Apple iPhone Xr 256GB Blue
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The Apple iPhone XR 256GB Blue is the successor of the iPhone 8. The smartphone has a single 12-megapixel camera with optical image stabilization, which allows you to take sharp photos. The design of this device is similar to the iPhone X. The wide screen edges make way for a virtually borderless screen with a small opening at the top. The fingerprint scanner has also disappeared, and now you can unlock the device with Face ID. The casing is made of glass, which allows the smartphone to support wireless charging. With its 6.1 inches, the LCD screen of the iPhone Xr Blue is much bigger than the iPhone 8 or 8 Plus, which allows you to comfortably watch your favorite series. This device has a large storage capacity of 256GB. This is useful if you take photos and videos in the highest resolution all day long and use a lot of apps.
Size mobile phone | Large | |
Camera quality | Good | |
Speed class | Very good | |
Screen quality | Standard | |
Total storage capacity | 256 GB | |
Year introduced | 2018 | |
Screen size | 6,1 inches |
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I had an iPhone for years and then once decided to switch to a Samsung. Over time, I still missed the ease of use of an iPhone and my apps worked better on iOS once.
The iPhone XR's battery is fantastic. Currently I charge my phone every other day. I've had 3 hours and 11 minutes of screen time since the last charge. Now I have 25% left. The top 4 apps that have consumed my battery are: YouTube : 24% Snapchat : 12% Twitter : 8% Safari : 8% All in all, the battery is really very good and you can easily get through the day.
I don't take many pictures myself. The photos I took are of very good quality. The option is there to take portrait photos, although I don't find that very useful myself. FaceID is a great solution. For me it works much better than the finger scanner that was on other phones. This way I can easily log in to websites by just scanning my face. Safari then fills in the passwords I've ever entered before. This can of course be set yourself.
The screen isn't as sharp as an iPhone XS or iPhone XS Max. Don't let this influence you too much. It is almost invisible on a smartphone screen unless you hold it very close to your face. If in doubt, it is better to go to the store and see what you think. I don't think you will notice any difference in sharpness. The size of the screen is on the large side. The iPhone XR is bigger than the iPhone XS. Compared to the previous models, I would place it between an iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 plus. Something to keep in mind if you have smaller hands.
I personally think it's a perfect phone. I still have to get used to the size of the phone, but the battery that is in it more than makes up for it. If you decide to buy the iPhone XR, pay attention to whether you buy the 64GB model or the 128GB model. The price difference is about 60 euros. I personally opted for the 128GB version.
Nikola Stojiljkovic
1 November 2018
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Simply put, a powerhouse, the difference compared to the iPhone XS is well worth it.
Rick Nijssen
2 November 2018
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I've been hesitating between the iPhone XS and this iPhone XR for a long time. So far I have absolutely no regrets about my choice for the XR, it is a fantastic device!
If we look at the main differences between the two, the XS does indeed come out as the better phone. After all, this comes with a higher resolution OLED screen instead of the IPS screen on the XR and a dual camera compared to a single camera. On paper, however, the differences seem a lot bigger than in reality. The screen is of very good quality, bright and sharp enough. The main cameras on both devices are the same. The photos and videos that come out of the XR's camera are sublime, both in daylight and at night. The iPhone XS adds a zoom lens, something I would use very little, the 5x digital zoom is more than sufficient here. There is a difference in portrait mode. This feature is available on both phones, but worked out differently. The XS brings the object a lot closer, while the XR is more distant, it just depends on what you prefer.
Then the differences that come into its own a little more. First, the XR lacks 3D touch, something I found useful on the iPhone 7. Pressing the screen 'deeper' does contain some useful functions in the new iOS versions. Then the screen edges around the XR are slightly larger than with the XS, although this is completely personal taste.
In short, it is a very pleasant phone that makes relatively few compromises compared to the considerably more expensive variant. Definitely recommended!
Elias
27 December 2018
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Product number | 819966 | |
Manufacturer code | MRYQ2ZD/A | |
Brand | Apple | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue |
Mobile phone type | Smartphone | |
Recommended for use | Gaming, Internet, social media, and light games, Making photos and videos | |
Bundle contains | No accessories |
Year introduced | 2018 | |
Introduction month | September | |
Operating system | iOS | |
iOS version when introduced | iOS 12 | |
Update to iOS version possible | iOS 13 | |
Latest iOS version | ||
Expected number of remaining iOS updates | 3 | |
Assessment remaining iOS updates | Excellent | |
Expected frequency security updates | Every month | |
Expected date of last security update | September 2024 | |
Assessment remaining security updates | Very good | |
Review update policy | Excellent |
Size mobile phone | Large | |
Height | 15,09 cm | |
Width | 7,57 cm | |
Depth | 0,83 cm | |
Weight | 194 g | |
Color | Blue | |
Water-resistant | ||
IP certification | IP67 | |
Shockproof | ||
Sound reproduction | Stereo |
Speed class | Very good | |
Processor | A12 Bionic chip | |
Clock speed primary processor | 2,5 GHz | |
Number of primary processor cores | Hexa-Core (6) | |
Total storage capacity | 256 GB | |
Internal RAM | 3 GB | |
Memory card reader |
SIM free | ||
Dual SIM | ||
Content SIM tray | 2 SIM card slots | |
Samsung region lock |
Camera quality | Good | |
Built-in camera | ||
Total number of megapixels | 12 MP | |
Autofocus | ||
Type of autofocus | Phase detection autofocus | |
Video function | ||
Video Recording quality | 4K @ 60 FPS | |
Rear flash | ||
Lens type | Standard | |
Image stabilization type | Optical Image Stabilization | |
Aperture | 1,8 | |
Flash type | Quad LED with True Tone and Slow Sync | |
HDR support camera | ||
Type of image sensor | 1/2.55" | |
Second rear camera | ||
Third rear camera | ||
Fourth rear camera | ||
Fifth camera on the back |
Front Camera | ||
Front camera type | Notch in screen | |
Number of megapixels front camera | 7 MP | |
Fixed aperture front camera | 2,2 | |
Type of image stabilization front camera | Electronic image stabilization | |
Front flash | ||
Second front camera |
Screen size | 6,1 inches | |
Screen-to-body ratio | 84,23 % | |
Screen quality | Standard | |
Foldable | ||
Refresh rate | 60 Hz | |
Resolution height | 1792 pixels | |
Resolution width | 828 pixels | |
Pixel density | 326 ppi | |
Notification LED | ||
Touchscreen | ||
Sharpness | HD Ready (720p) | |
Screen type | Liquid Retina | |
Scratch resistant | ||
Gorilla Glass | ||
HDR support |
Battery/battery capacity | 2942 mAh | |
Replaceable battery |
Internet connection options | 4G | |
Built-in WiFi | ||
WiFi standards | Wireless A, Wireless AC, Wireless B, Wireless G, Wireless N | |
Bluetooth | ||
Bluetooth version | 5.0 | |
NFC | ||
Headphone jack | ||
USB port | ||
Lightning connector |
Fingerprint identity sensor | ||
Facial recognition | ||
Accelerometer | ||
Light sensor | ||
Compass | ||
Pedometer | ||
GPS sensor |
