iPhone 11 & iOS 26 Review: Is It Still Good Enough in 2025?

The iPhone 11 was released 6 years ago, but can it still compete in late 2025? In this video, I'm giving you an honest, in-depth review of my purple iPhone 11 running the latest iOS 26 (RC build). We'll cover everything you need to know before you decide to buy one, keep using yours, or upgrade to something newer.

I recently replaced the battery, so it's back at 100% health, giving us the best-case scenario for performance and battery life tests. We'll dive into how the iconic A13 Bionic chip handles daily tasks and gaming in 2025, the limitations of its 4GB of RAM, and how good the dual-camera system is for photos and videos today.

Most importantly, we'll explore the new iOS 26 experience. I'll show you the new "Liquid Glass" design and animations and discuss which new features make it to the iPhone 11 and which ones don't—including the big one: Apple Intelligence. Is the lack of AI a dealbreaker?

Join me for a real-world look at one of Apple's most popular iPhones ever, six years after its release.

In this video:
My Experience with the iPhone 11 in 2025
What Made the iPhone 11 Special?
Design & Display: Still Holding Up?
iPhone 11 Performance & RAM in 2025 (Geekbench & Gaming)
iPhone 11 Battery Life (With a New Battery!)
Camera Test: Photos & Videos
iPhone 11 with iOS 26 review & The Apple Intelligence Problem
iPhone 11 Things to Consider Before You Buy
Final Verdict: Is It Worth It?

Thanks for watching! If you found this helpful, consider subscribing for more tech reviews.