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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  • Anonymous
  • tVk
  • 23 Oct 2018

I expected a much better in detail review than this from GSM arena. Disappointed.

    LamiaLove, 23 Oct 2018Wow, thanks for using a black iphone xr, so it is impossibl... moreWell, I can tell exact size of all bezels (and for othen phones, if you ask ;) ) =)
    Side (both summed): 11.14 mm
    Up and bottom summed: 11.17 mm

    By the way, all iPhone XR colors have black front panel, so the visibility of bezels should be the same)

      AnonD-632062, 23 Oct 2018As expected, Apple iPhone XR crushes the benchmarks. The Ap... moretrolling Huawei is like olympic discipline for you doesn't it?

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        • marcello25
        • Sfe
        • 23 Oct 2018

        This is a second XR review I read and I'm getting the feeling that there were some restrictions put by Apple as to what can be said about XR and what is a big no-no. Like... the fact that you will be watching that sweet 4K60 videos at the 1/8 of the video resolution because they put a 2007 display in a 2018/2019 phone. 1080p is a must on phones 3-times cheaper, so we can assume it's become an industry standard.

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          • Christian
          • 0UU
          • 23 Oct 2018

          Nicolas F, 23 Oct 2018Again this castrated type of review? No lab tests, no batte... moreFor everyone here ranting about the review format:

          1.GSMarena HQ and labs are in Bulgaria!
          2.Its a global site with collaborators from all over the world!
          3.”Obviously” by the photos,this phone review was’nt done in their HQ,but rather in the US somewhere!
          4.Duh...you cant have always everything

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            • Leonardo
            • 8q8
            • 23 Oct 2018

            Huawei mate 20 pro is best. Huawei mate 20 pro no 9880 mark. Huawei mate 20 pro 11k high in geekbench. Huawei is best.

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              • AnonD-632062
              • nC7
              • 23 Oct 2018

              Where is the proper review of the iPhone XR with all the lab tests? That's we want.

              Not this long, unnecessary, subjective, personal essay.

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                • AnonD-632062
                • nC7
                • 23 Oct 2018

                As expected, Apple iPhone XR crushes the benchmarks. The Apple A12 is a beast.

                Bonus point: Check out the scores of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro are lagging behind! LOL!

                "The Kirin 980 will be the fastest chipset ever", said Huawei.

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                  • LamiaLove
                  • 3I1
                  • 23 Oct 2018

                  Wow, thanks for using a black iphone xr, so it is impossible to see the size of the bezels in the useless pictures you took!

                    It seems like GSMArena has rushed this review. I can understand that Apple probably provided you with a iPhone XR a while ago for you to test it for an early review, but you guys should've probably spent some additional time on organizing and perfecting your review like what we've come to expect from you. This review is sub-par at best in it's current form. I hope you're editing it in real-time & that it'll hit the usual standard within a few hours at most.

                      Again this castrated type of review? No lab tests, no battery life tests, even no AnTuTu - seriously?

                        Balakrishnan, 23 Oct 2018Where is the star rating? Where is the pros and cons section??For Apple products they are probably exempting! It's a good Mobile on paper with the same icon filled screens which we saw in 2007 ! If your don't get bored and enough money to burn why not go after XS Max

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                          • Anonymous
                          • n$4
                          • 23 Oct 2018

                          Well i know the same as i did before about the iphonexr, where are the lab tests?

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                            • Balakrishnan
                            • YQV
                            • 23 Oct 2018

                            Where is the star rating? Where is the pros and cons section??

                              How did this review make it out before the Pixel 3 review?