iPhone XR has landed in the UAE on Friday

By Angel Chan

DUBAI 27 October 2018: UAE-based telecommunications service providers have brought the latest from Apple – iPhone XR – bringing the latest innovations to the UAE. It is available in stores starting on Friday, October 26, 2018.

iPhone XR integrates breakthrough technologies from iPhone XS in all-screen glass and aluminum design featuring a 6.1-inch Liquid Retina display, the most advanced LCD in a smartphone, with wide color support and True Tone for a more natural viewing experience.

iPhone XR brings the smartest and most powerful chip in a smartphone with A12 Bionic, a next-generation Neural Engine built for advanced machine learning in everything from photography to augmented reality, the TrueDepth camera system, faster Face ID, an advanced camera system that creates dramatic portraits using a single camera lens, long all-day battery life and six beautiful finishes; white, black, blue, yellow, coral and red.

This new design is splash and water resistant with a rating of IP67 and protects against everyday spills including coffee, tea and soda.*iPhone XR also brings Dual SIM to iPhone through the use of digital eSIM.

Announcing the launch, Fahad AlHassawi, Deputy CEO of Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company, Du’s parent firm, said: “We are delighted to offer the stunning new iPhone XR. In line with our efforts to introduce the latest technologies, we look forward to supporting eSIM functionality on iPhone XS and iPhone XR for the first time in the UAE.

“This allows customers to store multi-operator profiles on their device simultaneous and switch conveniently. Our customers can experience this smartphone for zero upfront at just AED 130 per month for both individual and business customers.”