Apple iPhone XS: specs, release date, camera, screen, size, reviews

Added 09.14.18 | Updated 12.23.21

Key Features of the Apple iPhone XS

  • Model: iPhone XS
  • Brand: Apple
  • Rating: 3.67 out of 5 (39 votes)
  • Release Date:  September 19, 2024
  • Price: 1150 EUR
  • Processor: Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest)
  • Storage and memory: 64/256/512 GB
  • Screen: Super AMOLED 5.8 inc
  • Main Camera:  Dual, 12MP
  • Selfie Camera:  Single, 7MP

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Description of the Apple iPhone XS Specs

The Apple iPhone XS, model number SM_ID 5397, was released in September 2018 by the widely known manufacturer Apple (BR_ID 6). This smartphone supports a multitude of networks including GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, and LTE, offering a versatile connectivity experience. Its 2G capabilities encompass GSM 850, 900, 1800, and 1900, as well as CDMA 800 and 1900, ensuring coverage in many areas. For 3G service, it operates on HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900 and 2100 bands, alongside CDMA2000 1xEV-DO for reliable internet speeds. The iPhone XS boasts extensive 4G support, with a variety of LTE bands tailored for different markets. Internet speeds are impressive, offering HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps and EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps.

Apple iPhone XS Detailed Specifications in Table

Common | Price | Design | Screen | Hardware | Memory | Software | Main Camera | Selfie camera | Cellular | Connectivity | Battery | Audio | Sensors | Performance Benchmark

Apple iPhone XS Release dateCommon

Brand and model

Apple iPhone XS

Other names

Versions: A2097 (Global market) A1920 (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands) A2100 (China, Hong Kong); A2098 (Japan)

Launch date

19 September 2024

Apple iPhone XS PricePrice

First price

1150 EUR

Apple iPhone XS dimension, size, weightDesign

Height

5.65 inc (143.6 mm)

Width

2.79 inc ( 70.9 mm)

Depth

0.3 inc ( 7.7 mm)

Weight

6.24 oz (177 grams)

Build materials

Front/back glass, stainless steel frame

Water resistant

IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 2m for 30 mins) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)

Colors

Space Gray, Silver, Gold

Apple iPhone XS screenScreen

Technology Super AMOLED
Size

5.8 inc

Screen Area

84.4 cm2

Resolution

1125 x 2436 px

Points per inch

458 PPI

Color Depth

16M

Ratio (height:width)

19.5:9

Ratio (screen:body)

82.9%

Screen Protection

Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating

Additional Features

-Dolby Vision
-HDR10
-Wide color gamut
-3D Touch
-True-tone
-120 Hz touch-sensing

Apple iPhone XS ProcessorHardware

Chipset

- Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm)

Processor CPU

- Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest)

Graphics processor GPU

- Apple GPU (4-core graphics)

Apple iPhone XS Memory and storageMemory

Internal Memory

64/256/512 GB, 4 GB RAM

Memory Card Slot

No

Apple iPhone XS SoftwareSoftware

Operating System (OS)

iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 12.1.3

User Interface

Apple iPhone XS main camera specsMain Camera

Number of Cameras

Dual

Specs

-12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55'', 1.4µm, OIS, PDAF
-12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4'', 1.0µm, OIS, PDAF, 2x optical zoom

Features

Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)

Video Recording 2160p@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
DxOMark Rating106 (Position 176 out of 296)
DxOMark Photos110
DxOMark Video96

Apple iPhone XS selfie camera specsSelfie camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)

Features

HDR

Video Recording 1080p@60fps
DxOMark Rating82 (Position 79 out of 101)
DxOMark Photos81
DxOMark Video82

Apple iPhone XS Cellular BandsCellular

Bands GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900  
CDMA 800 / 1900
-3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100  
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
-4G - LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 14(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 29(700), 30(2300), 32(1500), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500), 46, 66(1700/2100) - A2097 
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 14(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 29(700), 30(2300), 32(1500), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500), 46, 66(1700/2100), 71(600) - A1920, A2100
SIM Card Nano-SIM, Electronic SIM card (eSIM)
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps

Apple iPhone XS wifi bluetooth gps nfcConnectivity

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC Yes
USB 2.0, proprietary reversible connector

Apple iPhone XS Battery type and CapacityBattery

Capacity

2658 mAh

Type

 Non-removable Li-Ion

Endurance

Video playback - Up to 20 h (3G)
Audio playback - Up to 60 h

Charging

-Fast battery charging: 50% in 30 min
-Qi wireless charging
-

Apple iPhone XS sound and multimediaAudio

Headphone Jack No
Radio No
Others -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
-stereo speakers

Sensors

Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Other specifications

Others

-Siri natural language commands and dictation

Performance Benchmark

Apple iPhone XS antutu score Antutu Score

Antutu 10 Total676363 (Position 155 out of 259)
Antutu 10 CPU187714 (Position 116 out of 182)
Antutu 10 GPU175166 (Position 111 out of 182)
Antutu 10 Mem144453 (Position 91 out of 182)
Antutu 10 UX169030 (Position 102 out of 182)
Antutu 8 Score414119 (Position 169 out of 1145)
Antutu 7 Score356601 (Position 26 out of 2128)

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Apple iPhone XS geekbench ScoreGeekbench Score

GeekBench 6 Single Core1275 (Position 77 out of 565)
GeekBench 6 Multi Core2576 (Position 176 out of 564)
GeekBench 6 Metal8071 (Position 22 out of 30)
GeekBench 5 Single Core1109 (Position 181 out of 1887)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core2472 (Position 462 out of 1876)

See the page Apple iPhone XS Geekbench where you will find details about the Geekbench result of the device, rankings, and similar models.

Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Apple. However, there may be differences in specifications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Apple iPhone XS cost?

The price of the Apple iPhone XS varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 1150 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Apple iPhone XS come out?

Apple iPhone XS mobile was launched on September 19, 2024 in these colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold.

What is the size and weight of Apple iPhone XS ?

The Apple iPhone XS has dimensions of Height: 143.6 mm Width: 70.9 mm Thickness: 7.7 mm and weighs approximately 177 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Apple iPhone XS?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 5.8 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 1125 x 2436 px at a pixel density of 458 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Apple iPhone XS have?

Device comes with chipset Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm) with processor Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest). Apple iPhone XS is available with internal memory of 64/256/512 GB, 4 GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Apple iPhone XS?

The device have a Dual rear camera setup with specs of 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55'', 1.4µm, OIS, PDAF 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4'', 1.0µm, OIS, PDAF, 2x optical zoom and features like Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Apple iPhone XS?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard) and features like HDR