It runs on T-Mobile in parts of Kansas where non-Band 71 phones can't reach, and you can load a roaming virtual SIM for overseas use in seconds. This shade isn’t quite as bright as you might expect, given the yellow, coral and blue options above, but it’s still a fairly bright red. You may find that some contract deals come with cashback as an incentive and to hold against your monthly cost. Black is the most smart-looking option here - it's something understated, although it's also one of the most common colors for smartphones in general. That’s why SmartCellular is committed to reduce the negative impact on our planet by giving you Extra Cash for every unwanted phone you recycle with us.

Get blue, coral, red, white, or yellow, and then put a clear case on the back to flatten out the camera bump (it's pretty noticeable) but still show off the color. This color makes it immediately obvious that you’re using an iPhone XR as there aren't any other Apple devices using this shade - whether that's a good or bad thing is up to you. Our partners are electronics experts who test and verify that each product is 100% functional before it leaves the factory. Now, I want to put this in context, because when our LTE tests came out, one commenter said, "Well then, I'll stick with my iPhone 6, because this is awful! To compare the cheapest Apple iPhone XR 64GB Blue deals, set the filters to your maximum ‘Upfront Cost’ and select ‘Sort by’ Monthly Cost.

The iPhone XR, like the XS and XS Max, has Apple's innovative dual-SIM system that uses one physical SIM and one virtual SIM. Tested against a Netgear R7000 router at 5GHz, the XR got 3-11Mbps in weak-signal conditions, where the other phones were getting 40-70Mbps. The condition of this phone is excellent, it is like a brand new phone, I’m absolutely delighted with my purchase.

Taking portraits with both cameras (alas, of people too shy to have their photos in a review), I found a big difference and a small one. White is one of the two most 'ordinary' shades that you can get the iPhone XR in - it's an Apple staple, and many phones have white options. Like the blue and yellow colors it’s quite bright, and it will definitely attract attention - and possibly shoals of clown fish bobbing past looking for a snack. Apple claims 15 hours of internet usage, which in our experience is about halved when the screen's brightness is turned up to max, as compared with 12 hours (read 6) on the XS and 13 hours (read 6.If a deal includes a refurb phone then you’ll see ‘ Refurbished Handset‘ in purple text next to the offer. Apple's A12 processor is the most powerful mobile chip available today, and one of the XR's big benefits is that it gives you access to all of that A12 juice. Automatic cashback is paid directly into your bank account or via a cheque from the retailer after a set period of connection. Some of the retailers we feature you may have heard of like Carphone Warehouse, whilst other ‘online only’ suppliers you may not have. He has a love for everything ‘smart’, from watches to lights, and can often be found arguing with AI assistants or drowning in the latest apps.

You're considering getting an iPhone with a single camera anyway, and the performance delta between the 8 and the XR isn't actually so huge. These popular colors have meant Apple isn't bringing out a massive range of cases for the phone (although we're enjoying the Ombre option from Tech21) and most of them are clear. With the A12 and Apple's Face ID camera, the XR runs everything iOS 12 has to offer, and iOS 12 has a lot to offer in terms of a smartphone OS. It's one of our top picks at the moment as it's arguably the most distinctive while still retaining some decorum for the boardroom.I loved the idea of 3D Touch when it was first announced, but it's become an orphaned and little-used feature and I think few people will notice the loss. This is the reason you benefit from a minimum 1-year warranty with the purchase of a refurbished device at Back Market. If you decide to get the iPhone XR because it's beautiful and you do it with your eyes open, that's absolutely fine.

The XR uses some of that additional horsepower to drive a bigger screen than the iPhone 8, of course. Accessories such as earphones are not always included for hygiene reasons and phones are sent in unbranded packaging.com and PC Magazine are among the federally registered trademarks of Ziff Davis and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. Signs of wear on the body and screen, may have visible dents and scratches that do not affect the performance of the phone. It's the one iPhone XR color Apple chose not to bring over to the iPhone 11, so it's certainly unique to the phone, although perhaps they thought no-one wanted a blue phone. The secondary camera on the XS and XS Max gives those phones a 2x zoom option, as well, which the XR lacks. As of July 1st 2019, simply text the word ‘PAC’ to 65075 and receive your PAC code within 60 seconds!