The iPhone XR is an addition to the Apple line-up which seeks to allow customers with lower budgets to afford an Apple product. The downgraded iPhone XR is still a very capable phone despite the lower specs when compared to its direct partner device, the iPhone XS. The iPhone XR features 3 GB of RAM and the same Apple A12 Bionic processor found in more expensive models. The device also features an edge to edge display with the notch at the top of the device. Whilst the screen is not OLED, it is still a true tone display capable of HD quality.
The device is splash, water and dust resistant with an IP67 standard. The phone is sold in 6 color options which are similar to the colors available with the iPhone 5c. These colors include white, black, yellow, coral, blue and, the iconic red. The device features a 7000 series aluminum case with glass on both the front and back of the device.
2.49 GHz Apple A12 Bionic
3 GB
64, 128, 256 GB
25 Hours
Storage & Memory
The iPhone XR came with 3GB of onboard RAM and had versions that came with 64 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB of flash storage.
Screen Size and Resolution
The iPhone XR had a 6.1 inch diagonal LCD widescreen Haptic Touch True Tone display that supported a native resolution of 1792×828 at 326 ppi.
OS & Processor
The iPhone XR came with iOS 12.0 for its operating system. It was powered by a 2.49 GHz 64-bit Apple A12 Bionic processor.
Battery
The iPhone XR was equipped with a Lithium-ion battery that supported up to 25 hours of talk time on 3G, 65 hours of audio playback, 16 hours of wireless video playback and, 15 hours of internet use. The iPhone XR does support wireless charging via a Qi charger.
Upgradability
The iPhone OS included on the phone could be upgraded from iOS 12.0 to current iOS. All other components are soldered onto the main board and thus are not upgradable after purchase.
Introduction Date: September 12, 2018
Discontinued Date: September 14, 2021
Processors
Memory
Processors
1 (6 Cores)
Onboard RAM
3 GB
Processor Speed
2.49 GHz
Storage
Processor Type
Apple A12 Bionic
Capacity
64, 128, 256 GB
Connectivity Details
Song Capacity
N/A
USB Support
Sync & Charge
Photo Capacity
N/A
FireWire Support
None
Description
Standard Wireless
802.11ac (2×2 MIMO)
Case Type
Handheld
Standard Bluetooth
5.0
Form Factor
iPhone XR
Cell Network
GSM/CDMA/LTE
Housing Color
Metallic Glass
Battery Details
Controller
Haptic Touch
Battery Type
Lithium Ion
Apple Order Number
MT032J/A
Battery Life
65 hours (Music) 25 hours (Talk)
Apple Subfamily
iPhone XR
Stand by Time
N/A
Apple Model Number
A2106 (EMC 3238)
Operating System and Display
Model ID
iPhone11,8
Pre-installed OS
iOS 12.0
Camera
12.0 Megapixels
Maximum OS
Current iOS
Dimensions
150.9mm x 75.7mm x 8.3mm
Built-in Display
6.1 inches
Average Weight
6.84 oz. (194 g)
Display Resolution
1792×828 (326 ppi)
Mac Support
Mac OS X 10.11.6
Identifier reference: MT032J/A, A2106, EMC 3238, iPhone11,8. Use these together because one Apple identifier can sometimes cover multiple configurations.
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