Is the iphone xs better than the xr

The iPhone XR will be best for most people; it costs a lot less than the XS and gets you a larger screen, batter battery life and the same great performance. The XS is for those who want the very best display quality and dual rear cameras.

The iPhone XR uses digital zoom exclusively. This means photos and videos at the same 2x magnification will look sharper on the iPhone XS than on the iPhone XR. That's because the iPhone XR relies on software alone to crop into the shot, rather than a lens that can capture higher quality natively.

The iPhone XR has superior battery life, and comes in more colors than the other phones. It's also $250 cheaper to start. The iPhone XS, though, has a way better display and comes in two different sizes, including a large "Max" version.

The iPhone 11 has a larger screen at 6.1” diagonally vs 5.8” on the XS, which means it's probably better for watching videos and browsing the web.