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Samsung Galaxy S10e vs Apple iPhone XR
Samsung recently released the Galaxy S10e alongside the other Galaxy S10 lineup, as a direct competitor to the Apple iPhone XR. Just like Apple did with the iPhone XR, Samsung has given its "cheaper" variant some of the best features of its higher-end flagships, while reserving some premium features for its higher price point devices. Both handsets are priced equally at launch. So which one is better?
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Feature
iPhone XR
Galaxy S10e
Price
$749
$749
Display
6.1" Liquid Retina
5.8" Dynamic AMOLED
Resolution
1792x828 (326 ppi)
2280x1080 (438 ppi)
Processor
Apple A12 Bionic
Snapdragon 855
RAM
3GB
6GB / 8GB
Rear Camera
12MP Single
12MP + 16MP Dual
Biometrics
Face ID
Fingerprint / Face
Ports
Lightning
USB-C + 3.5mm Jack
Protection
IP67
IP68
SIZE & HANDS-ON
The larger 6.1-inch display on the iPhone XR makes it slightly bigger than the Galaxy S10e with its 5.8-inch display. Samsung's budget flagship is also thinner and lighter. While some may prefer the larger display size, others may lean toward the smaller dimensions of the Galaxy S10e for easier one-handed use.
NOTCH VS. INFINITY-O
Samsung has introduces a screen cutout called "Infinity-O," essentially a hole punched into the display for the front camera. This allowed both Apple and Samsung to offer larger screen real-estate with slim bezels. Ideally, we hope that both the notch and the punch are interim steps on the path to actual full-display phones.
SCREEN RESOLUTION
The iPhone XR was criticized for its lower-resolution LCD display. Pure quality goes to Samsung, who outfitted the Galaxy S10e with a Full HD+ AMOLED panel and support for HDR10+ for superior picture quality.
STORAGE & EXPANSION
Samsung gives customers 128GB of storage on the base Galaxy S10e, compared to Apple's 64GB. Crucially, the Galaxy S10e also includes microSD storage expansion, which Apple's iPhones continue to lack.
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Most of the models are receiving price reductions of 400 yuan (about $59), while the iPhone XR gets the biggest price cut of 450 yuan (around $66) bringing its price down to 5250 yuan (around $770). These are direct price cuts, unlike the trade-in deals Apple offered to customers in the U.S. behind reduced price banners.
Still, Apple has managed to add an asterisk to this deal, requiring customers to purchase the products from Apple Premium Resellers or licensed online stores if they want to take advantage of the reduced prices. Apple themselves are not offering the lower prices in their Apple Stores or website. Customers will, however, still be able to apply these reductions at Apple Stores if an old model is replaced.
China is not the only country where iPhones cost higher prices than in the U.S. and we are curious to see if Apple will attempt similar strategies to win back some brand loyalty in other regions around the world.
Apple iPhone 8, iPhone XR, and iPhone XS prices lowered in China
Apple is working hard to improve sales of their iPhones in China by applying price cuts to the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max. This news comes after National Business Daily reported that Apple was cutting iPhone production in the country.
Most of the models are receiving price reductions of 400 yuan (about $59), while the iPhone XR gets the biggest price cut of 450 yuan (around $66) bringing its price down to 5250 yuan (around $770). These are direct price cuts, unlike the trade-in deals Apple offered to customers in the U.S. behind reduced price banners.
Still, Apple has managed to add an asterisk to this deal, requiring customers to purchase the products from Apple Premium Resellers or licensed online stores if they want to take advantage of the reduced prices. Apple themselves are not offering the lower prices in their Apple Stores or website. Customers will, however, still be able to apply these reductions at Apple Stores if an old model is replaced.
China is not the only country where iPhones cost higher prices than in the U.S. and we are curious to see if Apple will attempt similar strategies to win back some brand loyalty in other regions around the world.
DJs
If the iPhone XR is what you are looking for, all you have to do is activate two lines and trade in an eligible device and the free device will be yours. That’s not bad at all, especially for those that were thinking of activating a few new lines on T-Mobile anyway.
There are a few conditions that you need to pay attention to. For starters, the discount to the phone is applied to 36 months of bill credits, meaning that it will take three years for the phone to be fully yours and fully free. Last but not least, you have to trade in an iPhone to get the deal — and qualifying models include the iPhone X, iPhone 8 or 8 Plus, iPhone 7 or 7 Plus, or an iPhone 6s or 6S Plus.
If you are in the market for a Samsung device, consider the free Galaxy S9, where you need to trade in a recent Samsung Galaxy phone, Google Pixel or Pixel 2, LG V20, G6, or later, OnePlus 5 or later, or a Moto Z2.
For the OnePlus 6T, you can trend in any of the same devices as for the Samsung Galaxy S9.
Get a free iPhone XR, Galaxy S9 or OnePlus 6T from T-Mobile for the holidays
T-Mobile has launched a new holiday deals hub, where the carrier is giving customers the option of a free Apple iPhone XR, Samsung Galaxy S9 or OnePlus 6T among other devices when they follow certain conditions.
If the iPhone XR is what you are looking for, all you have to do is activate two lines and trade in an eligible device and the free device will be yours. That’s not bad at all, especially for those that were thinking of activating a few new lines on T-Mobile anyway.
There are a few conditions that you need to pay attention to. For starters, the discount to the phone is applied to 36 months of bill credits, meaning that it will take three years for the phone to be fully yours and fully free. Last but not least, you have to trade in an iPhone to get the deal — and qualifying models include the iPhone X, iPhone 8 or 8 Plus, iPhone 7 or 7 Plus, or an iPhone 6s or 6S Plus.
If you are in the market for a Samsung device, consider the free Galaxy S9, where you need to trade in a recent Samsung Galaxy phone, Google Pixel or Pixel 2, LG V20, G6, or later, OnePlus 5 or later, or a Moto Z2.
Similar to the iPhone deal the discount will be applied over 36 months, but if you’re in the market for a new phone and plan on keeping it for a few years, it’s a great deal.
Next up we have the brand new OnePlus 6T. This deal is different than the iPhone and Galaxy S9 deals in that the credits are applied over 24 months, not 36 months. So if you are in the market for an Android smartphone and prefer being in a 2-year upgrade cycle rather than a 3-year one, this is perfect for you.
For the OnePlus 6T, you can trend in any of the same devices as for the Samsung Galaxy S9.
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Besides China, which is the only country to offer two physical SIMs on their 2018 iPhones, there are only 10 countries that offer eSIM through 14 wireless carriers.
There are a few things you have to keep in mind before you setup eSIM on your iPhone. This won't be free service, as you are essentially adding a second line to your iPhone. Also, you will have to be running iOS 12.1.1 or later in order to use this feature. Last but not least, your phone will need to be completely unlocked, or both your SIMs will have to be from the same carrier.
Firstly you will have to purchase your eSIM account from the AT&T website. You will need your device IMEI number, which you can find under Setting > General > About on your iPhone. Scroll to the Digital SIM IMEI, and copy it by tapping and holding.
Once you have purchased your eSIM plan, you need to set up your iPhone for dual SIMs.
Once you have installed the app, you will need to enter your email and follow the activation steps to select your plan. Also, if you're a T-Mobile customer, you'll have to enter a new email address if it's already connected to a T-Mobile account.
At the moment, T-Mobile offers customers three prepaid plans for eSIM activation, but the carrier said it will soon support postpaid plans with eSIM as well:
Keep in mind that you will require an iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max or iPhone XR in order to use this app.
How to setup eSIM on your Apple iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max or iPhone XR
Apple's 2018 iPhones all feature e-SIMs (digital SIM) which enable customers to add a second line of service without using a physical SIM card. This allows owners of the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max or iPhone XR to easily switch to a local carrier when they travel internationally or have two different plans on the same phone.
Besides China, which is the only country to offer two physical SIMs on their 2018 iPhones, there are only 10 countries that offer eSIM through 14 wireless carriers.
Currently, if you are living in the US, your choices are limited with only Verizon and AT&T offering eSIM capabilities. T-Mobile is expected to enable eSIM support for the iPhone later this year, while Sprint who promises to add eSIM support doesn't have a specific date just yet.
[UPDATE] On Dec 17, 2018, T-Mobile announced that it will be offering iPhone users the option to enable eSIM support.
[UPDATE] On Dec 17, 2018, T-Mobile announced that it will be offering iPhone users the option to enable eSIM support.
There are a few things you have to keep in mind before you setup eSIM on your iPhone. This won't be free service, as you are essentially adding a second line to your iPhone. Also, you will have to be running iOS 12.1.1 or later in order to use this feature. Last but not least, your phone will need to be completely unlocked, or both your SIMs will have to be from the same carrier.
Firstly you will have to purchase your eSIM account from the AT&T website. You will need your device IMEI number, which you can find under Setting > General > About on your iPhone. Scroll to the Digital SIM IMEI, and copy it by tapping and holding.
Once you have purchased your eSIM plan, you need to set up your iPhone for dual SIMs.
- Go to Settings > Cellular > Add Cellular Plan
- Scan the QR code from your carrier using your phone.
- Look at the bottom of your screen, and tap Enter Details Manually
- Select Add Cellular Plan and you will see both your plans displayed
- Label them as you wish (for example, 'Home' and 'Work')
- Hit Done, and select your default line on the next screen
Keep in mind that while both numbers can be active at the same time, which means you can receive a call on your second line while you are talking on your first one. However, you can only use data on one plan at a time. You can switch to the data plan you want to use by going to Cellular > Cellular Data > Cellular Data Switching.
For first responders who use AT&T's FirstNet service, the carrier warns that the second SIM may interfere with the first SIM’s connectivity.
Verizon customers can perform the entire process using their My Verizon app on the iPhones. You can download the app directly on your iPhone through the Apple App Store or by using the following link:
Once you have installed the app, Open it and select Join Now and then Get Started. You will have to locate and register your IMEI which you can find under Setting > General > About on your iPhone. Scroll to the Digital SIM IMEI, and copy it by tapping and holding.
| Download | |
| Price | Free |
| Requirements | iOS 10.0 or greater |
Once you have installed the app, Open it and select Join Now and then Get Started. You will have to locate and register your IMEI which you can find under Setting > General > About on your iPhone. Scroll to the Digital SIM IMEI, and copy it by tapping and holding.
Now head back to the My Verizon app, select the field which reads Digital SIM IMEI Number, and past in the IMEI by tapping and holding and selecting Past. Then click Check Eligibility. (Note: Pre-pay plans will not work with the eSIM.)
If you are eligible, you will be led through a series of steps to activate your new service, including selecting a phone number (or porting your number), creating a PIN, and entering your billing information. Once completed, you will receive an email with a QR code. On your iPhone, go to Settings, Cellular, and Add Cellular Plan, and then scan the QR code from the email so you can do the final account setup.
T-Mobile has released a new eSIM app enabling users to add a secondary prepaid line to any unlocked iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max or iPhone XR. The new app is available to travelers coming to the US, existing T-Mobile customers, but also to anyone who wants to try the carrier's services.
You can download the T-Mobile eSIM app directly on your iPhone through the Apple App Store or by using the following link
| Download | |
| Price | Free |
| Requirements | iOS 12.1 or greater |
Once you have installed the app, you will need to enter your email and follow the activation steps to select your plan. Also, if you're a T-Mobile customer, you'll have to enter a new email address if it's already connected to a T-Mobile account.
At the moment, T-Mobile offers customers three prepaid plans for eSIM activation, but the carrier said it will soon support postpaid plans with eSIM as well:
- Tourist Plan with 1000 minutes, unlimited text, and 2GB of LTE data for $30; 21-day expiry;
- Simply Prepaid with unlimited voice, text, and 10GB of LTE data for $40; 30-day expiry;
- T-Mobile ONE Prepaid with unlimited voice, text, and data for $70; 30-day expiry.
Keep in mind that you will require an iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max or iPhone XR in order to use this app.
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Apple MacBooks
Accessories
Best Buy hosts Apple Sales event with discounts on iPhones, iPads, Macs and Apple Watch
Best Buy has just kicked off an Apple Sales event which will take place over the next few days and end on December 8. There are deals on the new iPhones, iPads, Macs, MacBooks, and Apple Watches with discounts of up to $200 on select products.
Apple iPhone
- Save up to $150 over the life of a two-year contract for an iPhone XR, iPhone XS, or iPhone XS Max on Verizon or Sprint
- Save 50% on an iPhone X with a qualified activation on Sprint
- Get a free $100 Best Buy gift card with a qualified activation on Verizon or Sprint
- iPad 9.7" (32GB), $279.99 (originally $329.99) [You save $60]
- iPad 9.7" (128GB), $289.99 (originally $329.99) [You save $80]
- iPad Pro 10.5" (64GB), $499.99 (originally $649.99) [You save $150]
- iPad Pro 10.5" (256GB), $624.99 (originally $799.99) [You save $175]
- iPad Pro 10.5" (512GB), $824.99 (originally $999.99) [You save $150]
- Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) 38mm Silver Aluminum Case, $329 (originally $379)[You save $50]
- Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) 38mm Stainless Steel Case, $529 (originally $579) [You save $50]
- Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) 42mm Space Gray Aluminum Case, $359 (originally $409) [You save $50]
- Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) 42mm Space Black Stainless Steel Case, $579 (originally $629) [You save $50]
Apple MacBooks
- MacBook Air 13" (1.8Ghz i5 processor, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD), $849.99 (originally $999.99) [You save $150]
- MacBook Pro 13" (2.3Ghz i5 processor, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD), $1,149.99 (originally $1,299.99) [You save $150]
- MacBook Pro 13" (2.3Ghz i5 processor, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD), $1,299.99 (originally $1,499.99) [You save $200]
- MacBook Pro 13" with Touch Bar(2.3Ghz i5 processor, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD), $1,599 (originally $1,799) [You save $200]
- MacBook Pro 15" with Touch Bar (2.2Ghz i7 processor, 16GB RAM, 256SSD), $2,199.99 (originally $2,399.99) [You save $200]
- MacBook Pro 15" with Touch Bar (2.6Ghz i7 processor, 16GB RAM, 512SSD), $2,599.99 (originally $2,799.99) [You save $200]
- Mac Mini (1.6Ghz i3 processor, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD), $724.99 (originally $799.99) [You save $75]
- Mac Mini (3Ghz i5 processor, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD), $999.99 (originally $1,099) [You save $100]
- iMac 21.5" (2.3Ghz i5 processor, 8GB RAM, 1TB Hard Drive), $1,024 (originally $1,099) [You save $75]
- iMac 21.5" (3Ghz i5 processor, 8GB RAM, 1TB Hard Drive), $1,199 (originally $1,299) [You save $100]
- iMac 27" (3.4Ghz i5 processor, 8GB RAM, 1TB Fusion Drive), $1,599 (originally $1,799) [You save $200]
- iMac 27" (3.5Ghz i5 processor, 8GB RAM, 2TB Fusion Drive), $1,799 (originally $1,999) [You save $200]
- iMac Pro 27" (3.2Ghz Xeon processor, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD), $4,499.99 (originally $4,999.99) [You save $500]
Accessories
- Powerbeats³ Wireless, $97.99 (originally $299.99) [You save $102]
- Insignia Soft Shell Case (iPhone 7/8), $4.99 (originally $9.99) [You save $5]
- Nomad Leather Folio Case (iPhone 7 Plus / 8 Plus), $13.49 (originally $44.99) [You save $31]
- Platinum Protective Case (iPhone X/XS), $14.99 (originally $29.99) [You save $15]
- Case-Mate Rose Gold Waterfall Case (iPhone X/XS), $19.99 (originally $39.99) [You save $20]
- ZAGG InvisibleShield Glass+ Screen Protector (iPhone 7/8), $20.99 (originally $69.99) [You save $49]
- Sport Band for Apple Watch 38mm, $24.50 (originally $49) [You save $25.50]
- Classic Buckle for Apple Watch 38mm, $74.50 (originally $149) [You save $75.50]
- Sport Band for Apple Watch 42mm, $24.50 (originally $49) [You save $25.50]
- Classic Buckle for Apple Watch 42mm, $74.50 (originally $149) [You save $75.50]
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Apple unveils iPhone discounts for veterans and active military members
Apple has launched a new discount program for active military members and veterans. Similar to Apple's educational discounts, it offers 10% off Apple's catalog, including iPhones.
You have to be an active duty member of the US military or a vet to take advantage of these discounts. When entering the store, you have to agree to a disclaimer before you can view these discounted prices.
One highlight of this discount program is the reduced prices for iPhones, with the iPhone 7 having a low starting price of $404. Meanwhile, the iPhone 8 starts at $539, the iPhone XR $674 and the iPhone XS at $899. The most expensive iPhone XS Max is available $989, a low price unattainable for members of the general public.
If you qualify for these discounts, follow the link below to pick up a brand new iPhone at these discounted prices.
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In order to have access to these upcoming deals, you need to be a Sam's Club member (membership prices start at $45 per month). Additionally, the deals are only available at your local Sam's Club locations and not online.
Sam's Club offering great deals on iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR on December 15
Sam's Club, one of America's most popular membership-only retailers, is hosting a one-day-only sale on December 15. As part of this promotion Sam's Club is offering attractive deals on high-end smartphones from Apple and Samsung.
In order to have access to these upcoming deals, you need to be a Sam's Club member (membership prices start at $45 per month). Additionally, the deals are only available at your local Sam's Club locations and not online.
- $250 gift card with iPhone XS purchase and activation on Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, or US Cellular
- $250 gift card with iPhone XS Max or iPhone XR purchase and activation on Verizon, Sprint, or US Cellular
- $100 gift card with iPhone XS Max or iPhone XR purchase and activation on AT&T
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The Ellen Show audience members receive free iPhone XR
The Ellen Show is currently running their 12 days of Giveaways promotion, where the celebrity talk show host gives her audience different gifts on each of the twelve days. On Day 5 of the giveaway, every audience member was given a free Apple iPhone XR for attending.
The gift was given after host Ellen and guest Julia Roberts played the popular Heads Up game, where two people face each other, one with a smartphone on their head, and the other giving clues to help the person with the smartphone guess what's on their phone screen. Depending on the category being played, it could be the name of a song, movie, television show or celebrity. In this case, the theme was Christmas.
After the game ended, the two headed over to the front to take a selfie with the iPhone XR. They followed up by promoting the device, citing that it is available in six different colors and touting that it offered the longest battery life on an iPhone. Following that Ellen announced that all the audience members would be walking away with a brand new iPhone XR, much to their joy. You can relive that moment in the video embedded below.
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Apple increases trade-in credit on old iPhones for a limited time
Apple GiveBack is a service provided by the manufacturer, which pays customers credit towards a new iPhone when they trade in their existing one. For a limited time, Apple has increased the amount of credit they are giving towards certain older devices when you purchase a new iPhone.
As part of this promotion, Apple is giving customers up to $300 in store credit when they trade in an iPhone 8 or older and purchase a brand new iPhone from Apple. The iPhone 8 Plus and newer devices are not affected by this promotion, The exact amount of trade-in credit is determined by the phone you’re handing over:
| Trade-in Device | Original Credit | Total with Extra Credit* |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone 6 | $75 | $150 |
| iPhone 6 Plus | $100 | $200 |
| iPhone 6s | $100 | $200 |
| iPhone 6s Plus | $150 | $250 |
| iPhone 7 | $175 | $250 |
| iPhone 7 Plus | $250 | $300 |
| iPhone 8 | $275 | $300 |
With recent reports suggesting that Apple was cutting production on their iPhones due to poor demand, it is interesting to note that the ongoing promotion is only open to those who are upgrading to one of the 2018 iPhones - the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max or iPhone XR.
The promotion is reportedly set to run through the rest of this year and end on January 31st, 2019.
The promotion is reportedly set to run through the rest of this year and end on January 31st, 2019.
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The new build carries the 16B94 build number compared to the 16B93 build number on the original iOS 12.1 release. What's interesting is that the update is only showing up for customers who haven't already updated to iOS 12.1, indicating that it likely wasn't meant to replace the original build.
If you are running an older version of iOS on your iPhone XR, you can now download the iOS 12.1 build 16B94 on your device by heading to Settings > General > Software Update. You can also manually download the IPSW file from Apple and install it using iTunes.
While Apple hasn't shared any specifics on the changelog for this build, you can expect all the improvements from iOS 12.1 including eSIM support, Group FaceTime and more.
Apple releases iOS 12.1 build 16B94 for iPhone XR
Apple released iOS 12.1 last week for all compatible iOS devices, including the newly released Apple iPhone XR. However, it looks like the company has now released a slightly updated version of iOS 12.1 solely for the iPhone XR.
The new build carries the 16B94 build number compared to the 16B93 build number on the original iOS 12.1 release. What's interesting is that the update is only showing up for customers who haven't already updated to iOS 12.1, indicating that it likely wasn't meant to replace the original build.
If you are running an older version of iOS on your iPhone XR, you can now download the iOS 12.1 build 16B94 on your device by heading to Settings > General > Software Update. You can also manually download the IPSW file from Apple and install it using iTunes.
While Apple hasn't shared any specifics on the changelog for this build, you can expect all the improvements from iOS 12.1 including eSIM support, Group FaceTime and more.
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Apple iPhone XR - US Availability
The Apple iPhone XR can be pre-ordered in the US starting Friday, October 19 at 12:01 a.m. PST with availability beginning Friday, October 26.
While Apple doesn't offer an unlocked iPhone XR directly for purchase, purchasing the T-Mobile version (A1984) at full price would be compatible on any carrier in the US, including Verizon and Sprint.
Verizon
Verizon customers will also be able to pre-order the iPhone XR starting today from its online store. Units will be available in its physical stores on October 26.
Purchasing the iPhone XR on Verizon will cost the following:
Apple iPhone XR - Global Availability
Customers in more than 50 countries and territories including Albania, Andorra, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Guernsey, Herzegovina, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Japan, Jersey, Kosovo, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, the UAE, UK, US and US Virgin Islands.
The iPhone XR will be available to customers in Israel beginning Thursday, November 1.
The iPhone XR will be available to customers in additional countries and territories including Armenia, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Macau, Maldives, Myanmar, Ukraine and Vietnam on Friday, November 2.
Apple iPhone XR now available for pre-order
The "affordable" Apple iPhone XR is now available to pre-order, and will be available for purchase in a week. The handset features a 6.1 inch LCD display, single 12MP rear camera, dual-SIM capability Face ID and an Apple A12 chipset. The handset has an aluminum and glass design, and will be available in black, white, blue, yellow, coral and Red.
Price
| Prices | 64 GB | 256 GB | 512 GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone XR | $749 | $799 | $899 |
So why exactly is Apple offering the iPhone XR at a lower price than its premium iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max ? - The iPhone XR has an LCD screen, while the XS and XS Max feature OLED displays. The iPhone XR has no 3D Touch, unfortunately, and its bezel is slightly bigger. Apple has also opted to use stainless steel on their premium iPhones, while the iPhone XR features uses 4000 series aluminum. Additionally the iPhone XR features a single rear camera instead of dual cameras, but it is still capable of Portrait Mode photos by digitally applying the background blur (bokeh) effect.
While these reasons may ditter some from purchasing a iPhone XR, Apple has some videos demonstrating why their new handset is still an appealing option
Apple iPhone XR - US Availability
The Apple iPhone XR can be pre-ordered in the US starting Friday, October 19 at 12:01 a.m. PST with availability beginning Friday, October 26.
While Apple doesn't offer an unlocked iPhone XR directly for purchase, purchasing the T-Mobile version (A1984) at full price would be compatible on any carrier in the US, including Verizon and Sprint.
Verizon
Verizon customers will also be able to pre-order the iPhone XR starting today from its online store. Units will be available in its physical stores on October 26.
Purchasing the iPhone XR on Verizon will cost the following:
- 64GB iPhone XR will be $31.24 per month for 24 months on device payment ($749.99 retail);
- 128GB iPhone XR will be $33.33 per month for 24 months on device payment ($799.99 retail);
- 256GB iPhone XR will be $37.49 per month for 24 months on device payment ($899.99 retail).
- Buy any iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max or iPhone X on the Verizon device payment plan and get up to $750 off a second iPhone XR or iPhone X. This will require activating at least one new line of service and the phone must be of lesser or equal value. Discounts will be applied via monthly bill credits over 24 months.
- Purchase the iPhone XR or other iPhone on Verizon's device payment plan and receive $100 off device payment on an iPad, and $50 off device payment on an Apple Watch. You are limited to one tablet and one smartwatch per qualifying smartphone purchase.
- Get 25% off on a new case which you purchase one between 10/19 and 10/25. No smartphone purchase needed to get this discount.
- Customers who have Verizon Unlimited will get six months of free Apple Music. Information on this offer will be available through the My Verizon app.
You can pre-order the iPhone XR at AT&T starting today and it will cost you as follows:
- 64GB iPhone XR for $25 a month for 30 months ($749.99 retail)
- 128GB iPhone XR for $26.67 a month for 30 months ($799.99 retail)
- 256GB iPhone XR for $30 a month for 30 months ($899.99 retail)
Additionally purchasing a new iPhone XR from AT&T will get you $750 off a second iPhone XR of equal or lesser value in bill credits with at least $80/month wireless AND $29.99/month DIRECTV service. (Go to AT&T)
Pre-ordering the iPhone XR from T-Mobile will incur the following costs:
- 64 GB - $37.41 per month for 24 months
- 128GB - $39.50 per month for 24 months
- 256GB - $43.66 per month for 24 months
You can get 4 lines of unlimited T-Mobile Essentials and four iPhone XR for just $40 a month (requires up to $390 eligible trade-in and 36-month financing). (Go to T-Mobile)
Sprint has announced a limited-time deal that will allow customers to pre-order the iPhone XR for free with eligible trade-in and Sprint Flex lease. The deal is going live tomorrow once the iPhone XR is available for pre-order, but make sure to check out Sprint's online store as well.
Those who take advantage of the deal will get the iPhone XR 64GB for $0/mo. After $31.25/mo. credit, applied within 2 bills.
Devices eligible for trade-in with new lines of service - iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8+, iPhone 7, iPhone 7+, Samsung Galaxy S9, Samsung Galaxy S9+, Samsung Galaxy S8, Samsung Galaxy S8+, Samsung Galaxy S8 Active, Samsung Galaxy Note 8, LG G7 ThinQ, Google Pixel, Google Pixel 2, and Google Pixel 2 XL.
Eligible trade-ins for existing customers - iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8+, Samsung Galaxy S9, Samsung Galaxy S9+, Samsung Galaxy S8 Active, Samsung Galaxy Note 8, and LG G7 ThinQ. (Go to Sprint)
Get up to a $275 gift card from Best Buy, when you trade-in of an iPhone 7 Plus or higher to purchase a new iPhone XR. (Go to Best Buy)
Order an iPhone XR from Sam's Club by Sunday, October 21, and get a free gift card of $100 value. You will have to activate the device on Verizon, AT&T or Sprint before October 28th.
Purchasing an iPhone XR from Costco could get you up to $390 off, after a trade-in rebate for your old phone via T-Mobile. You will need to submit the rebate request using this link with the COSTCOAPPLEXR promo code. You will get a prepaid MasterCard in the amount within 6 to 8 weeks.
The newly purchased iPhone XR will have to be used on a T-Mobile postpaid plan and you need to trade in your eligible old phone on the same order as the iPhone XR.
Up to $390 will be offered for iPhone 7 to iPhone 8 Plus, the Galaxy S8 series, Galaxy Note 8, Pixel to Pixel 2 XL, and LG V30 or G7, depending on their condition.
You can trade in an older phone for up to $250, while devices like the iPhone SE or Galaxy S5 will get you $150 toward a new iPhone XR.
The only difference getting this trade in deal from Costco instead of T-Mobile directly is that you get the amount in one lump sum instead of bill credits.
Apple iPhone XR - Global Availability
Customers in more than 50 countries and territories including Albania, Andorra, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Guernsey, Herzegovina, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Japan, Jersey, Kosovo, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, the UAE, UK, US and US Virgin Islands.
The iPhone XR will be available to customers in Israel beginning Thursday, November 1.
The iPhone XR will be available to customers in additional countries and territories including Armenia, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Macau, Maldives, Myanmar, Ukraine and Vietnam on Friday, November 2.
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Here is a full list of countries and carriers that will allow customers to use the eSIM on their new iPhones:
Austria
Canada
Croatia
Czech Republic
Germany
Hungary
India
Spain
United Kingdom
USA
China, due to its regulations does not support Apple's eSIM which required Apple to build a proper dual SIM version of the iPhone for Chinese customers.
Customers in China will be able to use two physical SIM cards on their new iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max or iPhone XR.
source - Apple
Which countries and carriers support the iPhone XS eSIM
The newly announced iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR are the first iPhones from Apple to offer dual SIM functionality. This will allow customers to maintain two separate lines with their own phone numbers and data limits. Apple is achieving this using eSIM technology, but it looks like not all carriers around the world are ready to support eSIM on these new iPhones.
Here is a full list of countries and carriers that will allow customers to use the eSIM on their new iPhones:
Austria
- T-Mobile
Canada
- Bell
Croatia
- Hrvatski Telekom
Czech Republic
- T-Mobile
Germany
- Telekom
- Vodafone
Hungary
- Magyar Telekom
India
- Airtel
- Reliance Jio
Spain
- Vodafone Spain
United Kingdom
- EE
USA
- AT&T
- T-Mobile
- Verizon
China, due to its regulations does not support Apple's eSIM which required Apple to build a proper dual SIM version of the iPhone for Chinese customers.
Customers in China will be able to use two physical SIM cards on their new iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max or iPhone XR.
source - Apple
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source - Redmondpie | iSpazio
Get the Apple iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR stock wallpapers
Apple recently unveiled the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR which come with several enhancements and features over its predecessors. Among its less notable features is the inclusion of some brand new wallpapers. While you could always wait for your new iPhone to try them out, you could also download them right now and try them out on your existing device.
| DOWNLOAD | DOWNLOAD | DOWNLOAD |
| iPhone XS | iPhone XS Max | iPhone XR |
| [Google Drive] | [Google Drive] | [Google Drive] |
| via @AR72014 | via @AR72014 | via @AR72014 |
source - Redmondpie | iSpazio
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Design
Display
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Apple A12 Chipset
Camera
Apple has given the iPhone XR a single 12MP camera on the rear with a 1.4-micron pixels (previously 1.22) sensor. Even though it doesn't have the secondary camera, Apple still allows the device to capture Portrait mode with bokeh (blurred background) effect.
Just like the iPhone XS and the iPhone XS Max, the iPhone XR camera features Smart HDR with faster sensors, an enhanced ISP and advanced algorithms.
The larger sensor also allows for better low-light photos with improved image fidelity allowing more light to hit the sensor.
You also get sharper action shots thanks to the faster sensors, Smart HDR and zero shutter lag that Apple promises with their iPhone XR. The iPhone XR is also capable of capturing 4K video and wider stereo playback with improved low light performance, stereo recording and extended dynamic range in videos up to 30 fps.
Pricing and Availability
Apple iPhone XR officially announced
Besides unveiling two new flagships in the form of the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, Apple also took the covers off an affordable iPhone XR. This variant of the iPhone will be available in a range of colors, feature and edge-to-edge display, FaceID and gesture based navigation.
Design
Just like its costly siblings, the iPhone XR borrows heavily from the design of the iPhone X offering a modern, bezel-free design, and glass panels on the back and the front. Apple has replaced the higher quality stainless steel with 7000 series aerospace-grade anodized aluminum. The handset also comes with IP67 water and dust resistance, slightly lower than the IP68 protection found on the XS devices. The iPhone XR will also be offered in 6 vivid colors: white, black, blue, coral, yellow and (Product) Red.
The front of the device, much like the iPhone X is all display, with the notch on the top housing a True Depth camera and Face ID functionality. Since there is no home button the device will use the gesture based navigation available on all new iPhones.
Display
The iPhone XR comes with an LCD display instead of an OLED one. The 6.1 inch panel has a 828 x 1792 pixel resolution. Apple is calling this their "Liquid Retina" display and claims it is "the most advanced LCD ever put in a smartphone".
Apple has replaced 3D Touch on the iPhone XR with haptic touch, similar to what the company uses on its ForceTouch trackpads on its MacBooks. While haptic touch can be used to quickly launch the camera or the flashlight from the lockscreen, it is not known if it will fully replace the functionality provided by 3D touch on these devices.
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Apple A12 Chipset
The iPhone XR is powered by the same Apple A12 Bionic chipset found on its flagships. This chip also happens to be the first 7nm chip to reach the market, featuring a six-core CPU based on Apple's Fusion architecture. The new processor is said to be 15% faster and 40% more efficient than its predecessor.
Apple has also improved its custom quad-core GPU on the A12 promising a 50% increase in speed. Considering how well the iPhones last year performed against its competitors, we can expect even better output from this year's iPhones.
Additionally the A12 Bionic chipset has an improved neural engine, which has been upgraded to an eight-core setup compared to the dual-core design from last year. The neural processor on the A12 is capable of handling up to 5 trillion operations per second compared to the 600 billion on the A11.
RAM
While the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max offer 4GB of RAM, the cheaper iPhone XR comes with 3GB, much like last year's iPhone X and iPhone 8 models.
RAM
While the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max offer 4GB of RAM, the cheaper iPhone XR comes with 3GB, much like last year's iPhone X and iPhone 8 models.
Camera
Apple has given the iPhone XR a single 12MP camera on the rear with a 1.4-micron pixels (previously 1.22) sensor. Even though it doesn't have the secondary camera, Apple still allows the device to capture Portrait mode with bokeh (blurred background) effect.Just like the iPhone XS and the iPhone XS Max, the iPhone XR camera features Smart HDR with faster sensors, an enhanced ISP and advanced algorithms.
The larger sensor also allows for better low-light photos with improved image fidelity allowing more light to hit the sensor.
You also get sharper action shots thanks to the faster sensors, Smart HDR and zero shutter lag that Apple promises with their iPhone XR. The iPhone XR is also capable of capturing 4K video and wider stereo playback with improved low light performance, stereo recording and extended dynamic range in videos up to 30 fps.
Pricing and Availability
The iPhone XR will be available for pre-order starting October 19th, with shipping set to begin on October 26th. The handset will be available in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB variants and in white, black, blue, coral, yellow and (Product) Red. Pricing is as follows:
| Prices | 64 GB | 128 GB | 256 GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone XR | $750 | $800 | $900 |
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Apple iPhone XR
The Apple iPhone XR remains a significant milestone in Apple's lineup, balancing high-end performance with a vibrant, accessible design. Featuring the industry-leading A12 Bionic chip and a 6.1-inch Liquid Retina LCD, it brings the "Focused Dashboard" experience of Face ID and gesture navigation to a wider audience without compromising on build quality or battery life.
Display6.1"
ChipsetA12
Camera12MP
RatingIP67
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Display & Design | |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.1" Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 828 x 1792 px |
| Special Tech | True-tone, Wide color gamut, 120Hz Touch-sensing |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass, Oleophobic coating |
| Build | Glass front/back, 7000 series aluminum frame |
| Durability | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 mins) |
| Platform & Hardware | |
| OS | iOS 12 (Upgradable to latest iOS) |
| Chipset | Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm) |
| CPU/GPU | Hexa-core CPU / Apple 4-core GPU |
| RAM | 3GB RAM |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB (NVMe) |
| Camera System | |
| Main (Rear) | 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1.4µm, OIS, PDAF |
| Selfie (Front) | 7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm with Face ID sensors |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR |
| Features | Quad-LED dual-tone flash, Portrait mode with Depth Control |
| Power & Connectivity | |
| Battery | 2942 mAh |
| Charging | Fast charging (50% in 30 min), Qi wireless charging |
| WLAN/BT | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
| Weight | 194 g |