Overall Score
74.2Category Breakdown
Overall(#576)74.2
Performance(#2420)78.2
Camera(#393)95.8
Display(#965)88.6
Battery(#519)83.2
Build(#31)97.3
Connectivity(#1749)69.8
Audio(#115)87.6
Comparisons Featuring Apple iPhone XS
Short Review
- The Apple iPhone XS features a sleek design with a stainless steel frame and glass front and back, measuring 143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm and weighing 177 grams.
- Its 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED display offers a resolution of 1125 x 2436 pixels, supporting HDR10 and Dolby Vision with a peak brightness of 625 nits.
- Powered by the A12 Bionic chip, it delivers robust performance through its hexa-core CPU and 4-core GPU, paired with 4GB of RAM across storage options of 64GB, 256GB, and 512GB.
- The dual rear camera system includes a 12 MP wide and a 12 MP telephoto lens, enabling 2x optical zoom and 4K video recording at various frame rates.
- A 7 MP front camera supports high-quality selfies and video calls.
- The battery capacity is 2658 mAh, supporting 15W wired and wireless charging.
- Running on iOS 12, it is upgradable to iOS 18.5, ensuring access to the latest features and security updates.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC.
- The device lacks a headphone jack but features stereo speakers for enhanced audio.
- Available in Space Gray, Silver, and Gold, the iPhone XS combines premium materials with advanced technology.
Specifications
General
Release Date2018, September 21
Announced2018, September 12
DescriptionVersions:A2097 (Global market)A1920 (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands)A2100 (China, Hong Kong); A2098 (Japan)
Display
Size5.8"
TypeSuper Retina OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM)
Resolution1125 x 2436 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density)
PPI1125
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✓
ProtectionScratch-resistant glass
Performance
ChipsetApple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
CPUHexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest)
GPUApple GPU (4-core graphics)
Memory64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
Main Camera FeaturesQuad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Front Camera7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Optical Stabilization✓
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity2658 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2658 mAh, non-removable (10.13 Wh)
Charging Details15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 minWireless (Qi)
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm (5.65 x 2.79 x 0.30 in)
Weight177 g
MaterialsGlass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame
ColorsSpace Gray, Silver, Gold
Foldable✗
SAR1.19 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM +eSIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBLightning, USB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackNo
Software & Security
Operating SystemiOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✓
SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer