Description
Apple iPhone XS comes in Gold, Silver, and Space Gray colour and there are three storage variants – 64GB, 256GB, and 512GB. The iPhone XS 64GB storage variant cost US $999.00 while the iPhone XS 256GB storage variant cost US $1,149.00 and iPhone XS 512GB storage variant cost US $1,349.00. The iPhone XS host new features like upgraded camera, front and back glass-design, an edge-to-edge display with a notch on top, quicker and secure facial recognition, Dual-SIM capability, and more. To justify the S moniker on iPhone XS, Apple has loaded the iPhone XS with a series of hardware functionalities.
Apple iPhone XS Specifications, and Features
Apple iPhone XS Display
On the display side, the iPhone XS features 5.8-inch edge-to-edge Super Retina HDR (OLED HDR) display with a resolution of 2436 x 1125 pixels, reduced bezels, and a notch with the front-facing TrueDepth Camera system. The screen on iPhone XS is made out of the “most durable glass ever in a smartphone”, and feature surgical-grade steel frame. The iPhone XS has support for Dolby Vision and HDR 10 to make the content lively, as well as 120Hz refresh rate which means smoother transitions and scrolling through the OS. It also supports 3D touch and faster Face ID with Secure Enclave.
Apple iPhone XS Processor, Operating System, Storage Options
On the performance side, the Apple iPhone XS is powered by an A12 Bionic chipset that is built on the 7nm fabrication process and brings a host of improvements. It houses a six-core CPU with 2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores which is a 15% increase over A11 and quad-core GPU for better graphics performance, up to 50% faster than A11. According to Apple, the new chipset can launch the apps 30 percent faster when compared with A11. There is also an octa-core dedicated Neural Engine for on-device machine learning which can now run 9 times faster, and it can process 5 trillion operations per second compared to A11’s 600 billion. On the software side, the Apple iPhone XS runs on iOS 12 out-of-the-box and has 64GB, 256GB, and 512GB internal storage.
Apple iPhone XS Camera
On the camera side, the Apple iPhone XS has dual-camera setup on the back – a 12-megapixel primary rear camera with f/1.8 aperture and 12-megapixel secondary telephoto camera with f/2.4 aperture, enables 2x optical zoom. Both have 6-element lenses, and optical image stabilization (OIS), and True Tone flash with a flicker detection system. The camera comes with features like Zero shutter lag and Smart HDR mode that makes use of A12 chip’s AI features and lets you to capture fast-moving subjects. For the videos, the iPhone XS can record stereo sound. The front camera setup features a 7-megapixel sensor with f/2.2 aperture and an IR camera with global shutter, and a dot projector for 3D facial detection reducing red-eye instances. Additionally, you can adjust the depth-of-field manually before or after the shot and lets you click the better image in portrait mode.
Apple iPhone XS SIM Support and Connectivity Features
The Apple iPhone XS has dual-SIM support with dual standby via eSIM which is already available on iPad worldwide. The people in China would be able to buy an iPhone with two physical SIM card slots while the rest of the world will get a software-based SIM standard using the eSIMs with support from telecom carriers. Also, the iPhone XS comes with Gigabit Class LTE and other connectivity features are WiFi 802.11 ac with MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC with reader mode, GPS with GLONASS.
Apple iPhone XS Battery
The iPhone XS has built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery with Qi wireless charging, fast charging is available but you have to buy the adapter separately and offers up to 20 hours of talktime.
Apple iPhone XS Features
The iPhone XS has all-glass exterior and IP68 certification for dust and water-resistant (up to 2-metres and 30 minutes). The iPhone XS comes with stereo sound and offers more immersive sound and a wider soundstage resembling the experience you get through earphones. There is no Touch ID home button and Apple wants to stick with Face ID technology, 3D facial recognition and unlock. Face ID can also be used for authenticating payments.
Apple iPhone XS Technical Specifications
General
| Brand | Apple |
| Model | iPhone XS |
| SIM Slot | Dual SIM Card Slot |
| SIM Size | Nano, eSIM |
| Warranty | 1 year manufacturer warranty for Phone and 6 months warranty for in the box accessories |
| Box Content | Apple iPhone XS, EarPods with Lightning connector, Lightning to USB cable, USB power adapter, User Manual, Warranty Card |
Display
| Screen Size | 5.8-inch |
| Type | OLED (Super Retina HDR display)/td> |
| Resolution | 1125 x 2436 pixels, 19.5:9 aspect ratio |
| Pixel Density | 463 pixels per inch (ppi) |
| Protection | Yes |
| Touch Screen | 3D Touch Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Screen to body percentage | 80.93% |
Processor and Operating System
| Make | Apple |
| Variant | A12 Bionic |
| Co Processor | M12 |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| No of Cores | 6 (Hexa Core) |
| Frequency | NA |
| GPU | Apple GPU (four-core graphics) |
| Operating System | iOS 12 |
| Custom UI | No |
Memory And Storage
| internal Memory | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| User Memory | NA |
| Expandable Memory | No |
| RAM | 4GB |
| USB OTG Support | Yes |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 12MP (f/1.8) + 12MP (f/2.4) Dual Primary Camera, Phase Detection autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI) |
| Front Facing Camera | 7 MP (f/2.2), BSI Sensor |
| Flash | Yes, Quad LED True Tone Flash |
| Selfie Flash | Yes, Retina Flash |
| Features | 10 x Digital Zoom, 2 x Optical Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Burst mode, Exposure compensation, ISO control |
| Video Recording | 3840×2160 @ 60 fps, 1920×1080 @ 240 fps, 1920 x 1080 @ 30fps |
| Video Recording Features | Optical Image stabilization |
| Image Stabilizer | Yes, Optical Image Stabilization |
Internet And Connectivity
| Operating Frequency | 4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 13) / 700(band 14) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) / 700(band 29) / 2300(band 30) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| Internet | EDGE, GPRS, LTE |
| Wlan | Yes, yes Wi-Fi 802.11, a/ac/b/g/n/n 5GHz, MIMO |
| Bluetooth | v5.0 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| USB Connectivity | Yes, MicroUSB 2.0 |
| Voice Over LTE (VoLTE) | Yes |
| Infrared Port | No |
| NFC | Yes |
| DLNA | No |
| HDMI | No |
| Headphone Connector | Yes, Lightning |
Battery
| Capacity | 2716 mAh |
| Fast Charge | Yes |
| Wireless Charging Standard | Qi |
| Type | Non Removable |
| Talktime | 21 hours |
| Standby Time | NA |
Body
| Build | Front glass, rear glass |
| Dimensions | 143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 177 grams |
| Colours | Gold, Silver, Space Gray |
Features
| Water Proof | Yes, IP68 (up to 2 meters for 30 minutes) |
| Ruggedness | Yes, Dust proof |
| Mobile Payment Service Supported | Yes, Apple Pay |
| Voice Assistant Built-in | Yes, Siri |
| Sensors | Ambient Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer (Face ID), Compass, Gyroscope |
| Messaging | SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail |
Multimedia
| Radio | No |
| Audio Features | Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus |
| Media Player | Yes (MP3/eAAC+/WAV/Flac player) |
| Video Player | Yes (MP4/H.264/FLAC player) |
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