PHONE AiPhone XR
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iPhone XR vs iPhone XS
16 source-backed differences · 8 fields the same. Official sources below.
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PHONE BiPhone XS
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iPhone XR has advantages in battery, while iPhone XS has advantages in design & dimensions.
Top Differences
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What Changed
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Unknown compared with Yes
625 nits typical compared with Unknown
16 hours compared with 14 hours
Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes 9 with 20W adapter or higher (sold separately) compared with Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes 9 with 18W adapter or higher (available separately)
64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB compared with 64 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
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FieldiPhone XRiPhone XSWhy it matters
Display sizeMinor difference2 official sources6.1 in5.8 inMore screen space changes reading and media comfort.
Outdoor brightnessMarginal difference1 official source625 nits typicalUnknownHigher outdoor brightness improves sunlight readability.
HdrMeaningful difference1 official sourceUnknownYesNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
ResolutionMarginal difference2 official sources1792-by-828-pixel resolution at 326 ppi2436-by-1125-pixel resolution at 458 ppiNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
TechnologyMarginal difference2 official sourcesRetina HD displaySuper Retina HD displayNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone XRiPhone XSWhy it matters
Video playbackMarginal difference2 official sources16 hours14 hoursApple’s common playback test gives a comparable endurance signal.
Fast chargeMarginal difference2 official sourcesUp to 50% charge in 30 minutes 9 with 20W adapter or higher (sold separately)Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes 9 with 18W adapter or higher (available separately)Shorter top-up time matters during travel and busy days.
Audio playback hoursMarginal difference2 official sources6560No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone XRiPhone XSWhy it matters
WeightMinor difference2 official sources194 g177 gWeight affects long sessions and one-handed comfort.
Depth mmMarginal difference2 official sources8.37.7No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Height mmMarginal difference2 official sources150.9143.6No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Width mmMarginal difference2 official sources75.770.9No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
ColorsMarginal difference1 official sourceWhite, BlackUnknownNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone XRiPhone XSWhy it matters
Storage optionsMarginal difference2 official sources64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB64 GB, 256 GB, 512 GBAvailable capacities determine local media and app headroom.
ContentsMarginal difference2 official sourcesiPhone with iOS 14, USB-C to Lightning Cable, DocumentationiPhone with iOS 12, EarPods with Lightning Connector, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, DocumentationNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
RatingMarginal difference2 official sourcesRated IP67 (maximum depth of 1 meter up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 2 meters up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
What’s the same
Which should you buy?
iPhone XR and iPhone XS trade strengths: iPhone XR leads in Battery, while iPhone XS leads in Design.
- Choose iPhone XR if you prioritize battery.
- Choose iPhone XS if you prioritize design.
Category-by-category
Leads in battery.
Leads in design.
Comparable across display.
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FIELD-LEVEL PROVENANCE
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