Apple iPhone XR 128GB vs Apple iPhone 16 128GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 7 of the specs we have recorded, and the Apple iPhone 16 128GB is cheaper by SAR 76 (prices checked 5 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • No clear lead in the recorded specs; design or brand preference may decide.
  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 76
  • Bigger battery for a longer day (3,561 mAh vs 2,942 mAh)
  • Higher-resolution main camera (48 MP vs 12 MP)
  • Higher front camera: 12 MP vs 7 MP

The deciding difference here: battery capacity and main camera and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Display type

    LCDOLED
  • Resolution

    1920 x 10802556 x 1179
  • Battery capacity

    2,942 mAh✓ 3,561 mAh

Specifications side by side

18 of 18 specs

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Spec
AppleSAR 3,125
Apple iPhone XR 128GB specs
AppleSAR 3,049
Apple iPhone 16 128GB specs
Reference priceSAR 3,125SAR 3,049
Memory (RAM)—8 GB
Processor—Apple A18 Bionic
Battery capacity2,942 mAh✓ 3,561 mAh
Wired charging—30 W
Main camera12 MP✓ 48 MP
5G—Yes
Storage128 GB128 GB

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in storage between the Apple iPhone XR 128GB and the Apple iPhone 16 128GB?

No difference here: storage is 128 GB on both.

What is the difference in main camera between the Apple iPhone XR 128GB and the Apple iPhone 16 128GB?

Main camera is higher on the Apple iPhone 16 128GB: 48 MP vs 12 MP on the Apple iPhone XR 128GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in battery capacity between the Apple iPhone XR 128GB and the Apple iPhone 16 128GB?

Battery capacity is higher on the Apple iPhone 16 128GB: 3,561 mAh vs 2,942 mAh on the Apple iPhone XR 128GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in screen size between the Apple iPhone XR 128GB and the Apple iPhone 16 128GB?

No difference here: screen size is 6.1 in on both.