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Apple iPhone X (64GB) vs Apple iPhone XS (256GB)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone X vs Apple iPhone XS phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone XS X Apple iPhone X (64GB) 02Points
5.8"
AMOLED

1125x2436

12
MP

7.1mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2716
mAh

(Non removable)

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04Points Apple iPhone XS (256GB) Compare Apple iPhone X X
5.8"
AMOLED

1125x2436

12
MP

7.1mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2658
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone XS (256GB)

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45 Common items in both devices
NVMe (SSD)
7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Stainless steel body, glass front/back
Super AMOLED
Dolby Vision/HDR10
60Hz
16 million
+38 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iPhone X (64GB)iPhone XS (256GB)
ModeliPhone X (64GB)iPhone XS (256GB)
Other model namesiPhone 10, iPhone Ten A1865, A1901, A1902iPhone Xs A1920, A2097, A2098, A2100
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAppleApple
Release date11/3/2017, Announced: 9/12/20179/21/2018, Announced: 9/12/2018
Depth7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)70.9 x 143.6 millimeters (2.79 x 5.65 in)70.9 x 143.6 millimeters (2.79 x 5.65 in)
Weight174 grams (6.09 ounces)177 grams (6.2 ounces)
Build, materialsStainless steel body, glass front/backStainless steel body, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

iPhone X (64GB)iPhone XS (256GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.8" inches5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1125x2436 pixels (19.5:9)1125x2436 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)463 PPI463 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display features625nits[typ]
Dolby Vision/HDR10
Oleophobic coating screen
625nits[typ]
Dolby Vision/HDR10
Oleophobic coating screen

🤖 Operating System

iPhone X (64GB)iPhone XS (256GB)
System versioniOS 11iOS 12
Firmware updateiOS 16iOS 16
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPhone X (64GB)iPhone XS (256GB)
Chipset64bit: Apple A11 Bionic (10nm)64bit: Apple A12 Bionic (7nm)
CPUHexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.39GHz Monsoon (Dual-core)
4x 1.6GHz Mistral (Quad-core)
Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.25GHz Vortex (Dual-core)
4x 1.6GHz Tempest (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerApple GPU (3-Core)Apple GPU (4-Core)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 233100 (v7)
Geekbench: 10215 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 28fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 346379 (v7)
Geekbench: 11472 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

iPhone X (64GB)iPhone XS (256GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (54GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
256GB (244GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

iPhone X (64GB)iPhone XS (256GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 Mbps1024/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900/2100 (A1865 model), GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkA1865 model:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
A1901 model:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
All models:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
A2100 model:
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat16
VoLTE
A1920/A2100 models:
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19,20,25,26,29,30,32,66,71)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,46)
A2097 model:
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19, 20,25,26,28,29,30,32,66)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,46)
A2098 model:
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,11,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19, 20,21,25,26,28,29,30,66)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,42,46)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

iPhone X (64GB)iPhone XS (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0µm2x-optical-zoomOISPDAF
(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP f/2.452mm1.0µm
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashQuad-LED flashQuad-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length28mm lens28mm lens
Sensor size1/3" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size1.22µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@240fps1080p@240fps

📸 Front camera

iPhone X (64GB)iPhone XS (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)7.1 megapixels7.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution3072x2304 pixels3072x2304 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length32mm lens32mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPhone X (64GB)iPhone XS (256GB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOVMPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFFMP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF

🔌 Connectivity

iPhone X (64GB)iPhone XS (256GB)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio outputproprietary audio outputproprietary audio output
TV outputProprietary TV-outProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPhone X (64GB)iPhone XS (256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPhone X (64GB)iPhone XS (256GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2716 mAh2658 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
15W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging5W Qi wireless chargingQi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy21 hours20 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

iPhone X (64GB)iPhone XS (256GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Space Gray, Silver
• Face ID
• Apple Pay
• AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri
• Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included
• Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min
• 5W charger is included
• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold
• Face ID
• AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri
• Apple Pay
• Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included
• Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min

☢️ Radiation rate

iPhone X (64GB)iPhone XS (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.09W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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