Overall Score
66.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#1043)66.5
Performance(#2692)64.4
Camera(#1011)49.9
Display(#2157)76.5
Battery(#265)77.5
Build(#990)77.8
Comparisons Featuring Apple iPhone XR
Short Review
- The Apple iPhone XR features a sleek design with a glass front and back, supported by a durable aluminum frame, measuring 150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm and weighing 194 grams.
- Its 6.1-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 828 x 1792 pixels at 326 ppi, providing vibrant colors and decent brightness at 625 nits.
- Powered by the A12 Bionic chipset, it delivers strong performance with a hexa-core CPU and 3GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking and gaming.
- The rear camera boasts a 12 MP wide lens with optical image stabilization, capable of recording 4K video at various frame rates, while the 7 MP front camera captures quality selfies.
- The battery capacity is 2942 mAh, supporting 15W wired and wireless charging for convenience.
- Running on iOS 12, it is upgradable to iOS 18.5, offering access to the latest features and security updates.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC, although it lacks 5G support.
- The device is available in multiple colors, enhancing its aesthetic appeal.
- Notably, it does not include a headphone jack, which may be a consideration for some users.
- Overall, the iPhone XR combines solid performance, a capable camera system, and a stylish design.
Specifications
General
Release Date2018, October 26
Announced2018, September 12
DescriptionVersions:A2105 (Global market)A1984 (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands)A2107 (China)A2108 (China, Hong Kong, Macau)A2106 (Japan)
Display
Size6.1"
TypeLiquid Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (HBM)
Resolution828 x 1792 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
PPI828
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionScratch-resistant glass
Performance
ChipsetApple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
CPUHexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest)
GPUApple GPU (4-core graphics)
Memory64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 256GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera12 MP
Main Camera Details12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, PDAF, OIS
Front Camera7 MP
Front Camera Details7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Video Recording4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video1080p@60fps
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2942 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2942 mAh, non-removable (11.16 Wh)
Charging Details15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 minWireless (Qi)
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Design
Dimensions150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm (5.94 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight194 g
MaterialsGlass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame (7000 series)
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, Red, Yellow, Blue, Coral, White
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBLightning, USB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
Software
Operating SystemiOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.5
OS VersioniOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✓
SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackNo