I Switched to an iPhone XR for a Week! Is the iPhone XR Worth it in 2022?

Can I survive using an older iPhone XR for a week instead of my iPhone 13 Pro? Do you really need to upgrade?
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[@JerrySchulze]

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[@hak.10]

First

[@alexdubois6585]

I've got an XR. I didn't go for 13Pro as I'm waiting for USB-C port for transfer speed (maybe for ever). What I miss the most is the mag-safe I think. Apart from that, I'm having a great iPhone experience. I may go for 14Pro, or not...

[@chinyereuche1210]

Pls how do I buy from Nigeria?

[@Mrst3lios89]

As an iPhone XR user, Battery Life can be substantially improved if you turn off 4G when you're not using it. But, from what I gathered from this video... that is not something you can live without. So, yeah, charging it once or even twice a day is something I have to do daily (even with the Smart Battery Cover) which I've had for the past year or so. Anyway, great video !

[@StargazerVR]

DUDE STOP NITPICKING IT

[@ran6110]

My XR runs great and I've found no need to replace it yet. I did splurge and got a new battery in it last year.

[@JerrySchulze]

good investment!

[@daniellecoffey4039]

Same! I’ve had it since it first came out and only had my screen replaced once because of my darn kids. My husband offers to get me the latest but nope I’m fine.

[@dAdpool-lt2zh]

I need a new battery for my white iPhone XR , the battery helped you ? Like having a new iPhone XR ?

[@sxpurge1340]

I had mince since November 2019 with 86% battery health

[@coffer9303]

Camera

[@mathegaming4415]

6 months ago, I upgraded from the 6s to the XR, Still a great phone. Only problem is the amount of storage. The 64 GB ran out constantly, but I cleaned it up now with 30 GB free

[@raphaeleveillard6125]

128 is good

[@tristiangaming]

Ya I just ordered my 128 red XR I’m also coming from a 6s how is it?

[@Commentator541]

Just use the icloud, it’s only 2 usd a month so all your photos will backup automatically

[@congame11]

@@tristiangaming yeah I got the 11 128gb, Icloud+ is Awesome. Would recommend it.

[@lxrrainx]

@@Commentator541 how long should you pay for it?

[@Silence8766]

I upgraded from iPhone 7 (256 gb) to XR (256) and I’m loving the CR

[@exploringtobi]

Got the XR as soon as it came out since my 6s died right on time. I still love this phone even with battery time at 81%! The only thing that’s kinda bugging me is seeing the new cameras on the new iPhones since I love to film short cinematic movies. But besides that - nothing to be sad about :))

[@AlexandreSilva-kc6kc]

Exactly what I think, my XR still runs so good after 3,5 years, there's a limit of speed preformance for the brain, and picture resolution for the eye and the XR nailed it in terms of balanced product, pragmatic and functional with quality. I love the LCD screen too. But a more powerful camera is tempting me, as I used to have the great Nokia smartphones with 48mpx, and later the 20mpx cameras with big sensors. All these new 3 lenses smartphones are tempting. I'm just waiting for a new Iphone with a huge sensor and manual picture controls.

[@kadirchamit9120]

Its been 2 years that i upgraded to XR it really it still runs so good , i can do everything without any lagging ☺️

[@SonnyWolfSmiles]

The iPhone XR seems like a great phone, I'm finally upgrading from my ancient iPhone SE 1st gen only because it can't keep up with stuff I need it to anymore, I've had my SE 1st gen since it was first released and changed the battery a year ago and it still works pretty good for a phone that's 6 years old.

[@InesLira]

My brother is buying the 14 later this year and I'm buying his XR :)

[@wh0melly]

@@InesLira U mean 13

[@InesLira]

@@wh0melly Nope, 14. He'll buy it in September/October this year when it releases

[@martinjamesbrookes]

Same here my 1st gen went in the draw two days ago it had 16g memory and was always out of space and was still 14.2 iOS now I can load apps again now lol only thing I found awkward was the lack of fingerprint back button and getting used to Face ID and switching between open apps and after so many years of fingerprint log in having to remember my actual log in details was not great lol

[@TurboPikachu]

The XR is what I moved up from my 2016 SE to in 2019. This phone has aged like a fine wine through new versions of iOS

[@HALWG51]

This is a great comparison. I bought an iPhone XR the day they came out in 2018. The phone was great and for almost 3 years ran flawlessly. Then, in August of 2021, it started randomly going black, heating up to the point where you could not hold it, and completely draining the battery. The 3rd time it does this, was right when pre-orders for the iPhone 13 started. I ordered a 13 and received it on release day. I concur with you, that in day to day use the 13 is not much, if any different form the XR. However, my battery life is better as the 13 will last me 2 days on a charge.

[@JerrySchulze]

Thats strange. I wonder if a batter replacement of under $100 would fix it then you could re-sell.

[@mviirgo]

I have that too rn! idk what to do about it. My storage isn’t full, my battery is at 86% and it works just fine. Except sometimes it goes fully black, with the loading thing in the middle that you see when your phone goes off. Then it turns on after about 2 minutes and half of my apps are gone! After I restart my phone they are back, and my phone works fine again, but when it happens a few times a day it’s really annoying.

[@brianhuynh3791]

I have that too but with my iPhone XS Max right now. Currently I went back to my old iPhone 7 Plus and waiting for the 14s to come out and going to upgrade to those. Idek why it started happening just one day it starts resetting and now I can’t even use the phone without it resetting by itself.

[@manwell235]

@@brianhuynh3791 looks like you have a bloated battery. Thats what happened to my iphone 6+. It still had 90% battery health at the time, so i didnt suspect battery was the reason for overheating and reboot issue. Finally got it checked and found out the battery was bloated.

[@jameskesler6477]

Mine’s approaching three years and it’s starting to act up.

[@chatnoir1375]

My Xr once dropped into the toilet. Dried it with a towel and then let it dry with rice over night. Still works fine after three years, very durable. Great phone for those who don't need the multi camera array and want to stay in or get into the Apple / iOS ecosystem.

[@JerrySchulze]

Hopefully you wiped it down with some rubbing alcohol or something right? Lol

[@chatnoir1375]

@@JerrySchulze Fortunately it happened when I was cleaning the toilet towards the end of the procedure and not when I was using it 😂 So i cleaned the phone just with alcoholic window cleaner after drying.

[@AydenzProductions]

The iPhone XR with 128GB storage is great for constant use! Me personally, I would only swith to an iPhone 13 or what ever phone is the latest, to make me feel more latest with the newer iPhones'. The XR dosent feel old or brand new!

[@Mrsquiggley]

Got a July 2021 built iPhone XR with 128gb, and it’s bloody good. When my note 9 died I saw no point getting a more modern phone as there’s basically no differences aside from cameras for the last 4 years.

[@szecska5]

100% agree

[@AlexandreSilva-kc6kc]

It's a timeless product.

[@marveljones7126]

The XR still a beast I had my XR all most 4 years and it’s still a very good phone to buy… If you don’t need a iPhone with 2 or 3 cameras get the XR you want be mad you got it.

[@mikehunt8247]

I’ll start this by saying im not an Apple person. Samsung has been my go to phone since smartphones came out. I still stand by it. But over the holidays a family member bought me an XR rebuilt from Apple to serve as a work phone cause everyone I work with uses iPhones so sometimes it becomes a little irritating not being able to access certain things on my note 10 I was using prior. I honestly thought this thing would be alot shittier than it is. For how old it is it’s performs rather well. Only issue I’m having is the speaker quality apposed to Samsungs is kinda lack lustre crackly and distorted sounding phone calls and not being able to max out my video volume is kinda lame but other than that it’s actually pretty quick for an old iPhone. I still stand by android though. I would never spend money on an Apple phone I feel like you get so much more with android. But bring it was a gift I’ll roll with this one for a while

[@claytonpetree527]

Before I even watch the video - I think you are going to be surprised at how dang good the XR is, except wish it had the new cameras. They are a really good phone - wife just got one not so long ago from her work. They are cheap and work perfectly fine still.

[@claytonpetree527]

OK, forgot about the screen brightness in full daylight and battery life (we literally talked about this today). That being said, I'll give you a fair price for that phone for my dad. He has a 6 and I think would really enjoy a newer phone. Not that he would buy one... One other thing is that apps work differently on even older phones. In some cases, they even look different - In December I moved from a 7+ to a 13 pro and it was quite a new experience. I'm used to it now though.

[@JerrySchulze]

Hi Clayton, you were right! The brightness and the battery were things I had to deal with every day but overall a pretty great experience. I will be holding onto this phone for a bit for some other things but definitely check out Swappa. There are a TON of them for sale.

[@nippyqueen6425]

The XR was my first iPhone, I got it right when it came out, I recently upgraded to the 13 pro max and although its an amazing phone I find myself missing my XR a lot :( it never gave me any issues, and it was a nice phone to look at because of the fun color.. I probably should've kept it but oh well... lol The 13 will now be my 4-5 yr phone or until it stops working. If you have an XR and you like it, just keep it tbh :) maybe get a new battery for it but just keep it... when you think about it, we don't need the latest and greatest tech, the world wants you to think that of course because they want your money. The XR is a great phone and i recommend it even now in 2022

[@Von_xoxo]

Say I’m debating upgrading my coral iPhone XR to the 13 pro however I know I’m going to miss it if I do upgrade just because I love the unique color of my XR and for me personally all the later model phones just don’t really appeal to me like the coral one, so I totally understand where you’re coming from, if I can hold off on upgrading til 2024, if not later, I think I probably will now, considering my XR still works great and doesn’t give me any issues and my battery still has an 86% battery life, so yeah

[@MakoTaco]

Idk if it’s a good thing but apple’s jump in performance and design has kinda stayed the same since the milestone of the IPhone X design. I’ve had my XR since release and I still haven’t noticed any issues performance wise, and can’t tell the difference when other people have a 13 or whatever. Only issue right now is that the battery life is starting to lack a little

[@amitavaghosh7201]

how much hour backup does it give?

[@LIv5Wire]

Dude I got my Baby Blue XR last year brand new at the Apple store and I was sure I was gonna get the white 11 till I got there… I recalled several video reviews about the 11 vs the xR and I kept hearing over and over that as far as the cam, their basically identical… once I saw the Blue xR model I knew it was the one…. The XR’s ,for the most part of basic use is identical in comparison till we reach the 12 or 13, at this point the XR is more than good enough for my needs.

[@paidninja1413]

Same but I got the red one

[@burnttofu9210]

blue xr gang

[@GuteInk]

The price difference between the iPhone XR and 13 Pro Max is humongous, I rather stick with my 10R until I feel that an upgrade is require. If the next iPhone surpasses it with a great leap I'll buy it, mean while I'll be sticking with my 10R like white on rice.

[@xXxXkuramaxXx]

Same. And if it’s paid off just keep it, don’t trade it in.

[@opalknight-hayward7333]

Me too

[@lapplandkun9273]

@@xXxXkuramaxXx Trade in is honestly better. The trade in value depends on how latest generation the phone is and is of more value, meaning you spend less every so years for the latest phone. You keep the phone for four or more years and see how much it is worth trading in

[@GG-jr9xl]

@Lee hugh mungus wot?

[@SaraLilyRose]

I’ve had the XR since 2019. It still works great but I want to change it and give it to my boyfriend. I just bough a 12 Pro Max, will receive it in a few days ! It will be a first iphone for him. I’m glad it’s still a great phone , even with less functions :)

[@adamlasry5225]

Just bought a renewed iPhone XR. Best deal of 2023 for me. I am using the money saved to go on a holiday to Morocco, North Africa. 🇲🇦 🇲🇦 🇲🇦

[@jareddegood8313]

I really want to upgrade from my 6s, and I’ve thought about getting a “older” face ID model, but with the leaps in camera tech, I keep dreaming of that 13 pro. I just wish I had the 13 Pro in the 11 Pros green color.

[@billiamnotbob]

I can tell you that the 13 Pro is one sweet phone. I have mine in graphite. I like the green of the 11 Pro as a pal has it. I also liked the Pacific blue on the 12 Pro Max I traded in for my 13 Pro. I wish they had the Midnight color for the Pro. That deep Indigo blue is beautiful!

[@LIv5Wire]

I upgraded from a 6 plus to this XR blue….. it’s gonna be a very pleasant experience….Unless your getting a 12 pro or 13 the XR full screen delivers very well.

[@spherepniel4840]

Yo i just swiched from s8 to a Xr and it’s great, bought it for 200$ , highly recommended 😎

[@WORLDINONEGO]

Apple heard u… alpine green exists now for 13 pro

[@floydhendrick2793]

I just upgraded from my 6s to an xr and it is great! So much faster and battery lasts much longer! Would recommend.

[@crazyfun5150]

I've had the XR before and I'm considering getting it back after not being satisfied with the 13 mini I had. To me, the XR was probably one of my favorite iPhones ever behind the 5s that was my first iPhone and then the awesome 6s Plus. The things people hated on the XR for were only the tech snob crew. Because for the average consumer all they want is the smooth iPhone experience for less. Even today the XR will be supported for a few more years and be a great day to day phone. The biggest suggestion would be at this point if it has a lower battery capacity to put in a new battery for $50. Because if it's your daily it will be worth it to have all day battery life.

[@wild4fp]

Whats up with the mini?

[@jasonbaker5430]

I finally upgraded from my iPhone 7 to the iPhone SE 2020 this past weekend. I like the old form factor and size. Going from the A10 fusion to the A13 Bionic has proven to be an impressive jump and it only set me back about $150. That being said i still think the iPhone 7 is a good phone.

[@elvishdan]

Great video Jerry. I believe your experiment has clearly demonstrated that the smartphone market has really matured over the last few years with major manufacturers such as Apple offering fewer “must have” features. My first iPhone was the 3G, then I couldn’t wait to get the retina display when that came out. I then had a 4S, and couldn’t wait to get the 5S for the larger display and touch ID. I now have an iPhone 11, and although i would love a 13 Pro with the amazing screen and fantastic cameras, to me they are just nice to have when my iPhone 11 does everything I need very well.

[@JerrySchulze]

Thanks. Yep, I agree that the changes are really incremental. The camera, screen and battery improvements are real but you need to take that into account with price.

[@AdrianoTheOne]

Get a Galaxy

[@jcsuarezjc4571]

I swapped from the iPhone 7 to the xr about a month ago I’m so happy about it it’s fast snappy and runs iOS 15 super fluid for a almost 4 year old phone is hard to tell it’s a little older

[@gfguarnieri1]

I have a XR and I`m so happy with him. A amazing smartphone --- thank you Apple!

[@jdbaker1989]

Great review definitely love that you started with the upside versus the negative. Gives a any product a better perspective. Love the honest critique with the positive upbeat.

[@JerrySchulze]

Awesome, thank you!

[@thomasimmanuel1417]

Decided to switch from Samsung after my phone got damaged. Got an XR as my first iPhone days ago. This video proves that I made the right decision. Thanks

[@JerrySchulze]

Very cool!

[@sekarwangi2086]

I've got the exact same experience right down to the damaged samsung and having Iphone xr as my first iphone lol

[@DC4LIFE]

Same with me

[@jacqueshopley457]

Still rocking my iPhone XR with no problem. Hopefully I'll upgrade soon with the launch of the iPhone 14 later this year.

[@LuciousWeatherby]

I just switched over to iPhone XR from Android and it works awesome for me.

[@DC4LIFE]

That's why am watching this video

[@eross717]

Finally somebody who doesn’t slaughter the XR /x series of iPhone

[@nylahray9867]

I’m getting the XR in like 2 days and the fact that you’ve played cod mobile is what I was looking for 😭😭 I play everyday and wanted to make sure it could still run . My iPhone X overheats with everything I do so I’m switching over to the XR . This video is perfect thank you for posting !!

[@gevargiscmanoj]

Get the 11 or 12. Xr is not a good investment in 2023

[@only_anzenza]

Did you buy it

[@nylahray9867]

@@only_anzenza I did , I love it actually

[@only_anzenza]

I just got an 8 64 gigs , it overheats

[@FlutterForever83]

The iPhone XR has been my main phone for a few years, and still is. It’s honestly an amazing phone! I personally, think that it’s worth it if you have a low budget and need a new phone.

[@felipecabral7034]

Had my 6s since dec/2015. Still rocking ios 15 but battery far from good. Just upgraded to a iPhone XR last week, i'm enjoying the bigger battery, bigger screen and face id.

[@JerrySchulze]

Very cool!!

[@zanacoskates8378]

Lol I’m on a 6s right now i want that feeling been having it since like 2017

[@felipecabral7034]

@@zanacoskates8378 Dude it is worth it! I don't know your financials but you can get one for about 220 USD. It is a big leap in technology!

[@alexyoung9775]

Battery life is the biggest thing for me going from my 8s to the 13 is so good so much battery life and just makes everything easier and also how quick it works is amazing

My XR still going during 02/2023 with battery. I’ve had it 4,5 years is going to have to last at least until 2025.

[@imtheguylookingthroughyour9788]

I’ve had this phone for nearly 4 years and it still works great! Although I did have to get the screen replaced 6 months ago when I smashed it 😅

[@lowwastehighmelanin]

I upgraded to the 11 because it was less expensive than replacing the screen on my 8 Plus. I was offered a really good trade in for my 11 to get a newer but I got the 13mini. I don't think I will need another one for ages. I love my Mini.

[@nuno9196]

Well. My story is a bit different. I have a P30 Pro 8/128Gb. Few days ago my batterie died for good. I ordered the XR 64Gb with new battery. iOS is a bit confusing to me,and not being able to turn some sounds off (camera shutter and dial), but I really love this device. I miss somethings, and I honestly think my next flagship will be a Huawei device, but so far I am impressed. And believe me, this single camera setup is actually doing a better job than the p30 pro. Love your vídeo.

[@vaisakhsreekumar4562]

Still using my XR that I got last year. Works great for my day to day usage

[@b4r_085]

ive been using it for like 3 years now and ive never complained from anything ,still a solid phone, if i wanna upgrade i would probably wait for 15 or 16

[@karu2555]

I have the XR since 2019 and it's literally just how I got it from its box, I don't really have a need to change it. to me it's the perfect phone. fast, good price, good camera good user experience. why would you need more 🤣 let's see if I reach the 10 year mark with it in a couple of years

[@alan36753]

Happy with my XR. Just waiting for Apple to start the gradual killing process to force me to upgrade.

[@dancezar6049]

Got an XR 128GB and i am very pleased with it

[@reefyyy]

I am surviving with my Iphone 6S Plus with 16GB, refusing to upgrade because my phone looks totally fine and new. But now its really getting annoying so i am looking into it

[@gagnessiryniang2612]

😂😂my dad just said the exact same thing to me cuz I was trying to convince him to get a new phone! He has a 6+/16gb too

[@entertainmentWeekly19]

Just got my XR yesterday . yes I know I’m 3 years late but this is still one hella a phone for me plus it works real good with my iPad 12.9 3rd gen just fine . I’m more then satisfied with my 128gb used XR and my 1TB iPad

[@erondesu7530]

how's it holding up after a week?

[@entertainmentWeekly19]

@@erondesu7530 Very good main thing with these older phones is the battery. soon as I bought my phone I took it to apple and got the old battery replaced with a brand new battery the very next day. Same thing with my girlfriend I bought her a iPhone 7 Plus , did the same thing ,..took it to Apple and replaced the old battery with a new battery same day .

[@rinmansor]

Still using an iPhone XR today! I wanted to see if I needed to upgrade to the 14 but I think I might stick around with the XR for a bit longer

[@Popotams]

I love your video and the honest review of the phone that was released over 3 years ago. I still got an iPhone 7 and still working and just updated to 15.4. However, I am having issues with the battery and I am feeling that the phone is nearly at its days. So I am deciding to get the iPhone XR as it is the currently the option that is cheaper than the new iPhone SE. ♥

[@yammyking22]

Was not a fan of the XR. If I could tho I’d go back to the 8 plus, now that was an awesome phone. Still my favorite iPhone to date. Had an amazing camera and still had the home/touch sensor button.

[@joshevansgp]

I still use the XR. This review is spot on. It’s still a great phone with good features, especially the dual sim capabilities.

[@JerrySchulze]

awesome!

[@QuangNguyen-ve7nh]

how much sot are you getting and what is your battery capacity?

[@rlv2780]

Still rockin iphone xr and the phone still runs fine with 88% batt health. I wanted to upgrade to iPhone 13 mini but i don't have the money. Love from the Philippines.

[@JerrySchulze]

That’s ok the experience is mostly the same!

[@cousin_JACK]

thanks for touching on the battery health, didn’t even think about that and it makes me feel better about upgrading to the 13maxpro from an XR that I’ve had for over 4 years, the XR truly has been my best iPhone, I have dropped it numerous times and it has never shattered. I honestly didn’t want to buy another phone but the XR is only 64GB and I just started doing KZbin on my phone so the memory capacity keeps me from uploading longer content, anyways my current batt life is 82% and even though I was only able to get the 128GB because everything else is sold out, I am looking forward to the increased optical zoom and just slightly larger screen, still going to keep my XR as it’s unlocked as a backup

[@JerrySchulze]

Very nice! What’s kind of channel?

[@Lillean]

@@JerrySchulze damn I just paid 250 for a used xr for my girl friend but she wanted the 11 but I got this because it was a lot cheaper so do you think she still can enjoy the phone ? As it is new to her and she is upgrading from a iPhone 8 Plus

[@cousin_JACK]

@@JerrySchulze it’s just a random vlog about some car repair and my dogs, nothing spectacular but I didn’t realize that the iPhone 13 Max Pro in the 128GB version does not allow for 4K recording where as my current XR does seem to record and format it to 4K here in KZbin upload. So I’m confused. Are you able to clarify. even though the base model 128GB doesn’t support prores does that mean that the XR outshines the new 128Gb 13pro max in recoding video at 4K ? Thanks so much. I already bought the dang 128GB because everything else was sold out for the max version and I need the bigger screen

[@JerrySchulze]

@@cousin_JACK I think that limit is about prores video. You can shoot 4k 60 on the 13 for sure.

[@cousin_JACK]

@@JerrySchulze goodness I hope you’re right, actually tried to cancel but it’s already shipped so now that you’ve said it’ll still record 4K I feel better but I will come back once I know for sure, some say it’ll only do 1080 but I’ll clarify in case anyone else is interested, shouldn’t be long

[@XanarchistBlogspot]

Just got a refurbed XS. It's fine and I am an amateur photographer so I am fussy about cameras. For 260 dollars for a 256 gb model it's a no brainer.

[@DadPool40]

I'm still using the XR and XS max. Both brilliant still.

[@Alltimefox]

Still a reliable budget iphone with a good battery

[@JKSmith-qs2ii]

I am upgrading from my iPhone SE 1st gen, found the model without sim card for 440 dollars brand new and thought it was a fine deal.

[@JerrySchulze]

thats great!

[@42luke93]

Really without sim card? How do you do service then. Never knew that

[@KartikJayaraman79]

The two reasons why people upgrade are: 1. Better camera so you dont have FOMO (as you rightly mentioned) and 2. Battery. That's it!

[@robbielizon7270]

I’m still using my XR and my camera is still awesome.

[@AbiyBattleSpell]

id imagine the only issue be trains. not having 5g on underground trains sucks. mostly cuz the only cellular they are installing there is 5g, and there are no old 4g stuff ;-;

[@MaartenOtto]

My XR is now 3 years in daily use and still packs a 92% battery health. Though I tend towards the 13 I think I might hold out till we get the iPhone 15 next year.

[@josephturay1830]

Lmao 🤣

[@josephturay1830]

Iphone 15 again 😂

[@chitwatt2504]

Still at 92%? Wow, how did you do it?

[@MaartenOtto]

@@chitwatt2504 It just dropped to 91% But I barely charge it above 97 percent and it never gets below 20 percent. Furthermore I do not play games on my mobile and the most power drawing app is KZbin.

[@Colbybartley]

I lost my 13 and unfortunately didn’t have insurance, I bought a used XR until the 14 comes out and it has been a great phone! Battery health was on 93% when I bought it. Would make a perfect first iPhone for someone.

[@JerrySchulze]

That sucks!

[@nielsjosefsen431]

I'm still on my Xr. It fullfills my needs and works just fine. Battery health is 83%, the back is cracked. I always use screenprotection and I am on my 4th about to be on 5th. Though I am planningbto upgrade. To could be 14 plus or I'll wait to the 15s, one of them, but not the pro max's I found them to be heavy, was for a while on the 12 pro max and I did not liked it, so was on it for just a few months, them got back to the Xr. Besides from my workplace just got the '22 SE few months ago. Fine little thing.

[@nitefly99]

The XR is great. It was much better at taking photos at night than the previous phones, but the 11 did the same improvement again. Thinking of upgrading to the iPhone 14 max pro… but it hasn’t been worth upgrading yet.

[@Junior-yx1rg]

Did you end up upgrading? I had to upgrade from my xr to the 14 pro max because it had to many hardware issues.

[@yacine5148]

@@Junior-yx1rg if your XR was still working in good conditions, would you have upgrated to the 14 pro ?

[@Junior-yx1rg]

@@yacine5148 No, because there would be no reason to.

[@spectrthechamp3658]

I just upgraded from a 7 to an XR and honestly it’s a pretty good deal in 2022 I think

[@GarbanzoBeansFan]

Did the same upgrade too, last year tho’

[@magnifiedentertainment7160]

Did mine 2weeks ago from 7 to xr the battery isn’t that great 4 hours max gotta change the battery…but everything is great

[@MrDoBo95]

Honestly... I just upgraded from my iPhone 7 32gb to an iPhone 13 128. the only difference I notice in daily use is the storage. My iPhone 7 was awesome and the new one can't do anything better. Sure, Face ID is maybe a little quicker than the button but everything else were ridiculous software limitations put on by Apple on the 7. I feel betrayed for having to pay such a high price for a new phone which isn't even better. I don't even notice in daily life, that the screen is bigger! It's just noticeable in direct comparison!

[@mishamisha1333]

It shut down suddenly exactly when the warranty expired. They told me nothing can be done. Now I can throw it in the garbage. Never happened with other iPhones. So I don’t recommend it.

[@leoneldomingo4366]

My XR 128GB is doing great. Decent battery life compared to older models, Xs and X, fast reliable camera, and premium build design.

[@JerrySchulze]

awesome!

[@roudyman777]

I have an iPhone 6 Plus that can't hold a charge for longer than 10 minutes without dying. I am going to buy a refurbished iPhone XR for about $250 next week and am so excited for the upgrade! Such a shame, I have a brand new 13 Pro Max in my possession do to my job at a University but it is blacklisted so therefore it is nothing but a fancy paperweight. Would love to use it but it's now worthless. Oh well, I will enjoy my XR instead :)

[@Nmasih]

I just upgraded from the XR to the 13 today. The XR was a great phone, had it for a few years, but it shows it’s wear and tear at least for me. If you can upgrade do it all the way

[@sachinbhat9576]

have a blue iPhone XR 128 gb one, it still rocks , never felt the need to replace, battery is at 84 % i will use it for 2-3 years more without any issues

[@Teemo6544]

Had the XR since 2020. Still works okay. I just don’t like that the selfie camera zooms in on your face and makes you look fat 😂

[@JerrySchulze]

lol

[@antsuhart]

Brother sold me his XR for $120. Great deal. 93% battery, mint condition!

[@pug_63]

This time last year, I upgraded from iPhone 7 to XS. Meanwhile, my kids went from iPhone X to the 13 Pro. Personally, I'm not a fan of the shape or weight of their phone. I'm very happy with all the XS' features, and made a conscious decision to get it rather than the year before's X - the XR was never in the running for me, due to its lower specification. Have to say, I'I probably stay with XS til Apple stop giving it the latest IOS.

[@TheJokeExplainerr]

I'm getting an iPhone xr for my birthday, can't wait

[@TioAbas]

yo, even i'm fine using the X now dude, so no surprise that it's been a blast for you in XR. The only down side is this is there's no more ios update for the X anymore, which is sad

[@IronSwordRBLX]

I mean it’s your decision. I have had an iPhone XR for 2 years and it was just OK. I recently just switched to a 13 Pro Max and it was the best decision. I don’t really recommend the XR but if you’re on a tight budget, then it’s alright.

[@oluwatosinomoluwa1972]

Okay, this is your first video I'll be watching and I'm instantly subscribed, I love your storytelling ability, it's a gift.

[@Lookklaus]

I've had the XR for 4 years now and it's been good, but there are a couple issues I have with it. 1. Screen brightness has always been rough. The phone is nearly unusable under the sunlight and when I hold it up to other people's phones I marvel at how bright and clear it looks. 2. Battery life has now crashed hard. After 3 hours it's toast. 3. The bezels are certainly thick and look more dated than ever. 4. It's slowed down a fair amount. Don't get me wrong, still an adequate phone, but in 2022 after 4 years of use it's on it's last leg.

[@luismoleiro2658]

The best concept to revisit older phones, should do this every year!!

[@42luke93]

Yeah and these phones are maintainable. I still have a 6s Got it over 4 years ago. Was able the replace my battery twice and my screen too which had broke. I upgraded it to ios 13 too.

[@jerrywzc1246]

You know your phone is old when using it becomes a challenge on youtube.

[@JerrySchulze]

😂

[@tango7275]

Your acting like the phone is ancient, I’m using it constantly and think it’s great! Still a very good review

[@jaykaria3914]

Thanks Jerry. A very realistic and Honest video. Helps us understand the iPhone Devices much better and their practical Inclusion in daily activities of the day. iPhone XR is actually a good phone even after 3 years.

[@ehrenhaider415]

I bought an XR yesterday. I paid 250€ and it is like new. No scratches etc. I actually use a Xiaomi 11t pro. But I can not record or watch videos 😪 And Apple attracts me every time again

[@JerrySchulze]

very cool!

[@ehrenhaider415]

@@JerrySchulze i love it 🥰

[@dAdpool-lt2zh]

Personally for me having a white XR , I just love the design of this iPhone. I just need a new battery from apple. New sub here , great video review !

[@kseth91]

Watching this on xr.. 3+yrs and no needed to upgrade yet.

[@maryroseperez8182]

3 months ago I had my iphone 6s and now I upgrade my phon e to Xr and I am so happy and satisfy😊

[@ArtiCars1]

He wants the new tech so much he puts his new imac facing towards a wall

[@JerrySchulze]

😂

[@BobStoneIsCool3]

I still rock the iPhone 8 and ngl the battery life isn’t the best I usually have to charge it at least 2-3 times a day the BH is at 90% which isn’t bad but still dies quickly

[@maricelabella5080]

Nice review. You helped me realize getting the latest and greatest is waste of time unless you got money to burn.

[@maiadil9661]

Using iphoneXr yellow ios 15. It was 100% batt health been using only for a month and it dropped to 86%. My 7plus is 87% for almost a year under ios14

[@all_live_matters3487]

I have the I phone XR sense it came out 2018 it’s the light blue one it’s in perfect condition and the battery health it’s at 99 percent I haven’t change anything or done anything to the iPhone I’m waiting for Apple to say the iPhone XR won’t have any more software updates so then i would get the newest I phone in the market they have in the time

[@diazjulianms]

February last year I upgraded from 6S and until now I’m still satisfied on how my XR perform even though I kinda want that Ultrawide camera and better battery life even though with my 84% battery health it’s actually still pretty good but I want better

[@billienomates1606]

i am an android fan at heart amongst my many phones I currently use an OPPO RENO 4 PRO 5G with octocore and 12 gigs of ram. I just bought an apple watch 5 and needed an apple phone to make full use of it. So looking at the minimum spec used iphones was a 6s. Which I feel the current £100 plus price they command was to expensive for what you get. I ended up with a 12 month rental on a pristine condition Iphone XR with 12 month breakdown warranty for £4 a week. In 12 months I will most probably upgrade to a newer Iphone, but not the 11. Good vid, like n sub.

[@tatersalad573]

My wife and I are still using our 8+‘s. Watching this video with it. Battery life is getting really bad though. Looking to upgrade in the future.

[@uhhTabby]

iPhone XR will run good for another few years. Upgrading the battery makes it run like new if your battery health is below 80%

[@lee-heedayan]

I have the iPhone xr for over 2 years! It’s doing great (99% of the time) good camera and it’s really good for the price!

[@Waiting_to_Exhale_era]

Mine got almost 2 years and it’s at 89% it’s still good ima change it when it get to 80 or 75 percent I still think ima stay with this phone for the best 2 to 4 years

[@fatimazahradidast8999]

I have the exact same iPhone 10r with the same color and it works so good with me, for 3 years, I compared the selfie camera once of the iPhone 10 r and 13 pro max, and I was really shocked coz I found out that my iPhone 10 r is waaaay better than the selfie of 13 pro Max so I decided to keep it.

[@wilsonamandy273]

Still rocking with my iphone xr even i can afford to buy iphone 13 pro max as long my xr still working… xr is stiill one of the sexiest iphone design clean design…product red what a beautiful color. I love my xr.

[@urmommabear5monthsago]

I’ve never bought a new iPhone. I just bought me an awesome Mophie battery case for 18 bucks on eBay for my red XR and works great. I’ll buy me a new “to me” iPhone 13 Pro in 2024 for about 400 bucks probably cheaper.

[@eduardoreyes9106]

Same idea 💡

[@bhh54]

Thank you for the review. I was really needing some options as I was thinking about upgrading my XR, but since the new iPhones are not available without a wait, I think I will just get a new battery and then wait for the iPhone 15 to come out with UBC charger. Great video, good job!

[@good_to_be_gold8]

This phone is great for me! I usually transfer photos from this phone to my laptop anyways so storage isn’t an issue. Camera is pretty nice too.