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
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
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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