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Apple iPhone XR (Global/A2105) 64, 128, 256 GB Specs

Identifiers: iPhone XR - MRY52B/A* - iPhone11,8 - A2105* - 3227*

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Apple iPhone XRPlease note that this A2105 iPhone XR is compatible with FDD LTE bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, and 66 as well as TD LTE bands 34, 38, 39, 40, and 41. It does not support bands 46 or 71. It was sold in the UK, Europe, Asia, and just about everywhere with the exception of North America, Hong Kong, Japan, and China.

All iPhone XR models have a haptic touch capable 6.1" (diagonal) LCD "Liquid Retina HD" display (1792x828, 326 ppi, 1400:1 contrast ratio) that occupies nearly the entire front of the device. It has dual cameras. On the front -- tucked in the "notch" -- is a "TrueDepth" camera that in addition to supporting "Advanced Face ID" identification functionality, takes 7 megapixel photos, shoots 1080p video, and has software support for Portrait mode, Portrait lighting, and more. The rear camera is a wide angle (f/1.8 aperture) with a 12 megapixel sensor, supports optical image stabilization, and shoots 4K photos and video.

The iPhone XR uses an "aerospace grade" 7000 series aluminum case and has a glass front and back. It is splash, water, and dust-resistant to the IP67 standard (maximum depth of 1 meter up to 30 minutes). It is sold in six color options -- yellow, white, coral (salmon), black, (royal) blue, and (PRODUCT) RED.

Internally, the iPhone XR is powered by a 64-bit, 7 nm "Apple A12 Bionic" processor with six cores -- two performance cores and four high-efficiency cores -- and an "8-core Neural Engine." It has 3 GB of RAM and 64 GB, 128 GB, or 256 GB of flash storage (256 GB option discontinued September 10, 2019). It also supports 802.11ac Wi-Fi with 2x2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0, LTE Advanced, NFC for Apple Pay, "Express Cards with power reserve" for compatible transit systems, and dual SIMs (one hardware nano SIM and one software-based eSIM).

Apple estimates that the iPhone XR provides "up to" 65 hours of audio playback, 25 hours of talk time, 15 hours of Internet use, and 16 hours of wireless video playback. Because of the device's glass back, the battery can be charged wirelessly using a charging mat that supports the Qi standard.

Pricing varied by country, but in the UK, this specific iPhone Xs originally cost �749, �799, and �899; with 64 GB, 128 GB, or 256 GB of storage, respectively. On September 10, 2019, Apple discontinued the 256 GB option and dropped the price of of the 64 GB and 128 GB options in the UK to �629 and �679, respectively. On October 13, 2020, Apple again dropped the price of the 64 GB and 128 GB options in the UK to �499 and �549, respectively. On September 14, 2021, Apple discontinued this model entirely. A variety of payment plans also were available. For original pricing in other countries, please refer to the "Global Original Prices" section below.

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September 12, 2018* September 14, 2021
Details: The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.

*This model was introduced on September 12, 2018, was first available for pre-order on October 19, 2018, and was first available in stores on October 26, 2018. The 256 GB option was discontinued on September 10, 2019. This model was discontinued entirely on September 14, 2021.

Also see: All iPhone models introduced in 2018.
1 (6 Cores) N/A
Details: This model does not support the Geekbench 2 benchmark. This number is an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.

You also might be interested in reviewing all Geekbench 2 user submissions for devices with the iPhone11,8 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.

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N/A N/A
Details: This model does not support the 32-bit Geekbench 3 benchmark. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.

You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for devices with the iPhone11,8 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.

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N/A N/A
Details: This model does not support the 64-bit Geekbench 3 benchmark. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.

You also might be interested in reviewing all 64-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for devices with the iPhone11,8 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.

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4792 10791
Details: These Geekbench 4 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 4 benchmarks are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.

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1107 2569
Details: These Geekbench 5 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 5 benchmarks for the iOS are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.

You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 5 user submissions for devices with the iPhone11,8 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.

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2.49 GHz* Apple A12 Bionic*
Details: *Apple officially reports that the iPhone XR uses a 7 nm "A12 Bionic chip" with a 64-bit architecture as well as a "next-generation Neural Engine." It has six cores -- two "performance" cores, reported to be 15% faster than their predecessor and four "high-efficiency" cores, reported to use 50% less power than their predecessor.

Also see: How fast is the iPhone XR compared to the iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max? How fast is it compared to earlier iPhone models?
3 GB* 64, 128, 256 GB
Details: *Apple provides no official details regarding RAM used by the iPhone XR, but third-party software analysis reports that it has 3 GB of RAM.

Also see: Is it possible to add external storage to the iPhone? How?
Sync & Charge None
Details: The iPhone XR models are capable of charging and syncing by USB via its Lightning connector. It does not have a "traditional" headphone jack. It does not offer a "disk mode" for file transfer, either.
USB Lightning Only
Details: N/A
Handheld iPhone XR
Details: N/A
Metallic Glass* Haptic Touch
Details: *The iPhone XR models are available in six colors -- yellow, white, coral (salmon), black, (royal) blue, and (PRODUCT) RED. Both the front and back are glass surfaces. The case is made of 7000 series aerospace grade aluminum. It is splash, water, and dust resistant to the IP67 standard.

This model does not support 3D Touch. It also has no Home button.
6.1" Color 1792x828 (326 ppi)
Details: The iPhone XR has a 6.1" (diagonal) widescreen LCD multi-touch, wide color (P3), True Tone display that Apple markets as "Liquid Retina HD." This display specifically has a 1792x828 native resolution at 326 ppi, a 1400:1 typical contrast ratio and 625 cd/m2 max brightness. It does not support 3D Touch.

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802.11ac (2x2 MIMO)* 5.0
Details: *Apple notes that the iPhone XR models support 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi with 2x2 MIMO as well as LTE Advanced, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and Express Cards with power reserve (for transit systems).

This specific iPhone XR -- the A2105 -- supports "FDD LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66); TD LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41); UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); [and] GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)."
GSM/LTE* 12.0 Megapixels**
Details: *This A2105 iPhone XR supports "FDD LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66); TD LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41); UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); [and] GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)."

**The iPhone XR models have a single rear camera and a front camera. The rear camera is a 12 megapixel wide-angle with a f/1.8 aperture. It supports 4K video recording at 24, 30, or 60 fps as well as 1080p HD video at 30 or 60 fps and 720p HD video at 30 fps.

The front "TrueDepth" camera has an f/2.2 aperture and takes 7 megapixel photos and 1080p HD video.
Lithium Ion 65 Hours
Details:
25 Hours* N/A
Details: *Apple reports that the iPhone XR provides "up to" 65 hours of audio playback, 25 hours of talk time, 15 hours of Internet use, and 16 hours of wireless video playback. It also is "fast-charge capable" up to 50% in 30 minutes. It supports wireless charging with a Qi charger, as well.

Also see: Why does my iPhone run out of power so quickly? How can I conserve battery life?
MRY52B/A* iPhone XR
Details: *Order numbers vary by country. In the UK, MRY52B/A refers to this iPhone XR model in white with 64 GB of storage. In white, with 128 GB and 256 GB of storage, the order numbers are MRYD2B/A and MRYL2B/A, respectively.

With 64 GB, 128 GB, and 256 GB of storage, in black, the order numbers are MRY42B/A, MRY92B/A, and MRYJ2B/A; in (royal) blue, the order numbers are MRYA2B/A, MRYH2B/A, and MRYQ2B/A; in yellow, the order numbers are MRY72B/A, MRYF2B/A, and MRYN2B/A; in coral (salmon), the order numbers are MRY82B/A, MRYG2B/A, and MRYP2B/A; and in (PRODUCT) RED, the order numbers are MRY62B/A, MRYE2B/A, and MRYM2B/A.
A2105* (EMC 3227*) iPhone11,8
Details: *The model number and EMC number both are unique to this specific device. However, neither is externally listed. The model number is listed on the box and within the Settings app and the EMC number only is listed within the Settings app.

Also see: All iPhones with the A2105* Model Number, the 3227* EMC Number, and the iPhone11,8 Model Identifier.
iOS 12.0 (16A367) Current
Details: This model fully supports the final versions of iOS 12, iOS 13, iOS 14, and iOS 15. This iPhone also supports the final version of iOS 16, but it does not support the Accessibility Detection, Live Captions, improved Depth of Field, and Visual Look Up features as well as Apple Music Sing.

Finally, this iPhone additionally supports the current version of the iOS -- iOS 17 -- with the exception of the minor React with Your Hands; More Accurate Autocorrect in English, French, and Spanish; Inline Predictions (English); and Point and Speak features.

Also see: Which iPhone models support iOS 16? Do some models "partially" support iOS 16? Which ones?
5.94 x 2.98 x 0.33* 6.84 oz. (194 g)
Details: In inches - height by width by depth (150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm).
OS X 10.11.6* Windows 7*
Details: *Apple reports that the iPhone XR, if syncing with iTunes is desired, is compatible with a Mac running OS X 10.11.6 and iTunes 12.8 or later or a Windows PC running Windows 7 or later and iTunes 12.9 or later.
Apple reports that the iPhone XR supports "AAC LC, HE AAC, HE AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC 3), Dolby Digital Plus (E AC 3), and Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+)"
Apple does not formally specify photo formats for the iPhone XR. However, it can sync photos in JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats.
Apple reports that the iPhone XR supports "HEVC, H.264, MPEG-4 Part 2, and Motion JPEG."

It also supports AirPlay Mirroring and video out to the Apple TV 2nd Gen or later as well as video mirroring and video out "up to" 1080p through the Lightning Digital AV Adapter and the Lightning to VGA Adapter.
Originally shipped with Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector, a Lightning to USB Cable, and a USB Power Adapter. On October 13, 2020, except in France, Apple stopped including the Apple EarPods and the USB Power Adapter.

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N/A* N/A**
Details: *This specific iPhone XR -- the A2105 model -- was not sold in the United States. It was sold just about everywhere with the exception of North America, Hong Kong, Japan, and China. Pricing varied by country, but in the UK, it originally cost �749, �799, and �899; with 64 GB, 128 GB, or 256 GB of storage, respectively.

**On September 10, 2019, Apple discontinued the 256 GB option and dropped the price of of the 64 GB and 128 GB options in the UK to �629 and �679, respectively. On October 13, 2020, Apple again dropped the price of the 64 GB and 128 GB options in the UK to �499 and �549, respectively. A variety of payment plans also were available.

For original pricing in other countries, please refer to the "Global Original Prices" section.

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Global original prices for the iPhone XR (Global/A2105) in 24 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region. Please note that prices with an asterisk (*) are bound by carrier contractual obligations.

For global original prices for all iPod, iPhone, and iPad models in one particular country on a single page, please refer to Everyi.com's Global Original Prices section.

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Original Prices - North & South America

N/A R$5.199, R$5.499, R$5.999
MXN $18,499, $19,699, $22,199 N/A*

Original Prices - Europe

€849, €909, €1019 €859, €919, €1029
DKK 6.699, 7.149, 8.049 €879, €939, €1049
€859, €919, €1029 €849, €909, €1019
€879, €939, €1049 €889, €949, €1059
€830,61, €888,62, €994,98 €859, €919, €1029
NOK 8.690, 9.290, 10.490 €879, €939, €1049
€859, €919, €1029 SEK 9.495, 10.095, 11.395
CHF 879, 949, 1'069 £749, £799, £899

Original Prices - Asia

N/A N/A
Rs 76,900, 81,900, 91,900 Rp 15,000,000, 16,000,000, 17,500,000
N/A KRW 990,000, 1,060,000, 1,200,000
RM 3,599, 3,849, 4,299 PHP 50,990, 53,990, 60,490
S$1,229, S$1,299, S$1,469 NT$26,900, NT$28,900, NT$32,500
THB 29,900, 31,900, 35,900 VND 17,980,000, 19,980,000, 25,980,000

Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand

A$1229, A$1299, A$1479 NZ$1399, NZ$1499, NZ$1699

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