iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone XR
Quick answer
The iPhone XR is 3.8 millimetres0.15 inches wider and 17 grams0.60 ounces lighter than the iPhone 18 Pro.
The XR on Amazon (paid link) has stopped getting iOS updates, while the 18 Pro (paid link) arrives fresh with the latest OS and performance that feels a generational leap. Battery life is truly double, so if you need a phone that lasts two full days, Apple sells the 18 Pro for $1199 now.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 18 Pro
Pocket: Same
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 18 Pro
from $1,199 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)iPhone XR
from $749 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.4 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.2 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone 18 Pro: 150 by 71.9 by 8.75 millimetres, 211 grams. iPhone XR: 150.9 by 75.7 by 8.3 millimetres, 194 grams.
18 Pro, XR shown at 2.2 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 18 Pro
from $1,199 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)iPhone XR
from $749 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 18 Pro 150.0 millimetres, XR 150.9 millimetres.Height: 18 Pro 5.91 inches, XR 5.94 inches.Width: 18 Pro 71.9 millimetres, XR 75.7 millimetres.Width: 18 Pro 2.83 inches, XR 2.98 inches.Depth: 18 Pro 8.75 millimetres, XR 8.30 millimetres.Depth: 18 Pro 0.34 inches, XR 0.33 inches.Weight: 18 Pro 211 grams, XR 194 grams.Weight: 18 Pro 7.44 ounces, XR 6.84 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 18 Pro | XR |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 150.0 millimetres5.91 inches | 150.9 millimetres, 0.9 millimetres more5.94 inches, 0.04 inches more |
| Width | 71.9 millimetres2.83 inches | 75.7 millimetres, 3.8 millimetres more2.98 inches, 0.15 inches more |
| Depth | 8.75 millimetres0.34 inches | 8.30 millimetres, 0.45 millimetres less0.33 inches, 0.02 inches less |
| Weight | 211 grams7.44 ounces | 194 grams, 17 grams less6.84 ounces, 0.60 ounces less |
| Volume | 94.4 cubic centimetres5.76 cubic inches | 94.8 cubic centimetres, 0.4 cubic centimetres more5.79 cubic inches, 0.03 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 89 percent | 79 percent, 11 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.3 inches | 6.1 inches, 0.2 inches less |
| Resolution | 1206 × 2622 | 828 × 1792 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 326 pixels per inch, 134 pixels per inch less |
| Cutout | Dynamic Island | Notch |
| Rear main | 48MP Fusion, variable aperture f/1.48-f/4.0 | 12MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | 48MP Fusion f/2.2 | — |
| Rear telephoto | 48MP Fusion 100mm (4x optical, 8x optical-quality) | — |
| Front camera | 18MP Center Stage f/1.9 | 12MP |
| Chip | A20 Pro | A12 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 36 hrs | 16 hrs |
| Port | USB-C | Lightning |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Apple C2 modem | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP67 (1m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 256 GB – 2 TB | 64 – 256 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 1,199 dollars | 749 dollars, 450 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2026 | Oct 2018 |
| Status | Current | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone XR is 0.9 mm (0.04 in) taller, 3.8 mm (0.15 in) wider, 0.45 mm (0.02 in) thinner and 17 g (0.60 oz) lighter than the iPhone 18 Pro. The iPhone 18 Pro measures 150.0 × 71.9 × 8.75 mm (5.91 × 2.83 × 0.34 in) and weighs 211 g (7.44 oz). The iPhone XR measures 150.9 × 75.7 × 8.30 mm (5.94 × 2.98 × 0.33 in) and weighs 194 g (6.84 oz).
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Questions about these phones
Which phone is bigger in height and width?
The iPhone XR is 0.9 mm taller and 3.8 mm wider than the iPhone 18 Pro. The iPhone 18 Pro has a slightly smaller footprint despite its larger screen.
How much heavier is the iPhone 18 Pro?
The iPhone 18 Pro weighs 211 grams while the iPhone XR weighs 194 grams. The weight difference of 17 grams is noticeable in hand.
Which phone has a bigger screen?
The iPhone 18 Pro has a 6.3-inch display compared to the 6.1-inch screen on the iPhone XR. Both phones have similar height but the iPhone 18 Pro uses more screen-to-body area.
Which phone is easier to use one-handed?
The iPhone 18 Pro is easier to use one-handed than the iPhone XR. Its narrower width makes it better for small hands.
Do these phones fit in a jeans pocket?
Both the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone XR fit in a typical men's jeans pocket. Neither phone fits comfortably in a typical women's jeans pocket.
Is upgrading for size alone worth it?
Upgrading from the iPhone XR to the iPhone 18 Pro for size alone is not worth it. The phones are similarly pocketable and the size change is minimal.