{"id":1178,"date":"2019-05-24T10:35:58","date_gmt":"2019-05-24T10:35:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.southsidebelle.com\/?p=1178"},"modified":"2020-05-25T09:16:16","modified_gmt":"2020-05-25T09:16:16","slug":"iphone-x-vs-iphone-xr-comparing-apples-best-selling-smartphones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.southsidebelle.com\/2019\/05\/24\/iphone-x-vs-iphone-xr-comparing-apples-best-selling-smartphones\/","title":{"rendered":"iPhone X vs iPhone XR: Comparing Apple\u2019s Best Selling Smartphones and Why I Switched to iPhone from Huawei"},"content":{"rendered":"

iPhone X vs iPhone XR: Which Should You Buy in 2019? This is a question that I’ll be trying to answer today as I make a comparison between the two Apple devices.
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Shot on the iPhone X<\/p><\/div>\n

In the past, I owned some of Apple\u2019s flagship phones namely the iPhone 4s, 5s, and SE. Following the demise of these models in my hands, I switched to an Asus Zenfone and eventually to a Huawei P20 sometime in 2018, making me an avid Android user in the process.<\/p>\n

When my husband got the latest and much-talked-about iPhone XR late last year as a Christmas gift, I was amazed by its capabilities, especially in its processor and camera. I was so jealous that I would borrow his phone for my selfies sometimes. Nevertheless, my Huawei smartphone proved to be a very handy and sturdy companion given my toddler\u2019s penchant for throwing it away at whim.<\/p>\n

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Huawei P30 Pro<\/p><\/div>\n

Then came the best selling Huawei P30 Pro and its unprecedented camera. When the time came that I was eager to upgrade, I had a hard time deciding whether to get the Huawei P30 Pro or the iPhone X\/XR.<\/p>\n

The Huawei P30 Pro is undoubtedly a beast. It has a gorgeous curved screen, flagship Kirin 980 processor, IP68 water and dust resistance, reverse wireless charging, a faster in-display fingerprint scanner, and a never before seen camera in a smartphone.<\/p>\n

Why I Switched to iPhone from Huawei<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The only thing that makes me wary about going for it was the national security issue it poses as it\u2019s been accused by the US<\/a> government of espionage mainly with cell tower infrastructures than phones. Huawei<\/a>\u2019s products have been banned in several countries including the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and Taiwan. At that time, before the Huawei ban<\/a> on licensing Android by Google, my doubts were already formed on the Chinese tech giant. The accusations, true or not, greatly impacted my decision to switch again to the Silicon Valley company that is Apple.<\/p>\n

Since I had been an Android user for some time, some of my friends who are iOS users themselves also convinced me to make the switch to an iPhone. Seeing that my husband truly enjoyed his iPhone XR<\/a>, I grabbed Apple\u2019s 2017 flagship smartphone — the iPhone X<\/a>. Getting the iPhone XS was overkill for me, not only with its ridiculous price tag but also with its specs that I don\u2019t really need.<\/p>\n

Why didn\u2019t I get the iPhone XR knowing it\u2019s released in 2018 and had a faster processor?<\/p>\n

It all comes down to personal preference, which I will explain in my comparison below.<\/p>\n

iPhone X vs iPhone XR: Which Should You Buy in 2019?<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Design & Build<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
iPhone XR<\/b><\/td>\niPhone X<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.1 inches<\/td>\n5.8 inches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Liquid Retina HD Display (LCD)<\/td>\nSuper Retina Display (AMOLED)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1400:1 Contrast Ratio<\/td>\n1,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
No 3D-Touch<\/td>\n3D Touch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1792 x 828 pixels<\/td>\n2688 x1242 pixels<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Aluminum band<\/td>\nStainless steel band<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The iPhone X paved the way for slim bezels and the now infamous notch at the top of the screen. These features became commonplace in 2018, with Chinese tech companies like Huawei replicating the design. The design was an impressive departure from Apple\u2019s previous designs.<\/p>\n

Both the iPhone X and XR have a larger edge-to-edge display, Face ID, glass back, and various gesture controls that Apple added to compensate for the absence of a Home button. The bezels on the XR are much bigger than the X though.<\/p>\n

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The iPhone XRs larger display.<\/p><\/div>\n

The biggest difference between the X and XR is its display. The iPhone XR has a larger 6.1-inch Liquid Retina Display dwarfing the X\u2019s 5.8-inch display. However, the viewing experience on the XR might not be as vibrant as iPhone X\u2019s AMOLED technology panel because the former only uses LCD. Personally, I don\u2019t see much of a difference except when both phones are viewed side by side. The iPhone X sports deeper blacks and crisp, sharper display that could make your jaws drop due to its 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio compared to iPhone XR\u2019s 1400:1 contrast ratio.<\/p>\n

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Deeper blacks on the iPhone X<\/p><\/div>\n

The XR also sacrificed the 3D-touch which can be found in the newer generation of iPhones.<\/p>\n

Since the iPhone XR is much bigger than the iPhone X, it makes for a two-hand device, which I am not really a fan of. I go for a smartphone that I can use with one hand, and the iPhone X fits just right into that preference.<\/p>\n

Features and Specs\"\"<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
iPhone X<\/b><\/td>\niPhone XR<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Apple A11 Bionic<\/td>\nApple A12 Bionic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
iOS 12<\/td>\niOS 12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
64\/256GB<\/td>\n64\/128\/256GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Because iPhone XR is a year younger than the iPhone X, it has a much faster processor with Apple\u2019s latest A12 Bionic chip, just as it does in the iPhone XS and XS Max. It\u2019s expected to be 50% faster in graphics performance and 50% lower power usage, which means it\u2019s not only faster than its predecessor but also enables the XR to have the longest battery life than any iPhone models previously made.<\/p>\n

The iPhone X only uses its A11 Bionic chip. However, it\u2019s still proving to be a formidable piece when it comes to benchmarking tests. The XR\u2019s newer A12 Bionic chip simply takes things up a notch, topping the iPhone X in every benchmark and real-world performance test.<\/p>\n

I personally don\u2019t mind using an A11 Bionic chip really. It\u2019s a big leap for me as a previous Android user who has not experienced this kind of performance in a smartphone before. I am not also a heavy smartphone gamer, so graphics performance is the least of my concern. My husband might beg to disagree. He\u2019s a sucker for performance tech-wise.<\/p>\n

Cameras<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
iPhone X<\/b><\/td>\niPhone XR<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dual 12MP OIS<\/td>\n12MP OIS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Primary: f\/1.8<\/p>\n

Telephoto: f\/2.4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

f\/1.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Portrait Mode<\/td>\nPortrait Mode with Depth Control<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
No Smart HDR<\/td>\nSmart HDR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mono Audio Recording<\/td>\nStereo Audio Recording<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4K at 24\/30\/60fps, 1080p slo-mo at 240fps<\/td>\n4K at 24\/30\/60fps, 1080p slo-mo at 240fps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

At the back of iPhone X are dual 12-megapixel cameras. These are a 12Mp f\/1.8 wide-angle lens and a 12Mp f\/2.4 telephoto lens, both with OIS. The main advantage of that dual setup is lossless optical zoom, which the single sensor on the XR lacks.<\/p>\n

What separates the XR from its predecessors in terms of its camera features is A12\u2019s Neural Engine. This allows more advanced photography features in XR such as Smart HDR that improves the capture of highlights and shadows in images, Depth Control that allows you to change the depth of field after you’ve taken a picture, and enhanced Portrait mode for selfies. All of which are not present in the iPhone X unfortunately.<\/p>\n