Which one is best for you?
Innovations introduced with Apple’s 2016 flagship iPhone 7 model included water resistance, dual speakers and quad-core processor. Otherwise, changes made from the previous year’s iPhone 6 were incremental. Apple have stepped features up again with their more recent releases, as demonstrated by the beautiful and powerful iPhone XR.
iPhone XR is a significant upgrade from iPhone 7 in every category. Apple has loaded this new model with a suite of clever tools – the 12-megapixel rear camera takes superb low light shots thanks to Smart HDR bracketing technology, and the advanced 3D FaceID offered by the TrueDepth front camera makes the phone very secure.
With advances in battery life, video capture, wireless charging and Augmented Reality, iPhone XR is an excellent choice if you are looking to upgrade your iPhone experience. Compare the specs on both phones with our quick feature guide.
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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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Apple
iPhone 7
Take pictures like a pro with a 12-megapixel camera, and optical image stabilisation that keeps images steady when on the move
Express yourself and match your phone to your outfit with a choice of four colours
Relax, and use your phone without a worry, with its splash and water resistant design
It’s twice as nice – 2x faster chip than the iPhone 6 and twice as loud as the 6s
| Name | iPhone XR | iPhone 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Image |
Buy the iPhone XR |
Buy the iPhone 7 |
| Display | 6.1 inch all-screen LCD |
4.7 inches (diagonal) |
| Size and weight |
Height: 150.9 mm Width: 75.7 mm Depth: 0.33 mm Weight: 194 grams |
Height: 138.3 mm Width: 67.1 mm Depth: 7.1 mm Weight: 138 grams |
| Rear camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Front camera | 7 MP | 7 MP |
| Video recording | 4K video recording at 24 fps |
4K video recording at 30 fps 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps |
| Processor | A12 Bionic chip |
A10 fusion chip with 64-bit architecture Embedded M10 motion coprocessor |
| Battery | 2942 mAh | 1960 mAh |
| Storage |
64 GB 128 GB 256 GB |
32 GB 128 GB 256 GB |
| Splash, water and dust resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Buy now | Buy the iPhone XR | Buy the iPhone 7 |