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Purism Librem 5 vs Apple iPhone 11 Pro Comparison

A detailed, side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right phone.
Purism Librem 5
Purism
Purism Librem 5
6.5 / 10
Score
From 4 critic reviews
Full review →
Apple iPhone 11 Pro
Apple
Apple iPhone 11 Pro
9.0 / 10
Score
From 40 critic reviews
Full review →
Verdict

Pros & cons

Librem 5

While a great idea on paper, the Purism Librem 5 disappointed reviewers on virtually all fronts. Buy with caution.

+
Good
+ Open-source operating system
+ Better privacy
+ Lifetime updates
+ Removable battery
−
Not
− Poor touchscreen response
− Heavy
− Horrible battery life
− It gets hot when charging

iPhone 11 Pro

Spec data

How they compare

Librem 5
iPhone 11 Pro
Price (MSRP)
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Price (MSRP)
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OS
Linux
OS
iOS
Processor
ARM NXP i.MX 8M Cortex A53 Quad-core
Processor
Apple A13 Bionic Hexa-core
Camera zoom
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Camera zoom
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Battery life
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Battery life
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Wired charging
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Wired charging
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Wireless charging
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Wireless charging
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Display
Color
Display
Color
Software support
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Software support
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Repairability
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Repairability
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Weight
230g (8.1 oz)
Weight
188g (6.6 oz)
Fingerprint
No
Fingerprint
No
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
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Physical comparison

Size & weight

Footprint · to scale
Librem 5
6" × 3"
iPhone 11 Pro
5.7" × 2.8"
Thickness · to scale
Librem 5
0.6"
iPhone 11 Pro
0.3"
Height
6" (153 mm)
Height
5.7" (144 mm)
Width
3" (75 mm)
Width
2.8" (71.4 mm)
Depth
0.6" (15.5 mm)
Depth
0.3" (8.1 mm)
Weight
230g (8.1 oz)
Weight
188g (6.6 oz)
Screen
5.7"
Screen
5.8"

Dimensions shown in inches (mm). Silhouettes are proportionally scaled for visual comparison.

Common questions

Librem 5 vs iPhone 11 Pro: FAQ

Which is better, the Librem 5 or iPhone 11 Pro?
Based on aggregated critic reviews, the iPhone 11 Pro earns a Cellphones.ca Score of 9.0 compared to 6.5 for the Librem 5. That 2.5-point gap reflects stronger reviews across the board, though individual priorities like camera quality, battery life, or price could tip the scales the other way. Scores aggregate dozens of expert opinions, so they are a useful starting point, not the final word.

Specifications sourced from manufacturers and third-party databases. Last updated November 2026. Suggest a correction →