Launch report · Apple
iPhone XR: The colourful value iPhone that outsold every flagship of its year.
SpecEagle Editorial·Oct 2018·$749·Score 70/100
The iPhone XR was the affordable hit of its generation and, thanks to the A12, lasted all the way to iOS 18. The LCD and lack of 5G are why newer buyers should look elsewhere.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.1" LCD 60 Hz
Chipset
Apple A12 Bionic
Memory
3 GB · 64 GB
Main cam
12 MP · f/1.8
Battery
2,942 mAh
Weight
194 g
What stands out
- A12 Bionic kept it fast for years.
- Long iOS support — reached iOS 18.
- Good single-camera output and battery life.
- Fun colour range.
What to watch
- Low-resolution 60 Hz LCD.
- No 5G; single rear camera.
- Lightning port; 64 GB base.
- Discontinued by Apple.
The phone it has to beat
Galaxy A90 5G
$599 · score 76/100