iPhone 12 Pro Vs iPhone XR

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iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone 12 Pro Starting from €415.00
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iPhone XR
iPhone XR Starting from €161.86
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How they compare

Customer reviews

iPhone 12 Pro iPhone XR
Average
4.1/5
(4257)
4/5
(10987)

Design

iPhone 12 Pro iPhone XR
Width 71.5 mm 75.7 mm
Height 146.7 mm 150.9 mm
Weight 189 g 194 g
Thickness 7.4 mm 8.3 mm
Volume 77.62 cm³ 94.81 cm³

Screen

iPhone 12 Pro iPhone XR
Resolution 1170 x 2532 px 828 x 1792 px
Density 460 ppi 326 ppi
Size 6.1 inches 6.1 inches

Battery

iPhone 12 Pro iPhone XR
Battery capacity 2815 mAh* 2942 mAh*
Removable battery No No
Wireless charging Yes Yes
Fast charging Yes Yes
Ultra power saving mode Yes Yes

*Refurbished devices sold on Back Market offer at least 85% of this maximum power

Performances

iPhone 12 Pro iPhone XR
Maximum storage 512 GB 256 GB
External memory slot No No
RAM capacity 6 GB 3 GB
5G support Yes No
LTE support Yes Yes

Camera

iPhone 12 Pro iPhone XR
Front camera resolution 12 MP 7 MP
Main camera resolution 12 MP 12 MP
Multi lens Yes No
Optical zoom Yes No
Flash Yes Yes
Optical stabilization Yes Yes
Slow motion video Yes Yes
Main camera video resolution 2160 px 2160 px

Audio

iPhone 12 Pro iPhone XR
Stereo speakers Yes Yes
3.5mm jack socket No No
Radio No No
Number of microphones 2 3

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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 the iPhone 12 Pro and the iPhone XR have to offer.

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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