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Apple iPhone XR Review

Main Features

  • iOS 12 Operating System
  • 12 MP Main Camera
  • 7 MP Front Camera
  • 3840 x 2160 Max Video Resolution
  • 6.1" 828 x 1792 pixels IPS Screen
  • 150.90 x 75.70 x 8.30 mm External Dimensions
  • 194 gr weight
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Apple iPhone XR Overview

Apple iPhone XR is a iOS phone with 12.19MP main camera and 7.15 MP front camera. iPhone XR features a 6.1" sized IPS screen with 828 x 1792 pixels.

Apple iPhone XR has an Overall Score of 73/100 and ranked #12 out of 22 in iOS phones, and ranked #369 out of 2026 in all smartphones.

Pros and Cons of Apple iPhone XR

Now let's start with comparing Apple iPhone XR to the average smart phone in its class and list out the Pro's in detail.

PROs
Thin ( 8.30 mm) Body
Fast Internet with 4G
Large 6.1 " LCD Screen
324 DPI Crisp Screen
25 h Long Talk Time
High Resolution Main Camera
High Resolution Front Camera
LED Flash
Face Detection
Geotagging
Burst Mode
Panorama Mode
Touch Focus
In-camera HDR
Optical Image Stabilization
NFC

CONs
Heavy ( 194 g ) Body
No Removable storage
Apple iPhone XR Physical Specs

Apple iPhone XR weighs 194g and has external dimensions of 150.90 x 75.70 x 8.30 mm. Considering that the average weight of all smartphones is 134g, Apple iPhone XR is a significantly heavy phone for its class. With a thickness of 8.30mm, it has an average thickness.

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In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Apple iPhone XR, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


Apple iPhone XR Real Life Body Size Comparison

Apple iPhone XR Screen

Screen size, resolution and quality are some of the most important features to consider when choosing a smartphone. Apple iPhone XR sports a 6.1" sized 24bit IPS main screen with a resolution of 828 x 1792 pixels.

The width of the Apple iPhone XR screen is 2.56" and its height is 5.54", giving an Aspect ratio of 2.16.

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The screen-to-body surface ratio of iPhone XR is 80%.

iPhone XR Screen to Surface Area Ratio
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Pixel density (PPI:Pixels per inch) of a display is an indicator of its clarity and level of details. Apple iPhone XR has a pixel density of 324ppi. With a DPI of 324, it has average resolution within its class of smartphones.

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Apple iPhone XR Detailed Specifications

1. GENERAL
BrandApple
ModeliPhone XR
Number of SIM1
Operating SystemiOS 12
CPU Cores6
CPU2x 2.5 GHz Vortex, 4x 1.59 GHz Tempest
Max CPU Clock Speed2500 MHz
CPU Bits64 bit
GPU Cores4
GPU Frequency1100 MHz
RAM3 GB
RAM TypeLPDDR4X
2. CAMERA
Main Camera Resolution12 MP
Front Camera Resolution7 MP
Optical Image Stabilization
Digital Image Stabilization
3. BATTERY
Battery TypeLi-Ion
Talk time25 h
Battery Capacity2942 mah
4. SENSORS
Accelerometer
Compass
GPS
Gyroscope
Barometer
Fingerprint Scan
Heartrate Sensor
Thermometer
Humidity Sensor
Pedometer Sensor

5. SCREEN
LCD Size6.1 "
LCD Resolution828 x 1792 pixels
LCD DPI324
LCD TypeIPS
Proximity Sensor
Multi Touch
Ambient Light Sensor
Number of Colors24 bit
Display Protectionn/a
In Display Fingerprint
Brightness (cd/sqm)625
Contrast Ratio1400:1
Scratch Resistant
Oleophobic Screen
6. MEMORY
Buit in Memory64 GB 128 GB 256 GB
External Memory Card Support
7. CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth Version5.0
NFC
GPS
Wifi
3G
4G
5G
Infrared
Mobile Hotspot
8. PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight194 g
Dimensions150.90 x 75.70 x 8.30 mm
Ingress ProtectionIP67
9. NETWORKS
4G (HSPA+)
Apple iPhone XR Camera Features

Main RearCam
Resolution12 MP
Autofocus
Continuous shooting
Digital zoom
Optical image stabilization
Geotagging
Panorama
HDR
Touch focus
Face detection
White balance settings
ISO settings
Exposure compensation
Self-timer
Scene mode
Macro mode
RAW
Pixel Size1.4 μm
Flash TypeQuad LED
6-element lens
Hybrid IR filter
Noise reduction
Sapphire crystal glass lens cover
Video Resolution @240 fps1080p
Focal Length26 mm
Video Resolution @240 fps1080p
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Huawei Mate 30 RS Android 10 39.92MP 198 g 6.53"
Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G Android 10 39.92MP 198 g 6.53"
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