iPhone XS

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Brand Apple Inc.
Manufacturer Foxconn[1] (on contract)
Slogan Welcome to the big screens.
Generation 12th
Model XS:
A1920
A2097
A2098 (sold in Japan)
A2100 (sold in China)
XS Max:
A1921
A2101
A2102 (sold in Japan)
A2104 (sold in China)
Compatible networks GSM, CDMA2000, EV-DO, HSPA+, LTE, LTE Advanced
First released September 21, 2018; 5 years ago (2018-09-21)
Availability by country
September 21, 2018
September 28, 2018
October 18, 2018
October 26, 2018
November 2, 2018
November 9, 2018
December 14, 2018
Discontinued September 10, 2019; 4 years ago (2019-09-10)
Predecessor iPhone X
iPhone 8 / iPhone 8 Plus
Successor iPhone 11 Pro / iPhone 11 Pro Max
Related iPhone XR
Type XS: Smartphone
XS Max: Phablet
Form factor Slate
Dimensions XS:
H: 143.6 mm (5.65 in)
W: 70.9 mm (2.79 in)
D: 7.7 mm (0.30 in)
XS Max:
H: 157.5 mm (6.20 in)
W: 77.4 mm (3.05 in)
D: 7.7 mm (0.30 in)
Weight XS: 177 g (6.2 oz)
XS Max: 208 g (7.3 oz)
Operating system Original: iOS 12.0
Current: iOS 13.3, released December 10, 2019 (2019-12-10)
System on chip Apple A12 Bionic
CPU hexa-core (2.49 GHz Dual core Vortex, 1.52 GHz Quad core Tempest)
Memory 4 GB LPDDR4X[2]
Storage 64, 256 or 512 GB
Removable storage None
Battery XS: 3.81 V 10.13 W·h (2658 mA·h) Li-ion
XS Max: 3.80 V 12.08 W·h (3174 mA·h) Li-ion
Display XS: 5.8 in (150 mm), 2436×1125 px
XS Max: 6.5 in (170 mm), 2688×1242 px
All models: 458 ppi, Super Retina: Custom-built OLED HDR, true blacks, wide color gamut, 625 cd/m² max. brightness (typical), with dual-ion exchange-strengthened glass and 3D Touch
Rear camera 12 MP (1.4 μm) (1/2.55") Sony Exmor IMX333-Inspired, quad-LED flash, ƒ/1.8 aperture, Optical image stabilization (both wide-angle & telephoto) quad-LED flash, autofocus, IR filter, Burst mode, 6-element lens, 4K video recording at 30 or 60 FPS or 1080p at 30 or 60 FPS, Slow-motion video (1080p at 120 FPS or 240 FPS), Time-lapse with stabilization, Panorama (up to 63 megapixels), Portrait Mode, Portrait Lighting, Facial recognition, Digital image stabilization, Dual Optical image stabilization, Stereo audio recording
Front camera 7 MP, f/2.2 aperture, burst mode, exposure control, face detection, auto-HDR, auto image stabilization, Retina flash, 1080p HD video recording

Portrait Mode, Portrait Lighting, and Animoji

(Same as iPhone X, XR)
Sound Stereo speakers
Other FaceTime audio- or video-calling, IP68 IEC standard 60529 (splash, water, and dust resistant), Qi wireless charging, USB-C to Lightning (connector) fast charging
Hearing aid compatibility M3, T4[3]
Website iPhone XS - Apple at the Wayback Machine (archived September 9, 2019)

Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. The iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max (stylized and marketed as iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max; Roman numeral "X" pronounced "ten")[4][5] are smartphones designed, developed and marketed by Apple Inc. They are the twelfth-generation flagships of the iPhone, succeeding the iPhone X.[6] Apple CEO Tim Cook announced the devices alongside a lower-end model, the iPhone XR, on September 12, 2018, at the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park. Pre-orders began on September 14, 2018, and went on sale on September 21.[7]

The XS Max is the first plus-sized iPhone in the new bezel-less form factor, as the iPhone X did not have a larger variant. On release the XS and XS Max had starting prices of $999/$1099 in the US, £999/£1099 in the UK, €1149/€1249 in Europe, RMB8699/RMB9599 in China and ₹99900/₹109900 in India. The iPhone XS (and XS Max) was discontinued on September 10, 2019, after the announcement of the iPhone 11 and 11 Pro.

Design

The XS has a design visually near-identical to the X but includes upgraded hardware, featuring the A12 Bionic chip built with a 7 nanometer process.[8] It also features a 5.85-inch (149 mm) OLED display and contains dual 12-megapixel rear cameras and one 7-megapixel front-facing camera. The XS Max features the same hardware and cameras, but has a larger 6.46-inch (164 mm) OLED display and battery (3,174mAh).[9] It was also noted by the media that the XS received a smaller battery than that of the X (dropping to 2,658 mAh from 2,716 mAh).[10] The XS' battery is a new single-cell L-shaped battery, while the iPhone XS Max battery remains two cells like the iPhone X.[11] Additionally, Apple states that iPhone XS lasts up to 30 minutes longer than iPhone X, while iPhone XS Max lasts up to 1.5 hours longer than iPhone X.[12]

Apple claims that the devices have faster Face ID technology.[13] It was also announced in June 2019 at WWDC that Face ID on iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR and iPhone X would be made up to 30% faster with iOS 13, which was released on September 19, 2019.[14]

The XS and XS Max are rated IP68 for dust and water resistance under IEC standard 60529, with Apple specifying a maximum depth of 2 meters and up to 30 minutes of submersion in water.[15] This is an improvement over the IP67 water resistance of the iPhone 8 and X.[16] Apple has performed tests in various liquids including chlorinated water, salt water, tea, wine, beer and juices.[17]

Unlike the XR, both iPhone XS devices have optical zoom.[18]

The XS and XS Max support dual SIMs through a nano-SIM and an eSIM. In mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau, however, the XS Max comes with a dual nano-SIM tray (and no eSIM). The XS does not have a dual nano-SIM tray, so the eSIM functionality is enabled for use in Hong Kong and Macau, but not in mainland China.[19][20][21]

The wireless charging coil is now made of copper to reduce charging time and power loss.[22][23]

Rear camera upgrades

iPhones, starting with the iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X, have had their main camera: a 12MP (1/2.94") sensor size with a 1.22 μm pixel size.[24][25]

Starting with the iPhone 2018 lineup (iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR), these iPhones have an updated 12MP (1/2.55") sensor size with a 1.4 μm pixel size,[26] the same sensor and pixel size as the primary cameras of the Samsung Galaxy S10,[27] Samsung Galaxy S9[28] Samsung Galaxy S8 [29] Samsung Galaxy S7,[30] Pixel 2,[31] Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL,[32] Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL.[33] Moto X4 [34]

Issues

Charging issues

Users reported problems charging the iPhone XS and XS Max with a Lightning cable. The device failed to charge if it had been on for a while and would only begin to charge if the screen was turned off.[35] This would occur due to a software bug with Apple's “Disable USB accessories when locked” setting, a feature intended to prevent unknown devices from accessing a user's content within an iPhone. The press dubbed the issue "chargegate".[36][37][38][39][40] The issue was resolved with the release of iOS 12.0.1 on October 8, 2018.[41]

Excessive smoothing in selfies

Customers have also reported seeing unrealistic smoothness on their skin when taking a selfie by an automatic filter.[42] Observers have noted that this face-smoothing effect is likely (and unintentionally) caused by the new Smart HDR camera feature on the XS and XS Max. This technology combines multiple photos of varying exposures to increase dynamic range on the iPhones' photos, but can also lead to less pronounced facial imperfections and decreased highlights in selfies. Some speculated this was the result of a hidden “beauty mode” (an actual feature in some smartphones) and dubbed the issue “Beautygate.” There has been a general dispute in the community as to whether the camera actually "intends" to "perfect" faces or if they just appear that way as result of a better quality camera.[43]

Apple said that these results were due to the Smart HDR algorithm incorrectly selecting the blurrier long exposure as its base frame instead of the sharpest short exposure. The issue was resolved with the software release of iOS 12.1 on October 30, 2018.[44][45]

Reception and connectivity issues

Some iPhone XS users have had issues with LTE, Wi-Fi reception and Bluetooth connection. A radio expert claims a faulty antenna is to blame.[46] Apple has contacted users for help with their investigation.[47] iOS 12.0.1 addresses an issue where Bluetooth could become unavailable.[48]

Timeline of iPhone models

Sources: Apple press release library[49]


See also

Notes

References

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  49. ↑ Apple Inc. (2004-2016). Press Release Library. Retrieved April 6, 2016.

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