Apple iPhone XR (2018)
270 reviews
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iPhone XR 256gig – The phone is easy to use, I must say it’s difficult to stop looking for the button. Once your use to it the phone is great and has many features it has and wonder how you did without those functions. The camera is fantastic with the ability to edit them within the photo review. I must admit I prefer the XR has a metal rear shell no more rear glass… Read more
replacement. XR has the ability to switch from each application to the next with a simple slide up function.
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A great phone when you don't need the newest option! – I am someone who buys a piece of tech and then uses it until it dies, so I was very pleased when this phone I purchased in 2018 is still going strong after 4 years! As a social media user for work and for personal, I wanted to make sure this phone could handle all sorts of photos and videos. I found the portrait setting in the phone to be… Read more
especially great when taking client photos. I was also surprised at the amount of videos and photos that this phone can store.
I also loved how seamlessly the phone connected to my laptop and iPad, and how easy it was to set up and transfer from my previous iPhone. If you are like me and have a lot of files in a lot of places, having a phone that connects to everything is a lifesaver. Especially being able to seamlessly open things from one device to another and airdrop features.
All the apps I know and love work fantastically on this phone, without any issues whatsoever. I also loved the red colour I chose, which was a nice personal touch offered by Apple.
Update: I have since got a pair of Apple AirPods, and I love how smoothly they connect to this phone! I only have to put them in my ears and everything works. Highly recommend!
In-depth reviews
Better than all the iPhones I’ve had so far! – I’ve owned a few iPhones before this iPhone XR, and I must admit, this one really beats them all. The camera takes 4K images, which is perfect when capturing those precious moments of your fast growing toddler, or your special holiday memories. My favourite aspect is the Portrait mode - it totally blurs the background just like DSLR cameras! The… Read more
size of the screen is amazing for reading books, or simply watching some Netflix. I also like not having the home button, at first I was skeptical, but’s it’s really grown on me - it makes usage so much easier! Apps open quicker, they run faster and I really love how you can fit more apps on one page. The battery also lasts ages (more than 24 hours and you’ll still have approx 40% remaining) which is much more than the iPhone 7 (which is what I upgraded from). I’ve always loved Apple products and this one so far is my second favourite (first favourite is the Mac), the functionality, accessibility and easiness just gets better and better.
Best phone ever! So glad I upgraded – I'm the type of person who doesn't usually upgrade their phone until it completely carks it, but I was moving countries and decided it would be a good idea to have a bigger screen and more memory for photos, maps, new apps etc. so it was out with my beloved 16GB iPhone 5S and in with the mighty 128GB iPhone XR. I have absolutely no regrets! It… Read more
is such an amazing phone, I was tossing up between some of the earlier models and this one, as several of my friends have 7s and 8s and love them, but I decided to go big and get the newest model (and cheaper of the three new releases). It has been absolutely life changing - I use my phone all day for music, navigation and general app browsing and I never have to recharge it through the day. I am barely using any of the storage space and I have all the apps I need, so I have been making more of an effort to take pictures on the lovely camera now that I actually have space for them!
Admittedly, the screen size does seem slightly excessive compared to my old phone, and my small hands do struggle to use it one-handed sometimes. However, first-world problems aside, it is the greatest phone I have ever owned and I really highly recommend it.
Super battery life ever in an iPhone - it’s a true claim! – Though iPhone XR might look like iPhone X model, it’s super big screen can make your viewing experience so much better if you are into movies or photos. Not to mention it’s extremely long lasting battery life which can sustain the phone for at least two and a half days use with loads of texting and web page browsing. You don’t need to restrict… Read more
notifications purposefully just to save some juice for the day anymore, what a relief indeed! Other models cannot be the competitor of iPhone XR, battery life wise!
iPhone XR can also enjoy the latest IOS beta experience, same as other more expensive models, the bezels though seem wider and making the phone looks rather small on screen, if you place the phone in a case which most iPhone users do, you will not notify the difference between iPhone XR and XS.
I owned the red iPhone XR, the red colour is just so sexy! I admire the fact that iPhone XR has the best battery life in iphone history and that’s the main thing for me, who would love to charge the phone every 5 or 6 hours and carrying the charging cable all the time? I reckon if anyone would enjoy doing that at all!
Positive reviews
User friendly and reliable – I have been using the iPhone XR and I love it. Reason is it’s easy to navigate. Has smart features especially Siri. You don’t need to hold you phone whilst driving you can get Siri to read your incoming messages, you can ask Siri to respond to those messages. This is a safety conscious feature.
Simply the best – I have had an iPhone since 2009. The XR is my latest (bought it back in 2016 and still use it all day long) and does everything I need it to. It is simple and intuitive to use, which is one of its best features. It also takes great photographs and videos. I use lots of apps and it never seeks to run out of space or processing power. I make a lot… Read more
of international business calls and the battery lasts all day. rarely do I ever run out of battery. And if I do it charges up fast. I also use a Motorola Android phone which I use for my US number...but I hate it. The iPhone is so much easier to use, more intuitive and much more fun. Highly recommended. I will keep buying iPhone.
It perfect, use full – .I'm using it right now, it ok ... . Display 6.10 inch, Camera7mp it ok can take good photos and videos .the sound and speaker are good quality with call and voice message . the apps run smoothly .. Show details
Negative reviews
Not worth it – I swapped to an iPhone for the first time from Android. I was not happy with the performance. The phone only lasted 6 months when it crashed after an update. The screen also cracked after 3 months. Comapred to Samsung the camera quality is avergage. The battery also did not last long. Show details
My last iPhone – This will be my last iPhone. I do not like the fact that I’ve paid thousands for a phone and now the make the software so that I have to buy one of thier chargers or it won’t charge. So rude. My brother and son have switched and have no trouble charging thier phone so I will too. The other complaint that I have is that the sound has played up after only having it for a few months Show details
Great device, showing its age – Great camera, crisp photos. All round phone suitable for the usual calls and messages as well as shopping online, surfing the net, banking, appointments. Apple apps work reliably. Due to age now of phone, it requires daily charging at end of day to keep in top notch condition. Show details
Recent reviews
Great for value – This phone is great it’s slim but large enough to get a good grip on it the screen is quite large so awesome to watch movies and play games
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As good as I need it to be – I've had this phone for just on 2 to 3 years and still going strong, like most people I don't use most of the features that it offers but all round it's a really great phone. Show details
Still in use 2023 – I can not complain this excellent phone with all day battery life. Having it for more than a year. Last phone was an android phone and they have been unstable and crash easily. Also got this XR cheap in secondhand price. Might keep it as long as possible and replace the battery after a few years. Show details
Great phone at a great price – Had to replace my iPhone 6s when travelling. Purchased a refurbished XR. Great phone. Quick, lots of features, plenty of data, 24-36 hours battery life, great camera. Show details
Down under – I have had this phone for a year now and extremely pleased with it. The screen size is large enough and it is generally easy to navigate. The photo quality is excellent for an everyday photographer.
Great phone but expensive – I love my xr but it’s expensive! I have had it for 18 months and going strong. Battery health down to 93% unfortunately. I only wish the iPhones were more affordable. Show details
Love This Phone – I have had this phone for a year now and extremely pleased with it. The screen size is large enough and it is generally easy to navigate. The photo quality is excellent for an everyday photographer. Show details
Useful and versatile tool for todays tech world – My phone is used for my day to day art business. Taking photos , promoting my work on social media , using apps to make stop motion animations , sending files to the printer , scanning , answering emails . The apps run smoothly including lifestyle as well as creative apps I use a calorie counting app , fitness tracker gym membership , colouring in , animation , check in Show details
Great phone – Best iPhone I’ve been able to afford so far, Camera works as fantastic as you would expect from a iPhone, In any light. The display is bright and clear and responds beautifully to your touch, “Wish my girlfriend was like that” I basically use it as my computer since I lost my iPad and MacBook in the floods, And there’s nothing I can’t do on it,… Read more
But I do still miss my other Apple stuff. Everything works great apps all very smooth and fast, Even with a cracked screen as I dropped it a couple of weeks ago, I’m a Apple convert since 2015 and will never have any other type of device, They have looked after me with after sales service even when they didn’t have to, Replacing a phone for me that they were not obligated to. Keep it up Apple, I know every time I’m getting what I pay for! Cheers Frank
Derek’s iPhone review – I would like to say this phone is very reliable for picture Quality I am finding the brightness is brilliant which I like I use my phone for surfing net video chat with my freinds listening to music yes I have had know problems with downloading an installing apps on my phone Show details
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This is okay! – Having been a person who has bought apple products since the dawn of time, I think that the Apples range of iphones from 2017 hasnt really changed - in terms of durability and quality. Im an artist, and if I knew how many reference photos I would need to take I would most definitely get the highest GB if purchasing an iPhone again. Ive run… Read more
into many problems with space and have had those annoying “ icloud storage full” notifications. They also attempt to force you to pay for more storage. …anyhow Theres no way to turn these type of notifications off which is not good. The camera is alright but Ive unfortunately seen other phone brands that have amazing quality. The camera image files while trying to copy them to desktop will not open unless you pay for an extention from windows.
On top of all this - no they are not waterproof and the screen still cracks even if you drop it onto the carpet :)
Phone is amazing – Camera quality was amazing this phone takes excellent quality pictures and is very easy to use. The colour display could have been a little better but was great for its time and the durability could have been a little better. Apps ran smooth and seamlessly on this device. Show details
Awesome phone, love it – Love this phone, probably one of the better iPhones out there. 2 years on and still don’t need an upgrade. Great game quality. Apps run perfectly on this phone. I use this phone for everything from online banking to online shopping. Show details
Upgraded from iPhone 7 to the iPhone XR – I can honestly say I’m impressed, I didn’t know iPhone could keep getting better! Down side this you only receive the power cord and a completely different USB port to the older version, apart from that I love my phone Show details
Iphone XR benefits and pitfalls – Well it is an excellent phone and we ahve used it worldwide prior to covid. There are several great positive, responsive loading, great camera editing, easy to use with apps and comfortable hand size. The main downfall is the sensitive touch screen and the fact that you need a cover on it to make sure it shuts down. Siri is also average and the… Read more
voice recognition needs some work. Overall its still an exceptional phone. Tough and ready its guaranteed to last you a lifetime.
Excellent I-Phone – Very good product and easy to use I bought this for work purposes and very please with how easy it was to setup and get apps to help with day to day life
Perfect iphone – Excellent mobile, with good battery life and camera. Haven’t come across similar mobile which has the required features at this price. Good network connectivity and number of apps can run pretty well at any given point of time. Recommended!!!
stepup form samsung s6 but – the phone quality is awesome but is on heavier side for me. the camera is great and runs smoothly but it has a stupid os system how hard is it to turn off no u cant just push the power button u must push 2 stupid buttons but i don't know until i googled it which shouldn't be needed Show details
A unexpected surprise – Bought a refurbished iphone and It was like brand new , every feature worked no issues at all. Screen is perfect and the sound for my Spotify was louder than my portable speaker
Loved it – Battery is really nice. Using since 2 years and still works perfectly. I am proud that I bought it. And i am gonna busy one more for my brother back in country Show details
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