Despite cutting some corners to reach that price point, Apple has created a colourful and powerful handset which is arguably a better choice than the more expensive XS and XS Max

Great LCD screen; Good camera; Blistering performance

Face ID still isn't there yet; No fast charger in the box

If you want a next-as-in-X-generation iPhone but you don't want to pay a thousand or more bucks for it, you want an XR.

Editors' note, April 22: Read our iPhone SE 2020 review. Original story follows.

The iPhone XR is the best iPhone for the price, delivering most of the advantages of the iPhone XS for hundreds less.

The less expensive iPhone XR delivers most iPhone X and XS features; including an excellent big screen in a comfortable body; fast performance; Face ID and wireless charging; and a camera that's mostly as good as the iPhone XS.

The iPhone XR's single rear camera lacks optical zoom and has a limited portrait mode; Its LCD screen, while large, bright and vivid, is still a step below the iPhone XS' OLED in contrast; The aluminum XR is slightly less durable than the steel XS.

The iPhone XR is the best iPhone for the price, delivering most of the advantages of the iPhone XS for hundreds less.

The less expensive iPhone XR delivers most iPhone X and XS features; including an excellent big screen in a comfortable body; fast performance; Face ID and wireless charging; and a camera that's mostly as good as the iPhone XS.

The iPhone XR's single rear camera lacks optical zoom and has a limited portrait mode; Its LCD screen, while large, bright and vivid, is still a step below the iPhone XS' OLED in contrast; The aluminum XR is slightly less durable than the steel XS.

These days, lots of smartphone makers are trying to offer more for less, and Apple is no exception. Its new iPhone XR features a lot of what makes the more premium XS and XS Max special, squeezed into a glass-and-metal package that costs significantly less.

The iPhone XR delivers fast performance, great cameras and longer battery life than other flagship phones, all in a colorful and affordable package.

Fastest processor in a phone; Very long battery life; Excellent camera performance; Big; bright and colorful LCD; Superb audio quality; Great flagship value

Single rear camera lacks 2x optical zoom; Portrait mode works only with people

Editors' note, Nov. 8 : We've updated this review, originally published Oct. 23, with final battery benchmarks, camera testing, drop test results and additional impressions. The overall rating has moved from 8.8 to 8.9 and the phone has been awarded a CNET Editors' Choice.

The less expensive iPhone XR delivers most iPhone X and XS features; including an excellent big screen in a comfortable body; fast performance; Face ID and wireless charging; and a camera that's mostly as good as the iPhone XS

The iPhone XR's single rear camera lacks optical zoom and has a limited portrait mode; Its LCD screen, while large, bright and vivid, is still a step below the iPhone XS' OLED in contrast; The aluminum XR is slightly less durable than the steel XS

bright and colour accurate display; powerful SoC; IP67-certified; dual-SIM (eSIM; decent rear-facing camera; wireless charging; good mobile frequency coverage; excellent battery life

location accuracy could be more precise; only 12 months warranty; non-expandable memory; limited NFC functionality; no fast charger included in the box; no headphone jack

Last year I bought my Apple iPhone X using the T-Mobile Jump On Demand program so upgrading to a new phone this year was a simple option with a small price to pay. I jumped to the iPhone XS Max, but returned it within the two week evaluation period.

Excellent photo quality; Cool color options; Long battery life; Loud stereo speakers; Wireless charging support

Poor cellular reception in weak signal areas; Portrait mode limited to people

Last year I bought my Apple iPhone X using the T-Mobile Jump On Demand program so upgrading to a new phone this year was a simple option with a small price to pay. I jumped to the iPhone XS Max, but returned it within the two week evaluation period.

Excellent photo quality; Cool color options; Long battery life; Loud stereo speakers; Wireless charging support

Poor cellular reception in weak signal areas; Portrait mode limited to people