Apple iPhone 11

Apple iPhone 11 was released on September 20, 2019. It's PTA Approved, so it's officially usable on local networks without any import hassle.

4GB + 64GB — Rs. 69,000

Key highlights: Apple A13 Bionic (7nm) chip, 4GB RAM, up to 256GB storage, 6.1-inch Liquid Retina LCD display, 12MP dual camera with OIS, 12MP selfie camera with Face ID, 3110mAh battery. Ships with iOS 13, upgradeable to iOS 26.6. Colors: Black, Green, Yellow, Purple, Red, White.

Display

6.1-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD 828 x 1792 pixels (~326 ppi) 625 nits typical brightness Scratch-resistant glass No high refresh rate — standard 60Hz panel, which feels dated next to most 120Hz phones now sold at this price Colors and viewing angles are still solid for an LCD panel

Platform

Apple A13 Bionic chipset, 7nm Hexa-core CPU 2 x 2.65GHz Lightning cores 4 x 1.8GHz Thunder cores 4-core Apple GPU Shipped with iOS 13, upgradeable all the way to iOS 26.6 — genuinely rare longevity for a 2019 phone AnTuTu score around 419,453 Still smooth for everyday tasks and light-to-moderate gaming, even years after launch, thanks to Apple's chip efficiency

Memory & Storage

4GB RAM with 64GB, 128GB, or 256GB storage NVMe storage for fast read/write speeds No microSD card slot 4GB RAM is low by 2026 standards, but iOS manages memory efficiently, so day-to-day performance doesn't feel as limited as the number suggests

Main Camera

Dual rear camera setup, simple but still capable.

12MP primary wide camera f/1.8 aperture, OIS, dual pixel PDAF 12MP ultrawide camera f/2.4 aperture, 120° field of view Dual-LED dual-tone flash HDR photo and panorama support 4K video recording up to 60fps Camera output still holds up well in daylight; low-light shots are noticeably behind current mid-rangers since there's no Night Mode-focused sensor upgrade like later iPhones

Selfie Camera

12MP selfie camera f/2.2 aperture, 23mm wide lens SL 3D depth sensor for Face ID and portrait selfies 4K video recording up to 60fps

Battery

3110mAh battery Li-Ion, non-removable Wired charging with PD2.0 — 50% in 30 minutes, though the charger isn't included in the box Qi wireless charging Battery capacity is small by today's standards, and after years of use, many units will need a battery health check before buying used

Connectivity

Nano-SIM + eSIM, dual-SIM 2G, 3G, 4G LTE — no 5G support Wi-Fi 6, dual-band Bluetooth 5.0 GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS NFC for mobile payments Lightning port, USB 2.0 — not USB-C, so you'll need an Apple-specific cable Ultra Wideband (UWB) support No FM radio, no headphone jack

Design & Build

Dimensions: 150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm Weight: 194g Glass front and back with aluminum frame IP68 rated (2m water for 30 min) — still solid protection even by current standards Face ID instead of a fingerprint scanner Stereo speakers

Bottom Line for Pakistani Buyers

The iPhone 11 is now a 6-year-old phone, and at Rs. 69,000 it's priced right alongside genuinely current mid-rangers with 120Hz displays, bigger batteries, and newer cameras.

Its biggest strengths are PTA approval, iOS software longevity, and Apple's resale value — an iPhone typically holds value better than an Android phone of the same age.

If you specifically want an entry point into iOS at the lowest possible price, it's a reasonable buy. If you're comparing purely on specs and features per rupee, a newer Android phone in this price range will outperform it in display, battery, and camera versatility.

Alternatives in the Same Budget

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (Rs. 69,499) — Offers a newer chipset, higher refresh rate display, and bigger battery for similar money. Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus (Rs. 69,999) — A strong alternative with a triple camera setup and modern specs. Samsung Galaxy A25 (Rs. 69,999) — Worth considering for buyers who want Samsung's software and a more current display. Apple iPhone 13 (Rs. 189,999) — If iOS is the priority and budget allows, this is a much newer and more capable option.