Apple · iPhone XS
iPhone XS specifications
iPhone XS was introduced by Apple in 2018. This page includes every specification group published on Apple's official technical specifications page, plus model numbers, capacities, colors and current OS compatibility.
Software support: Not listed for iOS 26|Last reviewed: 2026-07-29
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Specifications
Design and colors
- Finish
- Gold • Space Gray • Silver
- Size and Weight
- Width: 2.79 inches (70.9 mm) • Height: 5.65 inches (143.6 mm) • Depth: 0.30 inch (7.7 mm) • Weight: 6.24 ounces (177 grams)
- Splash, Water, and Dust Resistant
- Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 2 meters up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529
Display
- Display
- Super Retina HD display • 5.8‑inch (diagonal) all‑screen OLED Multi‑Touch display • HDR display • 2436‑by-1125‑pixel resolution at 458 ppi • 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio (typical) • True Tone display • Wide color display (P3) • 3D Touch • 625 cd/m2 max brightness (typical) • Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating • Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously
Performance and storage
- Capacity
- 64GB • 256GB • 512GB
- Chip
- A12 Bionic chip • Next-generation Neural Engine
Cameras and video
- Camera
- Dual 12MP wide-angle and telephoto cameras • Wide-angle: ƒ/1.8 aperture • Telephoto: ƒ/2.4 aperture • 2x optical zoom; digital zoom up to 10x • Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control • Portrait Lighting with five effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono) • Dual optical image stabilization • Six‑element lens • Quad-LED True Tone flash with Slow Sync • Panorama (up to 63MP) • Sapphire crystal lens cover • Backside illumination sensor • Hybrid IR filter • Autofocus with Focus Pixels • Tap to focus with Focus Pixels • Smart HDR for photos • Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos • Local tone mapping • Advanced red-eye correction • Exposure control • Auto image stabilization • Burst mode • Timer mode • Photo geotagging • Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG
- Video Recording
- 4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps • 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps • 720p HD video recording at 30 fps • Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps • Optical image stabilization for video • 2x optical zoom; digital zoom up to 6x • Quad-LED True Tone flash • Slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps • Time‑lapse video with stabilization • Cinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p) • Continuous autofocus video • Take 8MP still photos while recording 4K video • Playback zoom • Video geotagging • Video formats recorded: HEVC and H.264 • Stereo recording
- TrueDepth Camera
- 7MP camera • ƒ/2.2 aperture • Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control • Portrait Lighting with five effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono) • Animoji and Memoji • 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps • Smart HDR for photos • Extended dynamic range for video at 30 fps • Cinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p) • Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos • Retina Flash • Backside illumination sensor • Auto image stabilization • Burst mode • Exposure control • Timer mode
Battery and charging
- Power and Battery
- Lasts up to 30 minutes longer than iPhone X • Talk time (wireless): Up to 20 hours • Internet use: Up to 12 hours • Video playback (wireless): Up to 14 hours • Audio playback (wireless): Up to 60 hours • Fast-charge capable: Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes 9 with 18W adapter or higher (available separately) • Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery • Wireless charging (works with Qi chargers 10 ) • Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter
Connectivity and ports
- Cellular and Wireless
- Model A1920* FDD‑LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) • TD‑LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) • CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (800, 1900 MHz) • UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) • GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) • Model A1921* FDD‑LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) • All models Gigabit-class LTE with 4x4 MIMO and LAA 4 • 802.11ac Wi‑Fi with 2x2 MIMO • Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology • NFC with reader mode • Express Cards with power reserve
- Location
- Assisted GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and QZSS • Digital compass • Wi‑Fi • Cellular • iBeacon microlocation
- External Buttons and Connectors
- Volume up/down • Ring/Silent • Side button • Built-in stereo speaker • Lightning connector • Built-in microphones
- Sensors
- Face ID • Barometer • Three‑axis gyro • Accelerometer • Proximity sensor • Ambient light sensor
- SIM Card
- Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM) 11 • iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max are not compatible with existing micro‑SIM cards.
Software and security
- Face ID
- Enabled by TrueDepth camera for facial recognition
- Operating System
- iOS 12 • iOS is the world’s most personal and secure mobile operating system, packed with powerful features that help you get the most out of every day. • See what’s new in iOS
Audio and media
- Audio Calling
- FaceTime audio • Voice over LTE (VoLTE) 4 • Wi‑Fi calling 4
- Audio Playback
- Audio formats supported: AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC‑3), Dolby Digital Plus (E‑AC‑3), Dolby Atmos, and Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+) • Wider stereo playback • User‑configurable maximum volume limit
- Video Playback
- Video formats supported: HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2, and Motion JPEG • High Dynamic Range with Dolby Vision and HDR10 content • AirPlay Mirroring, photos, and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later) 6 • Video mirroring and video out support: Up to 1080p through Lightning Digital AV Adapter and Lightning to VGA Adapter (adapters sold separately) 6
- Headphones
- EarPods with Lightning Connector
In the box
- In the Box
- iPhone with iOS 12 • EarPods with Lightning Connector • Lightning to USB Cable • USB Power Adapter • Documentation
Additional specifications
- Apple Pay
- Pay with your iPhone using Face ID in stores, within apps, and on the web • Send and receive money in Messages • Complete purchases made with Apple Pay on your Mac
- Video Calling
- FaceTime video calling over Wi‑Fi or cellular
- Siri
- Use your voice to send messages, set reminders, and more • Get intelligent suggestions on your Lock screen and in Messages, Mail, QuickType, and more • Activate hands-free with only your voice using “Hey Siri” • Use your voice to run shortcuts from your favorite apps
Before buying
- Match the model number to your region and cellular networks before buying.
- Test the battery, display, cameras and biometrics, and review parts and service history on a used device.
- Verify storage capacity because iPhone does not support expandable memory cards.
Sources
- Official iPhone XS technical specifications — Apple Support
- Identify iPhone models and model numbers — Apple Support
- Devices compatible with iOS 26 — Apple Support