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Apple iPhone XR, 64GB

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Technical Specifications

Apple iPhone XR, 64GB Features

  • Liquid Retina LCD display
  • 1792x828 resolution and 326 pixels per inch
  • 12 MP camera
  • 7 MP TrueDepth front camera
  • Face ID
  • A12 Bionic chip with next-generation Neural Engine
  • Water resistant to a depth of 1 meter for up to 30 minutes
  • Wireless charging

Apple iPhone XR, 64GB Tech Specs

Colors

Red, Yellow, White, Coral, Black, Blue

Capacity

64GB

Processor

A12 Bionic chip
Second-generation Neural Engine

Size and weight

Height: 5.94 inches (150.9 mm)
Width: 2.98 inches (75.7 mm)
Depth: 0.33 inch (8.3 mm)
Weight: 6.84 ounces (194 grams)

Display

Liquid Retina HD display
6.1-inch (diagonal) all-screen LCD Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
1792-by-828-pixel resolution at 326 ppi
1400:1 contrast ratio (typical)
True Tone display
Wide color display (P3)
Haptic Touch
625 nits max brightness (typical)
Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously

Splash, Water, and Dust Resistant

Rated IP67 (maximum depth of 1 meter up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529

Camera

12MP Wide camera
ƒ/1.8 aperture
Digital zoom up to 5x
Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control
Portrait Lighting with three effects (Natural, Studio, Contour)
Optical image stabilization
Six‑element lens
LED True Tone flash with Slow Sync
Panorama (up to 63MP)
Autofocus with Focus Pixels
Smart HDR for photos
Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos
Advanced red-eye correction
Auto image stabilization
Burst mode
Photo geotagging
Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG

Video Recording

4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
720p HD video recording at 30 fps
Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps
Optical image stabilization for video
Digital zoom up to 3x
LED True Tone flash
Slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps
Time‑lapse video with stabilization
Cinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p)
Continuous autofocus video
Take 8MP still photos while recording 4K video
Playback zoom
Video formats recorded: HEVC and H.264
Stereo recording

Power and Battery

Lasts about the same as iPhone 7
Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Wireless charging (works with Qi-certified chargers4)
Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter
Talk time (wireless): Up to 14 hours
Internet use: Up to 12 hours
Wireless video playback: Up to 13 hours
Wireless audio playback: Up to 40 hours
Fast-charge capable: Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes 9

Input/Output

Home/Touch ID sensor
Volume up/down
Ring/Silent switch
Side button
Built-in stereo speaker
Built-in microphone
Lightning connector

SIM Card

Nano-SIM
iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are not compatible with existing micro-SIM cards

Video Calling

FaceTime video calling over Wi-Fi or cellular

Audio Calling

FaceTime audio
Voice over LTE (VoLTE)
Wi-Fi calling

Audio

Audio formats supported: AAC-LC, HE-AAC, HE-AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC-3), and Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+)
User-configurable maximum volume limit

Sensors

Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Proximity sensor
Three-axis gyro
Touch ID

FaceTime HD Camera

7MP camera
1080p HD video recording
Retina Flash
ƒ/2.2 aperture
Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos
Auto HDR
Backside illumination sensor
Body and face detection
Auto image stabilization
Burst mode
Exposure control
Timer mode

TrueDepth Camera

7MP camera
ƒ/2.2 aperture
Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control
Portrait Lighting with six effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High-Key Mono)
Animoji and Memoji
1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
Smart HDR for photos
Extended dynamic range for video at 30 fps
Cinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p)
Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos
Retina Flash
Auto image stabilization
Burst mode

Face ID

Enabled by TrueDepth camera for facial recognition

Touch ID

Fingerprint sensor built into the Home button

Apple Pay

Pay with your iPhone using Face ID in stores, within apps, and on the web
Send and receive money in Messages
Complete purchases made with Apple Pay on your Mac
Pay for your ride using Express Transit

Apple Card

Credit card created by Apple, designed for iPhone
Use the Wallet app to apply for, manage, and use Apple Card
Pay with Apple Pay using Face ID in stores, within apps, and on the web
Titanium, laser‑etched physical credit card for use where Apple Pay is not accepted yet

Cellular and Wireless

Model A1984
FDD‑LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD‑LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (800, 1900 MHz)
UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)
GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)

All models
LTE Advanced
802.11ac Wi‑Fi with 2x2 MIMO
Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology
NFC with reader mode
Express Cards with power reserve

Location

Built-in GPS/GNSS
Digital compass
Wi‑Fi
Cellular
iBeacon microlocation

Video Calling

FaceTime video calling over cellular or Wi‑Fi
FaceTime HD (1080p) video calling over Wi‑Fi

Audio Calling

FaceTime audio
Voice over LTE (VoLTE)
Wi‑Fi calling

Audio Playback

Audio formats supported: AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC‑3), Dolby Digital Plus (E‑AC‑3), and Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+)
Wider stereo playback
User‑configurable maximum volume limit

Video Playback

Video formats supported: HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2, and Motion JPEG
Supports Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG
Up to 4K HDR AirPlay for mirroring, photos, and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later) or AirPlay 2-enabled smart TV
Video mirroring and video out support: Up to 1080p through Lightning Digital AV Adapter and Lightning to VGA Adapter (adapters sold separately)

Siri

Use your voice to send messages, set reminders, and more
Get intelligent suggestions on your Lock Screen and in Messages, Mail, QuickType, and more
Activate hands-free with only your voice using “Hey Siri”
Use your voice to run shortcuts from your favorite apps

Power and Battery

Talk time: Up to 25 hours
Internet use: Up to 15 hours
Video playback: Up to 16 hours
Audio playback: Up to 65 hours
Fast‑charge capable: Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes
with 20W adapter or higher (sold separately)
Built-in rechargeable lithium‑ion battery
Wireless charging (works with Qi chargers)
Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter

Sensors

Face ID
Barometer
Three‑axis gyro
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor

Operating System

iOS 14
iOS is the world’s most personal and secure mobile operating system, packed with powerful features and designed to protect your privacy.

Accessibility

Voice Control
VoiceOver
Zoom
Magnifier
RTT and TTY support
Siri and Dictation
Type to Siri
Switch Control
Closed Captions
AssistiveTouch

SIM Card

Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM)
iPhone XR is not compatible with existing micro-SIM cards.

Rating for Hearing Aids

M3, T4

Mail Attachment SupportViewable document types

.jpg, .tiff, .gif (images); .doc and .docx (Microsoft Word); .htm and .html (web pages); .key (Keynote); .numbers (Numbers); .pages (Pages); .pdf (Preview and Adobe Acrobat); .ppt and .pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint); .txt (text); .rtf (rich text format); .vcf (contact information); .xls and .xlsx (Microsoft Excel); .zip; .ics; .usdz (USDZ Universal)

System Requirements

Apple ID (required for some features)
Internet access
Syncing to a Mac or a PC requires:
macOS Catalina 10.15 or later using the Finder
macOS El Capitan 10.11.6 through macOS Mojave 10.14.6 using iTunes 12.8 or later
Windows 7 or later using iTunes 12.10.10 or later (free download from itunes.com/download)

Environmental Requirements

Operating ambient temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
Nonoperating temperature: −4° to 113° F (−20° to 45° C)
Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
Operating altitude: tested up to 10,000 feet (3000 m)

In the Box

iPhone with iOS 14
USB-C to Lightning Cable
Documentation

Ratings and Reviews

90%
CellAZ rating based on 15,800+ reviews
User Reviews
  • 4.4 of 5 at Walmart (12,000+ reviews)
  • 4.8 of 5 at Bestbuy (3,800+ reviews)
  • 4.5 of 5 at Target (8+ reviews)

Our Apple iPhone XR, 64GB Review

✅ Reasons to buy

  • Price: The XR has most of the advantages of the iPhone XS for much less (like $100s less)
  • Great battery life: One test measured 19 hours, 53 minutes of playback. On a regular day, you won’t have to run for your charger halfway through the day.
  • Camera: Has the same camera sensor and almost all the same lenses as the more expensive XS and XS Max.
  • Speakers: Dual, front facing speakers give a clean sound without distortion.
  • Color options: Choose cheerful colors like blue, coral, red, and yellow, or enjoy the traditional black or white.

❌ Reasons not to buy

  • 64GB and may feel like not enough storage. If you are concerned, try upgrading to the 128GB version of the XR.
  • There is no headphone jack, wall charger, or EarPods included with a new iPhone XR; only a USB-C to lightning cable.
  • It’s made of aluminum so it’s not as durable as the stainless steel iPhone XS.

⚖️ The Verdict

The iPhone XR is a great buy. It is $100s cheaper the comparable iPhone models but has similar features. The battery life, camera features, and colors are also benefits of this model. Before you purchase, make sure you have an appropriate charging cable and wall charger, as well as a case.

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