The iPhone XS is a smartphone that was released by Apple in September 2018. It features a 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED display, and is powered by Apple's A12 Bionic chip. It also has a dual-camera system with 12 megapixel lenses, and is able to capture 4K video at 60 frames per second. Other features include Face ID, which allows users to unlock the phone with their face, and Animoji, which allows users to create animated emojis that mirror their facial expressions. The iPhone XS was succeeded by the iPhone 11 in September 2019.
Here are some additional details about the iPhone XS:
Design: The iPhone XS has a glass back and front, and a stainless steel frame. It is available in three colors: gold, silver, and space gray. It is also water and dust resistant, with an IP68 rating.
Display: The iPhone XS has a 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED display with a resolution of 2436 x 1125 pixels. It has a pixel density of 458 pixels per inch (PPI), and supports HDR content.
Processor: The iPhone XS is powered by Apple's A12 Bionic chip, which has a 6-core CPU and a 4-core GPU. It also has a neural engine, which is designed to handle machine learning tasks.
Storage: The iPhone XS is available with 64GB, 256GB, or 512GB of storage.
Cameras: The iPhone XS has a dual-camera system with 12 megapixel lenses. The main camera has a f/1.8 aperture, while the telephoto camera has a f/2.4 aperture. The camera system is able to capture 4K video at 60 frames per second, and also has features such as optical zoom and Portrait mode. The front-facing TrueDepth camera has a 7 megapixel lens and is able to capture 1080p video.
Other features: The iPhone XS has a Face ID feature, which allows users to unlock the phone by scanning their face. It also has Animoji, which are animated emojis that mirror a user's facial expressions. The iPhone XS runs on Apple's iOS operating system and has access to the App Store, which has over 2 million apps available for download.
Biometric authentication: In addition to Face ID, the iPhone XS also has a Secure Enclave, which is a coprocessor that stores biometric data and helps to secure the phone's Touch ID feature.
Battery life: Apple claims that the iPhone XS has a battery life of up to 12 hours of internet use or up to 14 hours of talk time. It also supports wireless charging, and can charge up to 50% in 30 minutes with a compatible charger.
Dual SIM: The iPhone XS supports Dual SIM, which allows users to have two phone numbers on the same device. This can be useful for people who travel frequently or who have both a personal and a work phone.
Apple Pay: The iPhone XS supports Apple Pay, which is a mobile payment and digital wallet service. It allows users to make payments at participating retailers using their phone, and can also be used to make online purchases.
Augmented Reality: The iPhone XS has support for augmented reality (AR), which allows users to experience digital content in the real world. This can be done using AR apps, which can be downloaded from the App Store.
Siri: The iPhone XS has Siri, which is Apple's virtual assistant. Siri can be activated by pressing and holding the side button on the phone, or by saying "Hey Siri." It can be used to send messages, make phone calls, set reminders, and much more.
Headphone jack: The iPhone XS does not have a traditional 3.5mm headphone jack. Instead, it has a lightning port, which can be used to connect headphones or to charge the phone. It also comes with a lightning-to-3.5mm adapter, which allows users to connect traditional headphones to the lightning port.
FaceTime: The iPhone XS has a FaceTime feature, which allows users to make video calls to other Apple devices. FaceTime uses the front-facing TrueDepth camera to show the user's face during the call.
iCloud: The iPhone XS comes with 5GB of free iCloud storage, which can be used to store photos, documents, and other data. Users can also purchase additional storage if needed. iCloud can be used to sync data across devices, so that users can access their content on their iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
App Store: The iPhone XS has access to the App Store, which is a digital marketplace for downloading and purchasing apps. The App Store has over 2 million apps available, including games, productivity tools, and more.
Security updates: Apple releases regular security updates for the iPhone XS to fix vulnerabilities and protect user data. It is important to keep the phone up to date by installing these updates when they become available.
| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Display | 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED display with a resolution of 2436 x 1125 pixels |
| Processor | A12 Bionic chip with 64-bit architecture and M12 motion coprocessor |
| Storage | Available in 64GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage options |
| Rear camera | Dual 12MP wide-angle and telephoto cameras with optical zoom at 2x, digital zoom up to 10x, and portrait mode |
| Front camera | 7MP TrueDepth camera with portrait mode and Animoji |
| Face ID | Enabled by TrueDepth camera for facial recognition |
| Splash, water, and dust resistance | Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 2 meters up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529 |
| Battery life | Up to 14 hours of talk time or up to 65 hours of audio playback |
| Operating system | iOS 12 |
| Dimensions | 143.6mm x 70.9mm x 7.7mm |
| Weight | 177 grams |
| Other features | Animoji, Memoji, Siri, Apple Pay, iCloud, App Store, and more |
