Which one is best for you?
Take a glance at iPhone XR and Galaxy Note8 and the first thing you’ll notice is that both are large-screen modern phones with beautiful edge-to-edge displays. Look closer and you’ll see a few significant differences that might influence your choice.
iPhone XR is the more recent phone, and boasts Apple’s A12 Bionic chip – which has some impressive capabilities. For example, while it only has a single lens main camera, it uses real-time processing to create the depth of field effects only previously possible with dual lenses. And like iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, it’s optimised for a range of Augmented Reality apps – including immersive 3D multiplayer games.
Galaxy Note8 has a dual lens camera, which makes it easy to create beautiful images with Live Focus – and also lets you zoom in to snap distant objects without loss of quality. Its unique feature, however, is the S-Pen, which gives you a whole different way to interact with your phone. Scribble a quick note, personalise messages or use it as a selection tool for editing video. Another handy feature worth mentioning is split-screen mode, that lets you view two apps at once.
They’re both great phones – each packed with useful features to keep you entertained and help you through your day. If you still can’t decide, see our feature guide for more info.
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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 Note8
See the big picture on a wide-aspect 6.3-inch curved Infinity Display
Take amazing pictures and video with a dual lens camera and use Live focus to instantly create professional looking images
Take notes, personalise messages create your own GIFs, and more with the S Pen
Capture all the action in Super Slo-mo video mode
Name | iPhone XR | Galaxy Note8 |
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Image |
Buy the iPhone XR |
Buy the Galaxy Note8 |
Display | 6.1 inch all-screen LCD | 6.3 inches |
Size and weight |
Height: 150.9 mm Width: 75.7 mm Depth: 0.33 mm Weight: 194 grams |
Height: 162.5 mm Width: 74.8 mm Depth: 8.6 mm Weight: 195 grams |
Rear camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
Front camera | 7 MP | 8 MP |
Video recording | 4K video recording at 24 fps | 2160p@30fps |
Processor | A12 Bionic chip | Exynos 8895 |
Battery | 2942 mAh | 3300 mAh |
Storage |
64 GB 128 GB 256 GB |
64 GB |
Splash, water and dust resistant | Yes | Yes |
Buy now | Buy the iPhone XR | Buy the Galaxy Note8 |