iPhone · Retina & Beyond · 2018
iPhone XR
The "affordable" all-screen iPhone: an LCD instead of OLED and a single camera, but the same fast A12. It outsold every other 2018 iPhone.
Brought Face ID and the all-screen design to a lower price in six bright colours.
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iPhone XR: key facts
When was the iPhone XR released?
The iPhone XR arrived on October 26, 2018. Apple discontinued it in September 2021.
How much did the iPhone XR cost?
The iPhone XR launched at $749 in 2018, about $936 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Apple A12 Bionic at 2.49 GHz, 3 GB RAM, 64 GB storage, 6.1" Liquid Retina LCD, 1792×828 display.
Why does the iPhone XR matter?
Brought Face ID and the all-screen design to a lower price in six bright colours.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple A12 Bionic · 2.49 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 6 |
| Memory (RAM) | 3 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB |
| Display | 6.1" Liquid Retina LCD, 1792×828 |
| GPU | Apple 4-core GPU |
| Ports | Lightning |
| Weight | 194 g |
| Dimensions | 150.9×75.7×8.3 mm |
| Operating system | iOS 12 |
| Released | October 26, 2018 |
| Discontinued | September 2021 |
| Launch price | $749 |
How the iPhone XR compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 5.3× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 2.49 GHz, the clock is roughly 1.3× slower than a single performance core of a 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro, and that is before counting cores, width and IPC.
This held about 16,400 modern phone photos, a respectable library even today.
Launched at $749 in 2018, about $936 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
Did you know?
Apple never said what "R" stands for; "XR" simply paired with the "XS."
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Last updated: 2026-08-11