XR has been a good phone overall for me. It does lag every now and then but does my daily tasks fine. Will be upgrading to either a 15 plus or the new 16 series before end of the year
Good for you. I’m currently running 81% battery health my original battery health that I received it on the first day of last year in summer of July. It was running 84% battery health. This phone is still going strong but I will switch to the iPhone 12th by late November or early December
Uhh quick question you know when you replace your battery for your phone does it say something like this phone is missing a part or something if the iphone battery is Not replaced by apple? Thanks
@@darkblade1392Yes, it will always say that even if you replaced the battery correctly with the proper tools and methods. Despite the battery warning, you can still use the phone like you would normally and there won't be any issues. The battery service warning is only there because the new battery has not been registered by Apple or an authorized third party repair service to the iOS software, which means that the software doesn't recognize the battery (hence the warning about its genuineness). Even if you use an official battery sent by Apple, it will always display that message. Regardless, your iPhone will still continue to use the new battery as it would.
On my old job I had the newest iPhones (iPhone 14 ProMax was the last one before I quit). Since then I use my spare phone - iPhone XR. Honestly, I am super comfortable with the XR, it is a great phone after I changed the battery
I am in need a new phone service, and I thought I would have to buy a new phone as my XR is old, and a referb. But it serves me perfectly well. Hearing that I won't be forced to replace it currently is a relief! I love it.
Using the XR since 2020. The battery is replaced and is the screen. Average screen on time is 4hrs or so. After replacing the battery, phones performance got better. Coz i came to know that the iPhone throttles performance to preserve battery and it worsens when batery is already degraded.
13 mini, still wish that there would be a chance to get it brand new but that’d be hard to find will keep my 14 pro for another 3 years. If you want an iPad get the 9th gen not the 10th
Refurbished (A+ quality) iPhone XR from eBay at 125$. A new battery from the local electronic store at 35$. ...And 6 months later it is still working like a champ.
Took a plate honest I had this iPhone XR since 2023 on July 1 and this year I will considering upgrading to the 12 adventures. My friend from my class showed me yet I just cannot help but getting one the iPhone XR is pretty good over the last one year the crazy part is I think it’s rare to find iPhones that has a previous software because when I received my it was running iOS 15.2.1. I wish I should’ve kept it on that software but I upgraded to iOS 16.6, and then I upgraded to 17.1.2 and right now I am beta testing iOS 18 public beta6, this iPhone add a very long interesting journey since I got it. Bad thing is time for me to upgrade to the 12 and that’s pretty much it. My experience with my current iPhone has been pretty good when I got on the first day I was running 84% battery health now is that 81% but it’s still good either way.
I am using an Xr the battery health is 77 it gives 3.5 to 4 hours of screen time. The face id is not working and big black dot on the display. Still using this because of no money.
@ sorry that's not a dot that's a kind of tint darker on left bottom and spreads to 1.5 inches and then ends up. But now i got a brand new 13, budget was locked that's why else 15 was more worth.
No joke, I lost my Xr 2 weeks ago and I had to buy a renewed se 3 even though I was planning on getting the se 4 when it came it, I had it planned for me to get it for a while Edit, the Xr had a good run, probably one of my favorite iPhones I wish I could still have it
Your videos are getting better and better every time and your production quality is always so good! Keep up the great work, one day you’ll be famous believe me!
You're better off getting a slightly newer iPhone or an Android flagship from 2020-2021. I don't know about iOS, but Android app compabitibility lasts for many years. Even on Android 7.0, you should still be able to get latest version of popular apps.
Loved my XR had it for a while only issue was I thought the speaker was low af or maybe mine was just a defect even after cleaning and trying everything the speaker just wasn’t where I would of liked but performance was decent
I was thinking of upgrade either the XR or 11 cuz I have the SE 2020 64gb I kinda want a iPhone with at least 128gb but on a budget- I use the phone for shopping, bank accounts,music and media consumption and photos and a bit of gaming like 3 1 GB games It’s so hard to choose
Brother, please reply to this (I am a college student; fresher):-Apple treats 1 dollar as 100 INR though it is around 85 in general. So a 1000 dollar MacBook is around 100k INR in India. During the Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale/Flipkart BBD sale, base M1 MacBook Air will be priced around 50k (500 USD), base M2 Air at around 65k (650 USD) and the base M3 at around 85k (850 USD) and the 16 GB variant of the M3 at around 105k (1050 USD). My logic is :- If I buy M1 Air base variant today; it could last me for next 3-4 years but then its resale price will be 0(in around year 2028-29). We can skip the base M2 and there is no point in upgrading the storage(512 GB as the slow base 256GB sucks) as I could just pick the M3 for that price. Now, for the M3, for the 350 dollars(over the base M1), difference I will get a better laptop for next 3-4 years and after that I would get a resale value of around 400-500 dollars(in around year 2028-29) which means I could kind of own a M3 Air for less than an M1 Air in a 4 year time frame(keeping the resale value in mind). Then, if I add the 16 GB upgrade (extra 200 USD), in the 4 years time, when 8 GB ram would really not be enough, I could get additional 150-200 USD resale value (around 70k or 700 USD) meaning it would cost be around the same as the 8 GB M3 MacBook Air or maybe less as 16 GB ram models will be in demand then. So, what call should I take? Which would be a wiser value for money deal??? Please bro, please reply.
I don’t think any of them is the right or wrong answer. You can still get money for a MacBook after it gets the latest updates because most app developers will still support that computer for at least 3-5 extra years. I’ve sold many 2017 MacBooks over this last year for around $350-$400 USD even through they don’t get the latest MacOS updates. That’s because developers like adobe and Microsoft still update their apps on them knowing people still used those computers.
@@TerrysTechTips I know that a macbook lasts for a long time and all that. But for me as a student, which would be the best option for at least next 4 years?
There could be a few things I can think of. 1) There's dust caked in the charge port 2) The cable may not be considered an "MFI Certified lightning cable" 3) There could be a hardware issue with the charge port or battery. Most 3-rd party repair shops will have a $40-$90 diagnostic fee where they can test parts to try and fix it if you tried option 1 and 2. They will then credit that fee towards a repair.
Nice! I try to be a bit safe with predicting app support updates because some major apps like Amazon typically don’t like to support apps 2 years after the phone stops getting the latest major IOS updates.
Been using my XR for 2 years now and my only complain is the battery, other than that this phone is “a phone” the camera is fine, performance is fine, screen is fine, it’s not a bad phone but it’s not insanely good and you can get better phones for the price if you willing to use Android (which is what I’ll do next year) but I would still recommend this phone if you’re extremely tight on budget and you want an iPhone with FaceID that just works
the phone itself for me at (78 % battery capacity) last around 2 and half hour screen on time and overheats like crazy maybe my phone is just bad i dont have low power mode on most of the time but still last 2 and half hours which is trash i didnt m ention it being used with cellular data it literally last an hour and a half. Thinking about buying a 13 or 14 plus atm.
@@TerrysTechTips it’s Pulse Width Modulation. All OLED phones have this that allow the colors to be vibrant and better quality. However the pixels which on and off more quickly than the eye can see, but some peoples brains can perceive these flickers causing headaches and eye strains.
Still using the XR here. Great phone
I believe. iPhones hold their value very long
I loved my XR it was a good phone
These bad boys remind me of the iPhone 5c back in the day. Great video, Terry!
They kinda remind me of them too!
XR has been a good phone overall for me. It does lag every now and then but does my daily tasks fine. Will be upgrading to either a 15 plus or the new 16 series before end of the year
I just bought a new XR battery it’s like a new iPhone now.
should have done that with my 11, didn't know this was an option so i upgraded to 14.
Good for you. I’m currently running 81% battery health my original battery health that I received it on the first day of last year in summer of July. It was running 84% battery health. This phone is still going strong but I will switch to the iPhone 12th by late November or early December
Uhh quick question you know when you replace your battery for your phone does it say something like this phone is missing a part or something if the iphone battery is Not replaced by apple? Thanks
@@darkblade1392 honestly, I really don’t know because I did not switch my battery since I got my iPhone
@@darkblade1392Yes, it will always say that even if you replaced the battery correctly with the proper tools and methods. Despite the battery warning, you can still use the phone like you would normally and there won't be any issues. The battery service warning is only there because the new battery has not been registered by Apple or an authorized third party repair service to the iOS software, which means that the software doesn't recognize the battery (hence the warning about its genuineness). Even if you use an official battery sent by Apple, it will always display that message. Regardless, your iPhone will still continue to use the new battery as it would.
It’s sad that they do not have a color green for this lineup
The iPhone 12 and 13 had a dark green model
@@Tectoniciaand 11
Also a iPhone 15
Watching this on my Xr ❤
Same on my XR still love it in 2024😇
@@SonicKing1001 it handles gaming well without any lag when i use a powerful phone cooler
@@Coldstones_ it really has a smooth performance and fast while playing games the battery is amazing
On my old job I had the newest iPhones (iPhone 14 ProMax was the last one before I quit). Since then I use my spare phone - iPhone XR. Honestly, I am super comfortable with the XR, it is a great phone after I changed the battery
this is the most informative review video i have ever watched. it’s also easy to understand for people who aren’t tech savvy like me
I am in need a new phone service, and I thought I would have to buy a new phone as my XR is old, and a referb. But it serves me perfectly well. Hearing that I won't be forced to replace it currently is a relief! I love it.
thanks for this review. I was looking for a preowned one on ebay...this video helped me make my buying decision to go ahead and get one. Awesome !!!
Bought it day one in 2018. Using it since on daily basis and battery health is at 82 %. But really hoping to upgrade it to 16 plus if possible.
Get the pro or pro max
@@trollbrothers7139 not everyone has that much money 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
@@pro-hz7kx get a contract like everyone else
82% Battery after 6 years ist still good 👍
I can't wait to get mine ! (Need to wait until Wednesday)
Using the XR since 2020. The battery is replaced and is the screen. Average screen on time is 4hrs or so.
After replacing the battery, phones performance got better. Coz i came to know that the iPhone throttles performance to preserve battery and it worsens when batery is already degraded.
I'm thinking about getting the iPhone 13 mini or the iPad 10th gen
13 mini, still wish that there would be a chance to get it brand new but that’d be hard to find will keep my 14 pro for another 3 years. If you want an iPad get the 9th gen not the 10th
save your money and don’t get a mini but a 12 pro or 12
Refurbished (A+ quality) iPhone XR from eBay at 125$. A new battery from the local electronic store at 35$.
...And 6 months later it is still working like a champ.
Thanks. Really interesting and pertinent information
Took a plate honest I had this iPhone XR since 2023 on July 1 and this year I will considering upgrading to the 12 adventures. My friend from my class showed me yet I just cannot help but getting one the iPhone XR is pretty good over the last one year the crazy part is I think it’s rare to find iPhones that has a previous software because when I received my it was running iOS 15.2.1. I wish I should’ve kept it on that software but I upgraded to iOS 16.6, and then I upgraded to 17.1.2 and right now I am beta testing iOS 18 public beta6, this iPhone add a very long interesting journey since I got it. Bad thing is time for me to upgrade to the 12 and that’s pretty much it. My experience with my current iPhone has been pretty good when I got on the first day I was running 84% battery health now is that 81% but it’s still good either way.
So you dont experience lags??
@@ωιτο not really, why?
good review! thanks for this. you covered everything needed to know.
I am using an Xr the battery health is 77 it gives 3.5 to 4 hours of screen time. The face id is not working and big black dot on the display. Still using this because of no money.
Sir for the black dot we can slove problem to keep the iphone on a vacuum for 9/10hour
@ sorry that's not a dot that's a kind of tint darker on left bottom and spreads to 1.5 inches and then ends up. But now i got a brand new 13, budget was locked that's why else 15 was more worth.
No joke, I lost my Xr 2 weeks ago and I had to buy a renewed se 3 even though I was planning on getting the se 4 when it came it, I had it planned for me to get it for a while
Edit, the Xr had a good run, probably one of my favorite iPhones I wish I could still have it
Great review!
Your videos are getting better and better every time and your production quality is always so good! Keep up the great work, one day you’ll be famous believe me!
That's really encouraging! Thank you!
I’m not joking this guy is better than marques
How typical of u hating on a black man as usual
I never had a iphone but i might be able to get one next year when im in 7th grade and i think im going to pick this
No the iPhone XR is like 6 years old it’s a ancient phone do not buy it
You're better off getting a slightly newer iPhone or an Android flagship from 2020-2021. I don't know about iOS, but Android app compabitibility lasts for many years. Even on Android 7.0, you should still be able to get latest version of popular apps.
Isn’t the SE4 supposed to be sharing the same or similar design aesthetic?
It’s rumored to look like an iPhone 14 and come out later this spring.
Which type of case should I used on my xr sir some suggestions plz
Want to change to iphone 12 from Xr is it a good move?
Loved my XR had it for a while only issue was I thought the speaker was low af or maybe mine was just a defect even after cleaning and trying everything the speaker just wasn’t where I would of liked but performance was decent
Isn’t the SE4 supposed to be based on this design ( according to rumours) I used to love the yellow colour, my aunty had one
From what I heared an iPhone SE4 is supposed to come out in spring 2025 with a similar design to the iPhone 14, but with one camera on the back.
I was thinking of upgrade either the XR or 11 cuz I have the SE 2020 64gb
I kinda want a iPhone with at least 128gb but on a budget-
I use the phone for shopping, bank accounts,music and media consumption and photos and a bit of gaming like 3 1 GB games
It’s so hard to choose
@@kakawatezget a iphone 13
@@keowoo1 What a coincidence, I got an iPhone 13 Pro max 128gb today , my aunt gave it to me, it used to be my cousin’s 🥹
Brother, please reply to this (I am a college student; fresher):-Apple treats 1 dollar as 100 INR though it is around 85 in general. So a 1000 dollar MacBook is around 100k INR in India. During the Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale/Flipkart BBD sale, base M1 MacBook Air will be priced around 50k (500 USD), base M2 Air at around 65k (650 USD) and the base M3 at around 85k (850 USD) and the 16 GB variant of the M3 at around 105k (1050 USD). My logic is :- If I buy M1 Air base variant today; it could last me for next 3-4 years but then its resale price will be 0(in around year 2028-29). We can skip the base M2 and there is no point in upgrading the storage(512 GB as the slow base 256GB sucks) as I could just pick the M3 for that price. Now, for the M3, for the 350 dollars(over the base M1), difference I will get a better laptop for next 3-4 years and after that I would get a resale value of around 400-500 dollars(in around year 2028-29) which means I could kind of own a M3 Air for less than an M1 Air in a 4 year time frame(keeping the resale value in mind). Then, if I add the 16 GB upgrade (extra 200 USD), in the 4 years time, when 8 GB ram would really not be enough, I could get additional 150-200 USD resale value (around 70k or 700 USD) meaning it would cost be around the same as the 8 GB M3 MacBook Air or maybe less as 16 GB ram models will be in demand then. So, what call should I take? Which would be a wiser value for money deal??? Please bro, please reply.
I don’t think any of them is the right or wrong answer. You can still get money for a MacBook after it gets the latest updates because most app developers will still support that computer for at least 3-5 extra years. I’ve sold many 2017 MacBooks over this last year for around $350-$400 USD even through they don’t get the latest MacOS updates. That’s because developers like adobe and Microsoft still update their apps on them knowing people still used those computers.
@@TerrysTechTips I know that a macbook lasts for a long time and all that. But for me as a student, which would be the best option for at least next 4 years?
Yo my iphone xr has a problem when i put it in charger it says remaining not charged and dosent charge at all
There could be a few things I can think of. 1) There's dust caked in the charge port 2) The cable may not be considered an "MFI Certified lightning cable" 3) There could be a hardware issue with the charge port or battery. Most 3-rd party repair shops will have a $40-$90 diagnostic fee where they can test parts to try and fix it if you tried option 1 and 2. They will then credit that fee towards a repair.
1-2 years of app updates after last ios 18… brother im on iphone 6s ios 15 and still getting security and app updates including bank apps
Nice! I try to be a bit safe with predicting app support updates because some major apps like Amazon typically don’t like to support apps 2 years after the phone stops getting the latest major IOS updates.
still a good phone
Been using my XR for 2 years now and my only complain is the battery, other than that this phone is “a phone” the camera is fine, performance is fine, screen is fine, it’s not a bad phone but it’s not insanely good and you can get better phones for the price if you willing to use Android (which is what I’ll do next year) but I would still recommend this phone if you’re extremely tight on budget and you want an iPhone with FaceID that just works
Still using xr since 2020 july
Ah yes, my 'during lockdown scrolling through Tik Tok' phone! The lighting port failed tho, but it was a good phone for the time.
Are you sure it failed? Sometimes dust gets caked in the port preventing the phone from charging and causing the charge cable to wiggle.
the phone itself for me at (78 % battery capacity) last around 2 and half hour screen on time and overheats like crazy maybe my phone is just bad i dont have low power mode on most of the time but still last 2 and half hours which is trash i didnt m ention it being used with cellular data it literally last an hour and a half. Thinking about buying a 13 or 14 plus atm.
The Xr, 11 and SE 2/3 are still good choices for the 10% of people that can’t use OLED due to PWM. Gutted to hear the SE 4 will be OLED! 😒
What’s PWM?
@@TerrysTechTips it’s Pulse Width Modulation. All OLED phones have this that allow the colors to be vibrant and better quality. However the pixels which on and off more quickly than the eye can see, but some peoples brains can perceive these flickers causing headaches and eye strains.
@@TerrysTechTipsit’s the flickering on oled screens
You should do a Q&A as I have so many questions to ask you. Like how did you end up doing videos like this
I used to work at a phone repair shop and are sharing my thoughts ;)
What's the battery like?
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its a so-so for me. ip xr is my secondary phone, main is android. use the iphone for light apps but never used it for gaming hahahha
Great video but it’s pronounced “10-R” not “X-R”. Same as the iPhone X pronounced 10 and not X
I’m still using this tho lol
Why everyone is saying “EX-R” when clearly it’s 10R
Help me with an iPhone,am from Nigeria
The iPhone XR is still my cell phone. Unfortunately, Apple products are very expensive in Brazil, for example the iPhone 16 Pro is the price of a car.
Holy cow!
10R*
Nobody says 10R lmao
I have this phone
XR
*Ten R
Or XR
@@Balloutbabyy66 yes, if the "X" part is not pronounced 'eks'
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It’s horrible
How so?
@@TerrysTechTips the battery is horrible it’s slow and just overall bad for me
@@1SilxntIt's horrible just like you LMAO 🤣