Finish and Colors:
- Gold
- Silver
- Space Gray
Capacity:
- 64GB
- 256GB
- 512GB
Size and Weight:
- Height: 143.6 mm (5.65 inches)
- Width: 70.9 mm (2.79 inches)
- Depth: 7.7 mm (0.30 inch)
- Weight: 177 grams (6.24 ounces)
Display:
- Super Retina HD display
- 5.8-inch (diagonal) all-screen OLED Multi-Touch display
- HDR display
- 2436-by-1125-pixel resolution at 458 ppi
- 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio (typical)
- True Tone display
- Wide color display (P3)
- 3D Touch
- 625 nits max brightness (typical)
- Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
- Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously
Chip:
- A12 Bionic chip with 64-bit architecture
- Neural Engine
- Embedded M12 motion coprocessor
Camera:
- Dual 12MP wide-angle and telephoto cameras
- Wide-angle: f/1.8 aperture
- Telephoto: f/2.4 aperture
- Dual optical image stabilization
- 2x optical zoom; digital zoom up to 10x
- Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control
- Portrait Lighting with five effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono)
- Smart HDR for photos
- Panorama (up to 63MP)
- Sapphire crystal lens cover
- Backside illumination sensor
- Hybrid IR filter
- Autofocus with Focus Pixels
- Tap to focus with Focus Pixels
- Live Photos with stabilization
- Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos
- Improved local tone mapping
- Body and face detection
- Exposure control
- Noise reduction
- Auto HDR for photos
- Auto image stabilization
- Burst mode
- Timer mode
- Photo geotagging
- Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG
Video Recording:
- 4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
- 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps
- 720p HD video recording at 30 fps
- Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps
- Optical image stabilization for video
- 2x optical zoom; digital zoom up to 6x
- Quad-LED True Tone flash
- Slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps
- Time‑lapse video with stabilization
- Cinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p)
- Continuous autofocus video
- Body and face detection
- Noise reduction
- Take 8MP still photos while recording 4K video
- Playback zoom
- Video geotagging
- Video formats recorded: HEVC and H.264
Front Camera:
- 7MP TrueDepth camera
- Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control
- Portrait Lighting with five effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono)
- Animoji and Memoji
- 1080p HD video recording
- Smart HDR for photos
- Extended dynamic range for video at 30 fps
- Cinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p)
- Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos
- Retina Flash
- Backside illumination sensor
- Auto image stabilization
- Burst mode
- Exposure control
- Timer mode
Face ID:
- Enabled by TrueDepth camera for facial recognition
Apple Pay:
- Pay with your iPhone using Face ID in stores, within apps, and on the web
- Complete purchases made with Apple Pay on your Mac
Cellular and Wireless:
- Gigabit-class LTE with 4×4 MIMO and LAA
- 802.11ac Wi‑Fi with 2×2 MIMO
- Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology
- NFC with reader mode
- Express Cards with power reserve
Operating System:
- iOS 12 (Upgradable to the latest iOS version)
Power and Battery:
- Lasts up to 30 minutes longer than iPhone X
- Talk time (wireless): Up to 20 hours
- Internet use: Up to 12 hours
- Video playback (wireless): Up to 14 hours
- Audio playback (wireless): Up to 60 hours
- Fast-charge capable: Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes with 18W adapter or higher (sold separately)
Sensors:
- Face ID
- Barometer
- Three-axis gyro
- Accelerometer
- Proximity sensor
- Ambient light sensor
In the Box:
- iPhone with iOS 12
- EarPods with Lightning Connector
- Lightning to USB Cable
- USB Power Adapter
- Documentation
Environmental Considerations:
- iPhone XS embodies Apple’s continuing environmental progress. It is designed with the following features to reduce environmental impact:
- Mercury-free LED-backlit display
- Arsenic-free display glass
- Brominated flame retardant–free
- PVC-free
- Beryllium-free
- Recyclable stainless steel enclosure
Pricing at Launch (U.S.):
- iPhone XS 64GB: $999
- iPhone XS 256GB: $1,149
- iPhone XS 512GB: $1,349
Miscellanea
- The iPhone XS was officially announced on September 12, 2018, alongside the iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR, as a part of Apple’s annual iPhone lineup update.
- It represented an incremental upgrade over the iPhone X, maintaining the same design but introducing improvements in hardware and camera capabilities.
- The iPhone XS was notable for featuring the A12 Bionic chip, Apple’s first 7-nanometer processor, which offered significant performance and efficiency improvements over the previous generation.
- It was the first iPhone to offer up to 512GB of storage, catering to users with high storage demands for media and apps.
- The camera system on the iPhone XS received enhancements, including Smart HDR for better highlight and shadow detail and improved depth control in Portrait mode.
- The iPhone XS continued to feature the OLED Super Retina display, praised for its color accuracy and high contrast ratios.
- It was also equipped with improved water and dust resistance, rated at IP68, allowing it to withstand water submersion up to 2 meters for 30 minutes.
- The device supported dual-SIM functionality through the use of a nano-SIM and an eSIM, providing more flexibility for international travel and managing multiple phone numbers.
- The iPhone XS maintained the Face ID system introduced with the iPhone X, which continued to be one of the most secure facial recognition systems in a smartphone.
- Apple emphasized the environmental friendliness of the iPhone XS, highlighting its use of recycled materials and energy-efficient design.
Launch Events and Marketing:
- The iPhone XS launch event was held at the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park, where Apple showcased the device’s advanced technology and improvements over the iPhone X.
- Apple’s marketing for the iPhone XS focused on its enhanced processing power, camera improvements, and the introduction of the largest ever iPhone display in the iPhone XS Max.
Cultural Impact:
- The iPhone XS played a significant role in popularizing high-end smartphone features and setting a benchmark for premium smartphone pricing.
- It continued the trend set by the iPhone X in terms of design and functionality, influencing the smartphone market and consumer expectations.
End of Life and Legacy:
- The iPhone XS was discontinued on September 10, 2019, following the announcement of the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max.
- Despite its discontinuation, the iPhone XS remained popular in the secondary market due to its high-end features and performance.
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