iPhone XS

iPhone XS
iPhone XS Max
iPhone Xs in gold
Brand Apple Inc.
Manufacturer Foxconn[1] (on contract)
Slogan Welcome to the big screens.
Generation 12th
Compatible networks GSM, CDMA2000, EV-DO, HSPA+, LTE, LTE Advanced
First released September 21, 2018 (2018-09-21)
Availability by Region
Predecessor iPhone X
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 12.0.1, released October 8, 2018 (2018-10-08)
System on chip Apple A12 Bionic
CPU 2.49 GHz hexa-core 64-bit
Modem Intel PMB9955 (XMM7560[lower-alpha 1])
Memory 4 GB[7]
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: 5.85 in (149 mm), 2436x1125 px
XS Max: 6.46 in (164 mm), 2688×1242 px
All models: 458 ppi, Super Retina HD: OLED, 625 cd/m² max. brightness (typical), with dual-ion exchange-strengthened glass, and 3D Touch
Sound Stereo speakers
Other IP68 IEC standard 60529 (splash, water, and dust resistant), Qi wireless charging, USB-C to Lightning (connector) fast charging
Hearing aid compatibility M3, T4
Website iPhone XS - Apple

iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max (stylized as iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max, Roman numeral "X" pronounced "ten") are smartphones designed, developed and marketed by Apple Inc. They are the twelfth-generation flagships of the iPhone, succeeding the iPhone X.[8] They were announced on September 12, 2018 alongside the lower-priced iPhone XR at the Steve Jobs Theater in Apple Park, Cupertino by Apple CEO Tim Cook, with pre-orders beginning September 14, 2018 and official release on September 21, 2018.[9]

The XS Max is the first plus-sized iPhone in the new bezel-less form factor, as the 2017 iPhone X did not have a larger variant. Upon the release of the XS and XS Max, the X was discontinued, meaning that its shelf life of only 10 months was the shortest ever tenure as flagship device in the history of the iPhone. At release the XS and XS Max had starting prices of $999/$1099 in the US, £999/£1099 in the UK, €1149/€1249 in Europe and 8699/9599 yuan in China.

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 processor.[10] 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).[11] 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).[12]

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.[13] This is an improvement over the IP67 water resistance of the iPhone 8 and X.[14] Apple has performed tests in various liquids including chlorinated water, salt water, tea, wine, beer and juices.

Unlike the XR, it does have an optical zoom.[15]

Internationally, the XS and XS Max support dual SIMs through a Nano-SIM and an eSIM. In mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, the XS Max comes with a dual Nano-SIM tray (and no eSIM) while the XS supports a single Nano-SIM. As the XS does not have a dual Nano-SIM tray, eSIM is supported only in Hong Kong and Macau but not in mainland China.[16][17][18]

The wireless charging coil is now made of copper to reduce charging time and decrease power loss.

Issues

Charging issues

With the press dubbing the issue "chargegate,"[19][20][21][22][23] users reported problems charging the iPhone XS and XS Max with a Lightning cable. Their device fails to charge if it has been idle for a while and will only begin to charge if they have had their screen turned on.[24] The issue was resolved on October 8, 2018 with the release of iOS 12.0.1.

Excessive smoothing in selfies

Customers have also reported seeing unrealistic smoothness on their skin when taking a selfie by an automatic filter.[25] 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.”

Timeline of iPhone models

IPhone XRIPhone XSIPhone XSIPhone XIPhone 8IPhone 8IPhone 7IPhone 7IPhone 6SIPhone 6SIPhone 6IPhone 6IPhone SEIPhone 5CIPhone 5SIPhone 5IPhone 4SIPhone 4IPhone 3GSIPhone 3GIPhone (1st generation)
Sources: Apple Newsroom Archive[26]

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ The chip marked PMB9955 is believed by many sources to be an XMM7560.[2][3][4][5][6]

References

  1. ↑ Fingas, Roger. "Foxconn taking charge of vast majority of iPhone production this fall". Apple Insider. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
  2. ↑ Srivatsan Sridhar. "Apple iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max teardown reveals Intel Gigabit LTE modem, notched battery for XS, Apple power management IC for XS Max". www.fonearena.com.
  3. ↑ "iPhone XS Max Review – The New Way of Life - Compare Phones". Compare Phones.
  4. ↑ Daniel Yang & Stacy Wegner. "Apple iPhone XS Teardown". www.techinsights.com.
  5. ↑ Abazovic, Fuad. "iPhone XS has Intel modem inside".
  6. ↑ "iPhone XS and XS Max Teardown". iFixit. 21 September 2018.
  7. ↑ Hardy, Ed (13 September 2018). "Geekbench scores reveal RAM upgrades in new iPhones". Cult of Mac. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
  8. ↑ Gurman, Mark. "Apple unveils big, $1,099 iPhone XS Max and pitches upgraded Apple Watch as health device". latimes.com. Retrieved 13 September 2018.
  9. ↑ Hern, Alex (12 September 2018). "Apple launches iPhone XS, XS Max and XR – as it happened". The Guardian. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
  10. ↑ Kastrenakes, Jacob. "New iPhone XS and huge 6.5-inch XS Max announced". The Verge. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
  11. ↑ "iPhone XS, XS Max, XR specs: Battery size, RAM details revealed in new filings". PCMag. Retrieved 2018-09-20.
  12. ↑ Kelly, Gordon. "Apple's iPhone XS Has A Nasty Surprise". Forbes. Retrieved 2018-09-23.
  13. ↑ "iPhone XS - Technical Specifications". Apple. Retrieved 2018-09-20.
  14. ↑ Crook, Jordan. "Apple introduces the iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max". TechCrunch. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
  15. ↑ Kelly, Gordon. "Apple iPhone XS Vs iPhone XR: What's The Difference?". Forbes.
  16. ↑ "iPhone XS - 技术规格". Apple (in Chinese). Retrieved September 16, 2018.
  17. ↑ "iPhone XS - Technical Specifications". Apple. Retrieved September 16, 2018.
  18. ↑ "iPhone XS - 技術規格". Apple (in Chinese). Retrieved September 16, 2018.
  19. ↑ "Apple silent amid 'chargegate' complaints". BBC News. 1 October 2018.
  20. ↑ Belam, Martin (1 October 2018). "iPhone XS and XS Max: 'chargegate' sees some devices fail to charge". the Guardian.
  21. ↑ "Apple has revealed a fix for its huge charging problem". The Independent.
  22. ↑ JAMES HETHERINGTON (1 October 2018). "Less than two weeks after launch, the iPhone XS and XS Max have a major problem". Newsweek.
  23. ↑ Antonio Villas. "Some iPhone XS owners are reporting that their new iPhones have problems charging". Business Insider.
  24. ↑ "Apple silent amid iPhone 'chargegate' complaints". BBC. October 1, 2018. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
  25. ↑ "Some people are saying Apple's new iPhone selfie camera automatically smooths your skin in photos — and they're calling it 'beautygate'". Business Insider. Retrieved 2018-10-06.
  26. ↑ Apple Inc. (2007-2018). iPhone News - Newsroom Archive. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
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