UPDATE
October 23, 2018
iPhone XR: The reviews are in
Reviewers around the world have put iPhone XR through its paces and are sharing their impressions of the newest member of the iPhone family. That includes everything from its 6.1-inch Liquid Retina display, advanced camera system that creates dramatic portraits using a single camera lens, all-day battery life and six beautiful finishes; white, black, blue, yellow, coral and (PRODUCT)RED.
Daring Fireball
“Dollar for dollar, the [iPhone] XR is almost certainly the best iPhone Apple has ever made.”
“Dollar for dollar, the [iPhone] XR is almost certainly the best iPhone Apple has ever made.”
Tom's Guide
“iPhone XR delivers fast performance, great cameras and longer battery life than other flagship phones, all in a colorful and affordable package.”
“iPhone XR delivers fast performance, great cameras and longer battery life than other flagship phones, all in a colorful and affordable package.”
Mashable
“The iPhone XR is the Goldilocks of iPhones with a big screen, fantastic cameras, and future-proof power.”
“The iPhone XR is the Goldilocks of iPhones with a big screen, fantastic cameras, and future-proof power.”
Engadget
“[iPhone] XR arguably offers the best blend of size and usability. Build quality is up to Apple's usual standards, which is to say it’s impeccable.”
“[iPhone] XR arguably offers the best blend of size and usability. Build quality is up to Apple's usual standards, which is to say it’s impeccable.”
TechCrunch
“Even though the [iPhone] XR is Apple’s mid-range iPhone, the feel is very much that of a piece of nicely crafted jewelry. It’s weighty, with a gorgeous 7-layer color process laminating the back of the rear glass, giving it a depth and sparkle that’s just unmatched in consumer electronics.”
“Even though the [iPhone] XR is Apple’s mid-range iPhone, the feel is very much that of a piece of nicely crafted jewelry. It’s weighty, with a gorgeous 7-layer color process laminating the back of the rear glass, giving it a depth and sparkle that’s just unmatched in consumer electronics.”
CNN
“The [iPhone] XR takes beautiful shots in Portrait Mode, which gives you the ability to change background depth. It also includes Smart HDR, allowing you to snap multiple pictures at different exposures at the same time to get the best photo.”
“The [iPhone] XR takes beautiful shots in Portrait Mode, which gives you the ability to change background depth. It also includes Smart HDR, allowing you to snap multiple pictures at different exposures at the same time to get the best photo.”
Best Products
“We found the iPhone XR to be quite excellent, as well as all the smartphone most consumers will ever need. It has more processing power than any competitor, exceptional battery life, and a fantastic camera.”
“We found the iPhone XR to be quite excellent, as well as all the smartphone most consumers will ever need. It has more processing power than any competitor, exceptional battery life, and a fantastic camera.”