Choosing Between iPhone Xr and Xs: Which Product Is Worth Buying After Their Long-Time Release?

If you're torn between purchasing an iPhone Xr or iPhone Xs at the moment, let's compare them to find the answer! Despite being over 4 years old since their launch by Apple, the allure of these former flagships, iPhone Xr and iPhone Xs, remains strong. Especially considering their now very reasonable prices and still relevant features.

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Follow along with this article to pick the iPhone that best suits your needs and financial circumstances.

1. Comparing iPhone Xr and iPhone Xs: Slight Differences in Design

Both models share the same size and familiar rabbit ear design, meaning they're both designed with a solid body featuring two glass panels and a metal frame, creating a soft, comfortable feel and good grip.

However, turning to the front, we'll notice the difference as the iPhone Xr has a larger screen than the iPhone Xs. Additionally, the screen bezels of the iPhone Xr are thicker, and the frame of the iPhone Xs is finished with stainless steel compared to the aluminum frame on the iPhone Xr.

Thanks to its shiny steel frame, the iPhone Xs is much more durable when accidentally dropped. The aluminum frame is more prone to denting upon impact.

The back of the iPhone Xs also stands out with its vertically arranged dual cameras, instead of a single camera on the iPhone Xr. However, Apple has equipped the iPhone Xr with vibrant color options, catering to a younger audience, instead of just 3 classic colors on the iPhone Xs.

Generally, thanks to its slim bezels and a screen of just the right size, the iPhone Xs has a compact appearance, easy to hold in the palm, with glossy and luxurious phone edges, making it suitable for those with small hands, especially female users.

For those who are active, love vibrant colors, and prefer a larger device with a solid grip, the iPhone Xr is the perfect choice.

2. iPhone Xr's Screen is Larger but Slightly Inferior in Quality Compared to Xs

Are there any differences between the screens of iPhone Xr and iPhone Xs? The answer is yes. The iPhone Xr offers a 6.1-inch display, slightly larger than the 5.8-inch screen on the iPhone Xs. However, in terms of display quality, the iPhone Xs stands out significantly.

Specifically, the iPhone Xr is equipped with an LCD screen using Liquid Retina technology slightly better than HD. On the other hand, with the iPhone Xs, we get to experience an OLED screen, HDR display mode, Super Retina resolution beyond Full HD.

With specifications like these, it can be concluded that the iPhone Xs has much better display capabilities than the iPhone Xr. Colors will be more vibrant with the AMOLED display, and the contrast will also be higher. And thanks to the high resolution, the iPhone Xs screen is completely sharp and detailed. For watching movies and playing games, perhaps the iPhone Xs will be the better choice despite the size difference.

3. iPhone Xs Camera Will Help Users Capture Better Zoomed Shots

Another difference between the iPhone Xr and the Xs series is the highly professional camera system, both in design and function. The iPhone Xr has a single camera system while the iPhone Xs has an additional lens that allows for optical zoom up to 2x.

Photos taken from the main camera of both iPhone models are not significantly different, originating from similar technical specifications. They both feature a 12 MP wide-angle lens with an aperture of f1.8 and optical image stabilization. Additionally, they both have the same image sensor, image processing software, and intelligent HDR feature.

However, thanks to the second telephoto lens for 2x optical zoom and switching to digital zoom for further magnification, the photos and videos at the same 2x magnification of the iPhone Xs will be sharper. This is because the iPhone Xr relies on software for image cropping, rather than a high-quality natural lens.

Although equipped with only a single camera, the photo-taking ability of the iPhone Xr is also very good. It must be mentioned that the portrait mode capability on this iPhone is top-notch thanks to the bokeh effect. Therefore, up to the present time, the iPhone Xr is still a worthy choice to consider if you don't demand too much in terms of photo-taking ability.

The front camera of the iPhone Xr and iPhone Xs both have a resolution of 7 MP, integrated with TrueDepth feature with similar features such as: HDR, face recognition, slow-motion video recording, 4K video recording, Full HD video recording, autofocus, portrait mode,...

• DxOMark: iPhone Xr is the best single-camera smartphone.

4. Performance Shows No Difference but Battery Life Shines for iPhone Xr

While there are differences in the screen and camera, in terms of performance, there will be almost no difference between the two models. Both the iPhone Xr and iPhone Xs share the A12 Bionic processor.

At this moment, the Apple A12 still provides sufficient power for users to smoothly handle basic tasks and play all lightweight games on the Apple Store steadily. However, due to its age, heavy games like Genshin Impact may sometimes experience FPS drops if the device overheats.

Both of these mobile devices come with 3 GB of RAM and various options for internal storage. This configuration still runs smoothly even when you have multiple apps running in the background or even playing games. Whether you choose the iPhone Xr or iPhone Xs, you will have similar performance.

• How does the performance of iPhone Xr compare to iPhone Xs?

In terms of battery life, the 2,942 mAh battery on the iPhone Xr will provide much better usage time compared to the 2,658 mAh battery on the iPhone Xs, especially since the iPhone Xr has a lower resolution screen.

However, overall, the battery life on the iPhone Xr and iPhone Xs is promising to ensure users' experience with hardware optimization. However, the iPhone Xr will receive an extra point for having significantly better battery life than the iPhone Xs.

In conclusion, although the Xr is not highly rated in terms of display capabilities, we have a fairly reliable battery. So if you prioritize all-day battery life, the iPhone Xr is the answer for you.

5. Release date, official prices of iPhone Xr and iPhone Xs, current promotions

The iPhone Xs and Xr were launched in September 2018, but currently, the iPhone Xr is still very popular and sold officially at TGDĐ, while the iPhone Xs has disappeared from the market with new stock as Apple has stopped selling it. So now you can only buy the device in the form of used 99% or refurbished units,...

In my opinion, at the present time, the iPhone Xr will be suitable for users who like a device with a budget-friendly price, good performance in its price range, comfortable to hold, large screen, and long-lasting battery life for comfortable usage without being outdated.

While the iPhone Xs will be suitable for iPhone enthusiasts who want a compact, premium device at an affordable price, with excellent craftsmanship from Apple. However, it comes with many risks when buying used items, so users need to be vigilant in choosing a reputable source to trust.

In this article, I've compared the iPhone Xr and iPhone Xs, which one would you choose at the moment? Leave your comments below to let me know!

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