Apple's latest bread and butter - the iPhone Xr, XS, and the gargantuan XS Max - are now finally unveiled as Apple's headhitters for the 2018/2019 season, and from the looks of it, most Android manufacturers are in for lots of trouble.
Not only bugger but also meaner, the new iPhones are boasting super-fast hardware and the same sleek design that got shamelessly copied and imitated by almost all Android manufacturers.
The smallest iPhone, the iPhone XS, is very likely to be in the sweetest spot considering features, specs, size, and pricing, thus making it the prime candidate for being the most popular new iPhone around. Sure, the Xr is cheaper, but it's not an XS.
How good is the Xs, exactly, especially when compared with its rivals, the Samsung Galaxy S9 and the LG G7 ThinQ? Should you be on the fence whether to upgrade or not, our timely specs comparison will undoubtedly come in handy in answering some vital hardware questions you all might have about this spectacular trio.
Apple iPhone XS vs Samsung Galaxy S9 vs LG G7 ThinQ
Display
Display size
Resolution
Pixel density
Technology
OLED
Super AMOLED
IPS LCD
Screen-to-body ratio
82.64 %
84.36 %
82.97 %
Colors
16 777 216
16 777 216
Peak brightness
625 cd/m2 (nit)
1000 cd/m2 (nit)
Camera
Rear
Yes
Yes
Yes
Main camera
Hardware Features
Sapphire crystal lens cover, Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus
Optical image stabilization, Laser and Phase detection autofocus, CMOS image sensor, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Aperture size: F1.5/F2.4; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Aperture size: F1.6; Focal length: 30 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.09"; Pixel size: 1 μm
Second camera
12 megapixels
16 megapixels
Hardware Features
Telephoto, Sapphire crystal lens cover, Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Ultra-wide, Phase detection autofocus, CMOS image sensor, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Specifications
Optical zoom: 2x; Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 52 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.4"; Pixel size: 1 μm
Aperture size: F1.9; Focal Length: 16 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.09"; Pixel size: 1 μm
Flash
Quad LED
LED
LED
Software Features
HDR, Panorama, Face detection, Burst mode, Exposure compensation, Touch to focus, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging
Manual focus, Object tracking, RAW image capture, HDR, Panorama, Face detection, Voice activation, Burst mode, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Shutter speed control, Touch to focus, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging
Digital image stabilization, Manual focus, RAW image capture, HDR, Panorama, Face detection, Voice activation, Burst mode, Scenes, Effects, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Shutter speed control, Touch to focus, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (720p HD)
3840x2160 (4K) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (720p HD) (960 fps)
3840x2160 (4K) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (720p HD) (240 fps)
Features
Optical image stabilization, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video calling, Video sharing
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Continuous autofocus, Object tracking, Picture-taking during video recording, Video calling, Video sharing
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Time-lapse video, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing
Front
7 megapixels
8 megapixels
8 megapixels
Video capture
1920x1080 (1080p HD) (60 fps)
2560x1440 (QHD) (30 fps)
1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps)
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6 oz (171 g)
the average is 6 oz (171 g)
the average is 6 oz (171 g)
Materials
Back: Glass; Frame: Stainless steel
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5); Frame: Aluminum
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5); Frame: Aluminum
Resistance
Water, Dust
Water, Dust
Water, Dust
IP certified
IP 68
IP 68
IP 68
MIL-STD-810 certified
Yes
Biometrics
3D Face unlock
Iris scanner, 2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Apple A12 Bionic APL1W81
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845
Processor
GPU
Apple 4-core GPU
Adreno 630
Adreno 630
RAM
Internal storage
512 GB
256 GB
64 GB
Storage expansion
Slot Type
microSDXC, microSDHC, microSD
microSDXC, microSDHC, microSD
OS
iOS (12.x)
Android (9.0 Pie, 8.0 Oreo), Samsung One UI
Android (8.0 Oreo)
Battery
Capacity
2659 mAh
3000 mAh
3000 mAh
Talk time
the average is 22 h (1297 min)
the average is 22 h (1297 min)
the average is 22 h (1297 min)
Stand-by time
the average is 20 days (490 h)
the average is 20 days (490 h)
Internet use
3G
11 hours
LTE
12 hours
Wi-Fi
14 hours
Music playback
60.00 hours
51.00 hours
Video playback
14.00 hours
17.00 hours
Cellular
CDMA
800, 1900 MHz
800, 1900 MHz
800, 1900 MHz
GSM
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
UMTS
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
LTE (FDD)
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71
Bands 2, 4, 5, 7, 13, 20, 28, 66
LTE (TDD)
Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46
Bands 38, 39, 40, 41, 46
Bands 46
Data
Connectivity
Mobile Payment
Apple Pay
Samsung Pay
Multimedia
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share
DLNA, Wireless screen share, MirrorLink
Shopping information
MSRP price
$ 1349
$ 820
Apple iPhone XS
14 Comments
1. Valinor
Posts: 157; Member since: Mar 26, 2013
Omg, the X is the best selling iphone ever [not]
Lets make another one thats even bigger because hey, People thought the X was cheap as hell, so why not 1 thats even pricier.
posted on Sep 12, 2018, 2:47 PM 0
3. peace247 unregistered
fyi... in India, starting price of Xr is $1000+, Xs is $1400+, Xs max $1550+......lmao....what a joke.
posted on Sep 12, 2018, 2:51 PM 7
9. Atechguy0
Posts: 918; Member since: Aug 03, 2018
In Canada the Xr starts at $1029. Plus you have to add an additional $100 if you want a fast charger with the cable and 3.5 mm audio dongle. So now the price of Apples cheapest iPhone Xr is $1129 Canadian dollars.
I feel like Tim and company are telling me to just bend over and take it, and don't complain. Can anyone see my finger up in the air?
posted on Sep 12, 2018, 3:58 PM 1
2. baldilocks
Posts: 1412; Member since: Dec 14, 2008
Better double-check some of those specifications, PhoneArena.
posted on Sep 12, 2018, 2:50 PM 3
7. cmdacos
Posts: 3651; Member since: Nov 01, 2016
That A12 is bad ass but if the software and Ram management isn't improved it won't make much difference like we saw with a11
posted on Sep 12, 2018, 3:12 PM 7
10. darkkjedii
Posts: 30488; Member since: Feb 05, 2011
Well said bro. My X refreshes everything.
posted on Sep 12, 2018, 4:37 PM 2
8. ShadowWarrior
Posts: 142; Member since: Aug 08, 2017
I love my S9.
posted on Sep 12, 2018, 3:32 PM 3
11. Wazupmrg
Posts: 123; Member since: Apr 10, 2017
So biased. Why not compare to the S9+ or Note 9?because you know the Xs would get killed. God this website is so bias
posted on Sep 12, 2018, 5:17 PM 1
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