**Apple iPhone 10R Review: A Great All-Around Smartphone**

I've been using the Apple iPhone 10R for several hours now, and I'm pleased to report that it's holding up well. In fact, the battery life has exceeded my expectations, withstanding more usage than I thought possible. This is likely due to the phone's efficient processor, which is the same one used in the iPhone 10s, although with a slightly less amount of RAM.

Performance-wise, the iPhone 10R is just as fast as its sibling model, making it perfect for everyday tasks and demanding apps. However, I do miss the 3D Touch feature that was present on the iPhone 10s. While it's not a major issue, I did appreciate the ability to preview links and peek at information with a quick tap of the screen. Additionally, haptic vibrations are still an important aspect of the phone's overall experience, making it feel like you're interacting with the device as if you were physically pressing buttons.

The camera on the iPhone 10R is another area where I'm pleased to report that Apple has done an excellent job. The rear camera is similar to the one found on the iPhone 10s, with a single lens and no second camera. However, this doesn't seem to affect its performance, as it's able to capture great photos just like its more expensive sibling. Portrait mode, which was available on both models, works well, but I do notice that it sometimes captures a bit more detail in low-light situations.

One of the standout features of the iPhone 10R is its camera software. While it may not be as advanced as some other smartphones, it's capable of producing high-quality photos with excellent dynamic range and color accuracy. The Portrait mode effect is also nicely executed, even if it's a bit more subtle than on the iPhone 10s.

On the flip side, I do have to mention that portrait mode on the iPhone 10R has some limitations. For one thing, it only works well with people, not animals or objects. This means that while you can capture great photos of pets, like my dog, you won't be able to do so with this model. Additionally, there's no second rear camera, which limits the phone's ability to offer advanced features like optical zoom.

Another area where I think the iPhone 10R falls short is in its user interface. While it's still a great smartphone, there are some nits that can be picked at. For example, the phone doesn't have digital zoom, and you need to pinch with two fingers to activate it if you're trying to take a photo with one hand. This can get annoying, especially if you're not used to using your thumbs to manipulate the screen.

On the bright side, I do appreciate that colors on the iPhone 10R are vibrant and available in several options, including white, red, coral blue, yellow, and more. You may still be able to show off your phone even if it's covered in a case. Overall, while there are some minor quirks with this smartphone, it's still an excellent all-around choice that I think is worth considering.

**Camera Capabilities**

One of the standout features of the iPhone 10R is its camera capabilities. The rear camera is similar to the one found on the iPhone 10s, with a single lens and no second camera. However, this doesn't seem to affect its performance, as it's able to capture great photos just like its more expensive sibling.

Portrait mode, which was available on both models, works well, but I do notice that it sometimes captures a bit more detail in low-light situations. This is likely due to the phone's advanced camera software, which uses machine learning algorithms to enhance the image and optimize exposure.

In terms of features, the camera app is clean and intuitive, making it easy to navigate and use. The front-facing camera is also similar to the one found on the iPhone 10s, with a wide-angle lens that produces great selfies.

Overall, I'm pleased with the camera capabilities on the iPhone 10R, especially considering its price point. While it may not offer all of the advanced features found on more expensive smartphones, it's still an excellent choice for everyday photography needs.

**Color Options**

One thing that sets the iPhone 10R apart from other smartphones is its vibrant color options. My review unit was white, but you can also get this phone in red, coral blue, yellow, and several other colors. While I do wish there were more options available, I appreciate that Apple has made an effort to offer a range of hues that will appeal to different users.

This means that even if your phone is covered in a case, you'll still be able to show off the device itself. Additionally, the colorful design options make the iPhone 10R stand out from other smartphones on the market, making it a great choice for anyone who wants a device that looks and feels premium.

**Conclusion**

In conclusion, I'm pleased with my experience with the Apple iPhone 10R. While there are some minor quirks, such as the lack of digital zoom or advanced camera features, this smartphone is still an excellent all-around choice that I think is worth considering.

With its vibrant color options, great performance, and impressive camera capabilities, the iPhone 10R is a solid option for anyone looking to upgrade their smartphone. While it may not offer all of the advanced features found on more expensive models, it's still a great value at this price point.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: endoes the iPhone 10 art give up anything compared to the 10s what about its camera what about its size what about battery life is this the best iPhone to get right now let's find out there are lots of iPhones and they be getting more expensive once Apple released the iPhone 10 suddenly $1000 phone became a thing other companies have followed suit there's some relief with the iPhone 10 owner Ione's cost as much as laptops now and that means you're probably not gonna be buying one as frequently or if you do you're gonna be thinking really hard about which ones to get that's why if the iPhone 10 are is really nice because it cost $750 to start that's a lot less than the thousand dollars of the iPhone 10 in iPhone 10s the 10r has an LCD display instead of OLED nearly full screen except for the true depth faced ID sensing camera on the front same as the other 10 models yes there's a notch there's a bit more bezel on this phone but at 6.1 inch LCD still looks great it's also a bigger screen for movies and games compared to the iPhone 10s there are differences between the 10s OLED and the 10 our LCD black levels aren't as black but colors still look great and in most everyday use cases you'll probably never know the difference unless you're directly comparing them side by side the phone's a bit thicker and it's got aluminum sides instead of steel along with the glass front and back but so were the other iPhones before this big deal the battery life is better and that's great a few hours more says Apple over the 10's in my use so far it seems like it holds a charge longer during the day the phone's got the same processor as the iPhone 10s with a gig less RAM but performance is just as fast remember 3d touch or maybe you don't did you ever use it Apple's pressure-sensitive screen display tech is now gone on the 10r it's not there it's okay you won't miss it I do like 3d touch for previewing links and peeking at info and some apps but it's really fine not to have it excellent haptic vibrations still make it feel like I'm pressing in a bit sometimes even when I'm not and haptics matter more than pressure so what about the cameras I'm so good for the most part the 10r is great and takes photos just like the iPhone 10's the front-facing camera is the same and does the same portrait mode effects face ID and an emoji that the iPhone 10 models can apples onboard camera sensor in ISP are the same as the iPhone 10 s so general photos and smart HDR worked the same helping grab extra detail get faster focus and avoiding bright light blowout in high contrast areas but there's no second rear camera that's where the 10r is really different the rear camera just has one lens like the Google pixel 3 the iPhone 10 art does have portrait mode on its rear camera but it's a very different thing than portrait mode on an iPhone 10 or a 10 s first of all it's all handled via software but also even when you're putting the portrait mode effect in it's all based in wide angle whereas the iPhone 10 and 10 s lean towards telephoto that means that at the same distance and on those phones you'd be seeing the subject a lot closer here you're seeing me pretty far away but it also means you can bring the phone closer to me so if I go like this you can actually get close up but then of course it's all wide-angle distorted but sometimes you might like that effect I do notice that when you take photos in this phone the portrait mode here seems to capture a little more detail in low-light so on the iPhone 10 s max you can see the portrait mode actually gets a lot closer to my face at a similar distance and the look of it is different my face is shaped differently and there's not as much room on the sides here portrait photos on the iPhone 10 are that I took ended up seeming farther away they still look sharp but not vastly different than what normal wide-angle photos already look like the bokeh effect is more subtle two faces can end up looking more detailed and less flat than portrait photos on the 10s but also can be more distorted on the iPhone 10's portrait mode at the same distance zooms in a lot closer but faces also seemed better proportioned and more beautifully composed still for a classic headshot the 10 s handles things better keep in mind portrait mode on the 10r is just designed to work with people not animals or objects unlike the 10 s which can work with anything or the Google pixel 3 the AI algorithm is stubborn it doesn't work on anything except for people or things that look very nearly like people I tried it on real people then pictures of people which sometimes worked then people models and people liked things and just objects pet photos do not register with portrait move the pixel 3xl takes better dog shots so the pixel three wins the pet photo game hopefully Apple will update portrait mode software in the 10r to allow pets in the future because come on pets the iPhone 10 R has digital zoom you have to pinch with two fingers to make it happen if you're trying to take a photo with one hand that can get pretty annoying the pixel 3 has a tap to zoom button it would be really nice to see that on the iPhone 10 are maybe in a software update another nice little thing about the 10 are colors my review unit was white which was kind of a bummer but you can get this in red you can get it in coral blue yellow and even though you may be wearing a case you might want to show it off other than not having that second rear camera everything else on this iPhone is great you're probably not going to miss any of the stuff that the iPhone 10's brings to the table and a $750 or better yet go to $7.99 and get 128 gigabyte version this is my favorite iPhone probably in years it's the best all-around an iPhone and it's finally one that's not $1000 so if you've been shopping for one waiting for one I think this is the one to get it's not technically the top-end iPhone but I don't even really think that matters anymoredoes the iPhone 10 art give up anything compared to the 10s what about its camera what about its size what about battery life is this the best iPhone to get right now let's find out there are lots of iPhones and they be getting more expensive once Apple released the iPhone 10 suddenly $1000 phone became a thing other companies have followed suit there's some relief with the iPhone 10 owner Ione's cost as much as laptops now and that means you're probably not gonna be buying one as frequently or if you do you're gonna be thinking really hard about which ones to get that's why if the iPhone 10 are is really nice because it cost $750 to start that's a lot less than the thousand dollars of the iPhone 10 in iPhone 10s the 10r has an LCD display instead of OLED nearly full screen except for the true depth faced ID sensing camera on the front same as the other 10 models yes there's a notch there's a bit more bezel on this phone but at 6.1 inch LCD still looks great it's also a bigger screen for movies and games compared to the iPhone 10s there are differences between the 10s OLED and the 10 our LCD black levels aren't as black but colors still look great and in most everyday use cases you'll probably never know the difference unless you're directly comparing them side by side the phone's a bit thicker and it's got aluminum sides instead of steel along with the glass front and back but so were the other iPhones before this big deal the battery life is better and that's great a few hours more says Apple over the 10's in my use so far it seems like it holds a charge longer during the day the phone's got the same processor as the iPhone 10s with a gig less RAM but performance is just as fast remember 3d touch or maybe you don't did you ever use it Apple's pressure-sensitive screen display tech is now gone on the 10r it's not there it's okay you won't miss it I do like 3d touch for previewing links and peeking at info and some apps but it's really fine not to have it excellent haptic vibrations still make it feel like I'm pressing in a bit sometimes even when I'm not and haptics matter more than pressure so what about the cameras I'm so good for the most part the 10r is great and takes photos just like the iPhone 10's the front-facing camera is the same and does the same portrait mode effects face ID and an emoji that the iPhone 10 models can apples onboard camera sensor in ISP are the same as the iPhone 10 s so general photos and smart HDR worked the same helping grab extra detail get faster focus and avoiding bright light blowout in high contrast areas but there's no second rear camera that's where the 10r is really different the rear camera just has one lens like the Google pixel 3 the iPhone 10 art does have portrait mode on its rear camera but it's a very different thing than portrait mode on an iPhone 10 or a 10 s first of all it's all handled via software but also even when you're putting the portrait mode effect in it's all based in wide angle whereas the iPhone 10 and 10 s lean towards telephoto that means that at the same distance and on those phones you'd be seeing the subject a lot closer here you're seeing me pretty far away but it also means you can bring the phone closer to me so if I go like this you can actually get close up but then of course it's all wide-angle distorted but sometimes you might like that effect I do notice that when you take photos in this phone the portrait mode here seems to capture a little more detail in low-light so on the iPhone 10 s max you can see the portrait mode actually gets a lot closer to my face at a similar distance and the look of it is different my face is shaped differently and there's not as much room on the sides here portrait photos on the iPhone 10 are that I took ended up seeming farther away they still look sharp but not vastly different than what normal wide-angle photos already look like the bokeh effect is more subtle two faces can end up looking more detailed and less flat than portrait photos on the 10s but also can be more distorted on the iPhone 10's portrait mode at the same distance zooms in a lot closer but faces also seemed better proportioned and more beautifully composed still for a classic headshot the 10 s handles things better keep in mind portrait mode on the 10r is just designed to work with people not animals or objects unlike the 10 s which can work with anything or the Google pixel 3 the AI algorithm is stubborn it doesn't work on anything except for people or things that look very nearly like people I tried it on real people then pictures of people which sometimes worked then people models and people liked things and just objects pet photos do not register with portrait move the pixel 3xl takes better dog shots so the pixel three wins the pet photo game hopefully Apple will update portrait mode software in the 10r to allow pets in the future because come on pets the iPhone 10 R has digital zoom you have to pinch with two fingers to make it happen if you're trying to take a photo with one hand that can get pretty annoying the pixel 3 has a tap to zoom button it would be really nice to see that on the iPhone 10 are maybe in a software update another nice little thing about the 10 are colors my review unit was white which was kind of a bummer but you can get this in red you can get it in coral blue yellow and even though you may be wearing a case you might want to show it off other than not having that second rear camera everything else on this iPhone is great you're probably not going to miss any of the stuff that the iPhone 10's brings to the table and a $750 or better yet go to $7.99 and get 128 gigabyte version this is my favorite iPhone probably in years it's the best all-around an iPhone and it's finally one that's not $1000 so if you've been shopping for one waiting for one I think this is the one to get it's not technically the top-end iPhone but I don't even really think that matters anymore\n"