Early iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro benchmarks reveal 4GB of RAM across all models
A cache of benchmark results from what appear to be early iPhone 11 and 11 Pro review units made their way online this week, revealing Apple will for the first time offer identical A-series chip configurations across both mid- and high-tier models.
When Apple unveiled iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro at a special event last week, the company noted it would follow convention and power both handset lines with the same A13 Bionic system-on-chip design. Unlike past releases, however, this year's iPhones will be equipped with identical memory allotments and run at uniform clock speeds.
Results from the popular -- and publicly browsable -- Geekbench 4 benchmarking tool reveal six-core A13 chips powering "iPhone12,1," "iPhone12,3" and iPhone12,5" clocked at 2.66GHz. Further, each of the handsets, thought to designate iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max, respectively, come with 4GB of RAM standard.
Apple has in the past paired its latest-generation A-series processors with varying amounts of memory, typically assigned by hardware tier. For example, A12 Bionic chips in 2018's iPhone XR were served by 3GB of RAM, while the iPhone XS and XS Max rated 4GB of onboard memory. Both XR and XS ran A12 silicon clocked at 2.49GHz.
The Geekbench scores arrive on the eve of Apple's expected embargo lift on early iPhone 11 and 11 Pro reviews.
Similar to a previous benchmark thought to have been pulled from what is now known as iPhone 11, today's collection of "iPhone12,1" test results average a single-core score of 5453 and a multi-core score of 12921. "iPhone12,3" averages single-core and multi-core scores of 5469 and 13874, respectively, while the "iPhone12,5" puts in average respective scores of 5480 and 13793.
Each handset is quoted as running iOS 13, which is slated to launch on Sept. 19.
The additional RAM allotment for Apple's "entry-level" iPhone 11 is likely a necessity for the handset's high-performing hardware and software suite. Of note, all 2019 iPhone models incorporate the same set of tentpole features, many of which involve processor-intensive camera processes including 4K video recording with extended dynamic range, Night mode and the forthcoming Deep Fusion computational photography function. Other features include augmented reality applications, next-generation gaming, Face ID biometrics and more.
Preorders for iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro went live last Friday ahead of a wide launch on Sept. 20.
For a closer look at Apple's new smartphones, check out AppleInsider's hands-on coverage of iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro, garnered live from their unveiling in Cupertino last week.
When Apple unveiled iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro at a special event last week, the company noted it would follow convention and power both handset lines with the same A13 Bionic system-on-chip design. Unlike past releases, however, this year's iPhones will be equipped with identical memory allotments and run at uniform clock speeds.
Results from the popular -- and publicly browsable -- Geekbench 4 benchmarking tool reveal six-core A13 chips powering "iPhone12,1," "iPhone12,3" and iPhone12,5" clocked at 2.66GHz. Further, each of the handsets, thought to designate iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max, respectively, come with 4GB of RAM standard.
Apple has in the past paired its latest-generation A-series processors with varying amounts of memory, typically assigned by hardware tier. For example, A12 Bionic chips in 2018's iPhone XR were served by 3GB of RAM, while the iPhone XS and XS Max rated 4GB of onboard memory. Both XR and XS ran A12 silicon clocked at 2.49GHz.
The Geekbench scores arrive on the eve of Apple's expected embargo lift on early iPhone 11 and 11 Pro reviews.
Similar to a previous benchmark thought to have been pulled from what is now known as iPhone 11, today's collection of "iPhone12,1" test results average a single-core score of 5453 and a multi-core score of 12921. "iPhone12,3" averages single-core and multi-core scores of 5469 and 13874, respectively, while the "iPhone12,5" puts in average respective scores of 5480 and 13793.
Each handset is quoted as running iOS 13, which is slated to launch on Sept. 19.
The additional RAM allotment for Apple's "entry-level" iPhone 11 is likely a necessity for the handset's high-performing hardware and software suite. Of note, all 2019 iPhone models incorporate the same set of tentpole features, many of which involve processor-intensive camera processes including 4K video recording with extended dynamic range, Night mode and the forthcoming Deep Fusion computational photography function. Other features include augmented reality applications, next-generation gaming, Face ID biometrics and more.
Preorders for iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro went live last Friday ahead of a wide launch on Sept. 20.
For a closer look at Apple's new smartphones, check out AppleInsider's hands-on coverage of iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro, garnered live from their unveiling in Cupertino last week.
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My response .... "The regular iPhone 11 is just as capable with a discounted price!"
2X2 MIMO LTE in 11
I'm pretty sure this means the Pro phones should have better performance in weak signal areas. Does anyone know why the 11 doesn't have the better MIMO?
I thought part of the reason the Xr had less RAM was because it has the lower resolution LCD screen vs the Xs’ OLED screen?
But, seriously, the camera. I don't think I've ever wished I had a wider angle on my phone, but I've often wanted some real zoom. (That said, they are all too darn big for me to consider anyway... so until we have an SE Pro, I guess I'm out of luck.)
In context of phones overall, it doesn't really matter. But, in context of iPhones, it has traditionally been a big factor in how many iOS upgrades you can make.
Me too! I thought we were just starting to get away from that on iOS.
To borrow a quote from DED: This has all happened before.
The 6th generation iPhone was called the iPhone 5 and people went ballistic.
Android, and in particular Samsung’s implementation is just not as polished, consistent or reliable enough to justify it being a premium replacement of a top end iPhone. The cameras were also - to be frank , not that good. And I actually missed iPhone specific things like iMessage too.
The final straw was when the phone started playing me an advert for crypto when it was locked and in silent mode. No idea what triggered the ad. Didn't seem to be browser related. Didn’t trust it after that.
I can’t remember how much Gb of ram it had , but I suspect it would have been just as fine with 1/2 the amount like my friends OnePlus. Specs just for the sake of it don’t impress me now. Apple’s premium phones are just exceptional, even if expensive.
Leason learned. Went back to Apple. Never been happier.
But there is big confusion in scores as Android version has app version 8 that gives completely different scores, 20% higher probably.