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Apple Highlights iPhone XR Reviews

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Reviews for the iPhone XR went live this morning ahead of Friday's launch, and in a press release in the Apple Newsroom, Apple has highlighted reviews from several members of the media who were able to spend some time with the new iPhones.

Apple shared key passages from sites that include Digital Trends, Daring Fireball, Tom's Guide, Mashable, Engadget, The Verge, TechCrunch, CNN, Best Products, Techradar, and more.

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Mashable, for example, called the iPhone XR the "Goldilocks of iPhones" with its large screen size, affordable price tag, "fantastic" cameras, and future-proof power in the form of the A12 Bionic chip.

Daring Fireball said that the iPhone XR is the best Apple's ever made "dollar for dollar," while TechCrunch compared the device to "a piece of nicely crafted jewelry" with a "depth and sparkle" unmatched by other iPhones.

CNN praised the impressive Portrait Mode shots the camera is able to capture, The Verge lauded the work Apple did to make the rounded corners of the LCD match the corners of the device, and Digital Trends called the iPhone XR "the iPhone to buy."

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Apple focused on sharing positive elements of the iPhone XR reviews, but for the most part, reviews were positive due to the iPhone XR's affordable price tag and high-end components.

The biggest difference between the XR and the XS is the LCD display over the OLED display, and reviewers thought the iPhone XR's display was one of the best LCD displays and while not as good as the OLED, it's not noticeable as long as you're not holding the two devices next to one another.

Apple's full list of review selections can be seen in the article shared via the Apple Newsroom, while additional reviews can be found in our own review roundup.

The first iPhone XR pre-orders will arrive starting on Friday, October 26, the launch date for Apple's newest flagship device.

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I don’t know, but I feel like Apple will sell a lot of these. I have a friend who has an X and she asked me about getting an Xr. She’s not very tech savvy, so I had to tell her that for her it would be a downgrade, but she seemed very fascinated with the red Xr lol
For many average people who are not tech savvy this phone will be perfect.
 
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madKIR said:
I don’t know, but I feel like Apple will sell a lot of these. I have a friend who has an X and she asked me about getting an Xr. She’s not very tech savvy, so I had to tell her that for her it would be a downgrade, but she seemed very fascinated with the red Xr lol
For many average people who are not tech savvy this phone will be perfect.
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I'm "downgrading" from the X to Xr. But to honest the new camera, longer battery life and A12 chip are an upgrade IMO. The screen resolution/panel type is moot to me. I use an iPad every day and I don't even notice a difference until I stare at the blacks levels between my iPad and X. Not a big deal at all. The only thing I might miss is 3D Touch. I use it to grab pics for websites but 3D pressing and getting a direct link to DL a pic I need.
 
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As the XS and XS Max are ridiculously priced, it’s a no-brainer the XR will sell great. Also, it’s genius they staggered the release so die hard fans who couldn’t wait already bought an XS (Max). Apple knows exactly what it’s doing to maximise revenue.

I’m not playing though. Still happy with my 6S.
 
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The XR will pull in probably 2/3 of the 5s/6/6s/7 users out of the shadows and onto the upgrade train.

The XS/XR numbers will show who are the early adopters and who aren't, which is always interesting. The XR market is definitely a lot bigger, but it'll also be a lot slower. If you're holding a 5s/6/7 you're not in a hurry to move up to an XR.
 
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The best iPhone Apple ever made was the iPhone 4 when it released. It had premium build quality with stainless steel and glass construction and had the feel of a vintage German camera. Introduced HD recording, first Retina display, revolutionary antenna design, FaceTime and more stuff I’m probably missing. Then I guess the iPhone 6 which was the first 2.0 iPhone and wildly successfully. Then I would say the X/XS/XR.
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MrXiro said:
I'm "downgrading" from the X to Xr. But to honest the new camera, longer battery life and A12 chip are an upgrade IMO. The screen resolution/panel type is moot to me. I use an iPad every day and I don't even notice a difference until I stare at the blacks levels between my iPad and X. Not a big deal at all. The only thing I might miss is 3D Touch. I use it to grab pics for websites but 3D pressing and getting a direct link to DL a pic I need.
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You’re going to lose the 2x zoom. This is something I personally can’t do without. It makes a big difference considering how small the iPhone lenses are and helps capture distant subjects much better. Think a band on the stage.

The battery life is a plus though and it works for you that’s all that matters.
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sos47 said:
XR has nice specs. But is too big.
Waiting for the iPhone XR Mini.
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The X/XS are the new iPhone mini. They have the footprint of an iPhone 6 that’s a little bit taller. Even people with smaller hands should have no trouble using them with one hand.
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DrJohnnyN said:
Which color is the best seller?
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I would guess blue will be the big seller followed by black and white. Some women may like the coral and yellow. Red has never been that popular. I’ve never seen many RED editions in the wild although they’ve always launched half a year after making them a poor choice when the next iPhone is around the corner.
 
I like that Nilay Patel’s review for the Verge starts out with nonsense:

https://www.theverge.com/2018/10/23/18011306/apple-iphone-xr-review-camera-screen-battery-price

How much is an OLED screen worth, he asks? $250.

Uh. Nilay. Dude.

Let’s not forget:

1.) Dual camera system.
2.) Stainless steel (yay) over aluminum (yuck).
3.) 4GB RAM instead of 3GB RAM
4.) Much better resolution/PPI/DPI.
5.) 3D Touch. I love 3D Touch. If you out there don't use it for JUST cursor movement around text, you're missing out.
6.) IP67 vs IP68 on the XS line.
7.) LTE Advanced vs Gigabit LTE on the XS line.

That is all easily worth $250 to me. To make out it’s just the screen tech is just silly. I upgraded from a 1080p projector to a 4K projector recently. The main difference? The “screen.” And I paid a heck of a lot more for that resolution upgrade.

That’s not to say that the iPhone XR isn’t worth buying. Of course it is for a certain demographic (perhaps even the vast majority). But it’s not just OLED vs LCD, Nilay. You don’t get to call the rest of those differences “subtle.”
 
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JPack said:
Unless you're the guy in the bottom pane, the iPhone XR is a home run for Apple.

A12, Face ID, dual-SIM, 128GB storage, it's what everyone's been asking for.

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The question is, how good is your eyesight? And also unless you plan to use vr
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AvisDeene said:
And here I am, happy with my iPhone 6s Plus. If it lasts long enough, I’ll hold out until Bluetooth headphones have sound quality that rivals wired and for the micro-LED displays.
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I think it will at least get iOS 13, maybe even 14. Hopefully it will last till 2020
 
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Scottsoapbox said:
The XR reviewers were surprisingly subdued after all of the previous cautions to wait for it...

XS reviews: Most people should wait for the XR.
XR reviews: It's not really that much cheaper, so maybe get the XS.

Thanks guys. Thanks a lot.
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Oh I didn't think so at all...the sense that I got was that most people should save the $250 and get the XR.
 
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MrXiro said:
I'm "downgrading" from the X to Xr. But to honest the new camera, longer battery life and A12 chip are an upgrade IMO. The screen resolution/panel type is moot to me. I use an iPad every day and I don't even notice a difference until I stare at the blacks levels between my iPad and X. Not a big deal at all. The only thing I might miss is 3D Touch. I use it to grab pics for websites but 3D pressing and getting a direct link to DL a pic I need.
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Well, technically speaking, camera is a downgrade indeed. It’s a single lens that can work in portrait mode only on people (that has been pointed out in reviews). Also, no optical zoom either and the digital zoom is reduced due to that as well. It’s partially better due to Smart HDR that the A12 has, but that’s only software.
However, if you’re ok with that and the screen is no big issue either, more power to you. The Xr is supposed to have a great battery life.
 
WilliamG said:
I like that Nilay Patel’s review for the Verge starts out with nonsense:

https://www.theverge.com/2018/10/23/18011306/apple-iphone-xr-review-camera-screen-battery-price

How much is an OLED screen worth, he asks? $250.

Uh. Nilay. Dude.

Let’s not forget:

1.) Dual camera system.
2.) Stainless steel (yay) over aluminum (yuck).
3.) 4GB RAM instead of 3GB RAM
4.) Much better resolution/PPI/DPI.

That is all easily worth $250 to me. To make out it’s just the screen tech is just silly. I upgraded from a 1080p projector to a 4K projector recently. The main difference? The “screen.” And I paid a heck of a lot more for that resolution upgrade.

That’s not to say that the iPhone XR isn’t worth buying. Of course it is for a certain demographic (perhaps even the vast majority). But it’s not just OLED vs LCD, Nilay. You don’t get to call the rest of those differences “subtle.”
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Aluminum = yuck? Apple used aluminum on their phones for like 8 years and every year it was lauded (rightfully) as beautiful and premium.

And the 4GB vs 3GB RAM is pretty much a distinction without a difference for iOS. You may be able to have more apps/tabs stay open with more RAM, but you won't notice any performance difference day-to-day.
 
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It's actually an incredible upgrade for a lot of folks who have been holding out.
 
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