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The iPhone XR and iPhone X look alike from the front, but they’re different sizes, so a case, screen protector or car mount for one won’t fit the other. Whether you want to know how many inches the iPhone XR screen is, how tall an iPhone X is, or how both compare with today’s iPhones, here are the exact measurements and how to tell which model you have.
Short answer: the iPhone XR has a 6.1-inch screen and measures 5.94 × 2.98 × 0.33 inches (150.9 × 75.7 × 8.3 mm), weighing 6.84 oz (194 g). The iPhone X has a 5.8-inch screen and is 5.65 inches tall, 2.79 inches wide and 0.30 inches thick (143.6 × 70.9 × 7.7 mm), weighing 6.14 oz (174 g). The XR is about 0.3 inches taller and slightly wider.
Applies to: iPhone XR (2018) and iPhone X (2017), using Apple’s official dimensions. Screen sizes are measured diagonally.
iPhone XR vs iPhone X size
| iPhone XR | iPhone X | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen (diagonal) | 6.1 inches, LCD | 5.8 inches, OLED |
| Height | 5.94 in (150.9 mm) | 5.65 in (143.6 mm) |
| Width | 2.98 in (75.7 mm) | 2.79 in (70.9 mm) |
| Thickness | 0.33 in (8.3 mm) | 0.30 in (7.7 mm) |
| Weight | 6.84 oz (194 g) | 6.14 oz (174 g) |
| Released | October 2018 | November 2017 |
How does that compare with newer iPhones?
- The iPhone 11 is exactly the same size as the iPhone XR (6.1-inch LCD screen, 5.94 inches tall).
- The iPhone 12 to iPhone 16 base models keep the 6.1-inch screen but are slightly shorter (about 5.8 inches) and thinner, with flat edges.
- The iPhone X is closest in size to the iPhone XS (identical) and the iPhone 11 Pro.
Do iPhone X cases fit the XR (or the other way round)?
No. The XR is taller, wider and thicker, and its camera is a single lens in a different spot. Cases, screen protectors and camera covers are made for one model only. The iPhone X and iPhone XS, however, are the same size, so most cases fit both. For a similar question about newer phones, see whether iPhone 13 cases fit the iPhone 12.
How to tell if you have an iPhone XR or iPhone X
- Settings → General → About → Model Name shows the exact model.
- Back camera: the XR has one lens; the X has two lenses in a vertical pill.
- Frame: the XR has an aluminum edge in colors like red, yellow, blue and coral; the X has a shiny stainless steel edge in silver or space gray.
Should you still use an iPhone XR or X in 2026?
Both still make calls, browse and run most apps, but they’re old now:
- The iPhone X stopped at iOS 16, so newer apps may stop supporting it.
- The iPhone XR stopped at iOS 18 and can’t install iOS 26 or later, which matters for security.
- Batteries in phones this old are usually worn; check Settings → Battery → Battery Health.
If you’re thinking about upgrading, see how much an iPhone 15 costs in 2026 and which iPhone has the largest screen.
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The short version
The iPhone XR has a 6.1-inch screen and measures 5.94 × 2.98 × 0.33 inches. The iPhone X has a 5.8-inch screen and measures 5.65 × 2.79 × 0.30 inches. The XR is bigger and heavier, so cases don’t swap between them, although iPhone X and XS cases do. Check Settings → General → About to confirm your model.
Sources
- PhoneArena: Apple iPhone XR vs iPhone X specs comparison
- Swappa: Apple iPhone XR specs
- Dimensions.com: Apple iPhone XR dimensions
