Apple iPhone 11 Black 64GB

The iPhone 11 renewed is a cheap way into iOS, but it's old and it feels old. Battery life is rough, the camera is one of the worst in our database, and there's no 5G. Only buy it if you specifically need an iPhone and can't spend more.

The A13 Bionic was a beast in 2019, and honestly, it still holds up for everyday tasks. Apps open fine, iOS runs smooth, and 4GB of RAM is enough for light multitasking. But our performance score puts this at 10th percentile compared to modern phones. The 60Hz LCD feels sluggish next to even mid-range Androids with 120Hz OLED panels. The 3110mAh battery is the real pain point. At 27th percentile for battery and a 19 out of 100 score, you'll be reaching for a charger by mid-afternoon if you actually use this thing. The 625 nit display is fine indoors but struggles in sunlight. And 64GB of storage fills up fast with no expandable option.

Stacked against the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, this thing looks like a relic. The S24 Ultra has a 120Hz AMOLED display, 5G, a camera system that's actually good, and battery life measured in days, not hours. But it also costs several times more. The Google Pixel 10a is the more relevant comparison. It's newer, has better cameras, better battery, and 5G, all for not much more money. The Motorola Moto G and Nothing Phone 4a Pro also beat the iPhone 11 on nearly every spec that matters. The iPhone 11 wins exactly one category: social proof. People know it, people trust it, people buy it. But on paper, it loses to every competitor listed here.

At around $180 USD renewed, this is one of the cheapest ways to get a working iPhone. That's the pitch. But you're buying a six year old phone with a battery that's already degraded to at least 80% capacity, and our battery score says even a fresh one wasn't great. For the same money, you can get a newer Android with 5G, a 120Hz display, and a battery that lasts more than a day. The value here is entirely about the Apple logo and iOS. If that's what you need, fine. If you just want a good cheap phone, this isn't it.

The iPhone 11 is a 2019 phone being sold as renewed in 2025, and it shows. You get a 6.1 inch LCD, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, and an A13 chip that still handles iOS fine for basic stuff. But our database puts this thing near the bottom in almost every category that matters today. Camera scores land at 7th percentile. Performance sits at 10th. Battery life is rough at 19 out of 100. This is a budget phone with an Apple logo, not a hidden gem.

That said, people still buy these. The social proof is strong at 88th percentile, and the 4.2 star average across nearly 59,000 reviews tells you something. It's a known quantity. If you want iOS on the cheap and don't care about cameras, 5G, or battery anxiety, it works. Just know what you're signing up for.

Skip this if you care about battery life, camera quality, or future-proofing. The 3110mAh battery won't get you through a heavy day, the camera is one of the worst in our database, and there's no 5G. If you take photos regularly, stream video on the go, or want a phone that lasts more than two years, look at a Pixel 10a or a newer iPhone instead.

Buy this if you need an iPhone specifically, you're on a tight budget, and you don't care about cameras, 5G, or battery life. It's fine for texting, calling, social media, and light app use. Parents buying a first phone for a kid, or someone who just wants iMessage and FaceTime, will be happy enough. Everyone else should look at a mid-range Android or save up for a newer iPhone.