iPhone XR

Apple is certainly anything but conventional. In 2017, they released the iPhone X at an unusual time in the year, and in 2018, they chose to release three new handsets, including the iPhone XR. It’s a cut-down handset, described by the company as a way to make their technology more widely available. That’s something we hadn’t seen from California’s tech giant since the iPhone SE, but it’s a move that was well received by customers.

While it is touted as being cut-down, we found the device to be packed full of great features and functions. While there are some differences between this and other models in the X series, this smartphone is incredible and well worth a look.

Apple has replaced the OLED screen with an LCD screen on this model, and the 6.1-inch Liquid Retina HD display delivers an impressive visual experience. In terms of looks, the phone has an infinity screen with a fairly large notch at the top that contains the front-facing camera.

We see a more playful side of Apple for this smartphone, as they chose to bring out coloured cases, in a move not seen since the iPhone 5C. You can purchase this handset in red, yellow, coral, black, white or blue.

The iPhone XR offers advanced face ID instead of fingerprint technology, which has been removed from this model. This facial recognition means you have enhanced security, which was a feature that was not expected on this device. The phone also features the same IP67 rating seen on many other Apple handsets, meaning it’s water and dust resistant, so an accidental dunk in water or a spilt coffee won’t be the end of the world.

We know that Apple audio is good, meaning that the iPhone XR is good for gaming as well as for streaming movies and music. Gamers are always on the lookout for handsets that offer them a larger screen, fast processing and the best sound for the in-play action.

While there’s no headphone jack on this device, users can buy an adaptor or opt for wireless headphones – whichever they prefer.

Firstly, the front-facing 7MP camera is top-notch for selfies and delivers a much higher quality photographic performance than you might expect. The iPhone XR only has one rear-facing camera, however, it’s still a weighty 12MP lens with plenty of technology to back it up. There’s a digital zoom up to 5x, portrait mode with enhanced bokeh and depth control, as well as smart HDR, which gives photos true to life colours.

Inside the phone is the A12 Bionic processor (a feature-packed piece of kit) and the Neural Engine, which is ideal for gaming. The gaming potential is really there for this phone, as the device will be able to take full advantage of mobile augmented reality games. Plus, thanks to the 1792×828 resolution and the 326ppi, game graphics will be of a high standard.

The iPhone XR is running iOS 12, which is the latest incarnation, and the power it offers makes this one awesome smartphone. This is a dual SIM handset with the ability to take a standard nano-SIM and an eSIM, which gives it even more functionality.

The Face ID means that Apple Pay receives an upgrade on this model. It offers full functionality and is more secure than chip and pin cards because your facial recognition is required before Apple Pay can be used.

There are plenty of memory options, too. The 64GB, 128GB or 256GB versions are available. The battery life is also good and will easily last the full day, which is helpful for those with busy lives.

Summary

The iPhone XR is an amazing handset which presents more than you would initially expect. That’s why it’s perfect for all kinds of smartphone users.

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