Apple iPhone X
#691
Apple iPhone XR
#710Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone X
Apple iPhone XR
Performance
76.978.0
Camera
95.995.8
Display
88.675.0
Battery
83.384.0
Build
96.897.3
Connectivity
62.664.9
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
71.871.4
Summary
- The Apple iPhone X features a more premium build with a stainless steel frame compared to the aluminum frame of the iPhone XR.
- In terms of display, the iPhone X has a 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED with higher resolution and pixel density, while the iPhone XR has a larger 6.1-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD with lower resolution.
- Performance-wise, the iPhone XR is powered by the newer A12 Bionic chip, offering improved efficiency and graphics capabilities over the A11 Bionic in the iPhone X.
- Both phones have a 12 MP rear camera with optical image stabilization, but the XR's camera benefits from larger sensor pixels and HDR video recording.
- The iPhone XR also has a larger battery capacity at 2942 mAh compared to the iPhone X's 2716 mAh, potentially providing longer usage time.
- Both devices run on iOS, with the iPhone X upgradable to iOS 16.7.7 and the XR to iOS 18.5, ensuring a modern software experience on both.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone X
Apple iPhone XR
General
Release Date
2017, November 03
2018, October 26
Announced
2017, September 12
2018, September 12
Description
Also known as Apple iPhone 10, Apple iPhone TenVersions:A1865 (USA, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, China)A1901 (EMEA, UAE, LATAM, Canada, USA - AT&T/T-Mobile, Singapore)A1902 (Japan), A1903 (Unknown market)
Versions:A2105 (Global market)A1984 (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands)A2107 (China)A2108 (China, Hong Kong, Macau)A2106 (Japan)
Display
Size
5.8"
6.1"
Type
Super Retina OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM)
Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1125 x 2436 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density)
828 x 1792 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
PPI
1125
828
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Apple A11 Bionic (10 nm)
Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core 2.39 GHz (2x Monsoon + 4x Mistral)
Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest)
GPU
Apple GPU (three-core graphics)
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Memory
64GB 3GB RAM, 256GB 3GB RAM
64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 256GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, PDAF, OIS
Main Camera Features
Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama), panorama, HDR
Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Front Camera
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@60fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2716 mAh
2942 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2716 mAh, non-removable (10.35 Wh)
Li-Ion 2942 mAh, non-removable (11.16 Wh)
Charging Details
15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 minWireless (Qi)
15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 minWireless (Qi)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm (5.65 x 2.79 x 0.30 in)
150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm (5.94 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight
174 g
194 g
Materials
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame (7000 series)
Colors
Space Gray, Silver
Black, Red, Yellow, Blue, Coral, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.09 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body)
1.13 W/kg (head) 1.16 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
Lightning, USB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 11.1.1, up to iOS 16.7.7
iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✓
✓
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer