iPhone XR: saving the best for last?

One more iPhone is on its way to stores! The iPhone XR is ready to roll…

During the Apple launch last month, the California tech-giant introduced 3 phones with the third, the iPhone XR, to be released at a later date. And that later date is fast approaching! With pre-orders underway on October 19 and a launch date of October 26, we’re all set to try out the final installment of Apple’s iPhone rollout this fall.

Still wondering if the iPhone XR is the best model for your needs? Let’s get the rundown going!

Here’s how the 3 iPhone models stack up:

Device	iPhone XR	iPhone XS	iPhone XS Max
Display	6.1-in Liquid Retina (LCD) HD display	5.8-in Super Retina (OLED) HD display	6.5-in Super Retina (OLED) HD display
Pixel Resolution	1792×828 pixel resolution at 326 ppi	2436×1125 pixel resolution at 569 ppi	2688×1242 pixel resolution at 458 ppi
True Tone	Yes
Chip	A12 Bionic Chip
Camera	Rear: 12 MP Front: 7MP TrueDepth	Rear: Dual 12 MP cameras Front: 7MP TrueDepth
Notable Camera Features	All-new Depth Control, Portrait Lighting
Face ID	Yes
Colors	Yellow, Coral, White, Black, Blue, (Product) Red	Gold, Space Gray, Silver
SIM Card	Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM only)

While the phone may not be here yet, some reviewers got their hands on one and offered some first impression notes on the device! Let’s check out some of their thoughts…

The Verge’s Nilay Patel first impression review predicts that the variety of colors will sell the iPhone XR over the XS with (Product) Red as the best and striking color. Plus, it has portrait mode even with just single lens unlike last year this mode was exclusive to those with dual lens or the iPhone X.

Engadget sees quite a full premium smartphone without shelling out a huge $1,000. The iPhone XR was somehow able to combine the perks of the iPhone 8, 8 Plus and iPhone 10. Though some were sacrificed like the display or aluminum finish to keep the cost down.
CNET’s Scott Stein says the iPhone XR is still worth considering as it has the biggest LCD screen among the 3 for those who prefer that; it’s powered by the same A2 Bionic processor chip as the 2 XS devices and it sports Face ID.
TechRadar’s Gareth Beavis initially feels this device is chunkier which can be quite a con for some. For camera fanatics, one rear camera may not be enough.

Swayed to buy one?

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