Apple iPhone XR is the more affordable iPhone in the iPhone series. It was introduced along with iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max.
Even though the cost of the smartphone is lesser than the flagships, it is still a premium smartphone. The camera features are impressive were they click quality rear and selfie pictures. The display of this phone is good and it has screen protection. If you are looking for a phone to have good camera quality and performance, Apple iPhone XR is one of the best phones.
This smartphone was launched on October 26, 2018. It has three variants starting at the price of Rs. 52,500 for 3GB/64GB, Rs. 69,999 for 3GB/64GB, Rs. 81,000 for 3GB/256. It comes under one of the best high-end smartphones. This comes with six different colors such as Black, Blue, Red, White, Yellow, Coral. It runs on iOS 12.0 operating system.
Brand | Apple iPhone |
Model | iPhone XR |
Launched Date | October 26, 2018 |
Colors | Black, Blue, Red, White, Yellow, Coral |
Display:
Apple iPhone XR has an LCD display of 6.1-inch with a screen resolution of 828 x 1,792 Pixels and a pixel density of 324 PPI. The LCD panel gives a low contrast ratio and it lacks HDR as well as Dolby vision. It has Bezel-less display with notch. The front and back of this phone are made of glass which makes it more durable.
It has screen protection that protects the screen from scratches. It has a multi-touch touch screen. Features such as keyboard’s trackpad mode and the ability to preview notifications have been included by eliminating 3D Touch.
Screen Size | 6.1 inches (15.49 cm) |
Screen Resolution | 828 x 1792 pixels |
Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 |
Bezel-less display | Bezel-less display with notch |
Pixel Density | 324 PPI |
Display Type | IPS LCD |
Screen Protection | Available |
Touch Screen | Multi-touch Touch Screen |
Build Material | Back: Gorilla Glass |
Design:
Apple iPhone XR measures at the height of 150.9 mm, a weight of 194 grams, a width of 75.7 mm, and a thickness of 8.3 mm. This phone has an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance.
Height | 150.9 mm |
Width | 75.7 mm |
Thickness | 8.3 mm |
Weight | 194 grams |
Waterproof | Water-resistant, IP67 |
Ruggedness | Dustproof |
Performance:
Looking at the performance, Apple iPhone XR is powered by Apple A12 Bionic chipset along with Hexa Core (2.49 GHz, Dual-core, Vortex + 1.52 GHz, Quad-core, Tempest) processor and M12 co-processor. It has a 64-bit architecture. This processor is handled by Apple GPU (four-core graphics) which allows you to play games and applications that can be run smoothly. It has 3GB RAM where multi-tasking can be done. There is no external storage memory.
Chipset | Apple A12 Bionic |
Processor | Hexa Core (2.49 GHz, Dual-core, Vortex + 1.52 GHz, Quad-core, Tempest) |
Co-Processor | M12 |
Architecture | 64 bit |
Graphics | Apple GPU (four-core graphics) |
RAM | 3 GB |
Internal Memory | 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB |
Expandable Memory | No |
Battery:
Apple iPhone XR has a battery capacity of 2942 mAh with wireless charging. It comes with Li-on type. There is no user-replaceable. It has a fast-charging capacity which can refill the battery in less time. There is no USB Type-C charger available for charging purposes.
Battery Capacity | 2942 mAh |
Type | Li-ion |
User-Replaceable | No |
Wireless Charging | Available |
Quick Charging | Fast: 50 % in 30 minutes |
USB Type-C | No |
Camera:
Apple iPhone XR sports a good rear camera of 12 Mega Pixels. It includes features such as a Back-illuminated sensor, physical aperture f1.8, Quad-LED true tone flash, and a lot more than helps the user to shoot pictures and videos of unmatched quality. When it comes to edge detection and the Bokeh effect in portrait mode, iPhone XR does a good job in the rear camera.
In the absence of a telephoto lens with 2X zoom, the shots are needed to be taken closer to the objects to activate portrait mode. Though only three modes are available such as Natural, Studio, and Contour, Portrait Lighting modes are available as well.
The front camera sports 7MP with a Back-illuminated sensor, a Retina flash, and more to click selfies like a pro.
The video recording maximizes at 4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps. Slow-motion video supports for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps. It supports optical Image stabilization. For face recognition, it supports TrueDepth camera.

Rear Camera:
Camera Setup | Single |
Resolution | 12 MP f/1.8 (up to 5x Digital Zoom), Wide Angle Primary Camera |
Sensor | Back-illuminated sensor (BSI) |
Autofocus | Phase Detection autofocus |
Physical Aperture | F1.8 |
Optical Image Stabilisation | Available |
Flash | Quad-LED True Tone Flash |
Image Resolution | 4000 x 3000 Pixels |
Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control |
Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Burst mode |
Camera Features | 5 x Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
Video Recording | 3840×2160 @ 60 fps, 1920×1080 @ 240 fps |
Video features | Optical Image stabilization |
Front Camera:
Camera Setup | Single |
Resolution | 7 MP f/2.2 Primary Camera |
Physical Aperture | F2.2 |
Flash | Retina Flash |
Sensor | Back-illuminated sensor (BSI) |
Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps |
Network and connectivity:
Apple iPhone XR has dual SIM support. SIM1 slot supports Nano whereas SIM2 supports the eSIM route instead of the physical SIM slot.
Connectivity options such as Wi-Fi 802.11 a/ac/b/g/n/n 5GHz MIMO, Bluetooth v5.0, A-GPS, NFC are been included.
SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM |
Network Support | 4G, 3G, 2G |
VoLTE | Available |
SIM 1 | 4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 13) / 700(band 14) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) / 700(band 29) / 2300(band 30) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available |
SIM 2 | 4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 13) / 700(band 14) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) / 700(band 29) / 2300(band 30) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available |
Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11, a/ac/b/g/n/n 5GHz, MIMO |
Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
Bluetooth | v5.0 |
Wi-fi Calling | Available |
GPS | with A-GPS, Glonass |
USB Connectivity | USB 2.0 |
NFC | Available |
Multimedia:
Apple iPhone XR offers good wider stereo playback. It includes audfio features such as Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus. FM Radio is not supported in this phone.
FM Radio | No |
Sound | Loudspeaker, Stereo speakers |
Audio features | Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus |
Sensors:
Apple iPhone XR does not support the Fingerprint sensor. But, it has other sensors such as Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope. It features applications such as iTunes Store, FaceTime, Find My iPhone, Find My Friends.
Fingerprint Sensor | No |
Application | iTunes Store, FaceTime, Find My iPhone, Find My Friends |
Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Apple iPhone XR FAQs:
1. What is the price of Apple iPhone XR in India?
The price of Apple iphone XR starts in India at Rs. 52,500 for 3GB/64GB, Rs. 69,999 for 3GB/64GB, Rs. 81,000 for 3GB/256.
2. What are the colors available in Apple iPhone XR?
There are six colors available in Apple iPhone XR such as Black, Blue, Red, White, Yellow, Coral.
3. What is the screen resolution of Apple iPhone XR?
The screen resolution of Apple iPhone XR is 828 x 1792 pixels.
4. What is the battery capacity of Apple iPhone XR?
The battery capacity of Apple iPhone XR is 2942 mAh.
5. When was the Apple iPhone XR launched in India?
Apple iPhone XR was launched in India on October 26, 2018.