iPhone XS vs Galaxy S9 vs LG G7 specs comparison

by Peter Kostadinov / Sep 12, 2018, 2:40 PM

iPhone XS vs Galaxy S9 vs LG G7 specs comparison

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

5.8 inches

6.1 inches

Resolution

1125 x 2436 pixels

1440 x 2960 pixels

1440 x 3120 pixels

Aspect Ratio

19.5:9

18.5:9

19.5:9

Pixel density

459 ppi

568 ppi

563 ppi

Technology

OLED

Super AMOLED

IPS LCD

Screen-to-body ratio

82.64 %

84.36 %

82.97 %

Peak brightness

625 cd/m2 (nit)

1000 cd/m2 (nit)

Camera

Rear

Dual camera

Single camera

Dual camera

Main camera

12 megapixels

16 megapixels

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; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; 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

Video recording

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD)

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (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

Video capture

1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps)

2560x1440 (QHD) (30 fps)

1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)

Design

Dimensions

5.65 x 2.79 x 0.30 inches (143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm)

5.81 x 2.70 x 0.33 inches (147.7 x 68.7 x 8.5 mm)

6.03 x 2.83 x 0.31 inches (153.2 x 71.9 x 7.9 mm)

Weight

6.24 oz (177 g)

5.75 oz (163 g)

5.71 oz (162 g)

Materials

Back: Glass; Frame: Stainless steel

Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5); Frame: Aluminum

Resistance

Water, Dust; IP 68

Water, Dust; IP 68; MIL-STD-810 certified

Biometrics

3D Face unlock

Iris scanner, 2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)

2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)

Features

Notification light

Hardware & Performance

System chip

Apple A12 Bionic APL1W81

Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845

Processor

Hexa-core, 2490 MHz, Vortex and Tempest, 64-bit, 7 nm

Octa-core, 2800 MHz, Kryo 385, 64-bit, 10 nm

GPU

Apple 4-core GPU

Adreno 630

RAM

4 GB LPDDR4

OS

iOS (12.x)

Android (9.0 Pie, 8.0 Oreo), Samsung One UI

Android (9.0 Pie, 8.0 Oreo)

Battery

Capacity

2659 mAh

3000 mAh

Charging

USB Power Delivery

Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging

Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0

Talk time

20.00 hours

31.00 hours

20.00 hours

Stand-by time

3.4 days (82 hours)

15.6 days (374 hours)

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

Shopping information

MSRP price

$ 1349

$ 820

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14 Comments

1. Valinor

Posts: 174; 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?