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iPhone XR review: Compelling compromise
The most interesting iPhone of 2018 isn't Apple's most expensive, or its largest: it's the iPhone XR, cheapest of the trio of new smartphones. The new entry-level iPhone may look like the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max at first glance, but that familiar style masks a handset that is, at $749, at least...- 2018's most affordable new iPhone
- New design and Face ID
- Battery life more impressive than iPhone XS or XS Max
- Solid camera performance
- Native Portrait mode only supports people
- No headphone jack or in-box 3.5mm adapter
For people who want the latest iPhone with great performance and an updated look, this is the iPhone for you.
- Cheaper than iPhone XS and XS Max
- Great Camera
- A12 Bionic Processor Deliver Flagship Performance
- Wireless Charging
- IP 67 Water Resistant
- No HDR content support
- No 3D Touch
- LCD Screen Instead of OLED
Apple iPhone XR Review: The best value iPhone
Apple’s flagship devices the Xs and Xs Max might have an extra camera lens, fancier designs and high res screens, but that doesn’t mean Apple’s “budget” iPhone XR isn’t a great buy.
Apple iPhone XR review: The best iPhone value in years
The iPhone XR is the best iPhone for the price, delivering most of the advantages of the iPhone XS for hundreds less. Editors' note, April 22: Read our iPhone SE 2020 review. Original story follows.- The less expensive iPhone XR delivers most iPhone X and XS features
- including an excellent big screen in a comfortable body
- fast performance
- Face ID and wireless charging
- and a camera that's mostly as good as the iPhone XS.
- The iPhone XR's single rear camera lacks optical zoom and has a limited portrait mode
- Its LCD screen, while large, bright and vivid, is still a step below the iPhone XS' OLED in contrast
- The aluminum XR is slightly less durable than the steel XS.
Apple iPhone XR 128GB Black MRY92X/A review
The iPhone XR is the best iPhone for the price, delivering most of the advantages of the iPhone XS for hundreds less.- The less expensive iPhone XR delivers most iPhone X and XS features
- including an excellent big screen in a comfortable body
- fast performance
- Face ID and wireless charging
- and a camera that's mostly as good as the iPhone XS.
- The iPhone XR's single rear camera lacks optical zoom and has a limited portrait mode
- Its LCD screen, while large, bright and vivid, is still a step below the iPhone XS' OLED in contrast
- The aluminum XR is slightly less durable than the steel XS.
These days, lots of smartphone makers are trying to offer more for less, and Apple is no exception. Its new iPhone XR features a lot of what makes the more premium XS and XS Max special, squeezed into a glass-and-metal package that costs significantly less.
Apple iPhone XR
Editors' note, Nov. 8 : We've updated this review, originally published Oct. 23, with final battery benchmarks, camera testing, drop test results and additional impressions. The overall rating has moved from 8.8 to 8.9 and the phone has been awarded a CNET Editors' Choice.- The less expensive iPhone XR delivers most iPhone X and XS features
- including an excellent big screen in a comfortable body
- fast performance
- Face ID and wireless charging
- and a camera that's mostly as good as the iPhone XS
- The iPhone XR's single rear camera lacks optical zoom and has a limited portrait mode
- Its LCD screen, while large, bright and vivid, is still a step below the iPhone XS' OLED in contrast
- The aluminum XR is slightly less durable than the steel XS
iPhone XR Review: The Best iPhone for the Money
The iPhone XR delivers fast performance, great cameras and longer battery life than other flagship phones, all in a colorful and affordable package.- Fastest processor in a phone
- Very long battery life
- Excellent camera performance
- Big
- bright and colorful LCD
- Superb audio quality
- Great flagship value
- Single rear camera lacks 2x optical zoom
- Portrait mode works only with people
Apple iPhone XR Smartphone Review
- bright and colour accurate display
- powerful SoC
- IP67-certified
- dual-SIM (eSIM
- decent rear-facing camera
- wireless charging
- good mobile frequency coverage
- excellent battery life
- location accuracy could be more precise
- only 12 months warranty
- non-expandable memory
- limited NFC functionality
- no fast charger included in the box
- no headphone jack
Apple iPhone XR review: Lower cost comes with camera, reception compromises
Last year I bought my Apple iPhone X using the T-Mobile Jump On Demand program so upgrading to a new phone this year was a simple option with a small price to pay. I jumped to the iPhone XS Max, but returned it within the two week evaluation period.- Excellent photo quality
- Cool color options
- Long battery life
- Loud stereo speakers
- Wireless charging support
- Poor cellular reception in weak signal areas
- Portrait mode limited to people