iPhone 12 Pro Vs iPhone XR

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iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone 12 Pro
Starting from £294.00
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iPhone XR
iPhone XR
Starting from £120.00
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Customer reviews

iPhone 12 ProiPhone XR
Average
4.2/5
(3789)
4.1/5
(2216)

Design

iPhone 12 ProiPhone XR
Width71.5 mm75.7 mm
Height146.7 mm150.9 mm
Weight189 g194 g
Thickness7.4 mm8.3 mm
Volume77.62 cm³94.81 cm³

Screen

iPhone 12 ProiPhone XR
Resolution1170 x 2532 px828 x 1792 px
Density460 ppi326 ppi
Size6.1 inches6.1 inches

Battery

iPhone 12 ProiPhone XR
Battery capacity2815 mAh2942 mAh
Removable batteryNoNo
Wireless chargingYesYes
Fast chargingYesYes
Ultra power saving modeYesYes

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Performances

iPhone 12 ProiPhone XR
Maximum storage512 GB256 GB
External memory slotNoNo
RAM capacity6 GB3 GB
5G supportYesNo
LTE supportYesYes

Camera

iPhone 12 ProiPhone XR
Front camera resolution12 MP7 MP
Main camera resolution12 MP12 MP
Multi lensYesNo
Optical zoomYesNo
FlashYesYes
Optical stabilizationYesYes
Slow motion videoYesYes
Main camera video resolution2160 px2160 px

Audio

iPhone 12 ProiPhone XR
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jack socketNoNo
RadioNoNo
Number of microphones23

iPhone XR vs iPhone 12 Pro Comparison

Which is a better cell phone, the iPhone 12 Pro or the iPhone XR?

With all of the models out there, each one bigger or smaller, faster or slower, with more storage or better cameras, it can be hard to know how to choose. In the end, it will come down to personal preference, so let’s see what you get for the iPhone XR and the iPhone 12 Pro price.

iPhone XR – the first edge-to-edge screen with great battery life

The iPhone XR is the larger of these two phones, although there isn’t much in it. It measures 150.9 x 75.7 mm and weighs 194 g, the iPhone 12 Pro measures 146.7 x 71.5 mm and weighs 189 g. Interestingly, they both have a 6.1-inch edge-to-edge screen. However, all screens are not made the same. The iPhone XR has an LCD screen, and although it was billed as the best LCD screen in the world, it doesn’t match up to the OLED screen on the iPhone 12 Pro. The iPhone XR does have the edge when it comes to battery life though, it will last you around 33 hours with average usage, that’s around 4 hours more than the iPhone 12 Pro, not bad for a phone that’s almost the same size!

iPhone 12 Pro – an OLED screen, durable ceramic shield, and 2 x optical zoom

The iPhone 12 Pro is about 2 years newer than the iPhone XR, and it shows. Not just in the stunning OLED screen, but also on the inside. Other than battery life, the iPhone 12 Pro has more of everything, including more memory (6 GB compared to 3 GB), and more camera lenses. The iPhone 12 Pro has 3 x 12 MP camera lenses on the rear compared to a single lens on the iPhone XR. This includes an ultra-wide lens to keep more of your shot in focus. As for the front camera, you get 12 MP and 4K video on the iPhone 12 Pro, and 7 MP with HD video on the iPhone XR. The iPhone 12 Pro is also better protected than the iPhone XR as it has a ceramic shield coating to prevent damage.

Which is better?

In this comparison, it’s clear that the newer iPhone 12 Pro has more to offer than the iPhone XR, but if you’re looking for a budget phone, the iPhone XR is a decent choice with a good screen and camera and excellent battery life. You can save money on either phone by buying a refurbished model.

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