Apple iPhone X
#654
Apple iPhone XS
#653Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone X
Apple iPhone XS
Performance
64.464.4
Camera
50.950.9
Display
85.585.5
Battery
77.577.5
Build
82.082.0
Overall
69.069.0
Summary
- The Apple iPhone X and iPhone XS share a similar build quality, featuring a glass front and back with a stainless steel frame, but the XS is slightly heavier at 177g compared to the X's 174g.
- Both models have a 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED display with identical resolution and HDR capabilities.
- In terms of performance, the XS is powered by the more advanced A12 Bionic chip, offering improved efficiency and graphics performance over the A11 Bionic in the X.
- The camera systems are nearly identical, but the XS includes HDR video recording and a larger sensor for better low-light performance.
- Battery capacity is slightly lower in the XS at 2658mAh compared to the X's 2716mAh, but both support 15W charging and wireless charging.
- The XS ships with iOS 12, offering a more updated software experience compared to the X, which originally launched with iOS 11.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone X
Apple iPhone XS
General
Release Date
2017, November 03
2018, September 21
Announced
2017, September 12
2018, September 12
Description
Also known as Apple iPhone 10, Apple iPhone TenVersions:A1865 (USA, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, China)A1901 (EMEA, UAE, LATAM, Canada, USA - AT&T/T-Mobile, Singapore)A1902 (Japan), A1903 (Unknown market)
Versions:A2097 (Global market)A1920 (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands)A2100 (China, Hong Kong); A2098 (Japan)
Display
Size
5.8"
5.8"
Type
Super Retina OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM)
Super Retina OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1125 x 2436 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density)
1125 x 2436 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density)
PPI
1125
1125
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Apple A11 Bionic (10 nm)
Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core 2.39 GHz (2x Monsoon + 4x Mistral)
Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest)
GPU
Apple GPU (three-core graphics)
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Memory
64GB 3GB RAM, 256GB 3GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
12 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
Front Camera
7 MP
7 MP
Front Camera Details
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2716 mAh
2658 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2716 mAh, non-removable (10.35 Wh)
Li-Ion 2658 mAh, non-removable (10.13 Wh)
Charging Details
15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 minWireless (Qi)
15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 minWireless (Qi)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm (5.65 x 2.79 x 0.30 in)
143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm (5.65 x 2.79 x 0.30 in)
Weight
174 g
177 g
Materials
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Space Gray, Silver
Space Gray, Silver, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
Lightning, USB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
Software
Operating System
iOS 11.1.1, up to iOS 16.7.7
iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.5
OS Version
iOS 11.1.1, up to iOS 16.7.7
iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✓
✓
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No