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iPhone XR

Released Oct 26, 2018$749 launch pricePhone

The people's X: one camera, an LCD, six colors, and the same A12 as the flagships. It became the world's best-selling phone of 2019 and stayed in Apple's lineup for years.

Pros

  • A12 at a friendlier price
  • Standout battery life for its day
  • Cheerful color lineup
  • Best-seller pedigree

Cons

  • 828p LCD
  • Single camera
  • Aluminum-and-glass thickness
28.7Inno Score

Below average

Computed from specs & benchmarks via our public methodology.

Performance21.4
Display21.6
Camera31.9
Battery21.3
Features73.3

Performance uses the published results of the Apple A12 Bionic, because we have no benchmark result for this device itself yet.

Full specifications

Everything we track for the iPhone XR

Display

Screen size
6.1 ″
Panel type
IPS LCD
Resolution
1792x828
Pixel density
326 ppi
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Peak brightness
625 nits

Performance

RAM (max)
3 GB
Storage options
64GB / 128GB / 256GB
Storage type
NVMe

Camera

Main camera
12 MP
Main aperture
f/1.8
Max video
4K@60fps
Front camera
7 MP
OIS
Yes

Battery

Capacity
2,942 mAh
Wired charging
15 W
Wireless charging
7.5 W

Design

Weight
194 g
Thickness
8.3 mm
IP rating
IP67
Frame material
Aluminum

Connectivity

5G
No
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
5.0
NFC
Yes
USB
Lightning
eSIM
Yes

Software

OS at launch
iOS 12
OS update pledge
6 years

Audio

Stereo speakers
Yes
3.5mm jack
No

Quick answers

Is the iPhone XR good in 2026?

The iPhone XR earns an Inno Score of 28.7/100 (“Below average”) based on its specs and benchmark results. The people's X: one camera, an LCD, six colors, and the same A12 as the flagships. It became the world's best-selling phone of 2019 and stayed in Apple's lineup for years.

What are the key specs of the iPhone XR?

Chipset: Apple A12 Bionic · Screen size: 6.1 ″ · Capacity: 2,942 mAh · Main camera: 12 MP

What are the closest alternatives to the iPhone XR?

Its closest rivals on InnoReviews are Cubot KingKong ES Pro, itel Zeno 300, Lava O2 — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.

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