Apple iPhone XR

The Apple iPhone XR, launched in September 2018 and released in October 2018, is a vibrant, affordable flagship smartphone from Apple’s 2018 lineup. It brings many premium features from the higher-end iPhone XS models into a more accessible package, including the powerful A12 Bionic chip, advanced Face ID security, and an all-screen design. Though officially discontinued by Apple years ago, it remains a solid performer in 2026 thanks to ongoing software support up to iOS 18.7 (and potentially beyond for security patches), making it suitable for everyday use, light gaming, photography, and media consumption.

Key Highlights

• Display: A stunning 6.1-inch Liquid Retina HD IPS LCD with 828 x 1792 resolution (~326 ppi), True Tone for natural color adjustment, wide color (P3) support, and up to 625 nits brightness (HBM). It offers excellent color accuracy and an edge-to-edge look with ~79% screen-to-body ratio, protected by scratch-resistant glass.
• Design & Build: Premium glass front and back (Corning-made), aerospace-grade aluminum frame (7000 series), available in six eye-catching colors: Black, White, Red ((PRODUCT)RED), Yellow, Blue, and Coral. It measures 150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm and weighs 194 g. Rated IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 minutes) and supports Apple Pay.
• Performance: Powered by the Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm) chipset with a hexa-core CPU (2x Vortex high-performance + 4x Tempest efficiency cores) and 4-core GPU. It delivers flagship-level speed for 2018—still capable of smooth multitasking, AR apps, and gaming in 2026—with 3GB RAM and NVMe storage options (64GB, 128GB, or 256GB; no card slot).
• Camera System: Rear features a single 12 MP wide lens (f/1.8, 26mm, OIS, PDAF, 1.4µm pixels) capable of excellent photos with Smart HDR, Quad-LED dual-tone flash, and Portrait mode (with advanced bokeh and Depth Control via software). It records 4K video at up to 60fps with stereo sound. The front 7 MP TrueDepth camera (f/2.2) enables Face ID, Animoji/Memoji, Portrait selfies, and 1080p video.
• Battery & Charging: 2942 mAh Li-Ion battery provides all-day life (up to 25 hours talk time, 16 hours video playback). Supports fast wired charging (15W PD 2.0, 50% in 30 min), Qi wireless charging, but no reverse wireless.
• Other Features: Stereo speakers (no 3.5mm jack), Face ID (via TrueDepth sensor), no home button, Wi-Fi ac dual-band, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS/GLONASS/GALILEO/QZSS, Lightning port (USB 2.0). No radio.
• Status in 2026: As a discontinued model, used/refurbished units are widely available at budget prices (around 100–200 EUR/USD depending on condition/storage), offering great value for users wanting iOS ecosystem perks without spending on newer models.