iPhone XR
iPhone XS
Why is iPhone XR better than iPhone XS?
Bigger battery capacity: 2942 mAh vs 2658 mAh
The phone is 1 month newer
Has a larger display diagonal: 6.1" vs 5.8"
More color options: Black, Red, Yellow, Blue, Coral, White vs Space Gray, Silver, Gold
Why is iPhone XS better than iPhone XR?
More RAM memory capacity: 4GB vs 3GB
Higher AnTuTu benchmark score: 676323 vs 467478
Higher pixel density: 458 ppi vs 326 ppi
Better display resolution: 1125 x 2436 px vs 828 x 1792 px
Lighter: 177 g vs 194 g
Narrower: 70.9 mm vs 75.7 mm
Shorter: 143.6 mm vs 150.9 mm
More internal storage: 64GB, 256GB, 512GB vs 64GB, 128GB, 256GB
iPhone XR
iPhone XS
Height
150.9 mm
Width
75.7 mm
Thickness
8.3 mm
Screen size
6.1"
Weight
194 g
Height
143.6 mm
Width
70.9 mm
Thickness
7.7 mm
Screen size
5.8"
Weight
177 g
Height
150.9 mm
Width
75.7 mm
Thickness
8.3 mm
Screen size
6.1"
Weight
194 g
Height
143.6 mm
Width
70.9 mm
Thickness
7.7 mm
Screen size
5.8"
Weight
177 g
iPhone XR
iPhone XS
iPhone XR
iPhone XS
Score 4.3
iPhone XR
Score 4.3
iPhone XS
iPhone XR
iPhone XS
Score 4.3
Score 4.3
TechRadar
iPhone XR
iPhone XS
Tech Advisor
iPhone XR
iPhone XS
PCMag
iPhone XR
iPhone XS
WIRED
iPhone XR
iPhone XS
Smartprix
iPhone XR
iPhone XS
iPhone XR
iPhone XS
AnTuTu Score
iPhone XR
467478
iPhone XS
676323 +44.67%
3DMark Wild Life benchmark
iPhone XR
5205
iPhone XS
5698 +9.47%
3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
iPhone XR
5316
iPhone XS
6048 +13.77%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
iPhone XR
1295
iPhone XS
1446 +11.66%
Geekbench 5 · Multi-Core
iPhone XR
2114
iPhone XS
2476 +17.12%
Geekbench 5 · Single-Core
iPhone XR
1105
iPhone XS
1108 +0.27%
iPhone XR
iPhone XS
From $ 164
From $ 165
From € 190
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iPhone XR
The Apple iPhone XR offers an excellent blend of performance and value. It features a 6.1-inch Liquid Retina display, providing vibrant colors and sharp details for everyday use, gaming, and media consumption. Powered by the A12 Bionic chip, the iPhone XR ensures smooth multitasking, fast performance, and energy efficiency.
The 12MP rear camera captures high-quality photos and 4K videos, while the 7MP front camera is perfect for selfies and FaceTime. With Face ID for secure unlocking, water resistance, and all-day battery life, the iPhone XR is a reliable, stylish smartphone that delivers premium features at a more accessible price.
iPhone XS
The Apple iPhone XS offers a premium experience with its 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED display, providing vibrant colors and deep blacks, perfect for watching videos and browsing. Powered by the A12 Bionic chip, it delivers fast performance and smooth multitasking, ideal for gaming, apps, and daily use.
The 12MP dual-camera system captures sharp photos, supports Smart HDR, and records 4K video, while the 7MP front camera ensures excellent selfies and FaceTime quality. Face ID provides secure unlocking, and the sleek glass design supports wireless charging. With water and dust resistance, the iPhone XS combines power, style, and durability in a compact form.
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Specs
iPhone XR
iPhone XS
Design
Weight
194 g
177 g
Thickness
8.3 mm
7.7 mm
Width
75.7 mm
70.9 mm
Height
150.9 mm
143.6 mm
Is weather-sealed (splashproof)
✔
✔
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
IP67
IP68
Waterproof depth rating
1 m
2 m
Volume
94.81 cm³
78.4 cm³
Is dustproof and water-resistant
✔
✔
Color options
Black, Red, Yellow, Blue, Coral, White
Space Gray, Silver, Gold
Lowest potential operating temperature
0 °C
0 °C
Maximum operating temperature
35 °C
35 °C
French Repairability Index
4.5
4.7
Display
Screen size
6.1"
5.8"
Display type
IPS, LCD
OLED/AMOLED
Pixel density
326 ppi
458 ppi
Resolution
828 x 1792 px
1125 x 2436 px
Refresh rate
60Hz
60Hz
Brightness (typical)
625 nits
625 nits
Has branded damage-resistant glass
✔
✔
Supports HDR10
-
✔
Supports Dolby Vision
✔
✔
Contrast ratio
1400:1
1000000:1
Has a touch screen
✔
✔
Performance
Internal storage
64GB, 128GB, 256GB
64GB, 256GB, 512GB
RAM
3GB
4GB
CPU speed
2 x 2.5 GHz & 4 x 1.6 GHz
2 x 2.5 GHz & 4 x 1.6 GHz
Has integrated LTE
✔
✔
RAM speed
2133 MHz
2133 MHz
Semiconductor size
7 nm
7 nm
Supports 64-bit
✔
✔
Has integrated graphics
✔
✔
Uses big.LITTLE technology
✔
✔
CPU threads
6 threads
6 threads
Has TrustZone
✔
✔
Maximum memory bandwidth
34.1 GB/s
34.1 GB/s
L2 cache
8 MB
8 MB
DDR memory version
4
4
Release date
2018
2018
Has NX bit
✔
✔
L1 cache
128 KB
128 KB
Number of transistors
6900 million
6900 million
Turbo clock speed
2.49GHz
2.49GHz
Cameras
Main camera
12 MP
12 MP & 12 MP
Front camera
7MP
7MP
Has built-in optical image stabilization
✔
✔
Video recording (main camera)
2160 x 60 fps
2160 x 60 fps
Wide aperture (main camera)
f/1.8
f/2.4 & f/1.8
Has a dual-tone LED flash
✔
✔
Has a BSI sensor
✔
✔
Has continuous autofocus when recording movies
✔
✔
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
✔
✔
Supports slow-motion video recording
✔
✔
Has a built-in HDR mode
✔
✔
Has a flash
✔
✔
Has manual exposure
✔
✔
Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera
-
✔
Optical zoom
0x
2x
Number of flash LEDs
2
2
Has a CMOS sensor
✔
✔
Has manual ISO
✔
✔
Has a serial shot mode
✔
✔
Has manual focus
✔
✔
Has a front camera
✔
✔
Has manual white balance
✔
✔
Has touch autofocus
✔
✔
Can create panoramas in-camera
✔
✔
Wide aperture (front camera)
f/2.2
f/2.2
Has timelapse function
✔
✔
Pixel size (main camera)
1.4 µm
1.4 µm & 1 µm
Operating system
Has dark mode
✔
-
Has Wi-Fi password sharing
✔
✔
Has battery health check
✔
✔
Can offload apps
✔
✔
Has customizable notifications
✔
✔
Has scrolling screenshots
-
✔
Supports instant markup
✔
✔
Has sharing intents
✔
✔
Has a child lock
✔
✔
Tracks the current position of a mobile device
✔
✔
Can block app tracking
✔
✔
Blocks cross-site tracking
✔
✔
Gets direct OS updates
✔
✔
Has AirPlay
✔
✔
Has Quick Start
✔
✔
The browser has word wrap
✔
✔
Has voice commands
✔
✔
More languages supported
56
56
Battery
Battery power
2942 mAh
2658 mAh
Has wireless charging
✔
✔
Supports fast charging
✔
✔
Has a battery level indicator
✔
✔
Has a rechargeable battery
✔
✔
Audio
Has stereo speakers
✔
✔
Number of microphones
3
3
Features
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Download speed
600 MBits/s
1024 MBits/s
Upload speed
150 MBits/s
150 MBits/s
USB version
2
2
Has NFC
✔
✔
SIM cards
1 SIM
1 SIM, 1 eSIM
Bluetooth version
5
5
Has a gyroscope
✔
✔
Has GPS
✔
✔
Has a compass
✔
✔
Supports Wi-Fi
✔
✔
Has a cellular module
✔
✔
Has a barometer
✔
✔
Supports Galileo
✔
✔
Has an infrared sensor
-
✔
Has an accelerometer
✔
✔
Uses 3D facial recognition
✔
✔
iPhone XR
iPhone XS