iPhone X vs iPhone XS
Short Description
iPhone X
Screen size: 5.8" / Resolution: 1125 x 2436 px / Main camera: 12 MP & 12 MP / Front camera: 7MP / RAM: 3GB / Battery power: 2716 mAh / Internal storage: 64GB, 256GB / SIM cards: 1 SIM
iPhone XS
Screen size: 5.8" / Resolution: 1125 x 2436 px / Main camera: 12 MP & 12 MP / Front camera: 7MP / RAM: 4GB / Battery power: 2658 mAh / Internal storage: 64GB, 256GB, 512GB / SIM cards: 1 SIM, 1 eSIM
Key Differences
iPhone X
iPhone XS
How is iPhone X better than iPhone XS?
Bigger battery capacity: 2716 mAh vs 2658 mAh
Lighter: 174 g (6.14 ounces) vs 177 g (6.24 ounces)
iPhone X
iPhone XS
How is iPhone XS better than iPhone X?
Faster CPU speed: 2 x 2.5 GHz & 4 x 1.6 GHz vs 2 x 2.53 GHz & 4 x 1.42 GHz
More RAM memory capacity in max option: 4GB vs 3GB
AnTuTu score is about 45% higher
More internal storage in max option: 64GB, 256GB, 512GB vs 64GB, 256GB
More color options: Space Gray, Silver, Gold vs Space Gray, Silver
The phone is 10 months newer
Size Comparison
iPhone X
iPhone XS
Height
143.6 mm
(5.65 inches)
Width
70.9 mm
(2.79 inches)
Thickness
7.7 mm
(0.3 inches)
Screen size
5.8"
Weight
174 g
(6.14 ounces)
5.8"
5.8"
Height
143.6 mm
(5.65 inches)
Width
70.9 mm
(2.79 inches)
Thickness
7.7 mm
(0.3 inches)
Screen size
5.8"
Weight
177 g
(6.24 ounces)
Height
143.6 mm
(5.65 inches)
Width
70.9 mm
(2.79 inches)
Thickness
7.7 mm
(0.3 inches)
Screen size
5.8"
Weight
174 g
(6.14 ounces)
Height
143.6 mm
(5.65 inches)
Width
70.9 mm
(2.79 inches)
Thickness
7.7 mm
(0.3 inches)
Screen size
5.8"
Weight
177 g
(6.24 ounces)
3D comparison
iPhone X
iPhone XS
iPhone X
iPhone XS
Expert Score
Score 4.4
Score 4.3
iPhone X
iPhone XS
iPhone X
iPhone XS
Score 4.4
Score 4.3
TechRadar
iPhone X
iPhone XS
Tech Advisor
iPhone X
iPhone XS
PCMag
iPhone X
iPhone XS
WIRED
iPhone X
iPhone XS
Smartprix
iPhone X
iPhone XS
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iPhone X
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Benchmarks
AnTuTu Score
iPhone X
507,548
iPhone XS
738,192 +45.44%
The score reflects a device's overall performance by summing up results from tests of RAM speed, CPU, and 2D/3D graphics.
CPU
iPhone X
192,337
iPhone XS
207,549 +7.91%
Measures the performance of a device's processor, focusing on tasks such as computing power and multi-core efficiency.
GPU
iPhone X
122,353
iPhone XS
203,822 +66.59%
Measures the graphical performance of a device's GPU, evaluating its ability to handle graphics-intensive tasks such as gaming and rendering.
Memory
iPhone X
101,238
iPhone XS
121,678 +20.19%
Measures the performance of a device's memory (RAM), measuring its speed and efficiency in handling multitasking and data-intensive applications.
UX
iPhone X
91,620
iPhone XS
205,143 +123.91%
Measures the overall user experience performance of a device, including factors like system responsiveness, touch sensitivity, and app launching speed.
3DMark Wild Life benchmark
iPhone X
3,522
iPhone XS
5,698 +61.78%
Is a cross-platform benchmark designed to test the graphical performance of devices under high GPU load.
3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
iPhone X
3,446
iPhone XS
6,048 +75.51%
Is a cross-platform graphical benchmark that tests a device's performance while eliminating the impact of screen resolution for more objective platform comparisons.
3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
iPhone X
892
iPhone XS
1,446 +62.11%
Is a cross-platform graphical benchmark that tests a device's performance under higher workloads with more detailed visuals, designed for powerful GPUs.
Geekbench 6 · Multi-Core
iPhone X
1,931
iPhone XS
2,571 +33.14%
Measures the aggregate performance of all processor cores in a device, simulating tasks optimized for multi-threaded processing.
Geekbench 6 · Single-Core
iPhone X
1,025
iPhone XS
1,270 +23.9%
Measures the performance of a single processor core by assessing how efficiently the device handles single-threaded processing-based tasks.
Geekbench 5 · Multi-Core
iPhone X
2,098
iPhone XS
2,476 +18.02%
Measures the aggregate performance of all processor cores in a device, simulating tasks optimized for multi-threaded processing in Geekbench 5.
Geekbench 5 · Single-Core
iPhone X
910
iPhone XS
1,108 +21.76%
Measures the performance of a single processor core in a device, evaluating its efficiency in handling single-threaded tasks in Geekbench 5.
Battery Performance
iPhone X
iPhone XS
Battery Life
Charging timeComparison videos
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iPhone X vs iPhone XS Speed Test & Ram Management
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iPhone X vs iPhone XS Speed Test!
About Products
iPhone X
The iPhone X revolutionized smartphone design with its sleek, edge-to-edge 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED display, offering vibrant colors and deep contrast, perfect for media and gaming. Powered by the A11 Bionic chip, it ensures fast, smooth performance for multitasking and gaming.
The dual 12MP rear cameras capture sharp photos with Portrait mode and 4K video, while the 7MP TrueDepth front camera delivers stunning selfies. Face ID provides secure, seamless unlocking, and its glass and stainless-steel design adds durability and style. With wireless charging and a lasting battery, the iPhone X remains a modern, feature-packed choice.
iPhone XS
The Apple iPhone XS offers a premium experience with its 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED display, providing vibrant colors and deep blacks, perfect for watching videos and browsing. Powered by the A12 Bionic chip, it delivers fast performance and smooth multitasking, ideal for gaming, apps, and daily use.
The 12MP dual-camera system captures sharp photos, supports Smart HDR, and records 4K video, while the 7MP front camera ensures excellent selfies and FaceTime quality. Face ID provides secure unlocking, and the sleek glass design supports wireless charging. With water and dust resistance, the iPhone XS combines power, style, and durability in a compact form.
Technical Specifications
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Specs
iPhone X
iPhone XS
Design
Weight
174 g (6.14 ounces)
177 g (6.24 ounces)
Thickness
7.7 mm (0.3 inches)
7.7 mm (0.3 inches)
Width
70.9 mm (2.79 inches)
70.9 mm (2.79 inches)
Height
143.6 mm (5.65 inches)
143.6 mm (5.65 inches)
Is weather-sealed (splashproof)
✔
✔
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
IP67
IP68
Waterproof depth rating
1 m
2 m
Volume
78.4 cm³
78.4 cm³
Is dustproof and water-resistant
✔
✔
Color options
Space Gray, Silver
Space Gray, Silver, Gold
Lowest potential operating temperature
-
0 °C
Maximum operating temperature
-
35 °C
French Repairability Index
4.8
4.7
Display
Screen size
5.8"
5.8"
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
OLED/AMOLED
Pixel density
458 ppi
458 ppi
Resolution
1125 x 2436 px
1125 x 2436 px
Refresh rate
60Hz
60Hz
Brightness (typical)
625 nits
625 nits
Has branded damage-resistant glass
✔
✔
Supports HDR10
-
✔
Supports Dolby Vision
✔
✔
Contrast ratio
-
1000000:1
Has a touch screen
✔
✔
Performance
Internal storage
64GB, 256GB
64GB, 256GB, 512GB
RAM
3GB
4GB
CPU speed
2 x 2.53 GHz & 4 x 1.42 GHz
2 x 2.5 GHz & 4 x 1.6 GHz
GPU clock speed
1066 MHz
-
Has integrated LTE
✔
✔
RAM speed
-
2133 MHz
Semiconductor size
10 nm
7 nm
Supports 64-bit
✔
✔
Has integrated graphics
✔
✔
Uses big.LITTLE technology
✔
✔
CPU threads
6 threads
6 threads
Has TrustZone
✔
✔
Maximum memory bandwidth
-
34.1 GB/s
L2 cache
-
8 MB
DDR memory version
-
4
Maximum memory amount
3GB
-
Release date
2017
2018
Has NX bit
✔
✔
L1 cache
-
128 KB
Number of transistors
-
6900 million
Turbo clock speed
-
2.49GHz
Cameras
Main camera
12 MP & 12 MP
12 MP & 12 MP
Front camera
7MP
7MP
Has built-in optical image stabilization
✔
✔
Video recording (main camera)
2160 x 60 fps
2160 x 60 fps
Wide aperture (main camera)
f/2.4 & f/1.8
f/2.4 & f/1.8
Has a dual-tone LED flash
✔
✔
Has a BSI sensor
✔
✔
Has continuous autofocus when recording movies
✔
✔
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
✔
✔
Supports slow-motion video recording
✔
✔
Has a built-in HDR mode
✔
✔
Has a flash
✔
✔
Has manual exposure
✔
✔
Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera
✔
✔
Optical zoom
2x
2x
Number of flash LEDs
4
2
Has a CMOS sensor
✔
✔
Has manual ISO
✔
✔
Has a serial shot mode
✔
✔
Has manual focus
✔
✔
Has a front camera
✔
✔
Has manual white balance
✔
✔
Has touch autofocus
✔
✔
Can create panoramas in-camera
✔
✔
Wide aperture (front camera)
f/2.2
f/2.2
Has timelapse function
✔
✔
Pixel size (main camera)
-
1.4 µm & 1 µm
Operating system
Has dark mode
✔
-
Has Wi-Fi password sharing
✔
✔
Has battery health check
✔
✔
Can offload apps
✔
✔
Has customizable notifications
✔
✔
Has scrolling screenshots
-
✔
Supports instant markup
✔
✔
Has sharing intents
✔
✔
Has a child lock
-
✔
Tracks the current position of a mobile device
✔
✔
Can block app tracking
-
✔
Blocks cross-site tracking
✔
✔
Gets direct OS updates
✔
✔
Has AirPlay
✔
✔
Has Quick Start
-
✔
The browser has word wrap
✔
✔
Has voice commands
✔
✔
More languages supported
56
56
Battery
Battery power
2716 mAh
2658 mAh
Has wireless charging
✔
✔
Supports fast charging
✔
✔
Charging speed
15W
-
Wireless charging speed
5W
-
Has a battery level indicator
✔
✔
Has a rechargeable battery
✔
✔
Audio
Has stereo speakers
✔
✔
Number of microphones
3
3
Features
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Download speed
600 MBits/s
1024 MBits/s
Upload speed
150 MBits/s
150 MBits/s
USB version
2
2
Has NFC
✔
✔
SIM cards
1 SIM
1 SIM, 1 eSIM
Bluetooth version
5
5
Has a gyroscope
✔
✔
Has GPS
✔
✔
Has a compass
✔
✔
Supports Wi-Fi
✔
✔
Has a cellular module
✔
✔
Has a barometer
✔
✔
Supports Galileo
✔
✔
Body SAR (US)
1.17W/kg
-
Head SAR (US)
1.09W/kg
-
Has an infrared sensor
-
✔
Has an accelerometer
✔
✔
Head SAR (eu)
0.87W/kg
-
Uses 3D facial recognition
✔
✔
Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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