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Apple iPhone 12 Pro vs Apple iPhone XR
Apple iPhone 12 Pro ($165) vs Apple iPhone XR ($93) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 Pro | Apple iPhone XR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $165 | $93 |
| Weight | 189g | 194g |
| Chip | A14 Bionic | A12 Bionic |
| Display | 6.1" 60Hz OLED | 6.1" 60Hz LCD |
| Camera | 12MP triple + LiDAR | 12MP single |
| Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Weight | 189g (Apple published) | 194g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
- LiDAR helps low-light autofocus and portrait
- Stainless steel and glass feels expensive
- MagSafe
- Triple camera with telephoto
- 189g is heavy for 6.1 inches
- Lightning
- No Apple Intelligence
- 60Hz, a year before ProMotion arrived
Apple iPhone XR
- Very cheap
- Better battery life than the XS it undercut
- Face ID
- Still runs modern apps
- Single camera only
- LCD with visible bezels
- 194g
- iOS support is ending
Apple iPhone XR is the better value at $93. If weight matters most, Apple iPhone 12 Pro carries lighter at 189g. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.