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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alski10, 05 Nov 2018I thought you needed at least a decent gpu for VR ? How m... moreNot much, I personally don't use it, but it's a shame that a phone in such price range doesn't support it.
XR is certainly an excellent phone with great performance, just it doesn't quite match it's price tag.

    Realistic1, 05 Nov 2018If it had 2 cameras and higher resolution display - it woul... moreIf it had two cameras and higher display, it would be the XS and cost $250 more.

    You need to be realistic at phones that need to cut corners. It's like the $300 Pocophone. Don't expect flagship camera quality.

      Realistic1, 05 Nov 2018If it had 2 cameras and higher resolution display - it woul... moreI thought you needed at least a decent gpu for VR ?
      How many people actually use VR btw ?

        I had the phone in my hands yesterday and I was impressed by the build quality and display. It almost convinced me again to buy it and replace my iPhone 6 with it, but when I saw the price I knew for sure this is not worth the money.

          If it had 2 cameras and higher resolution display - it would hands down be excellent buy for the price.
          Pixel density is just bad here. Images aren't as sharp - and YES, you can see individual pixels when you look closer.
          Wanna use it for VR? - well, forget about it, and yes, even Galaxy S7 could be used for VR... and it's now 3 years old phone, which was also cheaper at it's launch date...

            Walter C. Dornez, 05 Nov 2018Display Mate is a jokehi we can not say the display mate is a joke because it is a professionally website for analysis the display so cleverly and most of the people look like they are trust these websites to know the results and find best smartphone for they daily usage and work

              Wonder why Xiaomi Pocophone F1 not in the performance tests. It should be!

                ggggg, 02 Nov 2018pixel 3 is the best display smartphone from displaymate.Get... moreDisplay Mate is a joke

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                  ‘Our recommendation would be to invest in the 12W iPad charger, which isn't too expensive but dramatically increases the charging times’. You mean reduces right?

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                    dude111, 03 Nov 2018What is the score for the sunlight legibility? Its the one... moreYap, and also the most impprtant is missing the overall score

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                      sanketjadhavar, 31 Oct 2018 People Buy expensive stuff not because they want to be su... moreHi
                      Only mobile speed don't work... Apple gets new powerful chips... That's not mean it's the best. Any given iPhone... Next 2020... They can't even match 2018 note 9 productivity wise.. Will you sit only opening and closing the Apps ?
                      So called iOS can't even play full screen video without the notch.. What a funny.
                      And iPhone are getting slow, last year to model X also got update from Apple.. To slow down the mobile.. Funny... Who spent more then $1100+ for iPhone X.. What they might think?

                      You guys cont avoid Apple, when they make fool of the customers, bcz you all are in Ideep's...
                      But Android world.... Ever other month one flagship will release... If you don't like one.... Next time change other brand... Simple.. No need to connect Pc for transfer the contents.... Google gives you 15gb.... And Samsung, huawai ... They will give you more then 10gb cloud storage..Apple still stuck in 5gb... Don't you think funny,, after paying$1000?
                      If you guys agree that Apple is giving you what u want.. That's ok.. But don't say Apple is superior in all terms...

                      iOS can't customized, can't even open a office file, they can't even change the wall paper till IPhone 7, they have so many limited things to do..so their Chips will perform well....

                        ggggg, 02 Nov 2018pixel 3 is the best display smartphone from displaymate.Get... moreNo its not. Its an A+ one, joining the notes and iphones.
                        And if you check the scores individually, the note 9 is still superior.

                          What is the score for the sunlight legibility?
                          Its the one thing missing on the update.

                            Kevin Chi, 02 Nov 2018Is it your final test result for battery? Only slightly be... moreSeems weird to me the score for 3g calling, as it have a bigger battery and a modem that is more efficient than any other past iphone. It should be at least on par with the 8+ and past 20 hrs normally.

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                              I was expecting a lot more from the battery life to be honest.

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                                Is it your final test result for battery?
                                Only slightly better 8+? Now I’m very interested in who are lying.
                                This website?Or the company which is said to be the most accurate when it comes to NB battery life?
                                Is there any other website that can offer an authorized test?

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                                  Check out why specs alone doesn’t neucessarily mean anything. Android fans all selecting ‘inferior’ iPhone XR screen against full lòhhttps://bgr.com/2018/11/01/iphone-xr-display-vs-full-hd-android-phone-comparison-apple-wins/

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                                    sanketjadhavar, 31 Oct 2018 People Buy expensive stuff not because they want to be su... morepixel 3 is the best display smartphone from displaymate.Get your facts right.

                                      confusious, 23 Oct 2018thanks senpai No problem. If you have any more questions, ask away. I could go more in depth if you would like

                                        jtrogr, 25 Oct 2018They buy an expensive car so people notice them and they fe... more People Buy expensive stuff not because they want to be superior to others but because They want to feel like they have gifted themselves something valuable like jewelry .First lets make one thing clear Note 9 is at least 20 percent costlier than XR. Your countries cost depends upon its import duties, not a fault of Apple!
                                        Also If you really love display that much that a lower res screen(a very accurate and bright one) makes u angry then don not buy Note 9... Displaymate has proven that XS display is the best display in the history of Displays! Get that one.
                                        Your other complaints can be answered in the same ways you made them through asking questions.
                                        1. Why would u buy an android when you are not sure when or IF you will ever receive Latest software? (samsungs provide max 2 years support while apple provide 5-6 years, 5s has received ios12 and it has improved!!!)
                                        2. Why would you buy a phone at nearly the same price with a much slower processor Thats not even as fast as last years iPhones?(Dont say you cant notice the difference in day to day use, same goes for XR screen!)
                                        3. One thing that android has is extemely good vaue for money options like the great OnePlus 6T(Big fan!)...So why would you spend twice as much money on a premium android for just a slight improvement????
                                        4. Why would u use android that has way less developer support and apps and games release on it wayyyyyyyyy later(fortnite, pokemon)!
                                        5. Why would you sacrifice the coolness factor of an apple logo if you r paying similar prices?(Same way we use Nike and beats, yes i know they sound crap! Secretly I use my meze 99 and are awesome! Just dont tell anyone;))
                                        6. Why would you sacrifice Face id for some Iris scanning BS that doesn work half the time??
                                        7. Why would u compare phones meant for different audiences?

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