iPhone XR: A Few Small Drawbacks!

After testing the iPhone XR for almost a month, here's my honest opinion on if it's worth buying in 2021. SPOILER: it's a great phone with a few but small drawbacks!
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[@ezek8038]

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[@abhijithma4171]

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[@mohammadparwez9967]

indeed

[@NRXGAMING-FISHING]

You have no sub bro

[@TearingX]

@@racineurr.8924 you clearly don’t have the capability of being a KZbinr

[@tonygicz8]

Got this as a gift last week it’s my first iPhone and I love it.

[@mak5318]

Your editing and recording and overall video is beyond amazing 🙌🏼

[@imSpixel]

Thanks 😊!

[@ngoisaotoasang1998]

Bought one 3 months ago. Still an absolute beast!

[@hjalte1830]

I bought mine today, i am so hype for it to arrive :)

[@ngoisaotoasang1998]

@@hjalte1830 Nice! You’re gonna love it!

[@kylebewley7790]

@@hjalte1830 how you finding it? I bought mine last week and love it.

[@sanikhankhan1477]

@@hjalte1830 what was the price bro?

[@officialcarl1742]

How's the battery for gaming? how many hours do it last?

[@Unique_Ruh]

I've been using my XR since Nov 2020 and the only thing that actually bothers me is the screen, i used to have a Xiaomi Mi 9 lite and it had an AMOLED screen. But the performance and the battery life are pretty decent.

[@t1m67]

Camera also

[@pinkprincess777]

I thought u had like 2,1 million subs omg so underrated. just subscribed!

[@nanadanso9413]

This is hands down the best review I've watched 🔥

[@TinJusThe]

Nice review bro! Xr user since 2019 and used this as my camera in my Europe trip! :D Still a great phone despite the screen getting bashed! :D

[@TinJusThe]

@A Z Main phone: Xr. Back up phone: 6s plus 😀

[@TinJusThe]

@A Z Absolutely agree that the battery was way better on iOS12. If you start 100% at 8am and you are on a trip and you will use it for pictures and videos and simultaneously upload stories on Instagram, by 4pm the estimated battery percentage will be around 40%.

[@tahaafser190]

I genuinely enjoy your Quality videos! Keep up the good work man!

[@gooo1762]

Thanks for the video!

[@HoneyPastry]

Very great review, great quality! Most importantly straight to the point.

[@juliapollitt8291]

Great video young man, thanks 🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@Mhavid26]

Thanks you. Loud and clear. Ive got an xr for the 2nd time.

[@okoloifechukwu]

Nice video bro, greater heights you will attain

[@SuperSwedishStar]

Glad to follow you, before your channel blows up in the future.

[@imSpixel]

Lol 😂 Thanks!

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Had to subscribe, this content is dynamite 🙉🙌🏼❤

[@StyleByAdriel]

Love this video!

[@good-tn9sr]

Great production and effort put into this video. Thought you had half a mil subs 😅

[@imSpixel]

😂

[@princesskimmybanana-hammoc9145]

Just got an XR at the start of this month and I am in love

[@titchlilly1294]

Best phone out there fantastic for everyone great stunning battery life. I bought one as a spare and bought another for my gran.

[@junaidahmed2276]

Amazing Review ❤

[@imSpixel]

Thanks Junaid! :)

[@kiens_]

Good video!

[@ravindrazine2797]

You have great potential 👍

[@robertmccoy9186]

This channel is gonna go big.

[@darryldesouza5131]

Great video subd

[@imSpixel]

Thanks 😊

[@thecoldbrewking]

Great video man I just ordered mine 128 gig for 250

[@firojgurung5738]

Brought on 2019 still rocking 🤘😁

[@gyaniwithgarib2812]

Bro professional work in everything in video

[@damndog9278]

Very professional review. Good job everything on point.

[@imSpixel]

Thanks! :)

[@bboyggez]

After seeing the iPhone 13 keynote, I’ve decided to keep my XR for another year

[@Austin-wz5xk]

Same. There’s really no point in upgrading.

[@kakep0p92]

I just got an XR the other day and even I can agree lol. A phone’s a phone

[@bboyggez]

@@kakep0p92 As long as it can do my crypto transactions, it's gold. However, once covid goes away and travelling won't be such a hassle, Imma contemplate on getting a 13 and up for the cameras

[@dineshmhetre5095]

Lovely 😊 love this one ☝️

[@daneearle9167]

Don’t worry about the water resistance. My moms went through the washing machine on full power and it only cracked the back. I’m typing this comment on that phone right now.

[@n_2289]

Got mine today !! Moving from ip7

[@abhidev9401]

You earn my sub bro..❣️

[@imSpixel]

Thanks :)

[@belbites3087]

you deserve 1m subscriber🥰

[@radeonuwu1210]

Hey mate! Should i buy the oneplus 9r or go for the xr? Which one do you recommend?

[@steveb1972]

This and the 11 are good choices for the 10% of us that can’t use OLED screens due to PWM!

[@markowirya2405]

PWM?

[@lookatthis926]

Ip. R user here 2years already and it is still functioning in good condition

[@hemalsampat9988]

Great work. Make your studio colorful and you definitely go up with rocket speed. India need really great youtuber specially for Iphone..

[@PremiumIELTS9999]

I bought it new yesterday and I love it! I do not agree with an idea that you should buy an iPhone 12 or 13 which costs too much and has too less value for money compared to iPhone XR.

[@blazem2991]

Got mine about 2 weeks ago…its insane

[@aviatorAU11111]

Got mine 1 week ago and it’s amazing…

[@blazem2991]

@@aviatorAU11111 happy for you dude…enjoy the phone..i know i am

[@aviatorAU11111]

@@blazem2991 ayy thanks!

[@sahilgoenka1945]

How much did you pay for it? 64gb? And did you buy the adaptor and earpods separately? Wanted to ask if it's necessary to buy an adaptor separately, will any other phone's adapter work?

[@robertmccoy9186]

Very reminiscent of MKBHD and that’s a good thing! I think I recognize that plant prop too lol!!

[@graemetaylor629]

mines nearly three years old and is holding up really well the battery has only degraded 8% and can sometimes last 2 full days. I work in the building trade so the phone takes some punishment from drops and dust (always have a case and screen protector on) its even been left in my pocket without me realising when I went for a swim on holiday, it was about 5 minutes in when I realised. When I take the case off to clean it, it still looks incredibly good for its age.

[@andretobias3097]

This dude is underrated

[@justgold6352]

Good job

[@fanel.ivascu21]

i have been using iphone Xr for 2 years and it works very well. still worth buying but with 128-256 gb

[@Phoenix-King-ozai]

Great phone I got it yesterday

[@emmakome7121]

Remember me when this channel blows up ok

[@imSpixel]

Lol 😅 ok!

[@Thatcityboy697]

Is it a good advice to buy it in October 2021?

[@viachy]

As a life-long Android / Miui user, and after carrying around my Redmi 5 (5,7 inch) for the last 3 years, I bought the iPhone XR from an auction at a very good price (not cheap, but below the market price of second hands), and so far I really can't say that I am impressed, and definitely not convinced that this device is in any way better than the Redmi 5 (bought at 120$ brand new). First I would mention that I`m the kind of user that loves the value for $ ratio, which is best in Xiaomi. I am in no way chasing high-end products, never buying flagships, as for me it`s not worth the investment. The reason why I jumped on the Apple train was that I got tired of waiting for a "compact" android device with a normal price tag ... and the XR is exactly the same size as the Redmi 5, but it is a bit heavier (150gr / 200gr) , which still a drawback to me. I was really disappointed by taking night photos by the XR, but it was later when I found out that Apple started the development of night photos in the 12 series. My Redmi 5 with a Gcam modded camera would take better night photos than the XR. On battery life, I still can't comment if I`m disappointed or satisfied. It get`s me through the day, but I`ve switched on the low power mode constantly. For sure the Redmi 5 has a better battery life and can last at least 2 days with moderate usage. I am still getting used to the iOS and still a lot of things are bugging me, but I`ve found solutions to some of them > 3uTools! Anyway, a nice review. Subscribed as your review fo the XR was well made and you need more subs.

[@phillyrich3249]

It’s a horrible phone! I’m extremely disappointed

[@oloruntobaowojaiye5905]

Used mine for almost 2 years. Only drawback is, the pictures do not tend to be as sharp as when I bought it and also the memory space drives me crazy

[@aviatorAU11111]

I bought a new IPhone XR recently and it’s amazing it’s worth it for people who don’t really need to spend more like buying an IPhone 12 or 13…

[@kevincbedienes6111]

89% bat im using in 3 years pretty 😍 good 😊

[@rawanashraf7931]

How to save the battery?

[@tonygicz8]

Quick questions since it’s my first iPhone would it be best for me to get a screen protector and case? Do iPhones break easily?

[@imSpixel]

Well, pretty much everything breaks! But I do think iPhone are generally quite durable compared to at least Samsung phone (in my opinion). However I would still recommend you to get a decent case. I personally don’t use a screen protector, but I do think it’s a good idea to get one, especially if you are planning to keep this phone for a while. I hope this helps :)

[@tonygicz8]

@@imSpixel I like how it looks without a case but yeah case would be the best way to go in order to protect the phone.

[@imSpixel]

@@tonygicz8 than maybe a clear case! 🤷

[@tonygicz8]

@@imSpixel True but I hear they turn yellow real quick.

[@imSpixel]

@@tonygicz8 that’s right! I use a clear case and it doesn’t look really good now

[@frankbarbera7756]

Just bought this phone for $199.99 brand new....first since se'16 hyped😀

[@imSpixel]

NO WAY! $199?!! 🤯 That’s a steal!

[@frankbarbera7756]

@@imSpixel straight talk...

[@patrickstar3925]

@@frankbarbera7756 wow u got lucky

[@shivanshtandon388]

Hey! mate, should i get an se or a 10r. Which one do you recommend?

[@shawnkhan7866]

10r. se has bad front cam. half the battery of 10r.

[@imSpixel]

Yep! Get the XR!

[@adamsummers6074]

Thanks man. I wasn't sure between this or 11. But then i realized i only use smartphones for mianly text, some social media and barely take pictures. So i have my answer and save some $$ too . 😌

[@giovanniamadio5714]

I have the same problem , after 5 months how is it going? Do u have any advices?

[@roshangogu2670]

@@giovanniamadio5714 if u don’t bother about screen, just go for it

[@JensonSamuel777]

using it since 2020. Only concern is the night mode in camera.

[@chatbud]

Just updated my XR to ios15 and I'm starting to feel it. There's a noticeable slowness in navigation. If you're reading this and thinking of updating your XR to ios15, DON'T, esp. if your XR is running ios14.X

[@RaphJonathanTan]

You’re probably a life saver. I was going to update it but now i wont, at least not at the first few firmwares

[@chatbud]

@Gogeta Super did you regret too?

[@viachy]

I can't even update as I'm anxiously waiting for jailbreak for 14.4... If it does not come out soon I'll probably sell this sh^t 😆

[@longthang4737]

Im on ios 15.0.1 everything works great. Good battery and new feartures are amazing.

[@theredmistiscoming609]

I’m guessing on iOS 15 so n my XR and it works perfectly. Really fast and smooth.

[@ikyz396]

Nice

[@azrafsami]

Not a lot of phones can sustain this much fanbase and reputation with it when it comes to XR. Mighty beast!

[@u.n.c.f]

Me: watching this video on IPhone XR and still enjoying the phone in 2022 :D

[@ItsMeMars]

1:10 IP67 means underwater for 1 meter. IP68 means underwater for 1 and a half. Although the iPhone 12 and 13 series are tested underwater at 6 meters while having the same IP68 certification. Just a small heads up :)

[@mudddasirnazarmudddasirnaz6297]

Should I go for iPhone 8 or oneplus 6t or any other recommendation in competitive budget ????

[@imSpixel]

Tbh I’ve only really used Samsung phones and iPhones, so if you are on a budget the iPhone 8 in not bad option. But I can’t say too much about the oneplus 6t since I personally have used it before. I would also recommend the galaxy s10 if it’s within you budget. I hope this helps :)

[@BenPisarik]

Maybe look at the new iPhone SE? Depending on your price range

[@mudddasirnazarmudddasirnaz6297]

@@BenPisarik the price of iPhone se 2 , xr and xs are same in my country its about 860 us dollars.

[@elijahtorres2688]

It might’ve not been the fanciest Face ID iPhone, but it sure was reliable. It felt as powerful as the XS for the price of the iPhone 8.

[@simonpablo4769]

I’m a iPhone XR user and battery is immaculate, gaming is the best! Don’t get me started in the camera! Apple proves it’s not about the pixels ram but the processor.

[@spirit8145]

is 400$ a good price for a new one?

[@LaLora95]

I just upgraded from the XR, which I bought in October 2019, to the 13. The XR was still running great, but I wanted to have a better camera, battery (mine was at 85% battery health), and most importantly screen. It fells like many apps are now running slower on the XR (for instance it took a while to open KZbin). Nonetheless, it is more than ok if you do not make an intense use of it

[@_BobaFett_]

XR is Underrated phone

[@str8lurkn133]

I have an xr but tbh i just want the 13 because it has the og square build and almost zero bezel.

[@sanikhankhan1477]

bro what the best iphone for 300-350$???

[@Deyan741]

im stil using it, i wil buy new one when the notch is gone or almost gone

[@babybliss694]

Metro pcs is giving this phone for 150 when you switch and iPhone 11 399.. which is better ??

[@imSpixel]

if the 11 is within your budget, definitely go for it over the XR, but if it's not the XR is not a bad choice :) In the next video, I'll be comparing the XR to the 11!

[@Mayurd53]

This phone is perfect example that specs alone don't make a phone great

[@sahilgoenka1945]

How much can one buy an Iphone XR 64gb for at the present? And does one need to buy the adaptor and earpods separately? Because that makes the phone more costly. And if it's necessary to do that for will any other phone's adapter work?

[@sserious...9814]

Currently i should buy xr or not in flipkart sale

[@braxtin1243]

I just got my iPhone xr for 300 dollars brand new unlocked and it is worth it!

[@thayanithi5744]

Omg only 4.6 k subs... 🤔🤔

[@aj.o28]

Also will it get a price drop when 13 comes out

[@imSpixel]

Ya I think so! Probably not immediately after the 13 is released, but maybe a few months later

[@theredmistiscoming609]

I got mine at straight talk for $199.99 like a week ago.

[@shatner99]

Is this an SE+?

[@tariqmahmood4689]

Could probably buy one in mint conditon for 280!! In uk

[@Bigodeezey]

If your having trouble deciding just get the 11 it’s the best phone for the price rn

[@onehoursodyssey]

Which phone you are using right now ?

[@imSpixel]

iPhone XS :)

[@Mannie063]

Thinking about upgrading to the 13 my XR is starting to get screen burn bad

[@dr.oneilaakashbiswas1038]

It’s not possible to have burnin on XR because it has LCD display, not OLED display

[@ManCaveTV1]

I hate Oled screens so this phone looks perfect

[@rhorlandas]

im a screen kind of guy so i prefer and buy the iPhone X or iPhone XS

[@jaeriru2314]

I’m regretting picking the xs over the xr I’ve ordered last month ago :

[@samsonaikulolu7252]

Why

[@oloruntobaowojaiye5905]

Xs is better. Sharper camera pictures Sharper videos, smaller in size

[@alexislyrerespito7932]

If Xs and XR is the same price what would you choose?

[@Idomysteryyherre]

Xs

[@jaywhite1141]

I had the iPhone 11 for about 6 months last year It wasn’t very good the display that’s why I upgraded to the 12 pro because of the Oled display is better

[@imSpixel]

The OLED screen is in fact better, I agree!

[@jaywhite1141]

@@imSpixel 👍🏻

[@Enlightmentism]

My XR doesn’t have True Tone. Does that mean the screen was replaced?

[@imSpixel]

Yes, that’s probably the reason why

[@justinscinema5960]

❤️

[@DANGLYG]

It’s an amazing phone and the only drawback for me is the lack of an OLED screen 

[@eamonob84]

I have the XR for my work phone and my brother just bought one new. I use an iPhone 7 for my personal phone though…XR is a little too big. I’ll probably upgrade to the XS sometime this year.

[@imSpixel]

Sounds like a GREAT plan! :)

[@eamonob84]

@@imSpixel ended up buying an iPhone X. Got a 256gb in good condition with 100% battery for only $300. Can’t wait for it to get here!

[@oloruntobaowojaiye5905]

You are a nice small hand

[@eamonob84]

@@oloruntobaowojaiye5905 I don’t have small hands…I just don’t like carrying around a big phone all day. A smaller one is much easier to fit in a pocket and I don’t need or want a huge screen for anything.

[@meekyoong8942]

I've been an android user for the past 12 years and now I'm considering shifting to ios for a change but I'm really concerned if I were to buy the iPhone XR because of the software updates and the longevity of apple ios support. Remember, the XR was released in 2018. Some say the latest ios updates ruined the battery life or performance of the XR. Is it still worth to buy it this late 2021 or should I proceed with iPhone 11 and up?

[@kakep0p92]

I just got an XR about a week or so ago and it’s great. It’s pretty fast for its time. There is VERY minor lag, namely in apps like Instagram, but that’s only occasional. (Coming from someone who used a 6s+ prior, MUCH improvement) The battery life is incredible, at least for me. Note it is a bit trickier to get used to, unless you’ve been using androids with no home button. Overall it’s a fantastic phone and I highly recommend it.

[@meekyoong8942]

@@kakep0p92 I see. Thank you for taking your time to share your experience.

[@meekyoong8942]

Just received my iphone 11. Currently using it now. This is my best decision this year. No regrets!

[@audy305]

Should I get the iphone SE ?

[@imSpixel]

SE 2020?

[@audy305]

@@imSpixel yes

[@imSpixel]

Tbh I personally haven’t used the iPhone SE 2 before so I can’t say too much about it. I don’t think it’s a bad phone, but I’ve hear that it’s battery life isn’t very good. So ya, but I’m probably not the right person to be questioned about the SE 2. Sorry ☹️

[@hjalte1830]

I just bought this Phone to replace my 4 year old Huawei p20 pro, so hyped for it to arrive:)

[@hjalte1830]

It arrived and it’s so fucking good

[@nielshoogschagen6859]

I have the p20 pro but is it mutch faster?

[@kevinwu9166]

Why does everyone says this screen isn't as good as OLED? This is wrong. XR has more sub-pixel density than Xs and Xs Max, because each pixel on OLED only has 2 sub-pixels. but each pixel on this screen has 3 sub-pixels. The only downside on this screen is the contrast, so black isn't as black as OLED, but this screen doesn't get screen burn like OLED, whihc is a plus compare to OLED. OLED's advantage is it can be thinner and also thinner bazel as well because it's a lot easier for manufacturers to manipulate it's shape and size. but what do I care? That is not my problem.

[@chipuriro4630]

I am coldddd

[@erichans8523]

the wallpaper so beautiful can i have it 💕

[@imSpixel]

Yes of course! Link: drive.google.com/file/d/1SkqjiBYix2HzWBg8Ey8cavP6o535lzwA/view?usp=sharing Also added the link to the description :)

[@erichans8523]

@@imSpixel thanks buddy 💕

[@mrgory9874]

No issues with my 5 month old iphone XR. Believe me.

[@pndemainofficial8988]

Its okayy or not if i buy in 2021?

[@imSpixel]

Well, like I said in the video, in my opinion it is worth buying the XR in 2021! :)

[@pndemainofficial8988]

@@imSpixel thanks for d opinion bro😊👌🏻