iPhone XS vs iPhone XR
Quick answer
The iPhone XR is 4.8 millimetres0.19 inches wider and 17 grams0.60 ounces heavier than the iPhone XS.
These siblings share the same chip and support status, meaning neither will receive new iOS versions. The XR on Amazon (paid link) lasts longer on a charge but feels noticeably larger in hand and pocket, while the XS (paid link) fits easier one-handed. Choose the XS for comfort or the XR if battery life is your priority.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone XS
Pocket: iPhone XS
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone XS
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 XS: 143.6 by 70.9 by 7.7 millimetres, 177 grams. iPhone XR: 150.9 by 75.7 by 8.3 millimetres, 194 grams.
XS, XR shown at 2.2 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone XS
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)
Paid link.
Height: XS 143.6 millimetres, XR 150.9 millimetres.Height: XS 5.65 inches, XR 5.94 inches.Width: XS 70.9 millimetres, XR 75.7 millimetres.Width: XS 2.79 inches, XR 2.98 inches.Depth: XS 7.70 millimetres, XR 8.30 millimetres.Depth: XS 0.30 inches, XR 0.33 inches.Weight: XS 177 grams, XR 194 grams.Weight: XS 6.24 ounces, XR 6.84 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | XS | 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 | 177 grams6.24 ounces | 194 grams, 17 grams more6.84 ounces, 0.60 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 | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A12 Bionic | A12 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 14 hrs | 16 hrs |
| Port | Lightning | Lightning |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0 | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Water resistance | IP67 (1m for 30 min) | IP67 (1m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 64 – 512 GB | 64 – 256 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 999 dollars | 749 dollars, 250 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2018 | 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 17 g (0.60 oz) heavier than the iPhone XS. The iPhone XS measures 143.6 × 70.9 × 7.70 mm (5.65 × 2.79 × 0.30 in) and weighs 177 g (6.24 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).
Also compared with iPhone XS
Questions about these phones
How much bigger is the iPhone XR than the iPhone XS?
The iPhone XR is 7.3 mm taller and 4.8 mm wider than the iPhone XS. It also has a 6.1 inch display compared to the 5.8 inch display on the iPhone XS.
Which phone is heavier between the iPhone XS and iPhone XR?
The iPhone XR is 17 grams heavier than the iPhone XS. The verdict indicates this weight difference is noticeable to users.
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone XS and iPhone XR?
The iPhone XR has a 6.1 inch display while the iPhone XS has a 5.8 inch display. Both models use a notch cutout at the top of the screen.
Which phone is better for one handed use?
The iPhone XS is easier to use with one hand than the iPhone XR. Its smaller width and height make it better for small hands as well.
Which phone is considered more pocketable in pockets?
The iPhone XS is rated as more pocketable than the iPhone XR. Both phones still fit in a typical men's jeans pocket.
Is upgrading from iPhone XS to iPhone XR worth it for size?
It depends on how much you prefer a larger display over a more compact device. The iPhone XR adds screen space while the iPhone XS remains narrower.