, this iPhone has a Multi-Touch LCD screen with IPS technology and Liquid Retina HD. Its resolution is 1,792 by 828 pixels at 326 p/p. Its contrast is typical, that is, 1,400:1. It also has True Tone technology, which is very helpful when it’s night and you don’t want your mobile screen to shine too much.
One of the most important points of this screen is the high color range, which makes the colors really well appreciated. In addition, among other features, this screen has haptic response, which means that when you touch the screen with your finger, more options can appear. Its maximum brightness is 625 hits, which is also typical for this type of device, and the cover is anti-fingerprint, so you won’t have to worry about leaving fingerprints on the screen.
Strong and weak points
- Strengths: the panel definition is one of the strongest points. The quality of the definition is very good, there are hardly any flaws on the edges of the icons. Such a good definition was not expected since the resolution is not one of the highest you can find on the market, but the Cupertino company has managed to get the most out of this resolution.
- Weak points: Despite being an innovative model in some aspects, the concentration of pixels per inch falls short of what some users might expect. This does not mean that the screen is not clear or that it can cause problems, but it falls somewhat short compared to other features that have been improved. However, it gives quite good results.
iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max
The older brothers of the iPhone 11 made a very big leap regarding the screen if we compare them with other similar mobile models that came out the same year, that is, 2019. Apple made an effort to make the high-end of its new iPhone models as good as possible. best on the market.
Characteristic
One of the main changes in the screen is that it is a 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, which increases a bit compared to other iPhone 11 models. It should be noted that the brightness increases up to 17% more than what we were used to, reaching 1290 nits. This means that it is the brightest screen in the history of the iPhone until this model came out.
In addition to these improvements in brightness, efficiency was improved to 15% better. Plus, screen reflections are down 4.5% compared to other models, making this ideal for gaming and playing any type of video.
Strong and weak points
- Strengths: Despite having a brighter screen than the iPhone XS, it consumes less battery. In addition, the loss of brightness in changing viewing angles is the smallest seen to date, which makes it ideal for playing video games from the iPhone.
- Weak points: although the brightness has improved substantially, the fact that the size has not increased much may shock some users. When the Pro and Pro Max models were announced, it was rumored that the screen would grow substantially. However, it grew, but not as much as could be expected.
iPhone 12, all models
Without a doubt, the screen of the iPhone 11 Pro was a great advance, that’s why Apple wanted to keep it in the following models. There have been no major changes between the screens of the two models, however the quality that its previous model already offered has been maintained, improving some points.
Characteristic
The screen of this model is Super Retiñe XDR of 5.4 and 6.1 inches, just like the previous model, that is, the iPhone 11. It has True Tone technology, just like almost all predecessor models. It also has a wide color gamut and haptic feedback.
The contrast offered by this screen is 2,000,000:1, which means that it has risen compared to previous models. The brightness of this screen is the same as that offered by the iPhone 11 Pro, being 625 nits, even reaching 1,200 with HDR. Like previous models, the cover is anti-fingerprint so as not to leave any type of mark. Highlights support for simultaneous display of multiple languages and character sets
Strong and weak points
- Strengths: Like its predecessor model, the brightness is one of the strongest points of this screen, making it one of the best on the market. This means that, without the battery being affected, you will be able to enjoy spectacular viewing quality of movies and series.
- Weak points: Although it is not a specific feature of the screen, one of the things that Apple must improve is the notch, since it has been the same for several years and is somewhat outdated. It was one of the changes that was rumored with the launch of the iPhone 12, but Apple chose to keep the frames and the notch the same, even applying it to later models.
iPhone 13 mini and 13
Without major changes in design compared to the iPhone 12, the latest iPhone model has two ranges. The most basic, which includes the 13 mini and 13 models, and a more superior one, which includes the Pro and Pro Max models. Between these two ranges there are small differences in some characteristics, but without a doubt the one that stands out the most is the size.
Characteristic
These two models share the same screen, which is a Super Retina XDR. The iPhone 13 mini has a 5.4-inch OLED screen, while the iPhone 13 has the same 6.1-inch OLED screen. Another difference between these two models is the resolution. The mini model has a resolution of 2,340 by 1,080 pixels at 476 p / p while the 13 sounds with a resolution of 2,532 by 1,170 pixels at 460 p / p.
However, the two models have many things in common, such as True Tone technology, improved compared to other models, a wide color gamut, contrast of 2,000,000:1 and maximum brightness of 800 nits or 1,200 nits with HDR. In addition, both models have an anti-fingerprint cover with which you will not have to suffer if any fingerprint remains. It also supports the simultaneous display of multiple languages and character sets.
Strong and weak points
- Strengths: The resolution has been increased somewhat, which further improves the performance that the screens of these devices can offer. The increase in resolution does not affect the battery at all, which will remain just as powerful and durable.
- Weak points: Despite the advances in the screens, in these iPhone models, Apple has kept the refresh rate at 60 Hz, which means that the images will not look as smooth and clean as in the Pro and Pro Max models, but still So this is one of the best screens on the market.
iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max
The older brothers of the latest iPhone model have seen some improvements compared to the other models in some small details, but the main features are quite similar to the iPhone 13 mini and 13. Even so, these are screens that guarantee quality and efficiency in equal parts.
Characteristic
As we have mentioned before, there has been some improvement on these screens. Among them, the implementation of ProMotion technology with an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120 Hz, doubling other iPhone models in this regard. This means that the images you will see on the screen will be much more fluid and clean. In addition, this improvement does not affect the battery. The measurements are 6.1 inches for the iPhone 13 pro and 6.7 for the Pro Max version.
Otherwise, they are practically the same as their little brothers. They have an HDR screen with True Tone technology, a wide color gamut and haptic response. The contrast they offer is 2,000,000:1, but the brightness has improved, being its maximum 1,000 nits or 1,200 nits with HDR.
Strong and weak points
- Strengths: The brightness has been one of the most relevant changes to this screen, which has improved compared to previous models but without affecting battery life. An improvement applauded by users of the Pro and Pro Max models, who were looking for different qualities compared to the iPhone 13 mini and 13.
- Weak points: one of the few weak points that this screen has is that at very acute angles, the brightness drops slightly. Another aspect to take into account is that you may sometimes notice a small flicker on the screen. This is because the OLED panel suffers while running and although Apple has done its best to fix it, sometimes the fault can be noticed.
