Apple iPhone XS vs Apple iPhone 12 Specs Comparison
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Apple iPhone XS | Apple iPhone 12 |
Released
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Sep 21, 2018
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Released
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Oct 23, 2020
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5.8-inch · 2436x1125px
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6.1-inch · 2532x1170px
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12 MP Main · 7 MP Selfie
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12 MP Main · 12 MP Selfie
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4GB · 64GB
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4GB · 64GB
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2659 mAh
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2815 mAh
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Display
Size | |
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5.8-inch | 6.1-inch |
Resolution | |
2436x1125px, 19.5:9 ratio, 459 PPI | 2532x1170px, 19.5:9 ratio, 457 PPI |
Technology | |
OLED | OLED |
Refresh rate | |
60Hz | |
Screen-to-body | |
82.64 % | 87.24 % |
Peak brightness | |
625 cd/m2 (nit) | 1200 cd/m2 (nit) |
Features | |
HDR support, Pressure-sensitive, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | HDR support, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Ceramic Shield), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
Hardware
System chip | |
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Apple A12 Bionic APL1W81 (7 nm) | Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) |
Processor | |
Hexa-core 2490 MHz Vortex and Tempest 64-bit | Hexa-core 3100 MHz 64-bit |
GPU | |
Apple 4-core GPU | Yes |
RAM | |
4GB (LPDDR4) | 4GB (LPDDR4) |
Internal storage | |
64GB, not expandable | 64GB (NVMe), not expandable |
OS | |
iOS (15.x, 14.x, 13.x, 12.x) | iOS (16.x, 15.x, 14.x) |
Battery
Capacity | |
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2659 mAh | 2815 mAh |
Type | |
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable | Li - Ion, Not user replaceable |
Charging | |
USB Power Delivery, Qi wireless charging | USB Power Delivery, Qi wireless charging, MagSafe wireless charging |
Max charge speed | |
Wired: 15.0W Wireless: 7.5W |
Wireless: 15.0W |
Battery Life Estimate
Untested
Browsing
7h 49min
Video
4h 42min
Gaming
Untested
Battery Life Estimate
4h 59min
Browsing
12h 33min
Video
6h 38min
Gaming
6h 46min
Camera
Rear | |
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Dual camera | Dual camera |
Main camera | |
12 MP (Sapphire crystal lens cover, OIS, PDAF, BSI sensor) Aperture size: F1.8 Focal length: 26 mm Sensor size: 1/2.55" Pixel size: 1.4 μm |
12 MP (Sapphire crystal lens cover, OIS, PDAF) Aperture size: F1.6 Focal length: 26 mm |
Second camera | |
12 MP (Telephoto, Sapphire crystal lens cover, OIS, PDAF, BSI sensor) Optical zoom: 2.0x Aperture size: F2.4 Focal Length: 52 mm Sensor size: 1/3.4" Pixel size: 1 μm |
12 MP (Ultra-wide, Sapphire crystal lens cover) Aperture size: F2.4 Focal Length: 13 mm |
Flash | |
Quad LED | LED |
Video recording | |
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) OIS, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording | 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps) OIS, HDR, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording |
Front | |
7 MP (HDR), Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD) | 12 MP (EIS, HDR, Slow-motion videos), Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps) |
Design
Dimensions | |
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5.65 x 2.79 x 0.30 inches (143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm) |
5.78 x 2.81 x 0.29 inches (146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm) thickness with camera 0.35 inches (8.88 mm) |
Weight | |
6.24 oz(177.0 g) | 5.78 oz(164.0 g) |
Materials | |
Back: Glass Frame: Stainless steel |
Back: Glass Frame: Aluminum |
Resistance | |
Water, Dust; IP68 | Water, Dust; IP68 |
Biometrics | |
3D Face unlock | 3D Face unlock |
Keys | |
Left: Volume control, Other; Right: Lock/Unlock key | Left: Volume control, Other; Right: Lock/Unlock key |
Colors | |
Gold, Silver, Space gray | Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple |
Cellular
5G | |
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Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, n260, n261, Sub-6, mmWave | |
4G (FDD) | |
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) |
4G (TDD) | |
Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46 | Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500), 46, 48(3600) |
3G | |
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) |
Data Speed | |
LTE-A Pro Cat 16 (1000/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS | LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s |
Dual SIM | |
Yes | Yes |
SIM type | |
Nano SIM, eSIM | Nano SIM, eSIM |
HD Voice | |
Yes | Yes |
VoLTE | |
Yes | Yes |
Multimedia
Headphones | |
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No 3.5mm jack | No 3.5mm jack |
Speakers | |
Earpiece, Multiple speakers | Earpiece, Multiple speakers |
Features | |
Dolby Atmos | |
Screen mirroring | |
Wireless screen share | Wireless screen share |
Additional microphone(s) | |
Noise cancellation, Video recording | Noise cancellation |
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth | |
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5.0 | 5.0 |
Wi-Fi | |
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot | 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6),dual-band MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
USB | |
Lightning, Features: Charging, Headphones port | Lightning, Features: Charging, Headphones port |
Hearing aid compatible | |
M3/T4 | M3/T4 |
Location | |
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning |
Sensors | |
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer |
Other | |
NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling) | NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling) |
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval | |
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Date approved: Sep 12, 2018 FCC ID value: BCG-E3218A | |
Measured SAR | |
Head: 0.90 W/kg Body: 0.99 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.53 W/kg Wireless Router: 0.99 W/kg |
Buyers information
MSRP | |
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$ 999 | $ 829 |
In The Box | |
EarPods with Lightning Connector, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation | USB-C to Lightning Cable, Documentation |
Availability
Officially announced | |
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Sep 12, 2018 | Oct 13, 2020 |
Alternative variants
with 512 GB storage
Internal storage | 512GB |
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MSRP | $ 1349 |
with 128GB storage
Internal storage | 128GB |
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MSRP | $ 879 |
with 256 GB storage
Internal storage | 256GB |
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MSRP | $ 1149 |
with 256GB storage
Internal storage | 256GB |
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MSRP | $ 979 |
Links
Full specifications | |
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Apple iPhone XS Specs | Apple iPhone 12 Specs |
PhoneArena Review | |
Apple iPhone XS Review | Apple iPhone 12 Review |
User Reviews | |
Apple iPhone XS User Reviews | Apple iPhone 12 User Reviews |