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Apple iPhone 16 vs Apple iPhone XR
Apple iPhone 16 ($409) 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 16 | Apple iPhone XR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $409 | $93 |
| Weight | 170g | 194g |
| Chip | A18 | A12 Bionic |
| Display | 6.1" 60Hz | 6.1" 60Hz LCD |
| Camera | 48MP Fusion dual + Camera Control | 12MP single |
| Battery | 3,561mAh | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Weight | 170g (Apple published) | 194g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 16
- A18 runs Apple Intelligence
- Action button and Camera Control on a non-Pro
- 48MP main camera
- Still current enough to get years of iOS updates
- 60Hz display in a year when rivals shipped 120Hz
- Holds its value, so it is not a bargain
- No telephoto lens
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 16 carries lighter at 170g. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.