iPhone XR analysis: Probably the best choice among iPhones of 2018

The iPhone XR is supposed to be the "affordable" option of Apple in its lineup of iPhones for this year. The device brings many features similar to the iPhone XS, but with some restrictions to be able to cost a little cheaper. The end result is not just a less expensive device, but perhaps the most interesting choice among the three iPhone models marketed this year, regardless of the price.

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Design and Screen

Design is still one of the highlights of the new iPhone models . It is not always innovative or original, even more so this year when the models are only a "review" of what was inaugurated last year, but the quality and the whims of the finish are not lacking. impress. The rounded lines masking the sewing marks, the quality of the aluminum on the sides and the rear window and the screen of the iPhone XR clearly show that we have a superior product. Plus, the version we have here is in red and I must say that I have been positively impressed.

The finish of the iPhone XR is neat and the red color is beautiful and distinctive

The quality of the workmanship is something d & # 39; enough objective, the aesthetic is somewhat subjective and will certainly have people who do not find a beautiful red smartphone. But I must mention that the tone and brightness of the red used in the iPhone XR have caught my attention, making it a product not only beautiful, but also differentiated and unique.

The smartphone screen is also very competent, having a quality comparable to that of the OLED even though it is only LCD . The brightness is intense and the readability is good, even in high light conditions. In addition, the color contrast is excellent, making them very vivid and flashy, a feature that we usually only see in OLEDs, but that the iPhone XR has achieved on the LCD.

For the price of the handset, a FullHD display would not require much. and a protruding camera is never welcome

But of course, not all praise. The screen itself, even though it is above average for an LCD, still does not achieve the quality of the OLED. The distortion of the image is considerable when we look at angles other than those directly on the screen and that the resolution is barely larger than HD without reaching FullHD. For a smartphone, it's not absurd that your small screen is not FullHD, but for a device whose suggested price starts at $ 5,200, it's impossible to justify this saving in the resolution of the camera. display, it does not make sense.

There is also the problem of the protruding rear camera. Apple does not even bother to let the camera fully integrated into the body of the device, but this remains problematic. Even more on the iPhone XR, which is not a slim handset. His body is a little thick, so it is even more difficult to ignore the "bump" of the camera, even small.

Performance

In terms of performance, nothing to blame the iPhone XR. Using the same processor A12 Bionic in the most expensive versions, iPhone XS and XS max, the XR can run all applications without difficulty, even the heaviest games, rich in 3D graphics. The user experience is fluid and fluid, especially considering that the smartphone and its operating system are made for each other, which means excellent optimization and a visible positive impact on usage. of the smartphone.

it presents no problem of having several applications open at the same time, can even switch from one application to another immediately and smoothly, thus providing a silent experience of its use.

The iPhone XR executes. Heavy applications like PUBG and Fortnite without difficulty

As always, we tested the very popular Fortnite and PUBG on the smartphone, which worked without problems. Even with quality at the highest level, the games have been fluid with very little gagging. It's really a pity that we can not take advantage of the high qualities of a FullHD resolution.

The processor also contributes to the energy efficiency of the battery in the functions of the camera, which we will comment below. has a great autonomy, even slightly above average for high-end devices. With light, infrequent use, it can last up to a day and a half or even two days out of the socket. In use more frequent, normal for most users, it should arrive until the end of the day with tranquility, without fear. Even if you use a lot, it is difficult not to stay all day with the iPhone XR without having to charge, which is not a good thing for the intermediate devices or input, but it is already worth worth considering the segment.

The iPhone XR has an efficient fast charge, recharging much of your battery in record time. The device is also compatible with wireless charging but unfortunately does not accompany a charger with technology, which requires the user to buy one separately to take advantage of this feature. The wireless charger available in the Apple store is a model offered at the suggested retail price of 799 but the iPhone XR is compatible with all inductive chargers, so you do not have to buy one as expensive.

Camera

The cameras for iPhone XR are excellent, but they have their limits. The rear camera has 12MP sufficient to take beautiful pictures with a good balance of colors and sense of depth. Even in the dark, which is often a challenge for any smartphone, the details are very rich.

Here I leave a highlight for the sharpness of the photographs in the movement . On the picture below, I unfortunately could not get close enough to the birds before theft of one of them, but the camera of the iPhone XR was able to capture the camera. moment of flapping wings without erasing:

The camera also stands out, and even, with his pictures in the dark. In some cases, the longer exposure time to capture more light has resulted in a blur on the photos, but the result is among the best already tested here:

The camera tries to do everything all by itself, which is always beneficial for layperson users, but does not offer many options for more advanced users who like to further personalize their photos. In addition, the rear camera is only at a wide angle, which is suitable for distant pictures or near static pictures, but any movement towards the camera can cause strong distortions . When this is intentional, this can yield some interesting results, especially with pets, but when it's unintentional, especially in people, the photo can prove to be quite weird. Notice how my arm came on the second picture:

Even with just a rear view camera and a facade, the smartphone also has a proficient portrait effect, also known as bokeh. It's possible to choose different lighting effects before hitting the photo and applying filters later to make your selfies earn more tanned on Instagram. The disadvantage is that the portrait effect of the iPhone XR only recognizes people who work, you can not do this special effect automatically on an object or an animal. Below is a comparison between two brightness effects in portrait mode:

The unit also films quality in HD resolution at 4K and with excellent optical stabilization very important feature filming. It brings two of the most commonly used shooting effects, time-lapse and slow motion, and at idle, it can even reach 240 frames per second, many but not among the most important in the segment.

Taking into account the price segment of the iPhone XR, until it did not have many extras. The device has the same face ID, which debuted on the iPhone X, and the technology remains fast and reliable, operating in all situations of brightness and from multiple angles, among others.

For the price charged, the iPhone XR may well have more features

Apple's digital badistant, Siri, is also present on the iPhone XR, as one could be expected. It includes features specific to each digital badistant, such as the ability to create reminders and search for voice commands, for example. The wizard has a good understanding of Portuguese and even helps a lot, but it often serves more as a shortcut to Internet searches than really smart badistance.

Conclusion

The iPhone XR is an excellent smartphone, just like any iPhone. It has a beautiful screen well above average LCD screens and a competent camera that takes great pictures without difficulty. The handset is good enough to have a price above average and be among the competitors of the high-end segment sought after. But this is certainly not good enough to cost more than all the other competitors. Currently, it is not difficult to find a Galaxy Note 9 for example, for values ​​less than 4,000 USD and, better than the iPhone XR, Note 9 offers many more features and a screen even more beautiful your users.

The screen of the iPhone XR does not become FullHD, its cameras have many limitations for those who like to move more in the photo settings and it does not have a lot of extra features when the We take into account its segment. it's a great device, but at the official price that Apple expects you to pay for it, is very difficult to recommend. For those who really want to have an iOS device among the youngest, my suggestion would be to look for a promotion or find a way out. I can not find any justification for investing a value that starts at $ 5,200 on this smartphone.