Dissecting the Apple iPhone XR: what you gain vs what you lose

13 September 2018
Possibly the most interesting iPhone to launch this year.

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  • 14 Sep 2018

Anonymous, 14 Sep 2018Invest in a laptop with a good video card will be better th... moreAgree :)

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    • 14 Sep 2018

    The camera bump on the XR is not. Cool 😢
    Miss the compact SE design😑

      What we lost was the iPhone SE.

      https://9to5mac.com/2018/09/14/iphone-se-2-nope/amp/

      Small phones are nomore. Even the XZ2 Compact is fairly big. Knowing Shenmue fans, if you whine long enough, anything is possible.

      RIP iPhone SE (2016-2018)

      Best iPhone ever made from that classic and true compact design.

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        • 14 Sep 2018

        Anonymous, 14 Sep 2018Price is too high. I'll not spend on XR, I'll invest in my ... moreInvest in a laptop with a good video card will be better than any iPhone at playing games

          Apple-enthusiast, 14 Sep 2018Apple incorporates symmetrical all-around bezels since iPho... moreAgreed. It is far better to go with this approach as it hides the chin.

            Steve Max, 14 Sep 2018Are you sure that "Apple has managed to have the smallest b... moreApple incorporates symmetrical all-around bezels since iPhone X, so for the XR to have symmetrical bezels they just thickened the sides to match the chin. It surely looks better than Mi Mix.

              Shame none of these new iPhones will have ProMotion.

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                • 14 Sep 2018

                The Scientist Pigeon, 14 Sep 2018The Lumia 920 is still working as business phone for me. lo... moreMy Lumia phone is used as a decent paper weight , only thing its was every even remotely good at....

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                  • 14 Sep 2018

                  Anonymous, 14 Sep 2018Price is too high. I'll not spend on XR, I'll invest in my ... moreLuckily iPhones are not targeted towards students. Seriously, if you're a student, just buy the Android One Xiaomis and be done with it. Mi A1, Mi A2 or Mi A2 Lite. Best bang for buck for students. After you graduate and get a white collar job, then buy an iPhone like everybody else.

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                    • 14 Sep 2018

                    Well just few words.
                    LCD for 850 NO Thanks.

                      I am happy with my Note 8 and S9 + ---

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                        • Anonymous
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                        • 14 Sep 2018

                        Price is too high. I'll not spend on XR, I'll invest in my education.

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                          • 14 Sep 2018

                          Are you sure that "Apple has managed to have the smallest bezels for an LCD phone"? The bezels seem much thicker than on the original Mi Mix.

                            Bat88, 14 Sep 2018Specs that other mid range smartphone have? The most import... moreAny phone from mid-range to flagship has a better phone camera than the iPhone, maybe the new big ones have great cameras but the other is average.
                            And the processor? Give me a break, when you buy a car, do you only look for the engine, or everything else? What's the point on having a powerful processor if everything else isn't on it's level?? It's like a Ford Mustang, powerful engine but average brakes, suspension, wheels and chassis.
                            JUST BECAUSE you don't agree with me doesn't mean I'm wrong. Spec wise, the Iphones are average.

                              I think the iPhone XR could be smaller, like an iPhone 8. This would results in more ppi. But, with 6.1", this iPhone would deserve a full HD display.

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                                • 14 Sep 2018

                                of course I'll go for the XS, but I prefer black aluminum over stainless steel

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                                  • 14 Sep 2018

                                  Does iphone XS has 120Hz display ????

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                                    Gain nothing and lose money.
                                    Win-win for fans.

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                                      imjp, 14 Sep 2018For me, Apple would never had to release the iPhone X ... A... moreIf Apple followed your comments. they will go from a trillion dollar company to 1 dollar company. Think before you talk.

                                        I don't see how author says somewhat reasonable price. You don't get oled, you don't get 3.5 Jack, you don't even get two cameras at the back, and only 3gb of Ram and no Fast Charger all of this cost actually even more in Europe like 849, you need to be ludicrous to even think about buying phone like that, when competition offering Note9, One plus 6, many sd 845 phones or even f1 Pocophome for third of this price, f*** Apple

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