If you skipped buying luxury Apple iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max simply because your pocket did not allow, here comes iPhone XR in India that starts from Rs 76,900 and houses most of the Next-Gen features available in the costlier iPhones. Top analysts have claimed that Apple is likely to sell its cheaper iPhone XR faster than iPhone XS and XS Max globally, and India is no different. iPhone XR that went on sale from October 19 will be available at the Apple authorised resellers in India from October 26 in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB models in black, white, blue, yellow, coral and "(Product)RED" colours. With all-screen glass and an aluminium design featuring 6.1-inch display which is touted as "the most advanced LCD in a smartphone," the XR houses A12 Bionic chip with next-generation "Neural Engine", which unlocks new experiences for immersive augmented reality (AR), games and photography. Let us find out why iPhone XR is an easy upgrade from iPhone X or older Apple variants. The display has rounded corners that follow a beautiful curved design. According to the company, the device has the most durable front glass ever in a smartphone along with a colour-matched, aerospace-grade aluminium band. The new back-light design allows the display to extend into the corners, enabling a larger LCD than ever before in an iPhone. "True Tone" technology uses an advanced ambient light sensor to subtly adjust the white balance onscreen to match the colour temperature of the light around us. Result? Images on the display looked as natural as on a printed page, thus reducing eye strain. The largest LCD ever in an iPhone has a footprint that falls between iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus. In the camera section, the iPhone XR with 12MP rear camera produced much better low-light performance than older iPhones. The rear camera supports three lighting effects: Natural, Studio and Contour. The 7MP front camera also delivered advanced Portrait mode with sophisticated "bokeh" and "Depth Control" for stunning portraits. The "Smart HDR" feature brought more highlight and shadow detail across images. The "Depth Control" feature lets users adjust the depth of field both in real-time preview and post-capture. The iPhone XR is water resistant, with a rating of IP67, and protects against everyday spills including coffee, tea and soda. For music lovers, iPhone XR delivers wider stereo sound for an immersive cinematic experience. It uses the four built-in mics to record stereo sound. The glass back of iPhone XR allows faster wireless charging and improved off-axis performance even when your iPhone is off-centre on a wireless charging pad. iPhone XR shoots good-quality videos, with better low-light performance and extended dynamic range in video modes up to 30 fps. The A12 Bionic chip with the next-generation "Neural Engine" uses real-time Machine Learning (ML) to transform the experience of photos, gaming and Augmented Reality. If you want to experiment with new apps on XR, try "Memrise" -- an app that features more than 200 courses teaching Chinese, Spanish, Arabic, Italian, and more. Point your iPhone at an object, take a photo and "Memrise" will identify it in your chosen language. "Brainapse" is another informative learning app which helps in exploring the anatomy, structure and functions of the human skull and brain using AR. Users can explore the external and internal parts of skull, brain and brain cells, learn about the functions of brain cells, and experience how our brain communicates with the five senses. Conclusion: At this price point, iPhone XR will give you a near identical performance of an iPhone XS or XS Max. Those outside of the Apple ecosystem can also try this variant to enter the iOS family. Aim to buy the "(PRODUCT)RED" variant as a portion of your purchase will go to the Global Fund to fight AIDS in Africa.<doc-sep>Apple iPhone XR finally up for grabs across the world including India on 26 October. The iPhone XR will be available at the Apple authorised resellers from October 26 in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB models in black, white, blue, yellow, coral and "(PRODUCT)RED" colours. The base 64GB storage variant comes in at Rs. 76,900, the 128GB storage model has been priced at Rs. 81,900, while the top-end 256GB storage version will set you back by Rs. 91,900. The XR will also be available for purchase on e-commerce platforms like Flipkart and Amazon India. Airtel Online Store is offering the new iPhone XR in India with down payments starting at Rs. 14,999. Reliance Jio is offering a 5 percent cash back on EMI or 5x reward points on non-EMI payments when using either Citibank or Axis Bank credit cards. Amazon is offering a no-cost EMI option on Bajaj Finserv EMI cards and HDFC credit and debit cards. Paytm Mall is offering an additional Rs 7,000 off on regular exchange with the phones. The iPhone XR sports a 6.1-inch LCD screen dubbed as Liquid Retina Display having a notch on top with an advanced camera module for Face ID security similar to the iPhone XS series. In terms of optics it houses a single 12MP camera, but if Apple is to be believed, it is more advanced than the iPhone 8 series and will take really good pictures. The XR camera too supports Portrait mode with advanced Bokeh and depth control (F16-F1.4) but lacks more options in terms of Portrait lighting feature. The XR camera too supports Portrait mode with advanced Bokeh and depth control (F16-F1.4) but lacks more options in terms of Portrait lighting feature. Also Read: Apple iPhone XR Review: With Great Colour Comes Great Responsibility, And Many Questions<doc-sep>The iPhone XR is now available in India in three configurations - 64GB, 128GB and 256GB which can be purchased for Rs 76,900, Rs 81,900 and Rs 91,900 respectively. The “affordable” iPhone is available in six different colours - Coral, Yellow, Blue, (Product) Red, Black and White. Advertisement This past September, Apple announced the iPhone XS and XS Max along with a new ‘affordable’ iPhone XR which comes with an LCD screen, a single camera unit and the same Apple Bionic A12 chip which is also present on its flagship models. The iPhone XR later went on pre-order on October 19 through Airtel Online store, Paytm and Apple Apple authorised resellers. But the phone now makes it way officially to the Indian market and can be purchased directly at any Apple authorised seller or an online retailer for a starting price of Rs 76,900. The iPhone XR is now available in India in three configurations - 64GB, 128GB and 256GB which can be purchased for Rs 76,900, Rs 81,900 and Rs 91,900 respectively. The “affordable” iPhone is available in six different colours - Coral, Yellow, Blue, (Product) Red, Black and White. Advertisement Apple iPhone XR Processor Apple Bionic A12 Display 6.1-inch Liquid Retina, 1792 x 828 pixels Memory 3GB RAM, 64/128/256GB storage Camera Rear: 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, OIS, PDAF; Front: 7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard) Battery 2942mAh OS iOS 12 Price Rs 76,900, Rs 81,900, Rs 91,900 The device comes with a 6.1-inch Liquid Retina LCD display with 1792 x 828 pixels with 328ppi pixel density. It’s powered by the Apple A12 Bionic chipset that is made with a 7nm process and comes loaded with a quad-core GPU that the company claims are 50 per cent faster tessellation and multilayer rendering. Apple claims that app loads 30 per cent faster as compared to the previous generation. The iPhone XR runs on the latest iOS 12 operating system. It comes with a single camera lens with a 12-megapixel wide-angle lens with f/1.8 aperture, optical image stabilization, 1.4-micron pixel size and 6-element lens. There’s a single 7-megapixel selfie shooter on the front which is enabled with Portrait Mode and a variable DOF for bokeh effect. The iPhone XR comes with a 30 minutes more battery life as compared to iPhone 8 Plus. Apple is seeding its affordable device with Face ID facial recognition for authentication, a lightning port for charging and a built-in stereo speaker. The iPhone XR will be available in India through Flipkart, Amazon, Paytm and Apple Authorised resellers across the country.<doc-sep>iPhone XR has gone on sale in countries such as Japan and Australia, and will go on sale in India post 6pm IST today via both offline and online stores. The phone will also go on sale in the US, Canada, and major European markets, among others, for the first time on Friday. To recall, the iPhone XR release date was announced at the company's keynote last month. This comes a week after the iPhone XR pre-orders began on October 19. The smartphone can be bought via offline resellers including iWorld, Unicorn, Imagine, and the likes. The iPhone XR can also be purchased online via several platforms including Flipkart, Jio, and Airtel. The most affordable offering in this year's iPhone lineup, the iPhone XR features the latest A12 Bionic SoC, a 6.1-inch LCD Liquid Retina display, several colour options, and a single rear camera. It is placed at a price point significantly lower than that of the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max in India. iPhone XR launch offer To recall, IndiaiStore, Apple's official offline partner in India, lists offers for the iPhone XR including no-cost EMI plans with Bajaj FinServ; 5 percent cashback on EMI plans with Citibank credit cards or Axis Bank credit and debit cards; and 5x reward points on non-EMI, regular payments with Citibank or Axis Bank credit cards. As for the online space, Airtel Online Store is offering the new iPhone XR in India with down payments starting at Rs. 14,999. Bundled postpaid plans are also available for customers looking to reduce their monthly tariff plans. All pre-ordering customers are expected to receive their units by today, October 26. Jio also had the iPhone XR up for pre-orders last week with the same 5 percent cashback on Axis Bank or Citibank credit cards, and 5X reward points as well. Both Vodafone and Idea Cellular also announced availability of the iPhone XR for today, with offers for Vodafone Red and Idea Nirvana customers. Customers with a rental plan of Rs. 499 and above can buy the new iPhone on Vodafone.in & Ideacellular.com and avail a 48-hour home delivery in select cities post the sales start and 20 percent rental discount for 1 year. iPhone XR price in India The iPhone XR price in India was announced at the launch event held in Cupertino, California last month. The base 64GB storage variant comes in at Rs. 76,900, the 128GB storage model has been priced at Rs. 81,900, while the top-end 256GB storage version will set you back by Rs. 91,900. The smartphone goes on sale in India today in multiple colour options — Black, Blue, Coral, PRODUCT (RED), White, and Yellow. Not just India, the iPhone XR will go on sale for the first time today in several markets including Andorra, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Guernsey, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Japan, Jersey, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, the UAE, UK, US, and US Virgin Islands. Will iPhone XR Be the Perfect iPhone for India in 2018? iPhone XR specifications The iPhone XR runs iOS 12 out-of-the-box, and sports a 6.1-inch (828x1792 pixels) LCD Liquid Retina panel with a notch on top of the TrueDepth camera and Face ID. The phone is powered by the latest six-core Apple A12 Bionic 7nm SoC, coupled with a quad-core GPU, 3GB of RAM, and 64GB/ 128GB/ 256GB of inbuilt storage. In the camera department, the iPhone XR houses a single 12-megapixel rear camera sensor with f/1.8 aperture, Focus Pixels, a 6P lens, and a quad-LED True Tone flash. The front of the handset gets a 7-megapixel selfie camera with improved Portrait Mode, f/2.2 aperture, and and a faster Face ID sensor. It has a 2,942mAh battery under the hood, with a bundled 5W charger in the box. The iPhone XR will get dual-SIM support via an eSIM at a later stage.<doc-sep>
Where to buy the Apple iPhone XR in India? Apple iPhone XR features and specifications Key Specs Apple iPhone XR Apple A12 Bionic | 3 GB Processor 6.1 inches Display 12 MP Rear camera 7 MP Selfie camera 2942 mAh Battery Apple iPhone XR Price View All Rs. 41,999 .00 Go To Store Apple iPhone XR Video Apple’s ‘affordable’ iPhone XR will be up for sales in India starting today. The iPhone XR 64GB variant is priced at Rs 76,900, the 128GB is priced at Rs 81,900 and the top of the line 256GB variant is priced at Rs 91,900. The iPhone XR will be available in Black, White, Coral, Blue, Yellow and Red color.The Apple iPhone XR has already been listed on Paytm Mall and Amazon India. On Paytm the iPhone XR 128GB is priced at Rs 81,900 and is offered with an attractive exchange bonus of Rs 7000. Meanwhile, Amazon is offering No-cost EMI and the 128GB variant is priced at Rs 81,900. Unlike Paytm Mall , Amazon is not offering any exchange bonus. However, Amazon is offering Rs 2000 back in the form of MakeMyTrip, Swiggy, Freshmenu, and EazyDiner. Strangely enough, the iPhone XR 64GB variant is priced at Rs 96,900, perhaps this is a goof up by the seller.The iPhone XR is touted as the affordable alternative to the other iPhones. Thanks to an array of customs duties and taxes in India the iPhone XR ends up being not so affordable at Rs 76,900. The lower resolution display on the iPhone XR might shape up as a deal breaker for some. If you are in a dilemma of whether or not to buy the iPhone XR make sure to check out our in-depth review The iPhone XR is powered by the same A12 Bionic chipset as its elder siblings. The iPhone XR is built with a steel frame instead of aluminum. Apple has equipped the iPhone XR with a 6.1-inch LCD Liquid Retina bezel-less display that offers a resolution of 828 x 1792 and a pixel density of 326 ppi. Imaging options on the iPhone XR include a single 12-megapixel camera at the rear alongside a 7-megapixel front/selfie camera.