iPhone X vs iPhone XR
Quick answer
The iPhone XR is 4.8 millimetres0.19 inches wider and 20 grams0.71 ounces heavier than the iPhone X.
Both models no longer receive iOS updates, so you are buying at renewed prices for devices stuck on their final software versions. The iPhone X on Amazon (paid link) feels lighter and easier to manage with one hand, while the XR (paid link) lasts longer on a charge and runs slightly smoother. Take the X for comfort, or the XR if battery life matters more.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone X
Pocket: iPhone X
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone X
from $999 at launch.
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from $749 at launch.
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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 X: 143.6 by 70.9 by 7.7 millimetres, 174 grams. iPhone XR: 150.9 by 75.7 by 8.3 millimetres, 194 grams.
X, XR shown at 2.2 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone X
from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone XR
from $749 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
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Height: X 143.6 millimetres, XR 150.9 millimetres.Height: X 5.65 inches, XR 5.94 inches.Width: X 70.9 millimetres, XR 75.7 millimetres.Width: X 2.79 inches, XR 2.98 inches.Depth: X 7.70 millimetres, XR 8.30 millimetres.Depth: X 0.30 inches, XR 0.33 inches.Weight: X 174 grams, XR 194 grams.Weight: X 6.14 ounces, XR 6.84 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | X | XR |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 143.6 millimetres5.65 inches | 150.9 millimetres, 7.3 millimetres more5.94 inches, 0.29 inches more |
| Width | 70.9 millimetres2.79 inches | 75.7 millimetres, 4.8 millimetres more2.98 inches, 0.19 inches more |
| Depth | 7.70 millimetres0.30 inches | 8.30 millimetres, 0.60 millimetres more0.33 inches, 0.02 inches more |
| Weight | 174 grams6.14 ounces | 194 grams, 20 grams more6.84 ounces, 0.71 ounces more |
| Volume | 78.4 cubic centimetres4.78 cubic inches | 94.8 cubic centimetres, 16.4 cubic centimetres more5.79 cubic inches, 1.00 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 83 percent | 79 percent, 4 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 5.8 inches | 6.1 inches, 0.3 inches more |
| Resolution | 1125 × 2436 | 828 × 1792 |
| Pixel density | 458 pixels per inch | 326 pixels per inch, 132 pixels per inch less |
| Cutout | Notch | Notch |
| Rear main | 12MP | 12MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 7MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A11 Bionic | A12 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 13 hrs | 16 hrs |
| Port | Lightning | Lightning |
| Wireless | 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Water resistance | IP67 (1m for 30 min) | IP67 (1m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 64 – 256 GB | 64 – 256 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 999 dollars | 749 dollars, 250 dollars less |
| Released | Nov 2017 | Oct 2018 |
| Status | Legacy | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone XR is 7.3 mm (0.29 in) taller, 4.8 mm (0.19 in) wider, 0.60 mm (0.02 in) thicker and 20 g (0.71 oz) heavier than the iPhone X. The iPhone X measures 143.6 × 70.9 × 7.70 mm (5.65 × 2.79 × 0.30 in) and weighs 174 g (6.14 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
How much bigger is iPhone XR than iPhone X?
iPhone XR is 7.3 mm taller and 4.8 mm wider than iPhone X. It also weighs 20 grams more.
Is iPhone XR heavier than iPhone X?
Yes, iPhone XR weighs 194 grams compared to iPhone X at 174 grams. The weight difference is noticeable.
What is the screen size difference?
iPhone XR has a 6.1 inch display while iPhone X has a 5.8 inch display. This makes the screen on iPhone XR slightly larger.
Which phone is easier to use one-handed?
iPhone X is easier to use one-handed and better for small hands. iPhone XR is larger and harder to reach across.
Do these phones fit in jeans pockets?
Both fit in a typical men's jeans pocket, but iPhone X is more pocketable due to its smaller size. Neither fits in a typical women's jeans pocket.
Is upgrading from iPhone X to iPhone XR worth it for size?
It depends on if you want a larger screen and battery life. The size increase comes with more weight and less one-handed comfort.