Iphone Xs

Display:

• Size: 5.8-inch
• Type: Super Retina HD OLED (all-screen OLED Multi-Touch display)
• Resolution: 2436 x 1125 pixels, 458 ppi
• Brightness: 625 nits max (typical)
• Protection: Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating (Apple claimed it had the most durable glass ever in a smartphone at the time)
• Features: HDR display (HDR10 and Dolby Vision support), True Tone, Wide color (P3), 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, 3D Touch

Performance:

• Processor: Apple A12 Bionic chip (7nm)
  • Hexa-core CPU (2 performance cores “Vortex,” 4 efficiency cores “Tempest”)
  • Apple-designed 4-core GPU
  • Next-generation Neural Engine (8-core design)
• RAM: 4GB
• Internal Storage: 64GB, 256GB, or 512GB (NVMe)
• Expandable Storage: No card slot

Cameras:

• Rear Camera (Dual):
  • Main (Wide-angle): 12 MP, f/1.8 aperture, 26mm equivalent, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), 1.4µm pixels, Dual Pixel PDAF
  • Telephoto: 12 MP, f/2.4 aperture, 52mm equivalent, OIS, 2x optical zoom in
• Rear Camera Features: Quad-LED True Tone flash with Slow Sync, Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting (with five effects), Smart HDR for photos, Panorama (up to 63MP), Sapphire crystal lens cover, Burst mode, Timer mode, Photo geotagging.
• Rear Video Recording:
  • 4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
  • 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps
  • 720p HD video recording at 30 fps
  • Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps
  • Optical image stabilization for video
  • Slo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps
  • Time-lapse video with stabilization
  • Cinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p)
  • Audio Zoom, Stereo recording
• Front Camera (TrueDepth):
  • 7 MP, f/2.2 aperture
  • Features: Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting (with five effects), Animoji and Memoji, Smart HDR for photos, 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps, Cinematic video stabilization, Retina Flash.

Battery:

• Capacity: 2658 mAh (non-removable Li-Ion)
• Charging:
  • Fast-charge capable: Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes with 18W or higher adapter (sold separately)
  • Qi wireless charging (up to 7.5W)

Design & Durability:

• Dimensions: 143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm (5.65 x 2.79 x 0.30 inches)
• Weight: 177 grams (6.24 oz)
• Build: Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame
• Water & Dust Resistance: IP68 rated (maximum depth of 2 meters for up to 30 minutes)
• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold

Connectivity:

• Network: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE (Gigabit-class LTE)
• SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM and eSIM)
• WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac with 2×2 MIMO
• Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE
• GPS: Built-in GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and QZSS
• NFC: Yes, with reader mode
• USB: Lightning connector (USB 2.0 speeds)
• Audio Jack: No 3.5mm headphone jack

Operating System:

• Original OS: iOS 12
• Upgradable to: iOS 17.5.1 (as of current date). While it supports recent iOS versions, it typically doesn’t get the very latest features introduced in newer hardware. It did not receive the iOS 18 update.

Other Features:

• Face ID (facial recognition for secure authentication)
• Stereo speakers
• Haptic Touch (replacing 3D Touch in later models)
• Apple Pay

The iPhone XS was a powerful and premium device for its time, known for its strong performance, excellent cameras, and compact, all-screen design inherited from the iPhone X.