iPhone XR

iPhone XR

iPhone

Discontinued
Released: September 12, 2018Discontinued on: September 14, 2021
United States: US$749, US$799, US$899

Overview

It's important to know that this A1984 iPhone XR supports FDD-LTE bands 1-5, 7, 8, 12-14, 17-20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32, 66, and 71, as well as TD-LTE bands 34, 38-41, and 46. It does not support band 28. This model was intended for carriers in the US and Canada, with a single version sold for AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon in the US.


All iPhone XR models feature a haptic touch-enabled 6.1-inch LCD "Liquid Retina HD" display (1792x828, 326 ppi) that covers nearly the entire front. It has a front "TrueDepth" camera in the "notch" for "Advanced Face ID," 7MP photos, and 1080p video with Portrait mode and lighting effects. The rear wide-angle (f/1.8) 12MP camera has OIS and shoots 4K photos and video.


The iPhone XR has an "aerospace grade" 7000 series aluminum frame with a glass front and back, and is IP67-rated for splash, water, and dust resistance. It was sold in six colors: yellow, white, coral, black, blue, and (PRODUCT) RED.


Internally, it is powered by a 64-bit, 7 nm "Apple A12 Bionic" processor with a six-core CPU and an "8-core Neural Engine." It includes 3 GB of RAM and 64, 128, or 256 GB of storage (256 GB option discontinued Sept 10, 2019). It supports 802.11ac Wi-Fi with 2x2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0, LTE Advanced, NFC for Apple Pay, "Express Cards with power reserve," and dual SIMs (one physical nano SIM and one eSIM).


Apple estimates up to 65 hours of audio, 25 hours of talk time, 15 hours of internet use, and 16 hours of wireless video playback. The glass back allows for Qi-standard wireless charging.


In the US, this iPhone XR was initially priced at US$749, US$799, or US$899 for 64, 128, or 256 GB of storage, respectively. After several price reductions and the discontinuation of the 256 GB option, the model was fully retired on September 14, 2021. Various payment plans were also available.

Evaluation

The North American iPhone XR achieved remarkable success by offering a compelling alternative to premium flagships without sacrificing core functionality or performance. Technology reviewers lauded the device's comprehensive carrier compatibility, which ensured seamless operation across all major US and Canadian networks through advanced band support. The implementation of both physical nano-SIM and eSIM capabilities received particular acclaim for providing flexibility that appealed to frequent travelers and dual-line users. Critics praised the A12 Bionic processor's exceptional performance, which delivered flagship-level speed and efficiency at a more accessible price point. The vibrant color options and durable construction earned appreciation from reviewers who recognized Apple's effort to inject personality into their product line. Industry analysts acknowledged this model's strategic importance in capturing market share from Android competitors while maintaining Apple's reputation for quality and innovation.

Product Info

Product Info Table
Model IDiPhone11,8
Apple Model NoA1984* (EMC 3220*)
Apple Order NoMT3L2LL/A
Apple SubfamilyiPhone XR

Price

Price Table
Original PriceUS$749, US$799, US$899
United StatesUS$749, US$799, US$899
CanadaC$1029, C$1099, C$1239

Pricing Extras

Pricing Extras Table
Est. Current RetailUS$200-US$300

Body

Body Table
Form FactoriPhone XR
Case TypeHandheld
Housing ColorMetallic Glass
Dimensions5.94 x 2.98 x 0.33 in / 150.88 x 75.69 x 8.38 mm
Avg. Weight6.84 oz / 194 g

Platform

Platform Table
Processor TypeApple A12 Bionic
Processor Speed2.49 GHz
Processors1 (6 Cores)
Onboard RAM3 GB
Geekbench 4 (SC)4792
Geekbench 4 (MC)10791
Geekbench 5 (SC)1107
Geekbench 5 (MC)2569

Storage

Storage Table
Storage Capacity64, 128, 256 GB

Display

Display Table
Built-in Display6.1" Liquid Retina HD
Display Resolution1792x828 (326 ppi)
Camera12.0 Megapixels

Media Support

Media Support Table
Audio SupportApple reports that the iPhone XR supports "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+)"
Video SupportApple reports that the iPhone XR supports "HEVC, H.264, MPEG-4 Part 2, and Motion JPEG."It also supports AirPlay Mirroring and video out to the Apple TV 2nd Gen or later as well as video mirroring and video out "up to" 1080p through the Lightning Digital AV Adapter and the Lightning to VGA Adapter.
Photo SupportApple does not formally specify photo formats for the iPhone XR. However, it can sync photos in JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats.

Wired Connectivity

Wired Connectivity Table
ConnectivityUSB
PortsLightning Only
USB SupportSync & Charge

Wireless Connectivity

Wireless Connectivity Table
Cell NetworkGSM/CDMA/LTE
Standard Wireless802.11ac (2x2 MIMO)
Standard Bluetooth5.0

Power

Power Table
Battery TypeLithium Ion
Battery Life (Music)65 Hours
Battery Life (Voice)25 Hours

Software

Software Table
Pre-Installed OSiOS 12.0 (16A367)
Maximum OSiOS 18.x
Mac SupportOS X 10.11.6
Windows SupportWindows 7

Accessories

Accessories Table
ControllerHaptic Touch
Incl. AccessoriesOriginally shipped with Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector, a Lightning to USB Cable, and a USB Power Adapter. On October 13, 2020, Apple stopped including the Apple EarPods and the USB Power Adapter in the box.In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells wireless headphones, cases and other accessories for this iPhone.Also see: What is the best external keyboard for the iPhone?