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iPhone XR vs iPhone XS Comparison
iPhone XR vs iPhone XS comparison: which one is best for you?
iPhone 12 vs iPhone XS
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Customer reviews
| iPhone 12 | iPhone XS | |
|---|---|---|
| Average | 4.6/5 (65) | 4.5/5 (3) |
Design
| iPhone 12 | iPhone XS | |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 71.5 mm | 70.9 mm |
| Height | 147.7 mm | 143.6 mm |
| Weight | 164 g | 177 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm | 7.7 mm |
| Volume | 78.15 cm³ | 78.4 cm³ |
Screen
| iPhone 12 | iPhone XS | |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 1170 x 2532 px | 1125 x 2436 px |
| Density | 460 ppi | 458 ppi |
| Size | 6.1 inches | 5.8 inches |
Battery
| iPhone 12 | iPhone XS | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 2815 mAh | 2658 mAh |
| Removable battery | No | No |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Fast charging | Yes | Yes |
| Ultra power saving mode | Yes | Yes |
*Refurbished devices sold on Back Market offer at least 85% of this maximum charge capacity. |
Performance
| iPhone 12 | iPhone XS | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| External memory slot | No | No |
| RAM capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| 5G support | Yes | No |
| LTE support | Yes | Yes |
Camera
| iPhone 12 | iPhone XS | |
|---|---|---|
| Front camera resolution | 12 MP | 7 MP |
| Main camera resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Multi lens | Yes | Yes |
| Optical zoom | Yes | Yes |
| Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Optical stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Slow motion video | Yes | Yes |
| Main camera video resolution | 2160 px | 2160 px |
Audio
| iPhone 12 | iPhone XS | |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack socket | No | No |
| Radio | No | No |
| Number of microphones | 2 | 3 |
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