iPhone XSFull Specs & Is It Worth It?
- ✓BeastScore 64 / 100 — solid all-rounder
- ✗Premium price ($999) — cheaper alternatives exist
- ✗Below-average refresh rate display
- ✗Smaller battery (2,658 mAh)
From $999
Key Specifications
iPhone XS Quick Answers
How much does the iPhone XS weigh?
The iPhone XS weighs 177 g and measures 143.6 × 70.9 × 7.7 mm.
What is the iPhone XS battery capacity?
The iPhone XS has a 2,658 mAh battery, with 18W wired charging and 7W wireless.
How big is the iPhone XS screen?
The iPhone XS has a 5.8-inch display (Super Retina OLED, 60Hz).
When was the iPhone XS released?
The iPhone XS was released in 2018.
iPhone XS Full Specifications
| Display & Screen | |
| Display Type | Super Retina OLED |
| Screen Size | 5.8" |
| Resolution & Density | 2436x1125 (458 ppi) |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 625 nits peak |
| Screen Protection | Scratch-resistant glass |
| Platform & Performance | |
| Processor / Chipset | High performance SoC |
| CPU | Multi-core |
| GPU | Integrated Graphics |
| Operating System | iOS 12 |
| Memory & Storage | |
| RAM | 4 GB LPDDR |
| Internal Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage Speed | High-speed storage |
| Cameras & Optics | |
| Main Camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Telephoto Zoom | 12 MP (2x optical zoom), f/2.4, OIS |
| Ultrawide Camera | N/A |
| LiDAR / Depth | None |
| Selfie Camera | 7 MP, f/2.2 |
| Battery & Charging | |
| Battery Capacity | 2,658 mAh |
| Wired Fast Charging | 18W |
| Wireless Charging | 7W wireless |
| Body & Build | |
| Dimensions | 143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 177 g |
| Build Materials | Glass front, metal frame |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP68 |
| Connectivity & Ports | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 |
| USB | Lightning |
| NFC | Yes |
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