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) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (720p HD)
3840x2160 (4K) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (720p HD)
Features
Optical image stabilization, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video calling, Video sharing
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 oz (170 g)
the average is 6 oz (170 g)
Materials
Back: Glass; Frame: Stainless steel
Back: Glass; Frame: Aluminum
Resistance
Water, Dust
Water, Dust
IP certified
IP 68
IP 67
Biometrics
3D Face unlock
3D Face unlock
Colors
Gold, Gray, Silver
Black, Gold, Pink, Blue, Red, White
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
512 GB
256 GB
OS
iOS (12.x)
iOS (12.x)
Battery
Capacity
2659 mAh
2942 mAh
Charging
USB Power Delivery, Qi wireless charging
USB Power Delivery, Qi wireless charging
Talk time
the average is 21 h (1274 min)
the average is 21 h (1274 min)
Music playback
60.00 hours
65.00 hours
Video playback
14.00 hours
16.00 hours
Cellular
CDMA
800, 1900 MHz
800, 1900 MHz
GSM
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
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
Data
Dual SIM
Yes
Yes
SIM type
Nano SIM, eSIM
Nano SIM, eSIM
HD Voice
Yes
Yes
VoLTE
Yes
Yes
Connectivity
Bluetooth
5.0
5.0
Wi-Fi
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band
USB
Yes
Yes
Connector
Proprietary
Proprietary
Features
Mass storage device, USB charging
Mass storage device, USB charging
Mobile Payment
Apple Pay
Apple Pay
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Other
NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
Phone features
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Notifications
Haptic feedback, Vibration
Haptic feedback, Vibration
Hearing aid compatibility
M3, T4
M3, T4
Other features
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD
Multimedia
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share
Speakers
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Headphones connector
Proprietary
Proprietary
Additional microphone(s)
for Noise cancellation, Video recording
for Noise cancellation, Video recording
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
$ 1349
$ 899
