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Apple iPhone XR

Operating system
iOS
Processor
Unknown
Screen Size
6.1"
Camera
12+ MP

What the Critics Are Saying...

Pocket-lint

The Apple iPhone XR is a lovely device, especially for its price point. It's the iPhone for those that wanted to embrace the buttonless iPhone form from last year but just couldn't justify the iPhone X's high price tag.

- Stuart Miles, Pocket-lint
TechRadar

For all the talk about it being cheaper, this is actually the more impressive iPhone from the mix when you consider the cost as well. The quality, camera performance and overall capability of the iPhone XR is high, and while it's a little chunkier that shouldn't put many people off.

- Gareth Beavis, TechRadar
What Hi-Fi

Apple has gone big on its cheaper iPhone. The smaller, more affordable iPhone SE seems a distant memory and instead the iPhone XR delivers a lower price tag with a super-size screen and many of the flagship features. And it you're not desperate for the very latest camera technology and a stainless s...

- What Hi-Fi
Digital Trends

Though more affordable than its peers, the iPhone XR is still an expensive phone. We’d like to see Apple offer an even more affordable entry. Still, the iPhone XR looks like a great option for people who want most of what flagship iPhones offer, without paying $1,000 (or more).

- Julian Chokkattu, Digital Trends

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Apple backs up the iPhone XR with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.

If your iPhone XR has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Apple support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Apple's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.

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Screen Size
6.1"

The Apple iPhone XR's screen size is 6.1 inches with 828 x 1792 pixels resolution.
Processor
Unknown

There is a Apple A12 Bionic Hexa core processor (CPU).
OS

The phone runs on the iOS 12 operating system (OS).
Camera
12+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 12+ megapixel camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera with 7+ megapixels resolution.
Storage
64/128/256 GB

Internal memory is 64/128/ 256 GB. No external card slot is available for expansion.
Battery
2942mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 2942 mAh battery. Apple's performance ratings are 1500 minutes, 900 minutes Wi-Fi surfing.

iPhone XR Specs

Overview
Release date October 26, 2018
Regions available USA, Canada, UK, India
Networks
GSM:
850/900/1800/1900 MHz
CDMA:
800/850/1900 MHz
UMTS:
850/900/1700/1900 /2100 MHz
LTE:
1700/1900/700/2100 /800/850/900/1800/2600/2300/2500 MHz
Data:
GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
SIM card Nano-SIM
Dual SIM Yes
Operating System iOS 12

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Processor Apple A12 Bionic Hexa core
Internal Flash Memory 64/128/ 256 GB
RAM 3 GB
ROM No
GPS Type A-GPS
Digital compass Yes
Flightmode Yes
Hearing Aid Compatible Yes
TTY/TDD Yes
Noise Cancellation Yes
SAR Unknown
Languages English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included USB Power Adapter, Manual, Headphones, Data Cable
Power & battery
Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 2942 mAh
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging Yes
Fast Charging Yes
Video Playback Time Up to: 960 minutes
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Up to: 900 minutes
Internet Use (Celluar) Unknown
Talk Time Up to: 1500 minutes
Standby Time Unknown
Physical Characteristics
Design type Bar
Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDA Yes
Material Aluminium
Colors Red, Yellow, White, Coral, Black
Dimensions [H x W x D] 15.1 x 7.6 x 0.8 cm (5.9 x 3 x 0.3 in)
Weight 194 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Water Resistant
Rugged design No
IP Rating IP 67
Antenna Type Internal
Changeable Faceplates No
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (IPS)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution 828 x 1792 pixels
Pixel density 326 pixels
Size 6.1 inches
3D No
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Graphics Yes
Themes No
Backlit Illumination Yes
Zoom / Magnification Yes
Screen Orientation Lock Yes
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating Yes
Additional Display Features Capacitive touchscreen
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key Yes
Home Key No
Mute Key No
Input Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
Predictive Text Entry Yes
Physical keyboard No
Voicemail Key No
Any Key Answer No
Voice Commands Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock Yes
External Volume Control Yes
External Media Playback Controls No
Fingerprint Sensor Yes
Call Management
Wi-Fi Calling Yes
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Yes
Contact List Capacity Depends on system memory
Multiple Numbers Per Contact Email address, Other fields
Contact Groups Yes
Auto Answer Unknown
Voice Activated Dialing Yes
Photo Caller ID Yes
Web / Email / Messaging
Web Browser Yes
Email Client Yes
Email Protocols POP3, IMAP, Microsoft Exchange
Additional Email Features
Messaging SMS, MMS, IM
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Connectivity
USB Yes
USB OTG Support No
Infrared No
Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP, PAN
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n
WiFi Encryption WEP/WPA/WPA2
Mobile Hotspot Yes
WiMAX No
Memory Expansion Slot No
PC Synchronization Yes
TV Out No
DLNA Support No
NFC Yes
UMA Support No
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Java Applications No
Brew Applications No
ECML / Digital Wallet Yes
PictBridge No
Camera
Main Camera
Aperture
 ƒ/ 1.8
Resolution
 12+ megapixels
Dual lens
 No
Zoom
 5x digital
Flash
 Yes (Quad LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
 Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Image stabilization, Multi-shot, Panorama, Red-eye reduction, Self-timer, HDR
Video Recording Formats
 MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
 Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels), 60 fps
Front Camera
Resolution
 7+ megapixels
Zoom
 Yes
Additional Front Camera Info
 Aperture f/2.2, HDR
Video Recording Parameters
 Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 60 fps
Audio / Video
Audio Playback Yes
Audio Formats AAC, AAC+, AMR, eAAC+, MIDI, MP3, MP4, WMA, WAV
Radio No
Video Playback Yes
Video Playback Formats 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4
Mobile TV No
Streaming Video Yes
External Speakers Stereo
Headset Jack No
Custom Ringtones Yes
Vibration Alert Yes
Downloadable Ringtones Yes
Ringtone Composer No
Ringer ID Yes
Haptic Feedback Vibration Yes
Speakerphone Yes
Apps
To-Do / Task List Yes
Calendar Yes
World Clock Yes
Alarm Yes
Stop Watch Yes
Timer Yes
Calculator Yes
Currency Converter No
Document Viewer Yes
Viewable document types XLS, RTF, PPT, PPTX, DOC, DOCX, PDF, TXT, HTML
Weather Yes
Stocks Yes
Maps Yes
NotePad Yes
Voice Memos / Recorder Yes
Games Downloadable
Apps Downloadable
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Critic Reviews

Pocket-lint

An iPhone to reach the masses

from Pocket-lint

The Apple iPhone XR is a lovely device, especially for its price point. It's the iPhone for those that wanted to embrace the buttonless iPhone form from last year but just couldn't justify the iPhone X's high price tag.

Read full review

The Apple iPhone XR is a lovely device, especially for its price point. It's the iPhone for those that wanted to embrace the buttonless iPhone form from last year but just couldn't justify the iPhone X's high price tag.

Read full review

Less

TechRadar

The 'cheap' iPhone for 2018

from TechRadar

For all the talk about it being cheaper, this is actually the more impressive iPhone from the mix when you consider the cost as well. The quality, camera performance and overall capability of the iPhone XR is high, and while it's a little chunkier that shouldn't put many people off.

Read full review

For all the talk about it being cheaper, this is actually the more impressive iPhone from the mix when you consider the cost as well. The quality, camera performance and overall capability of the iPhone XR is high, and while it's a little chunkier that shouldn't put many people off.

Read full review

Less

What Hi-Fi

Apple now has a cheaper, colourful iPhone

What Hi-Fi

Apple has gone big on its cheaper iPhone. The smaller, more affordable iPhone SE seems a distant memory and instead the iPhone XR delivers a lower price tag with a super-size screen and many of the flagship features. And it you're not desperate for the very latest camera technology and a stainle...More

Apple has gone big on its cheaper iPhone. The smaller, more affordable iPhone SE seems a distant memory and instead the iPhone XR delivers a lower price tag with a super-size screen and many of the flagship features. And it you're not desperate for the very latest camera technology and a stainless steel design, the XR could make a lot of sense.

Read full review

Less

Digital Trends

Classy and colorful

from Digital Trends

Though more affordable than its peers, the iPhone XR is still an expensive phone. We’d like to see Apple offer an even more affordable entry. Still, the iPhone XR looks like a great option for people who want most of what flagship iPhones offer, without paying $1,000 (or more).

Read full review

Though more affordable than its peers, the iPhone XR is still an expensive phone. We’d like to see Apple offer an even more affordable entry. Still, the iPhone XR looks like a great option for people who want most of what flagship iPhones offer, without paying $1,000 (or more).

Read full review

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