IPhone XS
iPhone XS in Gold | |
| Developer | Apple Inc. |
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| Type | Smartphone |
| Series | iPhone |
| First released | September 21, 2018 |
| Discontinued | September 10, 2019 |
| Predecessor | iPhone X |
| Successor | iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max |
| Related | iPhone XR |
| Compatible networks | GSM, CDMA2000, EV-DO, HSPA+, LTE, LTE Advanced |
| Form factor | Slate |
| Dimensions | XS: 143.6 × 70.9 × 7.7 mm (5.65 × 2.79 × 0.30 in) XS Max: 157.5 × 77.4 × 7.7 mm (6.20 × 3.05 × 0.30 in) |
| Weight | XS: 177 g (6.2 oz) XS Max: 208 g (7.3 oz) |
| Operating system | Original: iOS 12 Current: iOS 18.5, released May 12, 2025 |
| System-on-chip | Apple A12 Bionic |
| Memory | 4 GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 64, 256 or 512 GB NVMe |
| Battery | XS: 2658 mAh Li-ion XS Max: 3174 mAh Li-ion |
| Rear camera | 12 MP, ƒ/1.8 aperture 4K video recording at 24, 30 or 60 FPS, 1080p at 30 or 60 FPS or 720p at 30 FPS |
| Front camera | 7 MP, f/2.2 aperture, 1080p HD video recording |
| Display | XS: 5.85 in (149 mm), 2436×1125 px XS Max: 6.46 in (164 mm), 2688×1242 px |
| Sound | Stereo speakers |
| Connectivity | 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Water resistance | IP68, up to 2 m (6.6 ft) for 30 minutes |
| Hearing aid compatibility | M3, T4 |
| Other | FaceTime audio- or video-calling, Qi wireless charging, USB-C to Lightning (connector) fast charging |
| Website | iPhone XS – Apple at the Wayback Machine (archived September 9, 2019) |
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The iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max are smartphones designed, developed, and marketed by Apple Inc. Released as the twelfth-generation flagship models of the iPhone, they succeeded the iPhone X and were unveiled alongside the more affordable iPhone XR on September 12, 2018, during a keynote address by Apple CEO Tim Cook at the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park. Pre-orders began on September 14, 2018, with general availability starting September 21, 2018. The iPhone XS and XS Max introduced improvements over their predecessor, including enhanced processing power, dual-SIM functionality, improved water resistance, and stereo audio recording for video capture.
At WWDC 2024, Apple announced that the iPhone XS, alongside the iPhone XR, would support iOS 18, making these devices the oldest iPhones compatible with the latest iOS version at the time. This decision also makes the iPhone XS as one of the oldest supported smartphone ever, with seven years of updates.
Apple positioned the iPhone XS and XS Max as premium devices, targeting consumers seeking cutting-edge performance and advanced features, while simultaneously offering the iPhone XR, a lower-cost alternative, the same Apple A12 Bionic chip, but has a LCD IPS panel display, and with a singular camera.
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Along with the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, the iPhone XS and XS Max were discontinued on September 10, 2019, following the announcement of the 13th generation of iPhone; the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max.