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>Apple iPhone XR review: Priced at Rs 76,900, the so-called affordable smartphone will be made available in India on October 26. Apple iPhone XR review: Priced at Rs 76,900, the so-called affordable smartphone will be made available in India on October 26. Apple iPhone XR Review: This year Apple decided to break convention again with a third phone. While the iPhone X was a higher-specced, more expensive, smartphone last year, this year it is offering the iPhone XR, a lower-specced, more affordable phone along with its flagships. Apple seems to be thinking that this phone will appeal to a lot of users who don’t really need the top-end camera or display of its XS range. But interestingly this phone seems to have garnered more eyeballs ever since its launch and is highly anticipated even in the Indian market, where it will continue to be a premium phone. Apple iPhone XR specifications: 6.1-inch LCD display with IPS (1792 x 828 pixel resolution at 326 ppi) | A12 Bionic chipset with 3GB RAM | 64, 128 and 256GB storage variants | 12MP wide-angle camera with ƒ/1.8 aperture, Digital zoom up to 5x and 7MP TrueDepth Camera (front) | Dual-SIM with eSIM as second option Apple iPhone XR price in India: Rs 76,900 The Apple iPhone XR looks like an iPhone. There are no surprises there. From the front it is like the iPhone XS, or just a larger version of the iPhone X. Remember, this phone has a 6.1-inch display compared to the iPhone X. Since it is larger, it also weighs about 20 grams more. The edges blend into the sides, but the bezel is a bit more prominent than in the iPhone X and this phone has a lower screen-to-body ratio. Apple iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR next to each other. iPhone XR has slightly thicker bezels. Apple iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR next to each other. iPhone XR has slightly thicker bezels. The power button is on the right and volume rockers on the left. The phone has a glass back for wireless charging, but better quality than the iPhone XS, though not as tough as the XS. So getting a good cover is recommended. In the rear panel you see the big difference: the camera. The iPhone XR has a single camera and not a dual setup like in the other phones announced this year. There is a sensor and flash just under the lens. The iPhone XR will appeal to a lot more people primarily because it is offering a bunch of colour options, like Apple did with the iPhone 5C. I found the red stunning, and the others a bit too loud. The white and black are better for someone like me. With the different types of content I would regularly consume, I could not really see much of a difference in comparison to the iPhone XS Max. With the different types of content I would regularly consume, I could not really see much of a difference in comparison to the iPhone XS Max. Apple iPhone XR review: The LCD is not OLED, not bad either Apple’s intention was clearly to offer a phone that is more affordable. So it has cut some corners to bring down the cost of the phone. Hence a significant change is the use of an LCD display instead of OLED, what Apple calls a Liquid Retina display. Also, this display is not full HD at 828 x 1792 pixels. With the different types of content I would regularly consume, I could not really see much of a difference in comparison to the iPhone XS Max. Yes, the colours on the latter appear slightly more richer and the darks a bit deeper, but only when you have really scrutinised the two. The experience of consuming video on this phone will not be below par in any way. The stereo speakers, like with the iPhone XS, add more value to video viewing. Apple iPhone XR has a single rear camera. Apple iPhone XR has a single rear camera. Apple iPhone XR review: Just one lens, but still good The other change, is of course with the camera. There is no dual camera set up here. Apple has opted to go with just the f/1.8, 26mm wide angle camera here. However, it uses the latest sensors from the iPhone XS range. The photos are good with a lot of detail and natural colours. It offers portrait mode on both sides, but no stage lighting at the back. But the other modes are available. And like in the iPhone XS you can control depth. Also, bokehs are possible and they look good, again not much different from the iPhone XS range. So, if you are willing to forgo some of the features the dual camera offers you, like optical zoom and more controls with portraits, this camera won’t disappoint you. Apple iPhone XR low-light camera sample. (Image resized for web) Apple iPhone XR low-light camera sample. (Image resized for web) Apple iPhone XR low-light camera sample. (Image resized for web) Apple iPhone XR low-light camera sample. (Image resized for web) Apple iPhone XR camera sample. (Image resized for web) Apple iPhone XR camera sample. (Image resized for web) Apple iPhone XR camera sample. (Image resized for web) Apple iPhone XR camera sample. (Image resized for web) Apple iPhone XR sample. (Image resized for web) Apple iPhone XR sample. (Image resized for web) Apple iPhone XR review: As powerful at the iPhone XS Apple has been stressing the point that when it comes to the real experience of using the phone, the iPhone XR does not lack in any way. That is true. For iPhone XR uses the same A12 Bionic processor as the other phones this year, and that shows with anything you do on the XR. It is as fast the iPhone XS with everything from growing to processing Smart HDR on the camera. It also handles augmented reality apps well. Despite all the heavy lifting, the XR manages to stay cool most of the time. The iPhone XR, interestingly has a larger battery than the XS because of its size. But the battery life is roughly in the same range and not drastically more. In Indian conditions you will need to charge the phone by end of day. Apple iPhone XR: Does it make sense to buy? Apple iPhone XR: Does it make sense to buy? Apple’s iPhone XR also debuts the eSIM technology for iPhones. However, the feature has not been rolled out yet. Apple iPhone XR review: Who should buy? Now, to answer the big question: Who should buy the Apple iPhone XR? Well, the iPhone XR is in a strange space, where it is a more affordable Apple phone from 2018, but is still among the more expensive phones out there. Ideally, this phone makes sense for those on iPhone 7 or earlier models looking for an upgrade, but without spending as much as an XS. Also, for those who don’t really need a dual camera or an OLED screen, this phone makes good sense. But do remember you can get a dual camera with the iPhone 8 Plus, which is still a great phone and at a much cheaper price point. For those looking at the iPhone XR as competition to Android flagships, I would just say the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 offers much more at the moment. The Apple iPhone XR is a very capable phone that will not disappoint you, but be sure that you are making some compromises because of your budget.<doc-sep>Apple iPhone XR durability test shows build quality at par with iPhone XS Apple iPhone XR durability test shows build quality at par with iPhone XS Apple iPhone XR is now available for purchase both online and offline stores in India. For a price at Rs 76,900, the iPhone XR is the cheapest model in the new iPhone X lineup. Unlike the iPhone XS or iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR does not feature an OLED panel, but it comes with an A12 Bionic chipset, Face ID support and full-screen design. The new iPhone model has received durability test from YouTuber, JerryRigEverything. In the video, the YouTuber has put the iPhone XR Orange colour variant through a series of tests including scratch, bend, burn and camera lens scratch test. As per the YouTuber, Apple advertises sapphire glass cover protecting the camera, however, while testing, Jerry observed ‘heavy marks’ when the lens was scratched at level 6 and level 7. Also Read: Apple iPhone XR review: More affordable yes, but is there a compromise here? But the video also shows that the metal frame on iPhone XR is solid. Interestingly, the screen on the phone smoothly recovered from burns and it did not bend. During the bend test, Jerry did not find any kink in the frame or bend in the body. Further, iPhone XR fares well in the burn test, with the pixels recovering after being subjected to the flame for 10 seconds. The iPhone XR’s build quality is on par with the high-end iPhone XS, which shows Apple might not have made as many compromises as was being believed. The iPhone XR should survive damage under normal conditions, if one goes by the video. Apple iPhone XR sports a 6.1-inch LCD display with a 1792×828 display with True Tone Technology. The display feature ‘Haptic Touch.’ The phone comes with a single rear camera sensor. iPhone XR supports wireless charging. The 64GB model of the iPhone XR has been priced in India at 76,900. Meanwhile, the 128GB and 256GB variant comes for a price of Rs 81,900 and Rs 91,900 respectively.<doc-sep>
Apple iPhone XR serves as the cheapest way to get the iPhone X-like features. Apple iPhone XR serves as the cheapest way to get the iPhone X-like features. It was only last week that Apple opened pre-orders for the iPhone XR. Now, the smartphone has finally gone on sale through both offline and online stores in India. With the iPhone XR, Apple is bringing some of the iPhone X’s most important features like its full-screen design, Face ID and A12 Bionic chipset to affordable price points. At Rs 76,900, the iPhone XR isn’t a budget device. However, it is priced less than the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max priced Rs 99,900 and Rs 1,09,900, respectively. Here’s all you need to know about the iPhone XR including its release date, pricing in India, availability, specifications, and more. Apple iPhone XR price in India and launch date Apple iPhone XR goes on sale in India on Friday, October 26. The iPhone XR can be purchased from a number of offline retailers and Apple Authorised resellers including Imagine, Unicorn, Croma, Reliance Digital, etc. It can also be purchased from online channels like Flipkart, PayTM Mall, Amazon, Airtel, and Jio. The biggest reason why the user picks up the iPhone XR over the iPhone XS is the price. The handset starts at Rs 76,900 for the 64GB model. The 128GB variant will cost Rs 81,900 in India. The 256GB model of the iPhone XR is priced at Rs 91,900. The iPhone XR comes in multiple colour options: white, black, blue, yellow, coral and Product (RED). Apple iPhone XR Launch offers The iPhone XR is listed on both Amazon India and PayTM Mall. Amazon is offering no-cost EMIs from several financial institutions including ICICI, Citi, Amazon Pay, and Bajaj Finserv EMI cards. Additionally, users are eligible to get up to ₹2000 back on MakeMyTrip, Swiggy, Freshmenu, and EazyDiner. PayTM Mall is offering Rs 7,000 exchange bonus over and above regular exchange. Meanwhile, Airtel Online Store is offering the iPhone XR at a down payment starting at Rs 14,999. Apple iPhone XR specifications The iPhone XR sports a 6.1-inch LCD display with a 1792×828 display with True Tone Technology which Apple is calling ‘Liquid Retina’. The display, however, lacks 3D Touch. Instead Apple opts for a ‘Haptic Touch’ feature. It is powered by Apple’s A12 Bionic chipset, the same processor found inside the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max. On the rear side, it gets a single camera, which uses software algorithms to create Portrait mode images. You will also get wireless charging support.