Processor
Apple A12 Bionic
Main Camera
12MP Main Camera with OIS
Display
6.1-inch 60Hz Liquid Retina IPS LCD
Battery
2942 mAh Battery
Key Features & Connectivity
iPhone XR Overview
The iPhone XR is an Apple smartphone released in October 2018 with a US reference price of $749. It runs on the Apple A12 Bionic, has a 6.1-inch 60Hz Liquid Retina IPS LCD display, uses a 12MP Main Camera with OIS and packs a 2942 mAh battery.
General Information
Display
Performance
Rear Camera
Front Selfie Camera
Battery & Charging
Network & Connectivity
Sensors
Software & AI
Pros
- • Offered the revolutionary Face ID and modern edge-to-edge design at a much lower price than the XS.
- • Came in a wide variety of fun, bright colors (Blue, Coral, Yellow, Product Red, White, and Black).
- • Delivered phenomenal battery life, frequently outlasting the more expensive XS models.
- • Powered by the exact same blazing-fast A12 Bionic chip found in the premium iPhone XS lineup.
Cons
- • Used a lower-resolution 'Liquid Retina' LCD screen instead of the vastly superior OLED panels.
- • Featured noticeably thicker black bezels around the screen compared to the premium iPhone XS.
- • Only featured a single rear camera and completely lacked a dedicated telephoto lens for optical zoom.
- • 3D Touch was completely removed and replaced with the inferior software-based Haptic Touch.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 'R' in iPhone XR stand for?
Apple executives officially stated that the 'R' and 'S' designations don't stand for anything specific, though they are often associated with the sports car industry (Rally, Sport) to denote performance.
Does the iPhone XR have an OLED screen?
No. To keep the retail price down, the iPhone XR uses a standard LCD panel that Apple heavily branded as the 'Liquid Retina' display.
Is the iPhone XR battery good?
At launch, it was exceptional. It consistently outperformed the much more expensive iPhone XS and XS Max in real-world battery drain tests.
How many cameras does the iPhone XR have?
It features only a single 12MP rear camera. It completely lacks the secondary optical telephoto lens found on the premium XS models.
Does the iPhone XR still get iOS updates?
As of modern iOS versions, the iPhone XR (alongside the XS) is nearing the very end of its official software support lifecycle from Apple.
