Apple iPhone XS vs Apple iPhone XR
Display
Display size
Resolution
Pixel density
Technology
OLED
IPS LCD
Screen-to-body ratio
82.64 %
79.24 %
Peak brightness
625 cd/m2 (nit)
625 cd/m2 (nit)
Features
HDR video support, Pressure-sensitive, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Camera
Rear
Dual camera
Single camera
Main camera
Hardware Features
Sapphire crystal lens cover, Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Sapphire crystal lens cover, Optical image stabilization, 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: F1.8; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Second camera
12 megapixels
Hardware Features
Telephoto, Sapphire crystal lens cover, Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus, 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
Flash
Quad LED
Quad LED
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)
Features
Optical image stabilization, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording
Optical image stabilization, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video calling, Video sharing
Front
7 megapixels
7 megapixels
Features
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6.1 oz (173 g)
the average is 6.1 oz (173 g)
Materials
Back: Glass; Frame: Stainless steel
Back: Glass; Frame: Aluminum
Resistance
Water, Dust; IP 68
Water, Dust; IP 67
Biometrics
3D Face unlock
3D Face unlock
Colors
Gold, Gray, Silver
Black, Gold, Pink, Blue, Red, White
Multimedia
Headphones
Lightning
Lightning
Speakers
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share
Additional microphone(s)
for Noise cancellation, Video recording
for Noise cancellation, Video recording
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Apple A12 Bionic APL1W81
Apple A12 Bionic APL1W81
Processor
GPU
Apple 4-core GPU
Apple 4-core GPU
RAM
Internal storage
64 GB, not expandable
64 GB, not expandable
OS
iOS (12.x)
iOS (12.x)
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth
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, dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB
Lightning
Lightning
Features
USB charging
USB charging
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Mobile Payment
Apple Pay
Apple Pay
Other
NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling)
NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling)
Cellular
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, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71
LTE (TDD)
Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46
Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
UMTS
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
Data
Dual SIM
Yes
Yes
SIM type
Nano SIM, eSIM
Nano SIM, eSIM
HD Voice
Yes
Yes
VoLTE
Yes
Yes
Battery
Capacity
2659 mAh
2942 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
Talk time
the average is 21 h (1250 min)
the average is 21 h (1250 min)
Music playback
60.00 hours
65.00 hours
Video playback
14.00 hours
16.00 hours
Regulatory Approval
FCC measured SAR
Head
0.90 W/kg
Body
0.99 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission
1.53 W/kg
Wireless Router
0.99 W/kg
Shopping information
In The Box
EarPods with Lightning Connector, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation
EarPods with Lightning Connector, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation
MSRP price
$ 999
$ 749
