Review: iPhone XR is Apple's bet that worked 2f4p2n

One more year, one more iPhone. or rather more three iPhones. In 2018 the Apple renewed its line of smartphones introducing the iPhone XS, the iPhone XS Max and a surprise: the iPhone XR. 67683k

This model appears as an attempt by the Apple to bring the most advanced features of the iPhone X / XS for a slightly more affordable price range. For that, the manufacturer had to make a few cuts here and there, but it kept much of the experience intact.

The consensus after the presentation of the new models is that the iPhone XR (R$5199) it's the best model for “normal” consumers, that is, those who do not need or want the more advanced functions of a top of the line like the iPhone XS.

I've had the chance to test it out in the last few days and I'm counting on this one now. review how was my experience.

Layout and Finishing 3z3q69

The design of the iPhone XR is an elegant fusion of elements from the iPhone X e iPhone 8. Of X it inherits the front, without the iconic Home button, and with the notch at the top where the Face ID sensors and the front camera are housed.

The back and sides of the iPhone XR allude to the design of the iPhone 8, with just one camera and aerospace aluminum side edges matching the tone of the device. The device has an IP67 rating for water (up to 1 meter) and dust resistance and also withstands splashes of liquids such as coffee and beer.

A possible aesthetic imperfection of the iPhone XR is the alignment of the Lightning input in relation to the screws and speakers on the underside of the device. in the old iPhones, the components were always centralized, but in the XR alignment is done relative to the top.

Although it has no relevance in the use of the device, this detail stands out due to the notorious obsession of the Apple for symmetry in the design of its products.

Already one of the great positive highlights in the design of the line XR is the range of colors the devices are available in (the widest ever offered on an iPhone): herd, black, azul, yellow, coral e red.

The latter is a partnership of Apple to Olos technology NET – NGO fighting the HIV virus – and part of the income obtained from the sale of the red model will be donated to the entity.

The blue model evaluated by the showmetech it is stunning and it was painful to have to use it inside a case, even if transparent, to protect the glass back.

Display 525kg

The screen iPhone XR is one of the device's most controversial attributes, so let's get to the specs: the is a 6,1-inch IPS LCD that Apple calls “Liquid Retina”.

This term refers to the technology that makes the display's rounded corners possible and was also applied to the new iPad Pro launched last month. The screen has a resolution of 1792 x 828 pixels at 326 dpi and a contrast ratio of 1400:1.

The controversy is due to the fact that the resolution is less than 1080p and the display technology is not OLED, as in the iPhone X/XS and several competitors in the same price range.

Although it is legitimate to demand the best technology available when paying around 5 thousand reais for a smartphone, resolution is not the only quality factor in a display. The reproduction of colors and tones on the iPhone XR screen is wide and faithful, even if it is not as exuberant as on an OLED , and the engineering employed by the Apple to shrink and curve the edges on the front of the device to almost the same thickness as the OLED models is striking.

Perhaps the biggest proof of the quality of the display in iPhone XR has been the result of a blind test that pitted the Apple device against the new Pocophone F1. Both have 6,1-inch screens, but the Pocophone it has higher resolution and more pixels per inch (1080×2246 pixels at 403 dpi) than the iPhone XR. Even though, all test takers voted the XR's display the better of the two.

That said, there are two noteworthy omissions from the XR's display: Touch 3D e HDR (High dynamic range). The absence of 3D Touch is not significant. Instead of using pressure to expand a notification on the Lock screen, for example, just hold your finger on the item for a little longer to expand the options.

Apple also included in the XR a technology called Haptic Touch that subtly vibrates the device when a 3D Touch command is executed. The result is similar to that provided by the Taptic Engine, present since the iPhone 6S, but much less refined.

Unfortunately, there's nothing Apple can do to get around the lack of HDR on the display. In this regard, the iPhone XR screen is simply inferior to the iPhone X, XS and XS Max, as well as some Android smartphones.

In short: if you own an iPhone 7 or 8 and are satisfied with the quality of the display, you can buy the XR without fear. If you own an iPhone X, you'll probably be happier with an XS or XS Max.

speed and performance 4i236u

Apple hasn't cut costs when choosing the iPhone XR processor. The model has the same chip A12 Bionic of the iPhones XS and XS Max, which by the way is the most advanced on the market, well ahead of the Qualcomm processors that equip much of the competition.

The A12 Bionic is the first 7nm chip available in a smartphone and features six-core architecture: two for performance, for heavier tasks and four for efficiency, for simple day-to-day tasks. Apple has also included a powerful 4-core GPU that is 50% faster than that found in the iPhone X, according to the company.

Opening and switching between apps is fast and fluid, especially given the brilliant iOS gesture system, and heavier tasks like loading games and editing images benefit from the extra performance. Some benchmarks even point out a slight advantage of the iPhone XR over the iPhones XS and XS Max.

Even if you like to play Fortnite on mobile, you can celebrate: the iPhones XR, XS and XS Max are the only smartphones that currently the game in 60 fps mode.

All that firepower helps ensure the XR stays agile and receives iOS updates for years to come.

Apps 15250

The iPhone XR comes equipped with the iOS 12, the latest version of Apple's operating system. The main focus of this version was performance improvements and bug fixes. bugs, which isn't often so apparent on newer iPhones, but makes all the difference for owners of older models.

Among the main novelties that can be seen in the XR are the grouping of notifications on the locked screen, the battery consumption details, controls for app usage time and the super friendly Memojis. Some standard system apps such as Photos, Books, Bags and Recorder have been redesigned and a new wave of emojis has been added in the 12.1 update.

The presence of Face ID makes the use of the system, financial and security applications – such as 1 – much more agile thanks to the almost instantaneous authentication for filling in s, checking notifications, balance, etc. The iPhone's secure facial recognition is certainly one of the biggest differences in the usability of Apple devices today.

A critique of iOS navigation in iPhone XR (valid for other X models): accessing the Control Center, swiping from the upper right corner of the screen, is much more difficult than on models with a Home button, where it was sufficient to swipe from the bottom edge, mainly due to the size of these devices.

The XR also s the Dual-SIM feature, but because it is an eSIM and not a physical chip, it is necessary for the operator to the technology. Currently, no Brazilian operator provides this function.

Camera (Photos and Videos) 3v4gx

The iPhone XR was equipped with the same rear camera as its more expensive brothers, the XS and XS Max: 12 MP, wide-angle lens, f/1.8 aperture, optical image stabilization and HDR . It is an excellent camera, capable of taking pictures with a wealth of colors and details, even in dimly lit environments and in less steady hands.

Unfortunately, the device does not have the second rear lens present on other iPhones, which offers 2X optical zoom and the infamous Portrait Mode with bokeh effect. Apple alleviated this loss with the addition of a Portrait Mode for with on the iPhone XR, both on the rear and front camera. The device uses the processing power of the A12 Bionic's Neural Engine to perform the feat.

It's an interesting feature and its inclusion is positive, but the results in my tests weren't that impressive; although some shots produced are really attractive, the XR had a hard time recognizing the ends of my hair and my glasses as foreground items and ended up overshadowing them erroneously.

Also, the XR's Portrait Mode is not capable of recognizing objects or animals, only people (you can get around this limitation by purchasing an excellent app called Halide on the App Store). One of the coolest tricks is to edit the photo and change the blur of the image after she has been taken away.

Results in dimly lit environments were mixed. While some photos hit the balance between lighting and details, others end up being a little too dark.

The 7 MP front camera has f/2.2 aperture, HDR and records videos in 1080p at 30fps. It's a capable camera for selfies whose Portrait Mode has two options that the XR's rear camera doesn't : Stage Light and Stage Light Mono. If this is your first iPhone with Face ID, take the opportunity to test the fun ones Animoji and Memoji in the Messages app.

When it comes to video recording, the main camera s resolutions up to 4K at 24, 30 or 60fps, 1080p slow motion at 120 or 240 fps, optical stabilization and one big news: stereo sound. The videos produced by the device are remarkably superior to those of previous generations of iPhone and if you want a smartphone/camcorder you will be extremely satisfied with the XR.

Storage 225u60

The model tested by SMT has 256 GB storage, which is more than enough for the blogger who speaks to you (my personal device has 64 GB). Given that the price difference between iPhones XR from 64 GB e 128 GB is “only” R$ 300, my recommendation is to invest in the latter so that lack of space is not a shadow in your life. 

If the goal is to dozens of games, make long videos in 4K or take thousands of photos in RAW format, the most suitable option is 256 GB, since no model of the XR offers 512 GB of storage (you will need to buy an XS or XS Max for that).

Battery Life 2ts55

Battery performance is one of the most important items when buying a smartphone, so I'll be objective: the iPhone XR has the longer duration of the iPhone line, including the Plus models. The XR review unit I tested was at least from 6 am to 21 pm away from the outlet and with more than 10% power remaining when it was finally plugged in.

Officially, Apple promises "up to an hour and a half more [battery] life compared to the iPhone 8 Plus."

Unfortunately, Apple only provides the 5W charger in the iPhone XR box, which does not fast charging. To get this benefit, you need to buy a more powerful charger separately. The XR s wireless charging by the Qi standard, but you also need to buy a separate charger.

Price and availability 1s705x

The iPhone XR in any of the six colors costs R$5199 for the 64 GB version, R$5499 with 128 GB and R$5999 with 256 GB. Some stores already offer it for less than 5 thousand reais in cash. These are prices lower than the BRL 6.999 that the iPhone X cost in 2017 or the BRL 7.299 that Apple is now asking for. iPhone XS cheaper, but still well above what most Brazilians are willing to pay for a phone.

Talking about iPhone is talking about high prices, especially in Brazil, but if you've already tasted this apple, you know that you will hardly resist one more bite. The cell phone is gadgets most importantly for most people and spending more for a experience does bring several benefits.

Conclusion about the iPhone XR 6w5x5u

The goodness of hardware, technical , application ecosystem, and focus on privacy and security make the iPhone an experience that no other manufacturer can fully replicate.

If you're still using an iPhone 6/6S/7 or earlier and were waiting to upgrade, this is a good opportunity to ditch the old design once and for all and enjoy the best that Apple offers without having to pay the price of older models. expensive of the year. With the iPhone XR you get a smartphone that does practically everything the iPhones XS/XS Max do for almost 2 thousand reais less. When it comes to the iPhone, it's quite an offer.

If you've just switched to an iPhone 8/8 Plus or X and you're satisfied, it's worth holding back the anxiety — and the card — a little longer before upgrading to this generation.

Technical specifications 292m5w