Definition:
The Apple iPhone XR, launched in October 2018, offers a balance of performance and affordability with its Liquid Retina display and A12 Bionic chip. It is designed with a robust build and features a single, high-quality rear camera along with various vibrant color options.

Product Overview:

Network Technology:

  • Supported Technologies: GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE
  • Launch Date: Announced on September 12, 2018
  • Current Status: Available; released on October 26, 2018

Body Dimensions & Build:

  • Dimensions: 150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm (5.94 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
  • Weight: 194 g (6.84 oz)
  • Build Materials: Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame (7000 series)
  • SIM Options: Nano-SIM and eSIM (International), Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) (China)
  • Water & Dust Resistance: IP67 (dust/water resistant up to 1m for 30 min)
  • Payment: Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)

Display:

  • Type: Liquid Retina IPS LCD
  • Size: 6.1 inches (~79.0% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 828 x 1792 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
  • Protection: Scratch-resistant glass
  • Brightness: 625 nits (typical)

Platform:

  • Operating System: iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18
  • Chipset: Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
  • CPU: Hexa-core (2×2.5 GHz Vortex + 4×1.6 GHz Tempest)
  • GPU: Apple GPU (4-core graphics)

Memory:

  • Internal Storage Options: 64GB with 3GB RAM, 128GB with 3GB RAM, 256GB with 3GB RAM
  • Card Slot: No external memory slot
  • Storage Type: NVMe

Main Camera:

  • Single Camera:
    • 12 MP wide (f/1.8, 26mm, PDAF, OIS)
  • Features: Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
  • Video Capabilities: 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound recording

Selfie Camera:

  • Single Camera:
    • 7 MP standard (f/2.2, 32mm)
    • SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor)
  • Features: HDR
  • Video Capabilities: 1080p@60fps

Sound:

  • Speakers: Stereo speakers
  • 3.5mm Jack: Not available

Connectivity:

  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
  • Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE
  • Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
  • NFC: Yes
  • Radio: Not available
  • USB: Lightning, USB 2.0

Features & Sensors:

  • Sensors: Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Battery:

  • Type: Li-Ion 2942 mAh, non-removable
  • Charging:
    • Wired, PD2.0 (50% charge in 30 min)
    • Wireless (Qi)

Models:

  • A2105, A1984, A2107, A2108, A2106, iPhone11,8

SAR Values:

  • SAR (Head): 1.13 W/kg
  • SAR (Body): 1.16 W/kg
  • SAR EU (Head): 0.99 W/kg
  • SAR EU (Body): 0.99 W/kg

Price:

  • Approximate Prices: $165.72 / €150.12 / £119.00

Tests:

  • Performance:
    • AnTuTu: 341,196 (v7), 422,465 (v8)
    • GeekBench: 11,437 (v4.4), 2,690 (v5.1)
    • GFXBench: 58fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
  • Battery Endurance Rating: 78h

Colors Available:

  • Black
  • Red
  • Yellow
  • Blue
  • Coral
  • White

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