There are three new handsets this autumn, along with the latest in the Apple Watch series:
- iPhone XS: iPhone's flagship model - an upgrade to last year’s iPhone X.
- iPhone XS Max: the plus-sized version of the iPhone XS, boasting a bigger screen and Apple’s longest battery life.
- iPhone XR: positioned as the entry-level model.
- Apple Watch Series 4: available in GPS and cellular versions.
Here’s all you need to know about the latest entry-level model, the iPhone XR.
Availability
The iPhone XS: available now.
Design
The iPhone XS will have a 6.1 inch screen as well as an OLED display, giving it a clearer, brighter picture.
Available in red, yellow, coral, white, black and blue. Splash, water and dust resistant.
Features
The update includes features such as:
- Face ID: enabled by TrueDepth camera tech for facial recognition
- NFC: NFC (near field communication) capabilities, with reader mode
- Charging: in addition to traditional recharging of the lithium-ion battery, boasts wireless charging via Qi chargers and charging via USB.
- Camera: 12MP wide-angle camera
- iOS 12: the new iPhone has the latest Apple operating system, iOS 12. 4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps
- Apple Pay: pay using facial recognition in shops, within apps and on the web.
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iPhone XR specs
General
| Manufacturer |
Apple |
| Operating System |
iOS |
| Release Date |
04/09/2018 00:00:00 |
| Sim Card Type |
Nano |
Sensors
| Accelerometer |
No |
| Proximity |
No |
| Compass |
No |
| Barometer |
No |
| Gyroscope |
No |
| GPS |
No |
Size & Weight
| Form Factor |
Candy Bar |
| Thickness |
8.3 mm |
| Size |
75.7mm x 8.3mm x 150.9mm |
| Weight |
194 g |
Battery
| Battery Type |
Lithium Ion |
| Capacity |
mah |
| Standby |
hours |
| Talktime |
25 hours |
Display
| Display Size |
6.1 inches |
| Screen Type |
IPS LCD |
| Resolution |
828 x 1792 inches |
| Pixels Per Inch |
326 ppi |
| Touch Screen Type |
Capacitive |
Processing power
| CPU |
0 mhz |
| Processor Cores |
6 Cores Cores |
| Memory |
3000 MB |
Storage
| Internal Storage |
64, 128, 256 |
| External Storage |
No |
Camera & Video
| Primary Camera |
12 MP |
| Flash |
No |
| LED Flash |
|
| GEO Tagging |
No |
| Auto Focus |
No |
| Fixed Focus |
No |
| Touch Focus |
|
| Face Detection |
No |
| Smile Detection |
|
| Image Stabilisation |
No |
| Video Quality |
2160p |
| 2nd Camera |
7 MP |
Data
| Generation |
4G |
| Frequency |
|
| NFC |
No |
| Wi-Fi |
No |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot |
No |
| Wi-Fi Direct |
No |
| Bluetooth |
No |
| USB |
No |
