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Apple iPhone X vs Apple iPhone XR
Product A: Apple
96 of 162 known
Product B: Apple
101 of 162 known
Change Apple iPhone XR
54 of 154 fields differ
- 39 different values
- 15 known for one only
- 47 the same
- 53 missing for both
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AiPhone X: 70.9 × 143.6 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
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Successor
Apple iPhone XS9Press articlemacrumors.com/2018/09/12/apple-discontinues-iphone-se-iphone-6s-iphone-xRead 7 October 2026Report explicitly says iPhone XS and XS Max replace iPhone X. The same-size XS is the immediate catalogue successor.23Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-XS-Smartphone-Review.333546.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says Apple followed the iPhone X with the iPhone XS and calls the X its predecessor.
Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
(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
458.7ppi
325.7ppi
Aspect ratio
Not available
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 X
| Count | Core |
|---|---|
| 2 | Performance |
| 4 | Efficiency |
BApple iPhone XR
| Count | Core |
|---|---|
| 2 | Performance |
| 4 | Efficiency |
Max CPU clock
Not available
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GPU
NPU performance
Memory
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RAM
RAM type
Not available
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 X
| 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 | 1/3.0" | 1.22 | PDAF | Yes | Not available |
| Telephoto | 12 | 2.4 | 52 | 1/3.4" | 1 | PDAF | Yes | 2× |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026Camera section. Physical cameras only. Dual optical stabilisation applies to Wide and Telephoto on this model.18Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPhone-X_id10414Read 7 October 2026Only missing optical-format/focal-length/pixel-size/physical telephoto zoom columns are added. Main 28 mm, 1/3 inch optical format, native 1.22 um. Telephoto 52 mm, 1/3.4 inch, 1 um and physical 2x zoom. Published model hardware, no calculated sensor diagonal.19Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 7 October 2026Apple tables 4-4 main and 4-8 exact iPhone X telephoto show P autofocus, which table 4-3 defines as phase detection. More specific dual-pixel classification is not established by the maker. Existing maker OIS/aperture/MP retained.
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×
Not available
Maximum photo digital zoom
Flash
Quad-LED True Tone flash with Slow Sync1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 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
Sapphire crystal lens cover, Live Photos with stabilization, Portrait mode, Portrait Lighting (beta), Auto HDR for photos1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 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 X
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 240 |
| 1280 | 720 | 240 |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026Video Recording section proves 4K60 and 1080p240 slow motion. Its default Camera app 720p30 listing is superseded for highest supported capture by the separate maker iOS 11 AVFoundation table 4-4, which explicitly supports binned 720p240.19Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 7 October 2026Apple iOS 11 AVFoundation capture-format table 4-4 for the iPhone X back wide camera gives binned 1280 x 720 at 6-240 captured frames per second. Highest documented application/API capture format, not the default Camera app 720p setting. Front rates use the separate front-camera table.
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 X
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Autofocus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 7 | 2.2 | 32 | Fixed |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026Exact TrueDepth Camera section. One physical selfie imaging camera. Face ID depth hardware is not another photographic camera.20Reviewdxomark.com/apple-iphone-x-front-camera-reviewRead 7 October 2026Key hardware specifications give 32 mm equivalent front lens. Focus section explicitly calls the lens fixed focus. Hardware descriptions only, no tested image quality scores inherited across unidentified radio samples.
BApple iPhone XR
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) |
|---|---|---|
| Main | 7 | 2.2 |
Maximum front video rate per resolution
AApple iPhone X
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
| 1280 | 720 | 60 |
BApple iPhone XR
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
Front autofocus
No
Not available
Audio
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Stereo speakers
3.5 mm jack
Audio features
Not available
Microphones
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Network
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Network
2G bands
GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 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/111864Read 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/111864Read 7 October 2026Exact A1865 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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Satellite
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Wi-Fi calling
Connectivity
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Bluetooth
Bluetooth audio codecs
NFC
Ultra-wideband
Not available
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026Location section. Only named constellations, no inference from generic GNSS.
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
Not available
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Connector
USB data standard
Not available
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
Not available
Features and sensors
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Fingerprint
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
3D1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026Face ID section. TrueDepth facial authentication.4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2017/09/the-future-is-here-iphone-xRead 5 October 2026Exact maker launch Face ID section describes advanced depth sensing and more than 30,000 invisible infrared dots creating a mathematical facial model, establishing 3D authentication rather than a 2D selfie unlock.
Sensors
Face ID, Barometer, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 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 X
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Video playback | 13 |
| Audio playback | 60 |
| Talk time | 21 |
| Web browsing | 12 |
BApple iPhone XR
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Video playback | 16 |
| Audio playback | 65 |
| Talk time | 25 |
Maximum wired charging power (claimed)
Not available
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Wired charging standards
Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)
Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)
Not available
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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
Not available
Reverse wireless output power
Not available
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Reverse wired
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Charger in box
Included adapter rated power
Not available
Measured
None of 9 known
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
Not available
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Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
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Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
Not available
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Drop resistance class
Not available
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Repairability class
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SAR head (US)
SAR body (US)
SAR head (EU)
Not available
Not available
SAR body (EU)
Not available
Not available
Hearing aid compatibility
iPhone X (Model A1865, A1901): M3, T41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 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 11, EarPods with Lightning Connector, Lightning to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 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
Not compared
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 X. 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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