iPhone XR vs XS: LCD vs OLED!

The iPhone XR vs iPhone XS, it really just comes down to the screens, LCD vs OLED!
Get Surfshark VPN at surfshark.deals/TECHVAULT - enter promo code TECHVAULT for 83% off and 4 extra months for free!
iPhone XR: amzn.to/2ZVPXVT
iPhone XS: amzn.to/3BPQup8
---
iPhone XR in 2021: • iPhone XR: A Few Small...
iPhone XS in 2021: • iPhone XS in 2021 - Wo...
---
My filming gear: kit.co/techvault/filming-gear
⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This video and description contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links and complete a purchase, I may receive a small commission, with no extra cost to you.
---
Credits:
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/chec...
License code: H9GBCBNIILE6EGCV
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
uppbeat.io/t/sensho/glow
License code: ASAUQKAIRW8RC9TT

[@goge6337]

Underrated channel.

[@imSpixel]

Thanks 😊!

[@laurencephil5425]

true

[@theigeniusfrank]

Truly underrated..🤦🏾‍♂️

[@ronitrajpal7892]

Very true

[@ayushkakkar9429]

Bt not the underrated video for sure

[@PurushNahiMahaPurush]

XR is one of those phones that has aged extremely well. Reviewers and Android fanboys were all bitching about it’s display but failed to realized that most people could not notice the difference unless you told them. XR brought iPhone X features to an iPhone 8 price tag. So it was perfect for people who updated from iPhone 7 or below or for people who wanted to get into iOS or FaceID without paying a 4 figure price. Extremely well designed phone and very few phones have aged well after 3 years. It’s also thanks to Apple’s commitment to provide 5 years of feature and security updates.

[@TheKelz]

XS is still better tho. 4gb vs 3gb on XR is already much more future proof and OLED still wins. LCD on XR and 11 have this green tint many will always notice once look closely.

[@PurushNahiMahaPurush]

@@TheKelz never said XR was better than XS. What I meant was that for a person who bought the XR at its launch price of 700$, they got their money’s worth and then some with the XR. Of course XS is better than XR because it was designed to be. It was also 300$ more expensive than XR. So if the XR has aged so well, it goes without saying that the XS has also aged pretty well. Coming to RAM, you most likely will not feel the difference between 3GB vs 4GB RAM for the next few years, unless you are a power user. iOS has superb RAM management and even in the coming 2-3 years, at any point it will easily be able to keep 4-5 apps in the background at a time with 3GB RAM. That is good enough for a regular user. LCD vs OLED is a game changer though. It’s the reason I waited for Apple to put OLEDs in their base model, before upgrading from my low end Android phone to iPhone.

[@DC-vl4ue]

@@PurushNahiMahaPurush isn't all ip 13 series using oled?

[@zahidl5061]

@@DC-vl4ue After iPhone 11 all iPhones used a oled, yes it does use one indeed

[@zenithchan1646]

@@PurushNahiMahaPurush zoro I think you’re lost again

[@haelrys]

This is such a great review! I've watched a few today and this is by far the best. Thank you!

[@MzwandileHarmans]

Great stuff and thanks for revisiting the older devices, it’s what I need to see

[@ibrahimkapaj5443]

Video quality, clear to understand and not lacking, still only giving this guy 13k subs??? This channel deserves more for real! Good job man

[@Protonoto1]

I usually find a lot of review channels boring and can't watch through more than a couple minutes, but I like your style and often find myself watching til the end.

[@TheAgentTempest]

Very underrated channel. Thanks very much for explaining everything about the XR and the XS. Im now considering getting the XS.

[@jeanverguini]

This is my guy. I wanted the review of this two iPhones because I want to get one for me in Dec. Hope your channel got bigger. I will be with you my man!

[@winnonahrey7434]

Ill get one in December as well! Which iPhone are you having?

[@marbenbornidor1842]

Which phone should u choose? Because Im having a hard time too

[@winnonahrey7434]

@@marbenbornidor1842 i have decided on iPhone XS Max, im getting the bigger screen. I did my research and they literally have the same specs but xs max has 16 hours screen time and i also compared it with 11, even tho it has better battery, they also have same specs except with the chip and much affordable for now.

[@marbenbornidor1842]

Thank you si much!! But my budget is for Xs or XR only, and i have really hard time figuring out which phone should I get

[@winnonahrey7434]

@@marbenbornidor1842 OH YES. DEFINITELY XR IF XS MAX WASNT IN THE CHOICES. Screen is perfect and because screen is good it doesnt drain fast.

[@robinfaigmane10]

this channel is a hidden gem! very interesting topic here 🙌🏻

[@iamgiftsaka7230]

Thanks for this was just thinking of which one to get tomorrow morning , I’m going with the Xs

[@ixmix]

seems young yet matured approach to analysis and rate phones... appreciating

[@shanehaslett1535]

Hey kid your spot on with this! I subscribed only for the fact your honest reaction to the XR screen not being on in one take, and you just laughed and moved on! You didn't care to edit and that comes from an honest soul! Btw, I laughed too! I look forward to more of your content!

[@IceColdTruth]

The 7nm A12 Bionic + OLED + 4GB RAM is why people should buy the iPhone XS in 2022 and 2023.

[@lakpansherpa6550]

Nice explanation than others who only do unboxing and doesn't give proper professional review of product.

[@gooo1762]

How is your channel so ‚small‘? Great video man!

[@jiihgy2716]

Your quality is up there with top notch tech KZbinrs. Great channel 👍

[@imSpixel]

Hahaha thanks dude! 😄

[@temitopeajayi3394]

First time watching your video and all I can say is thank you, you did an amazing job you just got yourself a subscriber ❤

[@antoniostoyanov308]

Man great English, loud and clear, good diction, great video!

[@frankieboy8518]

The chilled vibe from you is everything 🙌💪

[@unboxingsbym1885]

Can you make a video about 2018 iphone flagship vs 2021 midrange? Like iphone xs vs poco f3? The best of iphone in 2018 vs the best midrange/flagship killer of 2021. Just like mrwhosetheboss’s videos comparing old flagship and new midrange.

[@butch8849]

I love the simple back design of the Xr

[@Shatiq]

I have the black and it’s so beautiful especially with a black on black auto box case

[@PrinnyOfodoks]

@@depression_isnt_real 12 mini or 11 for me.

[@Yes-cm1ph]

@@depression_isnt_real In my opinion, the XS looks so much better but has worse battery life. I think the XS has a better size but that’s preference. The XS screen is better too. Red XR actually doesn’t look very nice id go with black

[@TheKelz]

@@Yes-cm1ph the battery life difference is insignificant though. My brother has a brand new XR and his battery life isn’t really all that special at all. I’ve seen XS last close to how my brother’s XR lasts. Overall XS is a better buy these days.

[@DC-vl4ue]

It's not simple, it's actually looking good if it comes out many years ago. The correct word maybe "slightly old"?

[@oneminutewonder77]

OLED screens definitely look pretty, but people often seem to forget that for years we used to have LCD panels on smartphones and we thought they looked excellent. Marketing has taught people that a phone is only good if it has an OLED screen. There's definitely benefits to having a phone with an LCD screen. The biggest one being the pretty much negligible risk of screen burn in. The other one is that typically an LCD is going to be easier on your eyes if you are sensitive to the PWM that OLED screens use to adjust brightness.

[@andredagreat8157]

The problem for me is not it being lcd but rather it not even being 1080p

[@streezler8882]

And when u use dark mode on oled it gives u more battery life

[@NazmulIslam-xw7lk]

This channel deserves much more support. Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩...

[@theigeniusfrank]

One of the best channel for tech reviews...i mean this is mkbhd presentation level..🔥🔥👍

[@stuartconlon7492]

Although the XS has a steel chassis and is supposedly more durable, you’ll find that it picks up lots of micro scratches on the highly polished edges (my 11 Pro did despite it being in a case). My current iPhone is a 12 (regular, not Pro) in white and I much preferred the design and look (no more ‘Pro’s for me). Nice vid 👍

[@adiyodha3725]

but ip 13 is much more inferior compared to 13 pro

[@s2000.]

Just get some metal polish and polish it out if it's a silver model.

[@0w3nn]

Don’t get the iPhone 14

[@tamuniachkhapelia9068]

Wow, amazing review. Thanks

[@ttcclrvfan7027]

Keep doing what you do, it’s only gonna take one vid to blow up for your entire Channel to change

[@Subscribe_will_help_thx]

mhm good luck with that

[@danieloliver1000]

Why am i just seeing this channel, def subscribing after this video

[@raphaelsdias]

I compared my Xr display to my sister's iPhone 12 display and I honestly did not notice that huge improvement I was expecting since iPhone 12 has an oled one. I don't know if it is because Apple's display color calibration makes oled displays looking pretty natural colors such as their LCD ones, instead of what samsung does with their oled punch colored displays. It was thinking about upgrading , but since I used her iPhone 12, it made me realize that I can still have the same experience with my Xr, since it still pretty snapy and it has a great camera as well. Maybe in a few years , if new models innovate more.

[@android-user]

I put my XS next to a Galaxy S10 and the black of an OLED is so much better and satisfying. The XR display ist good, but there is a huge improvement with OLED. - just my opinion

[@uhhTabby]

Put a new battery in your XR and it will last you another 3 years

[@Omega_258]

Nope I have used xr and xs max the difference is night and day for me xr display is 828p lcd thick bezels display Xs max is miles ahead in terms of battery display built quality etc I prefer xs max all day, wasted my money on xr - my opinion

[@raphaelsdias]

@@Omega_258 The oled display of the Xs Max is so much better than the oled on the 12. I have both here to compare

[@raphaelsdias]

@@Omega_258 I was also comparing the iPhone 12 display to the XR , I did not mention the XS Max in any moment 😉

[@joerobinnettebiden4723]

Your channel is underrated. Greetings from Germany

[@sonofgod7772]

Very well explained. Great video

[@sebastyanpapp]

Great review thanks man

[@sheersha]

Oh Man. This Channel Needs More Attention😐 Calming Voice and Great Content😀 Love It! New Subscriber Here🤩

[@ezekjosonshorts]

Fantastic review bro, very professional, similar to how MKBHD produces his’ videos!

[@DaVlog84]

I just received a pre-owned XS that I ordered and currently downloading iOS 15. I'm yet to observe the battery life later on after the upgrade but so far, it's doing just perfectly well and within my expectation. I bought this to replace my SE 2020 that has very poor battery life.

[@TheKelz]

How’s the battery life? Is it a big difference coming from SE 2020? I’ve never seen people compare those two and I’m really curious.

[@DaVlog84]

@@TheKelz SE 2020 versus XS? There's a big difference. With average use (without gaming coz I don't play games on my phone), the SE can barely survive by dawn. You're lucky if you can have 5-10% by end of day. With XS, you can still have like 15-25% left.

[@thomasshelby9004]

How's the battery?

[@LuisRuiz06]

@@thomasshelby9004 you were not asking me but i got a xs 2 months ago and the battery life is really good! my battery health is 82% and im surprised that even with that it can still last a whole day with moderate usage (i just have to charge it once a day before i go to sleep)!

[@thomasshelby9004]

@@LuisRuiz06 Oh thanks for letting me know! :)

[@dbest282]

I subscribed because i support young KZbinrs and you deserve it… don’t give up 2022 is your year !!!

[@imSpixel]

Hahah! Thanks you 😄!

[@danicounveils]

This is the best comparison!

[@hilichurl8169]

One day the channel will be big. Congrats in advance. Superb production!

[@puiip3605]

It's helpful thank you pal

[@infinity.4977]

your vids are so high quality❤️ u deserve more recongnition

[@adotg2640]

Good video. Though the iPhone XR is a good phone, the specs on the XS are much better. Or get the XS Max as you can get them a lot cheaper now. If you’re considering buying one of these in 2021 or 2022, go with the XS Max. Don’t waste your money on the XR.

[@amaljith5175]

your english speaking is just amazing

[@munashemarutsi]

Thanks man getting my XR tomorrow

[@valerioocioccolanti227]

awesome video! simple and genius

[@GameThrone20774]

The XS XR and X are the best looking iPhones ever made Even the newer ones don’t look at beautiful

[@jipsonjoy.]

Dude you provide such high quality videos.. Deserves more subs

[@adeniyioyebanjo4195]

Awesome review

[@ShubhamNagarji]

Perfect Video Video sample would have been a great add on 🤘

[@itzmrcow1707]

The difference between Oled and lcd is very visible; comparing my lcd iPhone to my oled iPhone shows a significant difference in colours, viewing angles and deep blacks, get the xs the screen is better

[@SauceeYT]

Yeah and putting dark mode can save so much more battery on oled screens you can even go a step further and change to a black wallpaper too.

[@gregamania1327]

Even watching this video on a LCD panel, I can tell the OLED screen looks so much better.

[@anirudhgupta2570]

somebody get this guy a noble prize, he is a genius

[@Blxzo]

Me too

[@murgiii9556]

My mom has Xr and dad has 11 pro. not big difference at all. I think xr having bigger display than xs and $250 cheaper makes it better value

[@sarahligutan1066]

@@murgiii9556 you can buy the xs max which is actually bigger than the xr

[@murgiii9556]

@@sarahligutan1066 if you want to go for it! But don't spend more than $300.

[@Elchapochinglong69]

You can tell those early iterations of the oled we’re not optimized for the battery I would say Apple probably didn’t find a good balance of battery and screen power until the 11pro and beyond

[@nateschannel1553]

Your videos quality is so good, where are your subscribers! Lol

[@shatner99]

The mini caveat about their durabilities was very good.

[@esdrasvangabazeyibouma8639]

Nice work young man! I want to dive in the IOS world for the first and I'm actually looking for an iphone less then 400$ that will get me started. I'm using a pixel 4a at this moment and looking for a iphone as good in terms of performance and image quality. I was considering buying the XR as a lot of tech reviewers recommand it but the fact that it doesn't have night mode for taking pictures is quiet of a downside for me. Any other recommandations Sir??

[@mihailoaleksic3330]

Maybe not from him, but I'd say that you can also go for iPhone SE 3 since it's new and about 400$, old design but it's more powerful

[@yerrymartinez]

Get iPhone 12 or iPhone 12 pro

[@syl_ves_ter6524]

I love this, keep it up♥️💪

[@katryzza1171]

Great content bro! Underrated channel too

[@djdegala6219]

This man deserves a million subs 👏

[@ernestgrantoza6096]

thanks for this bro.

[@wdanielgarcia83]

Detailed review I was going for the XS for the small form factor But I got the 11 pro which is way better, so happy with it… Great Job 👏

[@arienDeeee]

Good quality review 👍👍

[@MohammadOwais786]

Not a little difference bro, there is a huge difference between OLED and LCD panel that's clearly visible and even the resolution is very different. 828 vs 1440 is very different.

[@courageedinamquarshie8706]

keep up the great work

[@sssinnn_]

Good review I've found !

[@deyvenn]

I have the iP11, Xs and the 13 and when compared the 11 to other iphones that is OLED you will notice it right away but when i used my iP11 for 2 months the Display was not a big deal just don't compare it to iPhones with OLED Screens... when i'm using the 13 the brightness even on 50% just too bright so i lower it to 40% since i was used to iP11's display that is even on 50% it was just the right brightness

[@n_2289]

so basically the xr can do what xs can do at a lower price.

[@stiiizyguy7070]

Except the Xs has a better screen oled panel

[@alexanderhidalgo8534]

I have the xs and I’m loving it 😍 I’m so comfortable and happy with it

[@ma.alexandraargueza1048]

how long does it last before you charge it?

[@allenamores292]

Good content. Underrated content creator.

[@Yolo-tu9cf]

Great aesthetic u got going on but put some time stamps please

[@adamhussain8165]

Thanks bro u earned my sub

[@tanimuazuayi7444]

Good job. You just earned a new subscriber 👍

[@zolisworld]

congrats for getting that sponsorship

[@ClaudiniGod]

I just got an XR and I’m absolutely blown away. I was a bit skeptic about LCDs screens but the one on the XR is fantastic.

[@blacknoir7338]

I had been using an iphone xr about two years now. Its still a beast. The only time you’ll feel bad is when you put an xr near to any oled display. Otherwise its fine af

[@miratolamien8393]

im currently switching my XR for XS rn

[@sahardaves]

@@miratolamien8393 I did and I do not regret it !! The difference is amazing the screen almost looks 3D

[@andredagreat8157]

Welp for me lcd was a deal breaker so i got the xs max over the 11 although they in the same price range

[@mikecrabtree8200]

Still watching and before he gets too far I just have to say, I own both phones and to my eyes the only difference screen wise I see is a slightly thicker boarder on the Xr. Otherwise I see zero difference between the two. Cepting the Xr is a bit larger. While the Xr may have a bigger battery I have only once or twice never made it through the day on a charge on the Xs. But but but, the app for night mode is HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS cheaper than a new phone. And honestly I never saw the difference between the led or oled. I doubt 99% of people would see it unless you were in a pitch black room and it was specifically pointed out.

[@rxdarkbty6326]

I love the way you speak english bro❤️❤️

[@Satorumuzan]

broo you got some real gool qualities ❤️‍🔥

[@nateholden7598]

XS has a killer feature 3D Touch.

[@douglasmarinini3873]

In the used market the Xs and Xr cost the same, and often the Xs is cheaper. At the same price I would buy a Xs.

[@FictionBattleComparisons]

Very Underrated Channel

[@mddelwarhusen4536]

xr was brought to market to provide all the premium feature at a cheaper price but not to out perform the premium models, people love xr because of its price and all the feature it has, but remember iphone xs is always better than xr and it supposed to be

[@naziruadam3950]

The only thing you've missed is the final score of both phones. Well presented comparison by the way.

[@marick1mhan]

great content!!

[@Krish-ig9hp]

Appreciated your English language skills 👍👍...

[@leejungParkour]

thanks you so much

[@timothysullivan4463]

Just upgraded from the I phone xr to the 11 pro max . The deference in the screen to my eyes is to my eyes is minimal at best .

[@ibxwolf1608]

you're so underrated

[@raynedirect6534]

Your explanations are like MKBHD,your movements,your videos,everything is just like him. He must be your role model! ❤️

[@hyvexz]

I had my xs for 3 years and it is still brilliant

[@zerolightfreefire]

How long time its battery drain?

[@ni9619]

@@zerolightfreefire I can get 4+ hours on screen time from my xs

[@itsmefrankyy9796]

I still cant decide XS or XR? i can get them at the same price so its not that one is more expensive i need help

[@elgarsstupans7209]

I just wish they would make LCD based flagships again. SE 3 just ain’t cutting it for me.

[@Unknown-ny4bj]

I'm getting the iPhone xr in 2022 so excited

[@_BobaFett_]

You should be ‼️ XR is literal 🔥

[@zerolightfreefire]

Bro please me about its battery How long you use it?

[@Snail_Slowly_Moves]

best tech channel

[@gunsnroseschickie1]

Thank you 😊🙏

[@noelfelipnasiluan1278]

New subscriber here sir, just keep going💪

[@rakibakbor1017]

You are underrated bro😢

[@sparschaler3536]

Iphone 11 and Xs are about the same price on the used market here. I went for the Xs. Let's see how far the 80% battery will take me. I've used a X with 100% battery health before and it felt like it lasted forever, so I'm guessing it won't be that bad.

[@luve_zia]

I'm thinking of buying a iphone Xs for social media and gaming...

[@doseofrj]

Does anybody have a link on the wallpaper in his monitor? @1:29

[@Kd12349]

Here I’m using an Xr and it’s literally lit despite being an 4 year old phone

[@ttcclrvfan7027]

So underrated

[@itisfinished4U]

Good job bud your mannerisms definitely favor mbkhd

[@heisenberg4020]

your fluency and accuracy! fucking great!

[@superpets3438]

SAY MY NAME: Heisenberg, YOU GODD DAMM RIGHT 😇