iPhone XR

Design and display

The XR departs from older designs by eliminating the home button and using a display notch to house the front sensors and camera. It features a 6.1‑inch Liquid Retina LCD rather than the OLED panels used on its more expensive siblings. The enclosure uses an aluminum frame and glass back, and the model was offered in several bright finishes — including white, coral, yellow, blue, space gray and PRODUCT(RED) — to emphasize a less formal alternative to stainless steel models.

Hardware and features

At the heart of the XR is Apple’s A12 Bionic system‑on‑chip, providing performance comparable to the XS family for many everyday tasks. It uses Face ID for biometric authentication and provides a single 12‑megapixel rear camera with software features such as Smart HDR and portrait mode using depth estimation. Storage options included 64 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB. For the LCD reference see display technology notes, and for storage choices see manufacturer listings at storage options.

• Screen: 6.1‑inch Liquid Retina LCD
• Chip: A12 Bionic
• Camera: Single 12 MP rear camera
• Authentication: Face ID (TrueDepth camera)
• Variants: 64 / 128 / 256 GB; multiple colors

Positioning and release

Apple introduced the XR as the lower‑cost option in the 2018 trio, positioned beneath the XS and XS Max while sharing several flagship elements. Pre‑orders began on October 19, 2018, with general availability starting October 26, 2018. At launch the XR had a US starting price of $749. Apple announced the new lineup and pricing at the official event in Cupertino; see the company announcement at Apple Inc. and the venue details at Steve Jobs Theater and California.

Reception and notable distinctions

Reviewers highlighted the XR for offering strong performance, a long battery life relative to its class, and a vibrant color palette while using a single rear camera and an LCD panel to reduce cost. Compared with the iPhone X and the XS family, the XR sacrificed an OLED screen and a dual‑camera system but retained Face ID and the core software experience. It was introduced in the same year as the iPhone X’s successor models, which included the iPhone XS and XS Max; see comparisons with XS and XS Max and the previous generation iPhone X.

One practical change for the 2018 models was that Apple no longer included a Lightning‑to‑3.5 mm headphone adapter in the box for the XR, XS and XS Max; adapters remained available separately. For additional purchasing or pricing information consult retail sources and region pages such as the original stated launch price.

Overall, the iPhone XR represents Apple’s strategy of offering a middle‑ground device that blends many flagship capabilities with cost‑saving compromises in materials and display technology, making it a notable entry in the company’s recent product history. For further technical reference and support links consult official resources and product documentation at Apple's iPhone XR page or carrier and reseller listings.