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The iPhone X has changed everything. With that,
Apple
Here's everything you need to know …
Displays – the same but better
The iPhone X marked Apple's first adventure in OLED displays, and it immediately set the bar for everyone else. As expected, the iPhone XS brings other improvements, although you do not notice any difference in the basic specifications:
- iPhone XS, iPhone X – 5.8 inch aspect ratio 19.5: 9 True OLED, 2436 x 1125 pixels (458 dpi), contrast ratio 1,000,000: 1, screen / body ratio of 82.9 %
Yes, Apple installed an OLED panel of the same size and resolution in the iPhone XS, while claiming that it would offer a 60% higher dynamic range with HDR content. This is backed up with Dolby Vision / HDR10 support, so you'll have plenty of opportunity to see improved images and video.
The other major change is what Apple calls "120Hz touch sensing". This should not be confused with a refresh rate of 120 Hz, used by the Razor phone to the effect gloriously smooth. Touch detection at 120 Hz is the speed at which the phone searches for touch inputs. The refresh rate of the 60Hz panel remains, but by reacting twice as fast to touch input, the iPhone XS should be more responsive than the iPhone X when you touch it.
In addition, while the notch remains (and is not smaller) on the iPhone XS, Apple says the face ID facial recognition system it contains is "faster".
No concrete numbers have been put on the difference, and the improvements are supposed to be based on software as opposed to new hardware. But since the face ID on the iPhone X was slower than the Touch ID fingerprint recognition system it replaced and we unlock our phones dozens of Once a day, all improvements are welcome.
Learn more – iPhone XS vs iPhone XS Max: what's the difference?
Design – identical twins
While looking closely at the screen of the iPhone XS, it will be possible to learn more about the iPhone X, but we can not say as much about their designs:
- iPhone XS – 143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm (5.65 x 2.79 x 0.30 in) and 177 g (6.24 oz)
- iPhone X – 143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm (5.65 x 2.79 x 0.30 in) and 174 g (6.14 oz)
Yes, it's a difference in weight of 3 g (0.1 oz). That said, Apple has made improvements to the design, you will not see them anymore with the naked eye.
The first of these benefits is the increased water and dust resistance IP68 compared to the IP67 certification of the iPhone X. Learn more about the technicalities herebut that basically means that you can now immerse your iPhone in three meters of water instead of one.
The next, equally subtle, step is a 25% increase in speaker volume and stereo support – the latter promises to offer clearly audible left and right channels. The iPhone X has amazingly loudspeakers (more than the front-facing, stereo supporting Pixel 2), so this should be a welcome increase for those who like to listen to podcasts on the kitchen counter.
The build quality of the iPhone XS remains first class, although it is identical to that of the iPhone XApple
More concretely, and the least easy to spot, the addition of support for Apple's double simulation, a first for the iPhone range. The second sim is not physical, it's a eSIM, but both can work simultaneously, allowing you to share professional / personal or personal / roaming numbers in one device. ESim support is currently limited, but expect it to change quickly now.
In addition, the stainless steel frame introduced with the iPhone X remains the same, as well as the more polarized return glass required for wireless charging (another feature enriched which I will discuss later).
You can also buy the iPhone XS in an extra color: the gold, which is transferred from the iPhone 8 range. The silver and gray space finishes remain.
Performance – Fight
Last year, the Apple A11 chipset (iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus) recorded the fastest performance of all phones and the new A12 chipset of the iPhone XS iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR) will keep this crown:
- iPhone XS – Apple A12 chipset "Bionic": six-core processor, six-core graphics processor, M12 motion coprocessor, 4GB RAM
- iPhone X – "Bionic" chipset Apple A11: Six-core processor, six-core GPU, M11 motion coprocessor, 3 GB RAM
So, how does it come down? In terms of graphics, Apple promises a 50% jump and another energy efficiency of 50% in sleep mode. A 15% improvement in maximum performance is less impressive, but the iPhone X already has the power to burn.
In terms of intelligence, Apple claims that the A12 will also bring improvements to image processing (more in the "Cameras" section), while it is behind the aforementioned speed improvements of the iPhone X with the face identifier. A boost to 3GB of RAM should also help multitasking, the only area where Apple has fought against his rivals.
What does "Bionic" mean? His marketing nonsense.
In addition, the iPhone XS has a "faster" wireless charge (another improvement that Apple has refused to set) as well as a much faster 4G networking with a jump from Cat 12 to Cat 16 LTE and 600 MHz band support.
The Cat 16 jump is important because it will achieve speeds of 4 G of a gigabit while the Cat 12 is limited to 600 Mbit. Although it is unlikely that both speeds will be achieved in real-world scenarios, this helps to ensure the future of the iPhone XS. Useful at a time when Apple is unlikely to support 5G soon.
For 600 MHz support, this is a real addition. 600 MHz is a slower network band, but it covers great distances and is used by networks to provide coverage in areas without signal before. The iPhone XS is the first iPhone to support 600 MHz, which will be very important for people living in 600 MHz zones only.
Cameras – New hardware, best software
Apple will never admit it, but the iPhone range was far behind its rivals – especially the Pixel 2. But with the iPhone XS, Apple plays a strategy "if you can not beat them, join them" imitating image processing pixels Google.
What Google has called "HDR +", Apple has named "Smart HDR" and combines the best parts of multiple photos taken at different exposures into a single image. This should significantly improve the dynamics, a particular weakness of the iPhone, while improvements to its Portrait mode offer a Samsung style party tip where the iPhone XS can adjust the background blur of an image after it's taken.
The new Smart HDR image processing of Apple combines multiple photos, taking the best pieces of eachApple
Regarding the hardware, apart from the new six-piece lenses, you need to look for a major update of the iPhone XS:
- Main rear camera – 12MP, f / 1.8 aperture, 1.4μm pixel size, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), True Tone quad-LED flash, portrait lighting
- Secondary telephoto – 12 MP, f / 2.4 aperture, 1.0 μm pixel size, OIS, 2x optical zoom
- TrueDepth front camera – 7MP, f / 2.2 aperture
If you need a clue, it's the size of the pixel. 1.4 μm corresponds to Pixel 2 and the larger pixels can absorb more light, so the iPhone XS should offer much better performance than the 1.22 μm pixels on the iPhone X.
Just like last year, the iPhone XS can also take Portrait photos with its front camera. This is another area where Apple has fallen behind Google. We hope that Smart HDR will also be up to it. Certainly the Pixel 3 coming soon is preparing for a much tougher test this year.
Learn more – Galaxy Note 9 Vs Galaxy S9 +: what's the difference?
Battery Life and Charge – Incremental Enhancements
The iPhone X does not have much autonomy, so you'll be happy to know that the iPhone XS has more endurance. You'll be less impressed to hear that it's "30 minutes more," according to Apple. This is surprising considering the 50% increase in efficiency of the A12 while the idle systems and Apple really should be equipped with a more powerful battery:
- iPhone XS – 2800 mAh
- iPhone X – 2716 mAh
In fact, battery life is the area where I complain the most with the iPhone XS. The "faster" wireless charging mentioned above is vague and does not suggest much improvement over the 7.5W achieved by the iPhone X. Something that is not even close to the 15W supported by the standard Qi he uses.
Secondly, while the iPhone XS has the same fast wired load as the iPhone X (a 50% charge in 30 minutes from the device), Apple has always integrated a slow charger into the new phone. This is remarkable when a) each rival has done this for years, and b) Apple charges $ 75 for a single fast charger and a compatible cable. It's scandalous.
In short: with regard to the battery life and the charge, rivals do a lot better.
Storage and Prices – Larger but Higher
As for the pricing, you will find that the iPhone XS matches the iPhone X, but as it has a new higher level, you can pay even more:
- iPhone XS – 64 GB ($ 999), 256 GB ($ 1,149), 512 GB ($ 1,349)
- iPhone X – 64 GB ($ 999), 256 GB ($ 1,149)
I remain convinced that most owners of iPhone have 128 GB, which probably explains why Apple sticks to 64 GB as an entry point. But Americans should not complain too much, Apple charging up to $ 2,000 to Europeans.
The iPhone XS (left) is probably less interesting than the new iPhone XS Max (middle) and iPhone XR (right)Apple
Bottom Line
While the denomination may be new, the iPhone XS is the very definition of an iPhone S type. So, although there are many smart improvements internally, from the outside, the only way to tell you that you have an iPhone XS is to get the gold.
Therefore, my advice to owners of iPhone X would be to hold on for another year – you are not the target audience. As far as upgrading from older iPhones, I suggest you take a long look at the iPhone XR more colorful. It corresponds to the most important specifications (but not all) from the iPhone XS and starts at $ 750.
And if you have money to spend? Then the iPhone XS Max is the model for you. It has a screen to drop the jaws and a much better battery life.
In the end, it's the big problem with the iPhone XS. Although this phone is undoubtedly an excellent phone, Apple has accompanied it with two best options and you'd be smart to review them first …
___
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The iPhone X has changed everything. With that,
Apple
Here's everything you need to know …
iPhone XS (left) vs iPhone X (right)Apple
Displays – the same but better
The iPhone X marked Apple's first adventure in OLED displays, and it immediately set the bar for everyone else. As expected, the iPhone XS brings other improvements, although you do not notice any difference in the basic specifications:
- iPhone XS, iPhone X – 5.8 inch aspect ratio 19.5: 9 True OLED, 2436 x 1125 pixels (458 dpi), contrast ratio 1,000,000: 1, screen / body ratio of 82.9 %
Yes, Apple installed an OLED panel of the same size and resolution in the iPhone XS, while claiming that it would offer a 60% higher dynamic range with HDR content. This is backed up with Dolby Vision / HDR10 support, so you'll have plenty of opportunity to see improved images and video.
The other major change is what Apple calls "120Hz touch sensing". This should not be confused with a refresh rate of 120 Hz, used by the Razor phone to the effect gloriously smooth. Touch detection at 120 Hz is the speed at which the phone searches for touch inputs. The refresh rate of the 60Hz panel remains, but by reacting twice as fast to touch input, the iPhone XS should be more responsive than the iPhone X when you touch it.
The iPhone XS support for Dolby Vision and HDR10 makes them ideal for watching video contentApple
In addition, while the notch remains (and is not smaller) on the iPhone XS, Apple says the face ID facial recognition system it contains is "faster".
No concrete numbers have been put on the difference, and the improvements are supposed to be based on software as opposed to new hardware. But since the face ID on the iPhone X was slower than the Touch ID fingerprint recognition system it replaced and we unlock our phones dozens of Once a day, all improvements are welcome.
Learn more – iPhone XS vs iPhone XS Max: what's the difference?
Design – identical twins
While looking closely at the screen of the iPhone XS, it will be possible to learn more about the iPhone X, but we can not say as much about their designs:
- iPhone XS – 143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm (5.65 x 2.79 x 0.30 in) and 177 g (6.24 oz)
- iPhone X – 143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm (5.65 x 2.79 x 0.30 in) and 174 g (6.14 oz)
Yes, it's a difference in weight of 3 g (0.1 oz). That said, Apple has made improvements to the design, you will not see them anymore with the naked eye.
The first of these benefits is the increased water and dust resistance IP68 compared to the IP67 certification of the iPhone X. Learn more about the technicalities herebut that basically means that you can now immerse your iPhone in three meters of water instead of one.
The next, equally subtle, step is a 25% increase in speaker volume and stereo support – the latter promises to offer clearly audible left and right channels. The iPhone X has amazingly loudspeakers (more than the front-facing, stereo supporting Pixel 2), so this should be a welcome increase for those who like to listen to podcasts on the kitchen counter.
The build quality of the iPhone XS remains first class, although it is identical to that of the iPhone XApple
More concretely, and the least easy to spot, the addition of support for Apple's double simulation, a first for the iPhone range. The second sim is not physical, it's a eSIM, but both can work simultaneously, allowing you to share professional / personal or personal / roaming numbers in one device. ESim support is currently limited, but expect it to change quickly now.
In addition, the stainless steel frame introduced with the iPhone X remains the same, as well as the more polarized return glass required for wireless charging (another feature enriched which I will discuss later).
You can also buy the iPhone XS in an extra color: the gold, which is transferred from the iPhone 8 range. The silver and gray space finishes remain.
IPhone XS color options – gold is new in the lineupApple
Performance – Fight
Last year, the Apple A11 chipset (iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus) recorded the fastest performance of all phones and the new A12 chipset of the iPhone XS iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR) will keep this crown:
- iPhone XS – Apple A12 chipset "Bionic": six-core processor, six-core graphics processor, M12 motion coprocessor, 4GB RAM
- iPhone X – "Bionic" chipset Apple A11: Six-core processor, six-core GPU, M11 motion coprocessor, 3 GB RAM
So, how does it come down? In terms of graphics, Apple promises a 50% jump and another energy efficiency of 50% in sleep mode. A 15% improvement in maximum performance is less impressive, but the iPhone X already has the power to burn.
Apple's Bionic Chipset A12Apple
In terms of intelligence, Apple claims that the A12 will also bring improvements to image processing (more in the "Cameras" section), while it is behind the aforementioned speed improvements of the iPhone X with the face identifier. A boost to 3GB of RAM should also help multitasking, the only area where Apple has fought against his rivals.
What does "Bionic" mean? His marketing nonsense.
In addition, the iPhone XS has a "faster" wireless charge (another improvement that Apple has refused to set) as well as a much faster 4G networking with a jump from Cat 12 to Cat 16 LTE and 600 MHz band support.
The Cat 16 jump is important because it will achieve speeds of 4 G of a gigabit while the Cat 12 is limited to 600 Mbit. Although it is unlikely that both speeds will be achieved in real-world scenarios, this helps to ensure the future of the iPhone XS. Useful at a time when Apple is unlikely to support 5G soon.
For 600 MHz support, this is a real addition. 600 MHz is a slower network band, but it covers great distances and is used by networks to provide coverage in areas without signal before. The iPhone XS is the first iPhone to support 600 MHz, which will be very important for people living in 600 MHz zones only.
iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max share the same optics, including dual rear cameraApple
Cameras – New hardware, best software
Apple will never admit it, but the iPhone range was far behind its rivals – especially the Pixel 2. But with the iPhone XS, Apple plays a strategy "if you can not beat them, join them" imitating image processing pixels Google.
What Google has called "HDR +", Apple has named "Smart HDR" and combines the best parts of multiple photos taken at different exposures into a single image. This should significantly improve the dynamics, a particular weakness of the iPhone, while improvements to its Portrait mode offer a Samsung style party tip where the iPhone XS can adjust the background blur of an image after it's taken.
The new Smart HDR image processing of Apple combines multiple photos, taking the best pieces of eachApple
Regarding the hardware, apart from the new six-piece lenses, you need to look for a major update of the iPhone XS:
- Main rear camera – 12MP, f / 1.8 aperture, 1.4μm pixel size, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), True Tone quad-LED flash, portrait lighting
- Secondary telephoto – 12 MP, f / 2.4 aperture, 1.0 μm pixel size, OIS, 2x optical zoom
- TrueDepth front camera – 7MP, f / 2.2 aperture
If you need a clue, it's the size of the pixel. 1.4 μm corresponds to Pixel 2 and the larger pixels can absorb more light, so the iPhone XS should offer much better performance than the 1.22 μm pixels on the iPhone X.
The improvements made to the camera's iPhone XS promise better low-light performanceApple
Just like last year, the iPhone XS can also take Portrait photos with its front camera. This is another area where Apple has fallen behind Google. We hope that Smart HDR will also be up to it. Certainly the Pixel 3 coming soon is preparing for a much tougher test this year.
Learn more – Galaxy Note 9 Vs Galaxy S9 +: what's the difference?
Battery Life and Charge – Incremental Enhancements
The iPhone X does not have much autonomy, so you'll be happy to know that the iPhone XS has more endurance. You'll be less impressed to hear that it's "30 minutes more," according to Apple. This is surprising considering the 50% increase in efficiency of the A12 while the idle systems and Apple really should be equipped with a more powerful battery:
- iPhone XS – 2800 mAh
- iPhone X – 2716 mAh
In fact, battery life is the area where I complain the most with the iPhone XS. The "faster" wireless charging mentioned above is vague and does not suggest much improvement over the 7.5W achieved by the iPhone X. Something that is not even close to the 15W supported by the standard Qi he uses.
The life of the iPhone XS has hardly improved since the iPhone XApple
Secondly, while the iPhone XS has the same fast wired load as the iPhone X (a 50% charge in 30 minutes from the device), Apple has always integrated a slow charger into the new phone. This is remarkable when a) each rival has done this for years, and b) Apple charges $ 75 for a single fast charger and a compatible cable. It's scandalous.
In short: with regard to the battery life and the charge, rivals do a lot better.
Storage and Prices – Larger but Higher
As for the pricing, you will find that the iPhone XS matches the iPhone X, but as it has a new higher level, you can pay even more:
- iPhone XS – 64 GB ($ 999), 256 GB ($ 1,149), 512 GB ($ 1,349)
- iPhone X – 64 GB ($ 999), 256 GB ($ 1,149)
I remain convinced that most owners of iPhone have 128 GB, which probably explains why Apple sticks to 64 GB as an entry point. But Americans should not complain too much, Apple charging up to $ 2,000 to Europeans.
The iPhone XS (left) is probably less interesting than the new iPhone XS Max (middle) and iPhone XR (right)Apple
Bottom Line
While the denomination may be new, the iPhone XS is the very definition of an iPhone S type. So, although there are many smart improvements internally, from the outside, the only way to tell you that you have an iPhone XS is to get the gold.
Therefore, my advice to owners of iPhone X would be to hold on for another year – you are not the target audience. As far as upgrading from older iPhones, I suggest you take a long look at the iPhone XR more colorful. It corresponds to the most important specifications (but not all) from the iPhone XS and starts at $ 750.
And if you have money to spend? Then the iPhone XS Max is the model for you. It has a screen to drop the jaws and a much better battery life.
In the end, it's the big problem with the iPhone XS. Although this phone is undoubtedly an excellent phone, Apple has accompanied it with two best options and you'd be smart to review them first …
___
Follow Gordon on Twitter, Facebook and Google+
More about Forbes
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