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Apple iPhone 8 Plus vs Apple iPhone XR
Product A: Apple
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Product B: Apple
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54 of 154 fields differ
- 43 different values
- 11 known for one only
- 49 the same
- 51 missing for both
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AiPhone 8 Plus: 78.1 × 158.4 mm
- BiPhone XR: 75.7 × 150.9 mm
Weight
0 to 250 g
All 162 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
Status
Predecessor
Apple iPhone 7 Plus7Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+8+Plus+Teardown/97482Read 7 October 2026Direct predecessor relationship. Existing stored iPhone 7 Plus product resolves. Its battery values are not copied.26Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/iphone-8-plus-vs-iphone-7-plus-features-tech-specsRead 23 October 2026MacRumors says the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus are the natural successors to the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus.
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
Gold, Silver, Space Gray, (PRODUCT)RED1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111950Read 7 October 2026Finish section. Published current finish list. Later colour additions are included only when named by this source.
(PRODUCT)RED, Yellow, White, Coral, Black, Blue1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111868Read 7 October 2026Finish section. Named finishes only, trademark formatting tokens excluded.
Form factor
OS support period (claimed)
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Security support period (claimed)
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Security updates until
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Body
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Height
Width
Thickness
Thickness with camera bump
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Folded dimensions
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Weight
Frame
Front
Back
Dust and water rating
Water resistance depth
Water resistance time
MIL-STD-810
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SIM capacity
Nano-SIMs1eSIM onlyNo2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026Exact identity entry describes one physical nano-SIM tray. No unsupported active-eSIM count is written.
Nano-SIMs1Active eSIM capacity1eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111868Read 7 October 2026SIM Card section states one nano-SIM plus eSIM, subject to regional/carrier conditions. Maker current Dual SIM instructions independently identify one simultaneously active eSIM on XR. Two active eSIMs are a later iPhone 13-and-later feature. This is not a count of saved profiles.12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109317Read 7 October 2026Maker explicitly identifies XR as dual SIM through physical SIM plus one eSIM. Dual active eSIMs are separately limited to iPhone 13 and later. Store one simultaneously active eSIM, not saved profiles.
Stylus name
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Display
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Screen size
Resolution
Pixel density
400.5ppi
325.7ppi
Aspect ratio
19.5:918Spec databaseepey.co.uk/phone/apple-iphone-xr.htmlRead 7 October 2026Display table explicitly 19.5:9.21Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/apple-iphone-xr_id10765Read 7 October 2026Exact Resolution row explicitly 19.5:9. Published rounding is consistent with native pixels. Epey independently confirms.
Display type
Display type (as published)
Max refresh rate
Min refresh rate
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Touch sampling rate
Instant touch sampling
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Display brightness (typical, claimed)
Outdoor brightness (claimed)
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Peak display brightness (claimed)
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Minimum brightness
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Colour depth per channel
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DCI-P3 coverage
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HDR playback formats
PWM dimming frequency
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Always-on display
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Front camera cutout
Cover screen size
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Cover screen resolution
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Cover screen refresh rate
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Cover screen type
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Platform
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OS at launch
Software
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Latest stable OS (verified)
Chipset
Process
CPU cores
CPU configuration
AApple iPhone 8 Plus
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Monsoon | 2.39 |
| 4 | Mistral | 1.42 |
Source4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2017/09/iphone-8-and-iphone-8-plus-a-new-generation-of-iphoneRead 5 October 2026Exact maker launch states two performance and four efficiency cores.24Spec database91mobiles.com/apple-iphone-8-plus-price-in-indiaRead 7 October 2026Published static A11 Bionic core names and clocks. Existing maker counts 2 performance/four efficiency are preserved. Adds maximal published frequencies, not measured benchmark scores or chip power limits. No regional modem or RAM supplier fact transferred. PhoneArena exact A1864/A1897 alias page states overall 2390 MHz, consistent with the highest cluster.
BApple iPhone XR
| Count | Core |
|---|---|
| 2 | Performance |
| 4 | Efficiency |
Max CPU clock
2.39GHz
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GPU
NPU performance
Memory
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RAM
RAM type
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LPDDR4X14Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+XR+Teardown/114123Read 7 October 2026Step 7 identifies Micron MT53D384M64D4SB-046 XT:E 3 GB LPDDR4x SDRAM over A12. Common XR memory technology, corroborated by exact all-version specifications and review. No tentative extra ISP RAM.16Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-XR-Smartphone-Review.346971.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specifications and Performance explicitly LPDDR4x. Used only for common memory technology. Regional radio and review measurements not transferred.
Storage (nominal)
64, 128GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111868Read 7 October 2026The current specification mixes historical 64/128/256 GB with later iOS 14 box contents. Retained reference is the later new-retail no-adapter package. Its 64/128 GB capacities are proved by the maker comparison and contemporaneous discontinuation report. Historical 256 GB remains an original device capability, outside this package scope.27Maker product pageapple.com/iphone/compareRead 7 October 2026Exact iPhone XR column in current maker comparison explicitly 64 GB and 128 GB, third capacity dash. Raw public HTML backport product row XR index 38 including two leading labels maps to same capacity rows. Later package scope only, not denial of original 256 GB option.28Press articlemacrumors.com/2020/05/29/apple-refurbished-iphone-xrRead 7 October 2026Dated May 28, 2020 article explicitly current brand-new XR 64/128 GB and 256 GB discontinued September 2019. Separate refurbished 256 GB with new white boxes remains outside later new-retail iOS 14 package. Original 2018 three-tier hardware capability preserved in research report.
Storage type
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Memory card
Max card size
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Rear cameras
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Physical rear cameras
AApple iPhone 8 Plus
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | OIS | Optical zoom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 12 | 1.8 | 28 | 1/3 inch | 1.22 | PDAF | Yes | Not available |
| Telephoto | 12 | 2.8 | Not available | Not available | 1 | PDAF | No | 2× |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111950Read 7 October 2026Exact Camera section gives physical 12 MP f/1.8 wide and 12 MP f/2.8 telephoto with 2x optical zoom. This page has an unscoped OIS claim. Added archived Apple developer evidence separately proves main OIS and no telephoto OIS.10Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPhone-8-Plus_id10411Read 7 October 2026Nominal optical format and unbinned native pixel pitch. The manufacturer does not publish these values. TechInsights independently confirms iPhone 8 Plus main 1.22 and tele 1.0 micrometer pitch, but its physical unit is A1897 and is corroboration only. Its camera die sizes are not converted into optical-format notation. Tele optical format and focal length conflict with other publishers and remain absent.21Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 7 October 2026Archived maker iOS 11 camera specification updated October 30, 2017. Table 4-4 is the shared wide camera. Table 4-7 is specifically iPhone 8 Plus telephoto, while Table 4-8 belongs to iPhone X and is not used. Table 4-3 defines AF P as phase detection. The dual-camera paragraph supports wide OIS and no telephoto OIS for this exact iPhone 8 Plus. Existing apertures, resolutions and zoom remain. Binned contrast-focus modes do not negate physical PDAF support.23Reviewimore.com/iphone-8-plus-and-x-camera-guideRead 7 October 202635 mm-equivalent main lens focal length, not the physical 3.99 mm lens length. Multiple original photography reviews corroborate 28 mm equivalent. Its rounded 56 mm tele claim conflicts with other 57 mm publications, so tele focal length remains omitted.
BApple iPhone XR
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | OIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 12 | 1.8 | 26 | 1/2.55" | 1.4 | PDAF | Yes |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111868Read 7 October 2026Camera section. One physical 12 MP Wide lens with f/1.8 and optical image stabilisation. Generic Focus Pixels is not assigned an unproved AF enum.21Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/apple-iphone-xr_id10765Read 7 October 2026Actual camera table explicitly states main 1/2.55 optical format, 1.4 micrometre pitch and PDAF. Its unqualified 26 mm is corroborated as equivalent by DXOMARK original Key camera specifications. Maker apertures and OIS remain primary.29Reviewdxomark.com/apple-iphone-xr-camera-reviewRead 7 October 2026Original December 6, 2018 Key camera specifications explicitly state 26 mm equivalent focal length, 12 MP 1/2.55 sensor with 1.4 micrometre pixels, f/1.8, OIS and phase-detection autofocus. Only literal common camera hardware is used. Camera scores, sample metrics and uncertain regional measurements are not imported.
Number of rear cameras
2
1
Main camera
12MP
12MP
Longest physical-lens optical zoom
2×
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Maximum photo digital zoom
Flash
LED True Tone flash with Slow Sync1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111950Read 7 October 2026Camera section. Maker wording.
LED True Tone flash with Slow Sync1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111868Read 7 October 2026Camera section. Maker wording.
Camera features
Live Photos with stabilization, Portrait mode, Auto HDR for photos1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111950Read 7 October 2026Camera section. Explicit published features. Historical beta qualifier retained where stated.
Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control, Smart HDR for photos1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111868Read 7 October 2026Camera section. Explicit features for this exact model.
Maximum rear video rate per resolution
AApple iPhone 8 Plus
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 240 |
| 1280 | 720 | 240 |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111950Read 7 October 2026Video Recording section. Highest capture rates include slow motion. 1080p/720p slow-motion limits checked separately for this exact model.21Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 7 October 2026iOS 11 Table 4-4 explicitly lists captured-video 1280x720 format 6-240 FPS, binned, standard stabilization and contrast-focus mode. Table 4-3 defines Dimensions as captured video pixels and FPS as supported video capture range. This is highest API-supported 720p capture, not an assertion that native Camera UI offers 720p240. Native maker tech page documents 720p30 and 1080p240 slow motion. Existing 4K60/1080p240 maxima remain.
BApple iPhone XR
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 240 |
| 1280 | 720 | 30 |
Max video resolution
3840 × 2160px
3840 × 2160px
Recorded video HDR formats
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Log recording
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Video recording codecs
Video stabilisation
Maximum slow-motion capture rate
240fps1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111868Read 7 October 2026Video Recording section. Exact 1080p240 Slo-mo recording maximum. Original manual separately distinguishes recording frame rate from slowed playback.4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/iphone/iph61f49e4bb/18.0/ios/18.0Read 5 October 2026Original guide Record videos section distinguishes faster recording frame rates from subsequently slowed playback in Photos. Slo-mo frame-rate/resolution recording settings are model dependent. Exact model specification supplies 1080p240 maximum.
Front camera
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Front cameras
AApple iPhone 8 Plus
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) |
|---|---|---|
| Main | 7 | 2.2 |
BApple iPhone XR
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) |
|---|---|---|
| Main | 7 | 2.2 |
Maximum front video rate per resolution
AApple iPhone 8 Plus
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
| 1280 | 720 | 60 |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111950Read 7 October 2026Exact FaceTime HD Camera section explicitly states 1080p30. Other models without stated front fps remain unknown.21Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 7 October 2026Native Camera app published 1080p30 remains. Added 720p60 is explicit AVCapture API support in iOS 11, not a claim that native Camera UI exposes it. HRSI 1920x1080 is a still image output and is not converted to 1080p60. Alternate nonstandard sensor/video formats are omitted pending scope review.
BApple iPhone XR
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
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| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
Front autofocus
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Audio
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Stereo speakers
3.5 mm jack
Audio features
Network
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Network
2G bands
GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111950Read 7 October 2026Exact GSM/EDGE MHz ranges.
GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111868Read 7 October 2026Exact GSM/EDGE MHz ranges.
3G bands
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 21001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111950Read 7 October 2026Exact UMTS/HSPA MHz ranges, not band IDs.
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 21001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111868Read 7 October 2026Exact UMTS/HSPA MHz ranges, not band IDs.
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 34, 38, 39, 40, 411Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111950Read 7 October 2026Exact A1864 LTE bands. No worldwide union of regional hardware.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71, 34, 38, 39, 40, 411Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111868Read 7 October 2026Exact A1984 FDD/TD-LTE band IDs. Other hardware variants excluded.
5G bands
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5G modes
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Maximum modem download rate
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Wi-Fi calling
Connectivity
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Bluetooth
Bluetooth audio codecs
NFC
Ultra-wideband
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111868Read 7 October 2026Maker Location section states built-in GPS/GNSS. The additional explicitly named GLONASS, Galileo and QZSS constellations are corroborated by Epey and the matching Notebookcheck location paragraph. They are not inferred from generic GNSS wording.18Spec databaseepey.co.uk/phone/apple-iphone-xr.htmlRead 7 October 2026Navigation explicitly GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSS. Record constellations, not multiple signal frequencies.
Dual-frequency GNSS
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Connector
USB data standard
USB 2.017Retailer pageo2.co.uk/help/phones-sims-and-devices/apple/iphone-xr-ios-16-0/specificationsRead 7 October 2026Exact XR Ports table explicitly USB 2.0, Lightning. Common physical data protocol only.27Maker product pageapple.com/iphone/compareRead 7 October 2026Exact XR connector row Lightning, Supports USB 2. Common physical data protocol.
Video out over USB
IR blaster
FM radio
Features and sensors
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Fingerprint
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None17Retailer pageo2.co.uk/help/phones-sims-and-devices/apple/iphone-xr-ios-16-0/specificationsRead 7 October 2026Exact XR Security table explicitly Fingerprint sensor No. Common physical XR design only, matching maker Face ID/control layout. UK radio and software version not transferred.18Spec databaseepey.co.uk/phone/apple-iphone-xr.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specifications explicitly Fingerprint Sensor No, corroborating carrier table.
Face unlock
Sensors
Touch ID fingerprint sensor, Barometer, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111950Read 7 October 2026Sensors section. Exact list. Home-button Touch ID on non-X models has no schema position option.
Face ID, Barometer, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111868Read 7 October 2026Sensors section. Exact model list.
Extra buttons
Haptic motor
Battery and charging
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Rated battery capacity
2,942mAh14Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+XR+Teardown/114123Read 7 October 2026Original Apple pack visibly labels 2942 mAh, APN 616-00471 in Step 12 first photo. Same part identifier is explicitly compatible with A1984 in the independent part catalog. No replacement-cell rating substituted for original label.15Retailer pageifixit.com/en-gb/products/iphone-xr-replacement-batteryRead 7 October 2026Catalog explicitly maps part 616-00471 to A1984 US/Canada, corroborating original teardown pack identity. Replacement manufacturer is Aftermarket. Used only for exact part compatibility, not to claim genuine replacement provenance.
Battery capacity (typical)
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Rated battery energy
11.16Wh14Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+XR+Teardown/114123Read 7 October 2026Original pack visibly labels 3.79 V and 11.16 Wh, APN 616-00471. Exact published energy, not calculated from rounded voltage. Step 12 prose repeats 11.16 Wh.15Retailer pageifixit.com/en-gb/products/iphone-xr-replacement-batteryRead 7 October 2026Catalog explicitly maps same part identifier to A1984 and repeats original 11.16 Wh. Original physical Apple label remains capacity evidence.
Battery type
Claimed battery life
AApple iPhone 8 Plus
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Video playback | 14 |
| Audio playback | 60 |
| Talk time | 21 |
BApple iPhone XR
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Video playback | 16 |
| Audio playback | 65 |
| Talk time | 25 |
Maximum wired charging power (claimed)
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Wired charging standards
Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)
Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)
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Wireless charging
Wireless charging power
7.5W21Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/apple-iphone-xr_id10765Read 7 October 2026Exact iPhone XR Battery table explicitly wireless charge speed 7.5 W. MacRumors exact XR coverage independently confirms 7.5 W accessories. Producer confirms Qi and identifies XR as non-MagSafe. This is wireless accepted charging, not wall-adapter output.22Press articlemacrumors.com/roundup/iphone-xrRead 7 October 2026Wireless charging section explicitly XR works with 7.5 W and 5 W charging accessories. Consistent with exact PhoneArena device rate, not the wattage of an unrelated charger.27Maker product pageapple.com/iphone/compareRead 7 October 2026Exact XR charging row Qi wireless charging up to 7.5 W. This is accepted wireless handset charging, separate from adapter output.
Wireless standards
Built-in alignment magnets
Reverse wireless output power
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Reverse wired
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Charger in box
Included adapter rated power
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Measured
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Geekbench single-core
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Geekbench multi-core
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3DMark Wild Life Extreme
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AnTuTu
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Display brightness (measured)
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PWM dimming (measured)
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Mixed-use battery life (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
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EU label and regulatory
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EU energy class
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Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
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Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
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Drop resistance class
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Repairability class
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SAR head (US)
SAR body (US)
Hearing aid compatibility
iPhone 8 Plus (Model A1864, A1897): M3, T41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111950Read 7 October 2026Rating for Hearing Aids section. As published, no method conversion.
In the box
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In the box
iPhone with iOS 13, EarPods with Lightning Connector, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111950Read 7 October 2026Exact current maker In the Box list. Source document OS version describes bundle revision, not original launch OS. Included adapter output rating is not published here.
iPhone with iOS 14, USB-C to Lightning Cable, Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111868Read 7 October 2026Exact current In the Box revision. XR document describes iOS 14 bundle revision without included adapter. Bundle OS is not launch OS evidence.
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
help.apple.com/iphone/11/en.lproj/static.html3Owner's manualhelp.apple.com/iphone/11/en.lproj/static.htmlRead 5 October 2026Apple archived iOS 11 User Guide. iPhone overview/model sections explicitly include iPhone 8 Plus. Controls reviewed. Manual version is not an OS-latest or launch OS claim.
support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/iphone/iph017302841/18.0/ios/18.03Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/iphone/iph017302841/18.0/ios/18.0Read 5 October 2026Original archived iOS 18 User Guide, exact iPhone XR model overview/control page. Guide generation is not asserted as current OS or original launch OS.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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