Why is the iPhone XR so bad?

By definition, the iPhone XR is lacking. Its screen resolution is less than 1080p, the bezels are thicker than on most other phones with edge-to-edge displays, and the display is an LCD instead of an OLED. It has just one camera on the back, not two. Its frame is aluminum instead of stainless steel.

Is the iPhone XR a failure?

The XR only packs a single rear camera, but it is identical to the one in its siblings. It comes with FaceID and an edge-to-edge screen, but it's an LCD panel with the pixel density of the iPhone 8. With Apple's recent guidance adjustment, many have come to conclude that the iPhone XR is a flop.

Is the iPhone XR still worth buying in 2020?

Lastly, the iPhone XR is a year old and it will get a year less of software support from Apple. Hence, despite the lower prices, the iPhone XR is still not the best value iPhone by 2020 standards.

What are the cons of iPhone XR?

Is iPhone XR unbreakable?

And according to drop test results from warranty company SquareTrade, it appears that the Apple iPhone XR is just as breakable as the iPhone XS and XS Max.

The iPhone XR is a Failure.

Is iPhone XR plastic?

There's no plastic in the phone's body, the glass back is similar to the back of the Xs and Xs Max, and its color options feel more grown up compared to the neon hues of the iPhone 5C. There's also a bigger incentive to get the iPhone XR than there was with the iPhone 5C: a real deal.

Is XR more durable than Xs?

The first good news, for iPhone XR buyers, is that the tests showed that Apple's more affordable phone has the same level of durability as the iPhone XS and XS Max when it comes to being dropped, while it out-performed the XS, which costs $250 more, under the pressure of the bend test.

What is iPhone XR good for?

The Good. The less expensive iPhone XR delivers most iPhone X and XS features, including an excellent big screen in a comfortable body, fast performance, Face ID and wireless charging, and a camera that's mostly as good as the iPhone XS.

What does XR mean in iPhone?

The iPhone XR (stylized and marketed as iPhone Xʀ; Roman numeral "X" pronounced "ten") is a smartphone designed and manufactured by Apple Inc. It is part of the twelfth generation of the iPhone. Pre-orders began on October 19, 2018, with an official release on October 26, 2018.

How good is iPhone XR picture quality?

The iPhone XR has a 12-megapixel camera — same as the iPhone XS's — but no secondary telephoto lens. The iPhone XR's 12-megapixel camera has a f/1.8 aperture — identical to the iPhone XS's main camera.

How long will iPhone XR last?

The iPhone XR offers nearly 11.5 hours of battery life, which is among the longest lasting phones.

Is the XR good in 2022?

Make no mistake: The iPhone XR is still one of the best cheap iPhones you can buy in 2022. It takes everything you love about newer, more premium models — like Face ID, all-screen display, and a great camera — only it's offered at a much more budget-friendly price point.

Why is my iPhone XR laggy?

The usual cause of frequent lagging and freezing in mobile devices is insufficient memory. These two also emerge among the common symptoms of performance issues from wear-and-tear in early smartphones. For new devices experiencing the same symptoms, software-related factors are usually to blame.

Why is my iPhone XR slow?

This is when the memory space is running low. In new devices, performance issues are often attributed to software errors including rogue apps, bad updates, malwares and system bugs. In worst cases, a device may perform sluggishly or is often freezing due to hardware damage.

Is there an iPhone 9?

Why Apple Skipped the iPhone 9. As far as it's been speculated, skipping the iPhone 9 wasn't due to superstition. If it was, Apple would have skipped the iPhone 13 too. Overall, it appears that having no iPhone 9 is simply a business move, which is naturally crucial for a tech giant such as Apple.

What's better iPhone XR or XS?

iPhone XS also has a more advanced, edge-to-edge OLED display, with higher resolution than iPhone XR. However, iPhone XR, with its True Tone Liquid Retina display is unlikely to disappoint. In fact it's slightly larger than the iPhone XS display – 6.1inches compared to 5.8.

Is iPhone XR 5G?

Helpful answers. The iPhone XR is not 5G compatible. The only 5G phones Apple has are the iPhone 12 & 13 series. As far as what T-Mobile will support, that is their business decision, and if you wish to remain with T-Mobile, it would seem they require you to have a 5G capable iPhone.

Is iPhone XR best for gaming?

If gaming and gaming performance (and battery efficiency) is important for you, then the iPhone XR is definitely the phone to get. Not only does it deliver class-leading performance, but it also will be quite future proof in terms of performance thanks to the lower-resolution display.

Which is better iPhone 8+ or iPhone XR?

The iPhone 8 series retains the home button. But even if it lacks extra color options, the iPhone 8 Plus has a few design advantages. Its smaller 5.5-inch display is actually sharper than the iPhone XR: It has a higher resolution and more pixels per inch (for the exact specs, check out the spec chart below).

Can iPhone XR take portraits?

Despite not having a dual camera, iPhone XR is capable of Portrait mode, but it's somewhat different. Because it only has a single rear camera, iPhone XR relies on software and facial detection to achieve the effect, meaning the effect only works when taking a photo of someone's face.

Which is better iPhone XR or 11?

iPhone 11 has improved water resistance too, surviving for up to half an hour in 4 metres of water. The chipset has been upgraded to Apple's new A13 bionic processor, and along with 4GB of RAM and a bigger battery, iPhone 11 is a more powerful beast than iPhone XR.

Is 64 GB a lot for iPhone?

The 64GB iPhone 11 / Pro / Max is more than enough for all of your apps, countless hours of video clips filmed and tens of thousands of photos taken. You need to consider a higher storage option mainly if you plan on recording lots of 4K videos and to download plenty of movies, games and music on your phone.