Which one is best for you?
iPhone XR is a much more recent phone than Galaxy S7 – an alternative to iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max that benefits from Apple’s A12 Bionic chip. Galaxy S7, though a few years older, was in its day the flagship Samsung model. It still has much to offer, including a 12-megapixel camera and OLED screen.
They both have some great features – so it’s really down to which you prefer. iPhone XR lets you create your own Animoji or unlock your phone with a glance thanks to its True Depth camera. Galaxy S7 fits neatly in your pocket – and lets you check the time and notifications at a glance on the with its Always-on Display.
We’ve collected the most important features so you can see for yourself which phone is best for you.
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Apple
iPhone XR
Use Portrait Mode to create stunning images that stand out with breath-taking detail against naturally blurred backgrounds
Enjoy the latest Augmented Reality games and apps – including 3D Animoji
See everything in true-life colour on the edge-to-edge Liquid Retina HD display
Choose from a range of vibrant colours to suit your style
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Samsung
Galaxy S7
Enjoy a smooth experience when playing games with a powerful Quad-core chip and Super AMOLED display
Travel light with a pocket-sized phone that weighs just 152 grams
Capture the action in fine detail with a 12-megapixel main camera
Take great selfies with the dedicated 5-megapixel front-facing camera
| Name | iPhone XR | Galaxy S7 |
|---|---|---|
| Image |
Buy the iPhone XR |
Buy the Galaxy S7 |
| Display | 6.1 inch all-screen LCD | 5.1 inches |
| Size and weight |
Height: 150.9 mm Width: 75.7 mm Depth: 0.33 mm Weight: 194 grams |
Height: 142.4 mm Width: 69.6 mm Depth: 7.9 mm Weight: 152 grams |
| Rear camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Front camera | 7 MP | 5 MP |
| Video recording | 4K video recording at 24 fps | 4K video recording at 30 fps |
| Processor | A12 Bionic chip | Exynos 8890 |
| Battery | 2942 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Storage |
64 GB 128 GB 256 GB |
32 GB |
| Splash, water and dust resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Buy now | Buy the iPhone XR | Buy the Galaxy S7 |