With high-end specs and superb performance, the iPhone XR is an impressive addition to the iPhone range. A few design compromises keep its price down too.
Best iPhone XR deals
Even though the iPhone XR isn't quite as expensive as the iPhone XS or XS Max and has been playfully referred to as Apple’s ‘budget’ smartphone, it's not cheap. And is, in fact, priced in line with many rivals' flagship phones.
What you get for outlay depends largely on which network you choose. To put you in the picture, here's a snapshot of the key selling points of the UK's largest networks.
iPhone XR deals on O2
O2's Priority scheme is one of the best customer rewards offers around and gets you priority booking in O2 venues, as well as freebies and money-off in high-street stores. O2 customers also get inclusive roaming in O2's Europe Zone.
Keen to know more? Read our O2 network review.
iPhone XR deals on Vodafone
Pick up the iPhone XR on Vodafone's Red Entertainment deals and you get to choose from a 24-month subscription to Sky Sports Mobile, Amazon Prime Video or Spotify Premium. Want a Now TV Entertainment Pass instead? That's up for grabs too.
Find out more with our Vodafone network review.
iPhone XR deals on EE
EE is a premium network and is consistently rated the UK's best by analysts Root Metrics. Key selling points on EE iPhone XR contracts include Swappable Benefits, such as the BT Sport App or Video Data Passes, and inclusive roaming in 48 European locations.
Get the measure of everything EE's got to offer with our EE network review.
iPhone XR deals on Three
Buy the iPhone XR on Three and you can get use of its Go Roam Around the World scheme, which allows you to use your UK roaming allowances in 71 locations around the world for no extra charge. Select iPhone XR Three contracts also include its zero-data streaming add-on, Go Binge.
Get a fuller picture of what's on offer with Three, with our Three network review.
iPhone XR at a glance
The iPhone XR keeps all the bits that make iPhones so great but pares down a few elements to keep the price down a bi. We're fans. And here's why.
For starters, it's an elegant, all-display smartphone and the colour options (red, blue, yellow, white, black, and coral) really stand out in a sea of identikit handsets.
We also love the large 6.1-inch screen, which isn't quite as bright and brilliant as the XS display, but looks great all the same.
The glossy, glass rear means the XR can be charged wirelessly and the battery life is best of any iPhone.
And the camera's no slouch either and handles most shots and scenes with aplomb. Although, the portrait mode isn't quite as good as the higher-end rivals, it's still pretty serviceable.
Cheap iPhone XR deals
So you're in the market for an iPhone XR, but don't want to break the bank? Here's some tips to help you get the most for your money.
- Compromise on storage. Do you really need 128GB? You can save substantially with lower storage editions of the XR.
- Choose a low cost network. The likes of Tesco Mobile and giffgaff offer cheaper contracts than bigger networks. Albeit with fewer extras.
- Go refurbished. Nearly-new iPhone XR deals are available and can you save you hundreds of pounds over the course of the contract.
iPhone XR with no upfront cost
As mentioned above, there are different ways to manage the cost of a new iPhone XR. If you’re keen to avoid paying an upfront fee and would rather spread your costs over the course of a contract, there are network suppliers which offer this option.
Suppliers refer to this a ‘free device’ which isn’t technically true - it just means you won’t pay anything upfront. However, it does mean you will pay a higher fee each month. The plus is you get a shiny new premium iPhone in your hand without first forking our hundreds of pounds.
You can compare network deals and vary the amount you’re comfortable paying upfront against the amount you pay each month.
iPhone XR contract with bad credit
Before they let you sign up for a plan, most mobile networks will carry out a credit check. Of course, if you have bad credit, this can be a problem. But it doesn’t have to be - there are still plenty of deals you can sign up to.
Refurbished iPhone XR deals
A refurbished iPhone XR is one that's been returned by a customer, for whatever reason. It could be because of a fault or just that the customer changed their mind.
Why ever it was returned, a refurbished iPhone XR will have been thoroughly checked and will be in good working order. Best of all, a refurbished phone as much as £10 per month cheaper than buying the same handset brand new.
iPhone XR refurbished contracts
You can, of course, get the iPhone XR SIM-free. But there are refurbished iPhone XR contracts to pick from too, with monthly allowances to suit most users and pockets.
iPhone XR certified refurbished deals
A term used by manufacturers, 'certified refurbished' simply means that the refurbished phone has been checked over and found to meet certain standards to be resold.
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iPhone XR specs
| Manufacturer | Apple |
|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS |
| Release Date | 04/09/2018 00:00:00 |
| Sim Card Type | Nano |
| Accelerometer | No |
|---|---|
| Proximity | No |
| Compass | No |
| Barometer | No |
| Gyroscope | No |
| GPS | No |
| Form Factor | Candy Bar |
|---|---|
| Thickness | 8.3 mm |
| Size | 75.7mm x 8.3mm x 150.9mm |
| Weight | 194 g |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion |
|---|---|
| Capacity | mah |
| Standby | hours |
| Talktime | 25 hours |
| Display Size | 6.1 inches |
|---|---|
| Screen Type | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 828 x 1792 inches |
| Pixels Per Inch | 326 ppi |
| Touch Screen Type | Capacitive |
| CPU | 0 mhz |
|---|---|
| Processor Cores | 6 Cores Cores |
| Memory | 3000 MB |
| Internal Storage | 64, 128, 256 |
|---|---|
| External Storage | No |
| Primary Camera | 12 MP |
|---|---|
| Flash | No |
| LED Flash | |
| GEO Tagging | No |
| Auto Focus | No |
| Fixed Focus | No |
| Touch Focus | |
| Face Detection | No |
| Smile Detection | |
| Image Stabilisation | No |
| Video Quality | 2160p |
| 2nd Camera | 7 MP |
| Generation | 4G |
|---|---|
| Frequency | |
| NFC | No |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | No |
| Wi-Fi Direct | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| USB | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
|---|
