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Apple · Released September 23, 2023

iPhone XS

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Key specs
Modules
12 MP
Wired charging
18W
Display type
AMOLED
Wireless charging
1
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Panel
AMOLED
Size
5.8" (147 mm)
Resolution
1125x2436
Performance
Processor
Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest)
RAM
4 GB
Storage
64GB
OS
iOS 12; iOS is the world s most personal and secure mobile operating system, packed with powerful features that help you
Audio
Type
Earbuds
Wear
In-ear / earbuds
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.0
Battery
Capacity
2658 mAh
Wired charge
18 W
Body
Weight
6.2 oz (177 g)
Dimensions
height: 5.65 inches (143.6 mm); width: 2.79 inches (70.9 mm); depth: 0.30 inch (7.7 mm)
IP rating
IP68
At a glance

Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

Display5.8" (147 mm)AMOLED
AudioEarbuds · In-ear / earbudsBT Bluetooth 5.0
ChipsetHexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest)4 GB RAM
Main camera12 MP12 MP · wide
Front camera7 MP7 MP · wide
RAM / storage4 GB · 64GBiOS 12; iOS is the world s most personal and secure mobile operating system, pac
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This deviceiPhone XS
VS
AlternativeiPhone 6s Plus
Display
5.8"5.5"
Chipset
Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest)Dual-core 1.84 GHz Twister
Battery
26582750
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This deviceiPhone XS
VS
iPhone 14 Pro
AlternativeiPhone 14 Pro
Display
5.8"6.1"
Chipset
Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest)A16 Bionic
Battery
26583200
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This deviceiPhone XS
VS
iPhone 13
AlternativeiPhone 13
Display
5.8"6.1"
Chipset
Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest)A15 Bionic
Battery
26583227
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Product data

Full specifications

84 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Display

Display type
AMOLED
Pixel density
458 ppi
HDR
HDR10+

Main camera

Modules
12 MP

Selfie camera

Modules
7 MP

Battery & Charging

Wired charging
18W
Wireless charging
1

Network

Technology
LTE

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi with 2x2 MIMO
NFC
✓

Sensors & Security

Face unlock
Enabled by TrueDepth camera for facial recognition; Enabled by TrueDepth camera for facial recognition
Barometer
✓
Other sensors
  • Face ID
  • Barometer
  • Three‑axis gyro
  • Accelerometer
  • Proximity sensor
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Face ID
  • Barometer
  • Three‑axis gyro
  • Accelerometer
  • Proximity sensor
  • Ambient light sensor

Body

Dimensions
  • height: 5.65 inches (143.6 mm)
  • width: 2.79 inches (70.9 mm)
  • depth: 0.30 inch (7.7 mm)
Form factor
Bar
Water & dust resistance
IP68

Launch & Software

Released
September 23, 2023
Operating system
  • iOS 12
  • iOS is the world s most personal and secure mobile operating system
  • packed with powerful features that help you
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