Apple presented, during its last keynote summarized here, 3 new models: its iPhone XR, XS and XS Max. This first one was unveiled as “One More Phone”. It results from Apple's desire to offer a model with many of the characteristics of the X/XS, but withmore affordable price.
At the same time, the iPhone X was removed from the catalog. Still available elsewhere on the internet at a comparable price, it clearly has advantages to put forward. Some might then askif it is better to turn to this iPhone X or to an iPhone XR. To help you in this difficult choice, here is the list of differences between iPhone XR and iPhone X and our recommendations regarding the choice.
iPhone X / iPhone XR: what are the differences
- processor chip: A11 Bionic pour l’iPhone X,A12 Bionicwith next-generation Neural Engine for iPhone XR
- Screen technology: LCD Liquid Retina HD pour l’iPhone XR,OLED Super Retina HD pour l’iPhone X
- Screen diagonal:6.1 inches for iPhone XR, 5.8 inches for iPhone
- Definition and resolution: 1792 x 828 pixels at 326 ppi for the iPhone XR,2436 x 1125 pixels at 458 ppi for iPhone
- Contrast: 1,400/1 for the iPhone XR,1,000,000/1 for the iPhone
- 3D Touch: absent from the iPhone XR,present on the iPhone
- NFC chip: as seen here, you no longer need an app to read an NFC tag with the iPhone XR, unlike the iPhone X. With the iPhone XR, NFC tag reading becomes automatic.
- SIM card: nano-SIM pour l’iPhone X,double SIM(nano-SIM + eSIM) pour l’iPhone XR
- Storage capacities offered: 64, 128 and 256 for the iPhone XR, 64 and 256 for the iPhone X
- Colors: 5 for iPhone XR (black, white, red, yellow, coral orange, blue), 2 for iPhone X (space gray and silver)
- Sensorrear photo: a single 12 Mpx sensor for the iPhone XR,two sensors12 Mpx each for the iPhone X (a wide-angle lens and a telephoto lens)
Finishes, dimensions and weight
- Housing material: aluminium pour l’iPhone XR,stainless steel for iPhone
- Dimensions height x width x thickness: 150,9 x 75,7 x 8,3 mm pour l’iPhone XR, 143,6 x 70,9 x 7,7 mm pour l’iPhone X
- Weight: 194 g pour l’iPhone XR,177 for iPhone
Photo and video capabilities of iPhone X and XR
The differences for the FaceTime front sensor:
- Front cameras: Portrait mode on iPhone X, Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and depth control on iPhone XR
- Video with front camera: video stabilization (1080p and 720p) and 2080p video recording at 30 or 60 fps for iPhone X only
The differences for the rear sensor:
- Opening: f/1.8 for the iPhone XR, f/1.8 and f/2.4 for respectively one of the two lenses of the iPhone
- Digital zoom photo: up to 5x for iPhone XR, up to 10x for iPhone X
- Photo and video optical zoom: unavailable on iPhone XR, up to 2x on iPhone X
- Video digital zoom: up to 3x for iPhone XR, up to 6x for iPhone X
- Portrait Light Mode: 3 effects for the iPhone XR (Natural, Studio, Contour), versus 5 effects for the iPhone X (Scene and Mono Scene in addition)
- HDR: improved for iPhone XR
- Video: recording at 30fps on iPhone X versus recording at 30fps with extended dynamic range on iPhone XR
Other changes
- Son: registrationstereo on iPhone XR only
- Diffusion audio: simple stereo for iPhoneamplified stereofor iPhone XR
- Autonomy / tannounced conversation timee: up to 21 hours of battery life for the iPhone .navigation internet: up to 12 hours of battery life for the iPhone X, 15 hours for the iPhone XR. And inlecture audio: up to 60 hours of battery life for iPhone X, 65 hours for iPhone XR
Some colors of the iPhone XR
- 64 Go: €859 for the iPhone XR – We still findl’iPhone X
- 256 Go: €1,029 for the iPhone XR – We still findthe iPhone X in 256 GB version at around €1,170
- 128 Go: only available foriPhone XR, at €919
Below, find the prices of the two 64 GB models at all merchants in 2019:
iPhone 12 Pro 128 GB at the best price Base price: €1,159
Conclusion
In the end, as we see, the two devices do not differ that much in terms of prices now. Any choice should actually depend on what the user is looking for. If thephoto capabilitiesare a primordial argument, it is then better to turn tothe iPhone X which has a zoom and a dual lens. If you need the device withthe most raw power is iPhone XRas a priority even if it seems quite limited as a difference. Finally, the size of the case and screen can also be important, the iPhone XR having a larger screen, but less good definition. And then, if you don't need 256 GB but 64 GB is a limiting capacity, choosing a 128 GB iPhone XR is an interesting option. Finally, those in a hurry can have the XS today where the XR will not arrive until next month.
One unknown remains: what is the visual/perceived quality of the LCD XR screen compared to the OLED X when compared between the two, both in contrast and in definition. We will only see this when the XR is released in October!
What do you think:new XS or X? If you are hesitant with the other models, discoverour big file, with advice and opinions for choosing your iPhone, according to buyer profiles. The latter is updated regularly.
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Editor’s note: Article updated on July 31, 2019
Editor-in-chief for iPhon.fr. Pierre is like Indiana Jones, looking for the lost iOS trick. Also a long-time Mac user, Apple devices hold no secrets for him. Contact: pierre[a]iphon.fr.
