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Which new iPhone should yous buy? iPhone XR vs iPhone XS

If y'all're looking for a cheaper culling to the new iPhone xi it's worth remembering Apple'southward alternative trio of iPhones. There'south the iPhone XR, the iPhone XS and the iPhone XS Max.

The iPhone XR sits at the bottom of the range, offering a similar design to the XS at a more 'affordable' price. Information technology'southward nonetheless far from inexpensive, nevertheless, with launch prices striking £899/$899 for the 512GB model.

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The iPhone XS and XS Max both replace the singular iPhone X from 2018 and sit at the superlative of the range of Apple's smartphones. The XS is near-identical to the X with a 5.8-inch display, while the XS Max is the side by side-generation Plus variant with a whopping six.5-inch panel.

Now that we have the basics out of the way, let's have a look at how the iPhones compare internally and externally.

iPhone XR vs iPhone XS vs iPhone XS Max – Specs and features

	iPhone XS/iPhone XS Max	iPhone XR
Display	v.8-inch or six.5-inch 19.5:9 1124 x 2436 AMOLED	6.1-inch IPS LCD
Processor	Apple A12 Bionic	Apple tree A12 Bionic
RAM	4GB	3GB
Rear camera	Dual 12-megapixels	Single 12-megapixels
Front camera	7-megapixels	seven-megapixels
Video	4K (24fps, 30fps, 60fps) 1080p and slow-motion	4K (24fps, 30fps, 60fps) 1080p and slow-motion
Software	iOS 12.1	iOS 12.1
Storage	64/256/512GB	64/128/256GB

They're all powered by an A12 CPU, and performance is consistent beyond all models. All three are exceptionally fast and comfortably snappier than the majority of Android phones, mayhap with the exception of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro.

Apple tree is beingness tight-lipped virtually the amount of RAM inside each phone. Even so we practice know the iPhone XS and XS Max pack 4GB RAM, while the iPhone XR has 3GB. We haven't this make a departure is general use – maybe we'll notice something downwardly the line when these phones become a bit older.

Storage size is another differentiator between the iPhone XS and iPhone XR. The XS and XS Max are available in 64GB, 256GB and 512GB variants, with the iPhone XR available in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB options. Nosotros'd take liked Apple to bump the minimum (especially for £1099 XS Max) only that hasn't been the example. Mayhap next yr?

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iPhone XS Max vs iPhone XR

The biggest difference between the XR and XS is the display. The iPhone XR comes with a 6.1-inch Liquid Retina LCD panel, while the XS uses Super Retina OLED tech. Information technology'due south likewise available in ii sizes: 5.8-inch and half-dozen.5-inch.

Information technology'due south articulate, if you've got the two phones side-by-side the OLED console looks noticeably better. Colours on OLEDs are brighter and contrast is amend. HDR content also looks superior cheers to the ability of OLED to display perfect blacks. Withal, the Liquid Retina display is by no means terrible, fifty-fifty though the resolution 1792 x 828 is fairly low.

iOS 12 runs on all the new iPhones, bringing features such as Screen Time, improved notifications and a focus on speed and performance.

iPhone XS Max vs iPhone XR

iPhone XR vs iPhone XS vs iPhone XS Max – Look and feel

All of Apple's new phones mimic the iPhone X'due south iconic design. That ways all iii accept near edge-to-edge displays.

None have a Touch ID fingerprint sensor, instead relying on Confront ID for unlocking and accessing individual apps. This means the notch is at present commonplace beyond Apple's 2018 phone line.
Other similarities include the glass rears, support for Qi wireless charging and water-resistance ratings. Information technology's slap-up to meet Apple keep these features similar across all phones, even if the iPhone XS does accept the slightly higher IP68, as opposed IP67, rating. This just means information technology can be submerged for a little longer.
There are some other big differences between the devices, though. The iPhone XR is the more than colourful of the new phones, coming in a range of hues including blue, black, white, coral, yellow and red. If you plump for the iPhone XS or iPhone XS Max and so colour options are limited to silver, greyness or the new gold.

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The phones are made up of dissimilar materials, as well. The iPhone XR has aluminium sides, while the iPhone XS and XS Max both use stainless steel. Stainless steel is a bit shinier and has a more 'premium' cease.

None of the iii phones has a headphone jack – something you probably should expect from Apple – and it seems that Apple has removed the 3.5mm adapter from the box, too.

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iPhone XR vs iPhone XS vs iPhone XS Max – How skilful are the photos?

Apple is pushing cameras hard with these new phones, with all models benefitting from at least some form of upgrade. The iPhone XS and XS Max both accept dual 12-megapixel cameras on the rear. One of these is an f/ane.8 main sensor, while the other is a wide-angle sensor with an f/2.4 discontinuity. Both characteristic OIS.

The iPhone XR's photographic camera is the same as the one on the iPhone XS, but it'due south a unmarried-sensor arrangement. This means regular snaps are the same, however there's no lossless zooming.

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All iii phones avowal a Smart HDR mode for improving highlights and shadows, along with improved selfie cameras with a faster sensor and the power to shoot in Portrait mode with variable depth effects.

Photos from the main camera are like between all the devices. That 12-megapixel sensor takes reliably colourful shots with great dynamic range and impressive contrast.

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The bigger divergence is with the portrait mode. As the iPhone XR simply has one sensor, it lacks the telephoto camera of the XS and as such it can't create the same depth map needed to accurately differentiate between the foreground and the background. Instead, information technology purely uses software and the results, while still skilful, are a little more than rough around the edges. Check out our iPhone XS and iPhone XR reviews for a more in-depth wait at the cameras.

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iPhone XR vs iPhone XS vs iPhone XS Max – How much does it price?

Pricing for the iPhone XR starts at $749/ £749 for the 64GB. The 128GB version will set you lot back $799/£799 and the 256GB volition cost $899/£899.

The iPhone XS starts at $999/£999 for the 5.8-inch (64GB) version rise to £1349 for the 512GB and $1099/£1099 for the iPhone XS Max. If you lot want more storage you lot'll take to pay £1249 for the 256GB and £1449 for the 512GB version. All the models are on auction now.