Apple iPhone XR review

23 October 2018
Now updated with full test findings. The iPhone XR is the third iPhone to be launched this year, after the iPhone XS and the iPhone XS Max. While the two iPhone XS models are nearly identical save for the size, the iPhone XR is a significant departure for the iPhone X series and possibly a new chapter going forward.

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Yasser, 23 Oct 2018They likely won't and you'll have to make do with this fake... moreNot all their reviews are fake. Example of a real review: Sony Ericsson K810i review

    By the way, The Verge has done an extensive review of the iPhone XR.

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      • alejoade
      • Kuh
      • 23 Oct 2018

      If you are not going to make the full review, it is better not to publish it. It is a waste of time for the readers. I'd rather prefer waiting for the full review than reading any Youtuber's review.

        Whackcar, 23 Oct 2018It seems like GSMArena has rushed this review. I can unders... moreThey likely won't and you'll have to make do with this fake review.

          Nicolas F, 23 Oct 2018Your comment is pointless. Such type of reviews should not ... moreAgreed. Such reviews are pointless because you can't compare it with other phones. Not sure why GSMArena keeps pushing out such useless reviews.

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            • Anonymous
            • gJt
            • 23 Oct 2018

            marcello25, 23 Oct 2018This is a second XR review I read and I'm getting the feeli... moremore like a 2012 screen sir.

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              • B1H
              • 23 Oct 2018

              But there is a Pocophone that does 155% of what the more expensive iPhone XS does but at 28% of the cost.

                "...XR is the most interesting iPhone this year..." comically ironic quote though because this review is the least interesting of this year iPhones reviews.

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                  • Anonymous
                  • vjw
                  • 23 Oct 2018

                  For all of Apple's minimalistic aspirations, they cannot get rid of their camera bump.

                    Christian, 23 Oct 2018For everyone here ranting about the review format: 1.GSM... moreYour comment is pointless. Such type of reviews should not exist in the first place, regardless of any circumstances.

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                      • Anonymous
                      • LGZ
                      • 23 Oct 2018

                      But then again if you care about saving money, why getting an iPhone at all? This is like going to a fancy restaurant so everyone sees you there but having everyone hear you ordering the cheapest meal

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                        • catalin
                        • MVI
                        • 23 Oct 2018

                        it's really amazing that in the review, nowhere in the Display page does it say the fact that you can only watch videos in 720P resolution.....yes they mention the exact screen resolution, and how great the screen is. But I think that this review is bias.

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                          • Anonymous
                          • D0H
                          • 23 Oct 2018

                          better buy iphone x . case closed !

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                            • akanjith
                            • X{Z
                            • 23 Oct 2018

                            This comment put me off:
                            "As for that missing 5%, the display isn't quite as nice as the iPhone XS's. It's not quite as water-resistant as the iPhone XS. And the missing second camera means no more 2x optical zoom. We also missed not having 3D touch on this phone."
                            All this combined only to missing 5%? Then what makes up the 95% of the phone?? Just the fast processor?

                              Where are the detailed numbers of the display related to color accuracy and sunlight legibility ?

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                                • Bokedla
                                • 6k7
                                • 23 Oct 2018

                                this phone's price should have been in OP6's price range max. better get iphone 7 or 8, there's no enough difference to justify its price over previous iphones...

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                                  • Jessy
                                  • 0Wi
                                  • 23 Oct 2018

                                  Understand that they are not allowed to confront this phone with Android flagships, about all the cheaper ones... The only thing they must do is grab the envelop with a bunch of green papers inside and tell the world how wonderful this phone is, how the cheaper components and materials are better than the more premium, how the amazing is the bugs free Apple ecosystem, etc.

                                    Add a little to the price and you can have the Mate 20. -,-

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                                      • Sean
                                      • 39x
                                      • 23 Oct 2018

                                      That notch is far too wide

                                        The iPhone people should look for if well round package is what you are after. Have money to burn/splurge, still go for Xs and Xs Max.