1. Introduction: Unveiled on September 12, 2018, and released on October 26, 2018, the iPhone XR continued Apple's tradition of innovation. Weighing 194 g and measuring 150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm, the device featured a sleek design with a glass front and back (Corning-made glass) held together by an aluminum frame (7000 series). It supported Nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) in China, along with IP67 dust/water resistance (up to 1m for 30 min) and Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified).
2. Display and Performance: The iPhone XR boasted a Liquid Retina IPS LCD display with 625 nits (HBM). The 6.1-inch screen had a resolution of 828 x 1792 pixels and a 19.5:9 ratio (~326 ppi density), featuring scratch-resistant glass for added durability. Running on iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 17.2, the device was powered by the Apple A12 Bionic chipset (7 nm) with a Hexa-core CPU (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest) and an Apple GPU with 4-core graphics. Internal storage options included 64GB and 128GB all paired with 3GB of RAM and NVMe technology.
3. Camera and Connectivity: Equipped with a single 12 MP main camera (wide), the iPhone XR delivered impressive photography with features like PDAF and OIS. The main camera supported Quad-LED dual-tone flash and recorded videos at 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, featuring HDR and stereo sound recording. The 7 MP front-facing camera featured SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor) for Face ID, HDR, and video recording at 1080p@60fps. Connectivity options included Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and GPS with GLONASS, GALILEO, and QZSS support.
4. Battery and Miscellaneous: The iPhone XR housed a non-removable Li-Ion 2942 mAh battery, supporting 15W wired charging with PD2.0, providing 50% charge in 30 minutes (advertised). Wireless charging (Qi) was also available. With stereo speakers and no 3.5mm jack, the device offered a modern audio experience. Available in Black, Red, Yellow, Blue, Coral, and White colors, the iPhone XR was identified by model numbers A2105, A1984, A2107, A2108, A2106, and iPhone11,8, catering to a wide range of user preferences.
