Apple iPhone Xr Buyer's Guide
iPhone Xr Release Date: October 2018
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Apple released the iPhone Xr, featuring a 6.1-inch Liquid Retina LCD display and A12 Bionic chip, in October 2018. The iPhone Xr arrived with six color options (Black, White, Blue, Yellow, Coral, Red) and with three storage options (64GB, 128GB, 256GB). Other features of the iPhone Xr included a 12MP rear camera and a 7MP front TrueDepth camera with Animoji and Memoji. The iPhone Xr also had a battery life of up to 1.5 hours longer than previous models, wireless charging, and a fast charge that was capable of giving up to 50% charge in 30 minutes.
iPhone Xr Price
iPhone Xr Specs
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The iPhone Xr features include a 6.1-inch Liquid Retina HD display with True Tone, 4G LTE cellular connectivity, up to 256GB of internal storage space, an IP67 rating for water and dust resistance, Face ID, and the Apple A12 Bionic chip with 6-core CPU, 4-core GPU, and 8-core Neural Engine.
Size and Weight
| Width | 76 mm 3.0 inches |
| Height | 151 mm 5.9 inches |
| Depth | 8 mm 0.3 inches |
| Weight | 194 g 6.8 ounces |
The measurements of the iPhone Xr are as follows: 5.94” in height, 2.79” in width, and 0.30” in depth. The iPhone Xr weighs 6.14 ounces.
Screen and Display
| Resolution | 828x1792 |
| Screen Size | 155 mm 6.1 inches |
| Pixels Per Inch | 324 ppi |
The iPhone Xr features a 6.1” Liquid Retina HD display with a resolution of 1792 x 828. Key display features of the iPhone Xr include True Tone, a 1400:1 contrast ratio, and a 625 nits (typical) max brightness.
Cameras
| Primary | 12.2 MP |
| Resolution | 4032x3024 |
The iPhone Xr has a single 12MP camera on the back and a single 7MP camera on the front. The rear-facing camera is a wide-angle lens with features such as Portrait mode, Portrait Lighting, Smart HDR for photos, and optical image stabilization. The front-facing camera is a TrueDepth camera with support for Portrait mode and Portrait lightning, as well as Animoji and Memoji. The rear camera can record 4K video at up to 60 frames per second, and both the front and rear camera can record 1080p HD video at 25, 30, or 60 frames per second.
Battery and Charging
| Capacity | 2945 mAh |
| Longevity | 15 hours |
| USB | Lightning |
| Qi | |
The iPhone Xr battery life estimates include up to 16 hours of video playback time and up to 65 hours of audio playback time. The battery is a rechargeable 2,942 mAh lithium-ion, and it can be charged using an Apple Lightning cable or wirelessly using a Qi wireless compatible charging pad. The iPhone Xr is also fast-charge compatible and can charge up to 50% in 30 minutes using Apple’s 20W wall power adapter.
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iPhone Xr Storage
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Storage options for the iPhone Xr begin at 64GB on the low end and go to 128GB and 256GB on the high end.
iPhone Xr Colors
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Apple released the iPhone Xr in a variety of colors. The color options include Blue, White, Black, Yellow, Coral, and PRODUCT(RED). The aluminum band on the sides and the camera trim are color-matched to the color on the back of the phone. All of the different colors feature black bezels around the display on the front of the phone.
Color Popularity
Black
Black is the most popular iPhone Xr color choice, new to this generation of iPhone devices, and not found on the previous iPhone 8.
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White is a popular iPhone Xr color preference, new to this generation of iPhone devices, and not found on the previous iPhone 8.
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Blue is a popular iPhone Xr color preference, new to this generation of iPhone devices, and not found on the previous iPhone 8.
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Coral is a unique iPhone Xr color choice, new to this generation of iPhone devices, and not found on the previous iPhone 8.
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Red is a popular iPhone Xr color preference, a classic available on the previous generation iPhone 8, and others in the iPhone family.
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Yellow is a unique iPhone Xr color choice, new to this generation of iPhone devices, and not found on the previous iPhone 8.
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Device colors may appear to change under different lighting conditions.
Here are real images taken from active Swappa listing under a variety of lighting conditions,
so you can figure out which iPhone Xr color is best for you.
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iPhone Xr Family
FAQ
The iPhone Xr is available in 3 models:
- A1984
- A2105 GSM Only
- A2108
The most popular iPhone Xr model option is A1984, favored by 100% of buyers on Swappa.
The most popular iPhone Xr storage option is 64 GB, chosen by 74% of buyers on Swappa.
More storage generally means a higher price for the iPhone Xr. In June 2025, the average sale price for the 64 GB option was $125, the 128 GB option was $131, the 256 GB option was $162.
The most popular iPhone Xr color is Black, favored by 75% of buyers.
In general, iPhone Xr color doesn't affect price, resale value, or depreciation much on Swappa; so go with the color you like best. Other factors, such as condition, and storage size have a larger influence on iPhone Xr prices.
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