iPhone XR vs iPhone 18 Pro
Quick answer
The iPhone 18 Pro is 3.8 millimetres0.15 inches narrower and 17 grams0.60 ounces heavier than the iPhone XR.
The iPhone XR on Amazon (paid link) is stuck on its last version, so you won’t get any updates. The iPhone 18 Pro (paid link) just launched and lasts longer, with a narrower feel in one hand. It’s a massive upgrade, but the price jump is steep.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 18 Pro
Pocket: Same
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone XR
from $749 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 18 Pro
from $1,199 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 XR: 150.9 by 75.7 by 8.3 millimetres, 194 grams. iPhone 18 Pro: 150 by 71.9 by 8.75 millimetres, 211 grams.
XR, 18 Pro shown at 2.2 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone XR
from $749 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 18 Pro
from $1,199 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: XR 150.9 millimetres, 18 Pro 150.0 millimetres.Height: XR 5.94 inches, 18 Pro 5.91 inches.Width: XR 75.7 millimetres, 18 Pro 71.9 millimetres.Width: XR 2.98 inches, 18 Pro 2.83 inches.Depth: XR 8.30 millimetres, 18 Pro 8.75 millimetres.Depth: XR 0.33 inches, 18 Pro 0.34 inches.Weight: XR 194 grams, 18 Pro 211 grams.Weight: XR 6.84 ounces, 18 Pro 7.44 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | XR | 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 150.9 millimetres5.94 inches | 150.0 millimetres, 0.9 millimetres less5.91 inches, 0.04 inches less |
| Width | 75.7 millimetres2.98 inches | 71.9 millimetres, 3.8 millimetres less2.83 inches, 0.15 inches less |
| Depth | 8.30 millimetres0.33 inches | 8.75 millimetres, 0.45 millimetres more0.34 inches, 0.02 inches more |
| Weight | 194 grams6.84 ounces | 211 grams, 17 grams more7.44 ounces, 0.60 ounces more |
| Volume | 94.8 cubic centimetres5.79 cubic inches | 94.4 cubic centimetres, 0.4 cubic centimetres less5.76 cubic inches, 0.03 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 79 percent | 89 percent, 11 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.1 inches | 6.3 inches, 0.2 inches more |
| Resolution | 828 × 1792 | 1206 × 2622 |
| Pixel density | 326 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, 134 pixels per inch more |
| Cutout | Notch | Dynamic Island |
| Rear main | 12MP | 48MP Fusion, variable aperture f/1.48-f/4.0 |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | 48MP Fusion f/2.2 |
| Rear telephoto | — | 48MP Fusion 100mm (4x optical, 8x optical-quality) |
| Front camera | 12MP | 18MP Center Stage f/1.9 |
| Chip | A12 Bionic | A20 Pro |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 16 hrs | 36 hrs |
| Port | Lightning | USB-C |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0 | 5G · Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Apple C2 modem |
| Water resistance | IP67 (1m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 64 – 256 GB | 256 GB – 2 TB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 749 dollars | 1,199 dollars, 450 dollars more |
| Released | Oct 2018 | Sep 2026 |
| Status | Legacy | Current |
Dimensions
The iPhone 18 Pro is 0.9 mm (0.04 in) shorter, 3.8 mm (0.15 in) narrower, 0.45 mm (0.02 in) thicker and 17 g (0.60 oz) heavier than the iPhone XR. 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). 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).
Also compared with iPhone XR
Questions about these phones
How much smaller is the iPhone 18 Pro than the iPhone XR?
The iPhone 18 Pro is 3.8 mm narrower and 0.9 mm shorter than the iPhone XR.
Which phone is heavier, the iPhone XR or the iPhone 18 Pro?
The iPhone 18 Pro is 17 grams heavier than the iPhone XR.
Is the screen on the iPhone 18 Pro bigger than the iPhone XR?
The iPhone 18 Pro has a 6.3 inch display, which is slightly larger than the iPhone XR's 6.1 inch screen.
Is the iPhone 18 Pro easier to use with one hand than the iPhone XR?
Yes, the iPhone 18 Pro is easier for one-handed use and better for small hands compared to the iPhone XR.
Do both phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Both the iPhone XR and the iPhone 18 Pro fit in a typical men's jeans pocket, but neither fits in a women's median pocket.
Is upgrading to the iPhone 18 Pro worth it just for the size change?
It depends on your priorities since the iPhone 18 Pro is narrower but slightly heavier than the iPhone XR.