Please note: In September 2019, we updated the DXOMARK Mobile test protocol to cover ultra-wide-angle performance and renamed the protocol DXOMARK Camera . We also expanded our low-light testing and created the new Night sub-score, which incorporates the previous Flash score.

Very good exposure and dynamic range in bright light and indoor conditions; Detail is well-preserved in all lighting conditions; Vivid and pleasant colors in most situations; Fast and accurate autofocus; Good dynamic range in all conditions; Effective image stabilization; Fast and repeatable...

The best argument for the iPhone XR is its looks. From the front, it's nearly indistinguishable from iPhones that cost $250 to $350 more. From the back, the colored models are simply gorgeous. The XR simply makes you look fashionable, and I don't think we should discount the power of fashion.

Available in gorgeous colors; Super-fast processor; Bright screen

Wireless performance isn't up to par with XS models

The iPhone XR, Apple's "low-cost" phone, gets you a great-looking, modern iPhone with a super-fast processor for $749. But there's a big catch: It just doesn't connect to wireless networks like an iPhone XS or XS Max, or even Android competitors like the Google Pixel 3. Connection quality is absolutely key to our view of the mobile phone experience, so while the XR brings many current-gen features to an iPhone that costs $250 to $350 less than the leaders, we think the XS Max is the iPhone you should get if you intend to hang onto your phone for three or more years. Gorgeous Design The iPhone XR is the most beautiful iPhone ever. I'm willing to make that bold claim because the shimmery colors are just so nice, and the rounded corners really give it the "river stone" feel that manufacturers have been trying to achieve with mobile phones for years now. The color is anodized aluminum under glass, but it looks sort of like automotive paint on ceramic. Don't get a black XR. As you ca...

The Apple iPhone XR is the fashion-forward model of this year's iPhones, but it trades top-notch performance for a colorful design.

Available in gorgeous colors; Super-fast processor; Bright screen

Wireless performance isn't up to par with XS models

The Apple iPhone XR is an amalgamation of many much-loved features of previous iPhone models such as the iPhone 5C, the iPhone 8/8 Plus and even the iPhone X

Runs on A12 Bionic processor; fastest as of now; Impressive battery life; Premium build quality

Lack of FullHD display is disappointing; No dual camera setup; No support for HDR10 or Dolby Vision; Very limited portrait mode

Apple iPhone XR Review: This year Apple decided to break convention again with a third phone. While the iPhone X was a higher-specced, more expensive, smartphone last year, this year it is offering the iPhone XR, a lower-specced, more affordable phone along with its flagships.

The iPhone XR isn't a budget smartphone. According to Apple, it's also not the successor to the poorly received iPhone 5C - though in some sense, it undeniably is. While many, including even Apple in some instances, have referred to the iPhone XR as the company's latest entry-level smartphone, the...

Bright colours standout; Includes most of the iPhone XS' best features; Build quality is impressive

Still expensive; Lack of 1080p display is dissapointing; Some will miss 2x camera zoom

Here's a question: how much do you care about the display on your phone Take a moment and really consider it. If you were to put a dollar amount on it, how much would having a perfect display be worth to you

Fun colors; Competitive price for Apple's latest processor and cameras; Great battery life

Good but not great display; Only one size option; Camera does strange things sometimes

We got three new iPhone models this year and with the iPhone XS or XS Max, there is a very clear indication of what you're getting which is the best that Apple has to offer. But Apple also introduced the iPhone XR- a lower cost option for someone looking to hop onto Apple's new vision for its mobile...

Fantastic battery life; Attractive array of colors; Lower price tag

Good but not great display; Portrait camera mode doesn't impress; Expensive for a non-flagship product

Announced at the same time as the iPhone XS, but not made available to the market until a few weeks later, the iPhone XR is intended to be a more affordable option for those who want an iOS device.

Terrible. I am not rough with my phone by any means but this case had several scratches in the pearl back within 24 hours. Also, it attracts dyes in other fabrics to discolor the case.