iPhone XS vs XS Max vs XR: buy your best iPhone for 2018

You want the best new iPhone for your lifestyle, but which one should you buy? Good question The range of iPhone XS, XS Max or iPhone XR is a tight race, mainly because the three new models are so close to each other, with their price, the size of the model. screen and some strange specifications to differentiate them from each other.

We looked at the 5.8-inch iPhone XS and the 6.5-inch XS Max. Although both are excellent, with almost identical hardware, the 6.1-inch iPhone XR is different enough to launch a monkey key into your buying plans. Yes you can afford to wait.

Here's why. The iPhone XR has only one rear camera instead of two (no 2x optical zoom here) and an LCD screen with lower resolution than the OLED screen of the XS. The iPhone XR also lacks the 512GB storage option of the XS models. But before breaking it off, note its many comparative advantages: a 6.1-inch screen bigger than the standard iPhone XS (and iPhone X from last year), and a battery life that, according to Apple, will outlast the XS and XS Max.

You will get the same fast processor in the XR as the other two iPhone, and although there is only one rear camera, you will not sacrifice the portrait mode. Indeed, the unique rear camera of the XR is equipped with a new software that makes your shots clever (yes, it's about the sophisticated reflex style "bokeh" camera effect that makes blur the background of the shots to the head). Fun and exclusive color choices like coral and blue cap on the unique personality of the iPhone XR.

Best of all, the iPhone XR starts at $ 250 less than the iPhone XS, making it the most affordable new iPhone from 2018. But here's the hitch: The XS models are available now, the iPhone XR will not arrive until October 26th. This is why we strongly advise iPhone buyers to wait until we review this model before making a final decision. We want to make sure that it is as important a value as the actual tests. it looks like it's on paper.

Lily: IPhone XS Review
Lily: iPhone XS Max Review
Lily: Why wait for the iPhone XR?

That said, we know that many of you can not wait, so we answered some of the questions "who should I buy" below.

If you want…

• The biggest absolute screen: iPhone XS Max
• 2x optical zoom and uncompromised camera: iPhone XS or XS Max
• New most affordable iPhone: iPhone XR
• iPhone with Home Button and Touch ID: iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 the phones are still there, with price cuts

If you are tempted to save money on the iPhone 8 Plus, now at a reduced price …

… and having a home button on your iPhone is not important to you, resist! Spend $ 50 more for the iPhone XR, at least. You'll get a much faster processor, better photography, longer battery life and quick facial recognition.

If you have a really old iPhone and want the best option for your budget

A renovated iPhone 7 factory save you hundreds. Its software is as secure and up-to-date as the iPhone XS, and this flagship product of 2016 remains an above-average phone. (Tip: spend for the 128GB version. You'll thank us later.)

You could also get an iPhone SE, which is quite tricky compared to the iPhone XS and XS Max. Do not forget that you will have to buy it through carriers and other retailers. Apple has the fired – and the iPhone X – from the Apple store. It also has a relatively moderate price, selling at $ 350, £ 249 and AU $ 699.

If you are not sold on the iPhone and want some alternatives

The best Android phones currently include the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus and galaxy Note 9. There is also the OnePlus 6 at a terrifying price. If you live outside the United States, the Huawei P20 and P20 Pro phones are excellent phones comparable to those of Samsung.

For the budget minded, the Motorola G6 and Moto E5 families offer excellent value for money. And if you want a small phone, the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact is really the only way to decrease.

Read also: How to buy a new phone in 2018

Still curious Android? You are lucky

We have no less than four major global phone launches in October alone. These are all top-of-the-line handsets with the latest and most advanced specifications, probably in the camera department. the Pixel 3 In particular, we had the opportunity to make impressive gains over the impressive Pixel 2. Last year, it's interesting to see if Google is able to repeat its photo magic, especially compared to the gains of the iPhone XS camera from Apple.

Specifications of the iPhone XR, XS, XS Max

	iPhone XR	iPhone XS	iPhone XS Max
Display size, resolution	Retina LCD display 6.1 inches; 1,792×828 pixels	Super Retina OLED of 5.8 inches; 2,436 x 1,125 pixels	Super Retina OLED 6.5 inches; 2,688 x 1,242 pixels
Pixel density	326 ppi	458 ppi	458 ppi
Dimensions (inches)	5.9×3.0x0.33 in.	5.7×2.8×0.3 in	6.2×3.0x.3 in
Dimensions (millimeters)	150.9×75.7×8.3 mm	143.6×70.9×7.7 mm	157.5×77.4×7.7 mm
Weight (ounces, grams)	6.8 oz 194g	6.24 oz; 177g	7.3 ounces 208g
Mobile Software	iOS 12	iOS 12	iOS 12
Camera	Simple 12 megapixel	Double 12 megapixels	Double 12 megapixels
Front facing the camera	7 megapixels with face ID	7 megapixels with face ID	7 megapixels with face ID
Video capture	4K	4K	4K
Processor	Apple A12 Bionic	Apple A12 Bionic	Apple A12 Bionic
Storage room	64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB	64 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB	64 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
RAM	N / A	N / A	N / A
Expandable storage	No	No	No
Drums	N / A, but Apple claims it will last 90 minutes. longer than the iPhone 8 plus	N / A, but Apple claims that it will last 30 min. longer than the iPhone X	N / A, but Apple claims it will last 90 minutes. longer than the iPhone X
Fingerprint detector	None (facial identity)	None (facial identity)	None (facial identity)
connector	Lightning	Lightning	Lightning
Headphone jack	No	No	No
Specials	Water resistant: IP67, dual-SIM capabilities (nano-SIM and e-SIM); wireless charging; Facial identity, Animoji	Water resistant (IP68); dual-SIM capabilities (nano-SIM and e-SIM); wireless charging; Facial Identifier, Animoji	Water resistant (IP68); dual-SIM capabilities (nano-SIM and e-SIM); wireless charging; Facial Identifier, Animoji
Price excluding contract (USD)	$ 749 (64 GB), $ 799 (128 GB), $ 899 (256 GB)	$ 999 (64 GB), $ 1,149 (256 GB), $ 1,349 (512 GB)	USD 1,099 (64GB), USD 1,249 (256GB), USD 1,449 (512GB)
Price (GBP)	£ 749 (64GB), £ 799 (128GB), £ 899 (256GB)	£ 999 (64GB), £ 1,149 (256GB), £ 1,349 (512GB)	USD 1,099 (64GB), USD 1,249 (256GB), USD 1,449 (512GB)
Price (AUD)	US $ 1,229 (64 GB), US $ 1,299 (128 GB), AU $ 1,479 (256 GB)	US $ 1,629 (64 GB), AU $ 1,879 (256 GB), AU $ 2,199 (512 GB)	€ 1,799 (64 GB), AU $ 2,049 (256 GB), AU $ 2,369 (512 GB)

Article originally published on 18 September 2018 and updated on 30 September at 4am.