The iPhone XR was released in September 2018 but it is still on sale. It has the option of several vibrant colors, and has most of the same specs as its brothers, the iPhone XS and XS Max (both have been discontinued). Despite sharing specifications with the XS models, the XR, its value is much lower. The iPhone X was released in 2017, and is discontinued. In this article we see how they compare and which one is more worth the purchase.
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iPhone X vs iPhone XR: Specifications
When it comes to processing, the iPhone XR has a slight edge over the iPhone X as it offers the new, more efficient 7nm 12 Bionic SoC, which is also powering the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max.
The iPhone X, on the other hand, is powered by the old 11nm A10 Bionic chip. Apple's iPhone XR comes with 3GB of RAM and up to 64GB/128GB/256GB of internal storage option, unlike the iPhone X which has the same 3GB of RAM but storage options are either 64GB or 256GB. In addition, none of them have the option of memory expansion, as is the case with other iPhones.
Aside from the numbers, both handsets should deliver smooth and powerful performance. Both smartphones are water and dust protected by an IP67 rating, and they support stereo speakers as well.
- Point for the iPhone XR
iPhone X vs iPhone XR: Design
The iPhone XR should be grateful to the iPhone for its beauty. That's because the iPhone X was the first to introduce a radical design change in Apple's smartphones, most notably with the adoption of an infinite display and the signature notch.
Overall in terms of design, the iPhone X seems to have a slight edge over the iPhone XR, as the former offers a more premium experience, with an OLED screen and a surgical stainless steel band around its edges. It also offers a premium glass shell and comes with a compact display.
On the iPhone XR, to keep the price down, Apple employed an LCD display instead of an OLED screen. In addition, the company also replaced the stainless steel frame with a Series 7000 aluminum.
- Point for iPhone X
iPhone X vs iPhone XR: Tela
As we mentioned earlier, the quality of the iPhone X's OLED screen is superior to the iPhone XR's LCD display. But the XR has a bigger screen when compared to the iPhone X. This can be good for watching videos and games. The following are some more detailed specifications about the screen of the two devices.
iPhone X screen specs
- 5,8 inches
- Tela OLED Super HD Retina
- 2436 by 1125 pixels resolution at 458 PPI
iPhone XR screen specs
- 6.1 inches
- Liquid Retina LCD Display
- 1792 by 828 pixel resolution at 326 PPI
While the iPhone XR has a larger screen, the iPhone X has a sharper, more vibrant display overall.
- Point for iPhone X
iPhone X vs iPhone XR: Câmeras
As far as cameras go, the iPhone X has a combination of a 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel dual camera system on the back, which includes a wide-angle lens and a telephoto lens.
However, in the iPhone Xr Apple has inserted a single 12-megapixel sensor, with a wide-angle lens to keep its price low. Both devices support optical image stabilization (OIS), quad-LED 'True Tone' flash.
The iPhone XR has 5x digital zoom, while the iPhone X's optical zoom is 2x. Both smartphones can record 4K resolution videos at up to 60fps and full-HD slo-mo videos at up to 240fps.
On the front camera, both smartphones have a 7-megapixel sensor (f/2.2) for taking selfies. Also, unlike the iPhone X, the XR allows the user to adjust the background blur after capturing a photo, and it also supports Smart HDR feature.
- Point for iPhone X
iPhone X vs iPhone XR: Bateria
The iPhone XR offers slightly better battery capacity. It has a 2.942mAh battery, while the iPhone X comes packed with a 2.716mAh li-ion battery.
- Point for the iPhone XR
iPhone X vs iPhone XR: Preço
As we mentioned earlier, the iPhone X has been discontinued by Apple, and therefore, it is not officially available for sale. However, you can find the used device for around R$3500 in some online stores in its most basic version. The iPhone XR is still sold by Apple and costs around R$ 3300 also in its most basic version.
In short, the prices are on par, but as the iPhone XR is easier to find, the point in this regard goes to it.
- Point for the iPhone XR
Where to buy iPhone XR
- R$ 3.100,00 Apple iPhone XR 64 Gb - Preto Ver oferta
- R$ 3.609,05 iPhone XR Apple 64GB Black, 6.1” Screen, 12MP Camera, iOS View Offer
- R$ 3.609,05 iPhone XR Apple 64GB Black, 6.1” Screen, 12MP Camera, iOS View Offer
Where to buy iPhone X
Overall Comparison: iPhone X vs iPhone XR
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The iPhone X remains a beefy smartphone, outperforming the XR in many ways. It was 4 points for the iPhone X, while the iPhone XR had 3 points.
In addition, anyone purchasing a device in 2021 has to think about the processor, as it also determines iOS updates.
So, who wants to keep the device for a few years, the XR is better, however, who wants a device with more quality, the X surpasses the XR.
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