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General

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Series

iPhone X4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2017/09/the-future-is-here-iphone-xRead 5 October 2026Exact model family from maker launch.

iPhone XS5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2018/09/iphone-xs-and-iphone-xs-max-bring-the-best-and-biggest-displays-to-iphoneRead 7 October 2026Exact maker family announcement.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A18652Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026Exact model entry names A1865. US specification uses its matching radio group.

A19202Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026Exact iPhone XS identity entry names A1920.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

12 September 20174Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2017/09/the-future-is-here-iphone-xRead 5 October 2026Exact maker launch announcement date.

12 September 20185Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2018/09/iphone-xs-and-iphone-xs-max-bring-the-best-and-biggest-displays-to-iphoneRead 7 October 2026Dated maker announcement, distinct from preorder and retail.

Status

Discontinued9Press articlemacrumors.com/2018/09/12/apple-discontinues-iphone-se-iphone-6s-iphone-xRead 7 October 2026Dated September 12, 2018 report says Apple discontinued iPhone X. Remaining reseller stock does not make it current production.

Discontinued8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102772Read 7 October 2026Maker lists iPhone XS among products vintage worldwide. Definition explicitly says Apple stopped distributing vintage products for sale more than five and less than seven years ago. Current repair/software support is not conflated with current production.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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Apple iPhone X9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-XS-Smartphone-Review.333546.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Review introduction explicitly iPhone XS follows iPhone X. Existing reference slug checked. No radio or lab results transferred.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Apple iPhone XS9Press articlemacrumors.com/2018/09/12/apple-discontinues-iphone-se-iphone-6s-iphone-xRead 7 October 2026Report explicitly says iPhone XS and XS Max replace iPhone X. The same-size XS is the immediate catalogue successor.23Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-XS-Smartphone-Review.333546.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says Apple followed the iPhone X with the iPhone XS and calls the X its predecessor.

Apple iPhone 11 Pro26Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/iphone-xs-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact XS review explicitly calls iPhone 11 Pro its direct successor in the introduction. Existing apple-iphone-11-pro target checked. Earlier AnandTech URL redirects to a different TechRadar article and its historic introduction was not independently retrievable. No measurements from successor or another radio model are imported.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$9997Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2017/09/the-future-is-here-iphone-xRead 7 October 2026Original US starting launch price for 64 GB, before sales tax. The 256 GB model is not assigned this price.

$9995Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2018/09/iphone-xs-and-iphone-xs-max-bring-the-best-and-biggest-displays-to-iphoneRead 7 October 2026Maker Pricing and Availability gives XS starting 999 USD and XS Max 1099 USD respectively. Entry 64GB US base price, excluding taxes. No current refurbished price substituted.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026US reference model from US exact-model technical specification. No cross-region radio or bundle merging.

US2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026US reference radio hardware, corroborated by exact model group in US maker specification.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Space Gray, Silver1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026Finish section. Published current finish list. Later colour additions are included only when named by this source.

Gold, Space Gray, Silver1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Finish section. Named finishes only, trademark formatting tokens excluded.

Form factor

Bar1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026Maker complete product diagram shows non-folding handset.

Bar1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Maker complete model diagram shows a non-folding handset.

OS support period (claimed)iYears of OS updates promised by the maker. Do not convert a number of Android generations into years, or mix an EU minimum counted from end of sale with a launch-based promise.

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Security support period (claimed)iYears of security updates promised by the maker. State when the period starts in the source note. A regulatory minimum counted from end of market placement is a different basis.

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Security updates untiliPublished end date of security support for the exact model. Do not calculate a date from a rounded number of years.

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Body

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HeightiBody height in portrait orientation. Foldables use the unfolded body.

143.6mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026Size and Weight section. Explicit metric body dimension.

143.6mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight section. Exact metric body dimension.

WidthiBody width in portrait orientation.

70.9mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026Size and Weight section. Explicit metric body dimension.

70.9mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight section. Exact metric body dimension.

Thickness

7.7mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026Size and Weight section. Explicit metric body dimension.

7.7mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight section. Exact metric body dimension.

Thickness with camera bump

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Folded dimensions

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WeightiHandset weight without accessories. Colour and material differences belong in variants.

174g(6.1 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026Size and Weight section. Exact handset without accessories.

177g(6.2 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight section. Handset weight without accessories.

Frame

Stainless steel2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026Exact identity/launch describes stainless steel frame.

Stainless steel5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2018/09/iphone-xs-and-iphone-xs-max-bring-the-best-and-biggest-displays-to-iphoneRead 7 October 2026Exact launch explicitly names surgical-grade stainless steel band.

Front

Glass7Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2017/09/the-future-is-here-iphone-xRead 7 October 2026Maker launch describes glass on the front and back. No proprietary glass generation is inferred.

Glass2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026Exact model identity describes glass front.

BackiMaterial of the back cover as the maker names it. Aluminium is a metal back cover, as on a unibody. Silicone is a back the maker calls silicone, even with a leather or fabric look. A mixed back, such as metal with a glass insert, is Other.

Glass2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026Exact identity states glass back.

Glass2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026Exact model identity describes glass back.

Dust and water rating

IP671Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026Splash, Water and Dust Resistant section. IEC 60529 laboratory classification.

IP681Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Splash, Water and Dust Resistant section. IEC 60529 laboratory rating.

Water resistance depth

1m6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108039Read 5 October 2026Exact iPhone X is listed under IP67 maximum 1 m/30 min. Laboratory conditions only, resistance decreases with wear. This value is explicitly published, not inferred from the IP code.

2m1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Exact model laboratory maximum depth, not a normal-use guarantee.

Water resistance time

30min6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108039Read 5 October 2026Same exact model IP67 group explicitly states up to 30 minutes under IEC 60529.

30min1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Exact model laboratory immersion duration. Resistance may decrease with wear.

MIL-STD-810

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SIM capacityiPhysical nano-SIM slots and maximum simultaneously active eSIMs. These counts are alternatives and must not be added to infer total active subscriptions.

Nano-SIMs1eSIM onlyNo2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026Exact identity entry describes one physical nano-SIM tray. No unsupported active-eSIM count is written.

Nano-SIMs1eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026SIM Card section. Dual SIM via one nano-SIM and eSIM, region/carrier restrictions apply. Maximum simultaneously active eSIM profiles unstated and omitted.

Stylus

None10Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Displays/Displays.htmlRead 7 October 2026Apple table 2-4 explicitly marks Apple Pencil input Not supported for iPhone X. Refers to active stylus support, not a generic capacitive pen.

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Stylus name

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Display

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Screen sizeiMaker diagonal for the main display as a full rectangle. Rounded corners and cutouts reduce the viewable area.

5.85in(14.9 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026Display footnote explicitly gives full standard-rectangle diagonal. Marketed heading is 5.8 inches, actual viewable area is smaller.

5.85in(14.9 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Display footnote gives full standard-rectangle diagonal. Marketed heading: 5.8 inches. Actual viewable area is smaller.

Resolution

1125 × 2436px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026Display section. Portrait orientation.

1125 × 2436px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Display section. Portrait orientation.

Pixel density

458.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

458.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

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19.5:911Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPhone-XS_id10766Read 7 October 2026Exact XS display specification expressly 19.5:9, not calculated and not a rounded 19:9 crop.

Display type

OLED1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026Display section expressly says OLED.

OLED1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Display section explicitly names OLED.

Display type (as published)

Super Retina HD display1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026Display section. Maker name.

Super Retina HD display1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Display section. Exact maker display name.

Max refresh rateiHighest stated display refresh rate. Game-only or app-specific modes must be identified in the source note.

60Hz10Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Displays/Displays.htmlRead 7 October 2026Apple archived hardware table 2-3 names iPhone X at 60 Hz. App recommended frame rates are separate.

60Hz12Spec databasenanoreview.net/en/phone/apple-iphone-xsRead 7 October 2026Exact XS Display table Refresh rate 60 Hz, Adaptive refresh rate No. Corroborated by PhoneMore exact XS 64GB and Best Buy XS 256GB native refresh table 60 Hz. Separate 120 Hz touch sensing is not display refresh. No adaptive minimum inferred.

Min refresh rateiLowest stated adaptive display refresh rate. A variable refresh display does not itself prove an LTPO backplane.

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Touch sampling rateiStandard touch sampling rate the maker states. A figure the maker ties to a game, boost or instant mode goes in the instant field. When the maker names no mode, the figure is stored here and the source note quotes the wording.

120Hz10Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Displays/Displays.htmlRead 7 October 2026Apple table 2-4 names iPhone X at 120 Hz touch sampling and 60 Hz delivery. No burst/instant rate is claimed.

120Hz13Press articlemacrumors.com/2018/09/12/live-coverage-iphone-xs-eventRead 7 October 2026Original live account of Apple September 12 XS keynote, 10:44am display feature slide expressly 120 Hz touch sensing. This is touch sampling, not display refresh or an instantaneous gaming boost.

Instant touch samplingiHighest touch sampling rate the maker states for a game, boost or instant mode.

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Display brightness (typical, claimed)iMaker stated typical brightness, not a reviewer measurement or automatic outdoor mode. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

625nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026Display section. Maximum typical claim. cd/m² equals nits exactly.

625nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Display section. Maximum typical brightness, not HBM or HDR peak. cd/m² and nits are equivalent.

Outdoor brightness (claimed)iMaker stated outdoor or high-brightness-mode value. A peak outdoor claim need not be full-screen sustained brightness.

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Peak display brightness (claimed)iManufacturer-stated peak brightness. Store HDR, window size and operating mode only as stated in the source note. Outdoor/HBM claims use the separate field. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

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Minimum brightness

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Colour depth per channeliBits for each RGB colour channel, not total bits per pixel. A 24-bit RGB pixel means 8 bits per channel. No native-versus-dithered assumption.

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DCI-P3 coverage

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HDR playback formatsiHDR formats the phone can display or play back. Recorded video HDR formats use the separate video field.

Dolby Vision, HDR101Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026Video Playback section. Formats are playback support, not camera recording or panel peak-brightness claims.

Dolby Vision, HDR101Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Video Playback section. Supported content formats, not a claim of HDR camera recording or panel peak brightness.

PWM dimming frequency

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Always-on display

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No14Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/iphone/aside/iph84d983c01/18.0/ios/18.0Read 7 October 2026Archived iOS 18 maker closed Models with Always-On Display list includes only 14/15/16 Pro and Pro Max. XS is excluded. Companion Keep the iPhone display on longer guide limits the feature to this list. StandBy and ordinary no-auto-lock do not establish Always-On.

Front camera cutout

Notch1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026Exact front model diagram.

Notch1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Complete exact front model diagram.

Cover screen sizeiThe outer screen of a foldable, or a second screen on the back of a phone, such as on the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max.

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Cover screen resolutioniWidth and height as the screen stands when the closed phone, or the phone with a rear screen, is held upright. Some makers print the long side first, such as Motorola's 1272 x 1080 for a screen that is 1080 px wide.

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Cover screen refresh rate

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Cover screen type

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Platform

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OS at launch

iOS 114Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2017/09/the-future-is-here-iphone-xRead 5 October 2026Original launch OS generation. Current specification document may describe later bundle software.

iOS 125Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2018/09/iphone-xs-and-iphone-xs-max-bring-the-best-and-biggest-displays-to-iphoneRead 7 October 2026Exact maker launch explicitly states iOS 12.

Software

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Latest stable OS (verified)iLatest stable OS explicitly verified for the exact model on the source accessed date. A downloadable manual, beta, or launch specification does not prove a stable update rollout.

iOS 16.7.1611Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/127113Read 7 October 2026Apple stable release May 11, 2026 explicitly includes iPhone X. Latest matching model release in Apple security catalogue 100100 checked October 7, 2026. Does not establish a future support promise.

iOS 18.7.1015Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/100100Read 7 October 2026Latest available exact XS entry as accessed October 7, 2026 is iOS 18.7.10, released August 17, 2026 for XS/XS Max/XR. New iOS 26/27 entries start iPhone 11 and do not apply. This does not promise future updates or support end date.

Chipset

Apple A11 Bionic1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026Chip section. Exact installed processor.

Apple A12 Bionic1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Chip section. Exact installed processor.

Process

10nm12Press articleelectronics360.globalspec.com/article/12109/teardown-apple-iphone-xRead 7 October 2026Published IHS Markit teardown identifies installed Apple APL1W72 A11 Bionic as 10 nm FinFET. Its Qualcomm MDM9655/64 GB hardware matches the reference modem. Not a reviewer performance measurement.

7nm5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2018/09/iphone-xs-and-iphone-xs-max-bring-the-best-and-biggest-displays-to-iphoneRead 7 October 2026A12 Bionic section explicitly states 7-nanometer process.

CPU cores

64Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2017/09/the-future-is-here-iphone-xRead 5 October 2026Exact A11 maker launch states six-core CPU.

65Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2018/09/iphone-xs-and-iphone-xs-max-bring-the-best-and-biggest-displays-to-iphoneRead 7 October 2026A12 Bionic section explicitly states six-core fusion CPU.

CPU configurationiCPU core counts, names and maximum clocks for the exact chipset configuration. Do not copy clocks from another regional chip or generic faster chip edition.

AApple iPhone X

Count	Core
2	Performance
4	Efficiency

Source4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2017/09/the-future-is-here-iphone-xRead 5 October 2026Exact maker launch states two performance and four efficiency cores.

BApple iPhone XS

Count	Core
2	Performance
4	Efficiency

Source5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2018/09/iphone-xs-and-iphone-xs-max-bring-the-best-and-biggest-displays-to-iphoneRead 7 October 2026A12 Bionic section explicitly states two performance and four efficiency cores, clocks not inferred.

Max CPU clock

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GPU

Apple 3-core GPU4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2017/09/the-future-is-here-iphone-xRead 5 October 2026Exact maker launch explicitly identifies three-core Apple-designed GPU.

Apple 4-core GPU5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2018/09/iphone-xs-and-iphone-xs-max-bring-the-best-and-biggest-displays-to-iphoneRead 7 October 2026A12 Bionic section explicitly states four-core GPU.

NPU performance

0.6TOPS4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2017/09/the-future-is-here-iphone-xRead 5 October 2026Exact X launch Neural Engine claim up to 600 billion operations/s, exactly 0.6 trillion operations/s. CPU/ISP accelerator counts are separate.

5TOPS5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2018/09/iphone-xs-and-iphone-xs-max-bring-the-best-and-biggest-displays-to-iphoneRead 7 October 2026Next-generation Neural Engine section explicitly states up to 5 trillion operations per second.

Memory

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RAM

3GB13Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+X+Teardown/98975Read 7 October 2026Exact A1865 teardown step 10 identifies 3 GB installed RAM. No supported-memory maximum is substituted. RAM type remains omitted because the IHS reprint calls the same part LPDDR4 rather than LPDDR4X.

4GB6Reviewarstechnica.com/gadgets/2018/11/iphone-xr-review-keeping-compromises-to-a-minimumRead 5 October 2026Exact original review specifications/differences section explicitly states XR 3 GB and XS/XS Max 4 GB. RAM type and storage interface are not inferred.

RAM typeiActual installed memory technology published for the phone. A chipset supported-memory list does not prove which type this device uses.

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LPDDR4X16Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+XS+and+XS+Max+Teardown/113021Read 7 October 2026Teardown steps 7-8 explicitly compare XS on left and XS Max on right, then identify fitted Micron 4GB LPDDR4X SDRAM under A12. Maker silent. PhoneArena generic LPDDR4 shorthand does not override actual identified LPDDR4X component. No faster successor memory inferred.

Storage (nominal)iManufacturer nominal capacity before formatting, not available space. Published TB values use decimal SI conversion, 1 TB = 1000 GB. Literal maker GB values stay as published.

64, 256GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026Capacity section. Nominal marketed decimal GB, before formatting. Later capacity revisions remain the same model family.

64, 256, 512GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Capacity section. Manufacturer nominal decimal GB before formatting.

Storage type

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NVMe12Spec databasenanoreview.net/en/phone/apple-iphone-xsRead 7 October 2026Exact XS Storage table explicitly NVMe, independently corroborated by PhoneMore XS 64/256 entries. Teardown NAND chip identity alone was not treated as NVMe protocol proof. No numerical storage measurements transferred.

Memory card

None21Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-X-Smartphone-Review.264436.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Review final verdict expressly says storage cannot be expanded. Published model hardware, no card maximum inferred.

None11Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPhone-XS_id10766Read 7 October 2026Exact XS Hardware Storage expansion explicitly not expandable. Maker complete SIM/connector inventory and original teardown confirm no memory-card socket. External Lightning card reader is not an internal slot.

Max card size

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Rear cameras

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Physical rear camerasiOne row per physical imaging camera. Sensor crops, optical-quality zoom modes, autofocus laser and depth scanners do not add photographic lenses. A colour or multispectral sensor is not a camera row, even when the maker gives it a megapixel figure. A depth camera with its own megapixel figure, such as a 2 MP depth camera, is a row with the depth role. A ToF or lidar scanner is not a row.

AApple iPhone X

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	OIS	Optical zoom
Main	12	1.8	28	1/3.0"	1.22	PDAF	Yes	Not available
Telephoto	12	2.4	52	1/3.4"	1	PDAF	Yes	2×

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026Camera section. Physical cameras only. Dual optical stabilisation applies to Wide and Telephoto on this model.18Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPhone-X_id10414Read 7 October 2026Only missing optical-format/focal-length/pixel-size/physical telephoto zoom columns are added. Main 28 mm, 1/3 inch optical format, native 1.22 um. Telephoto 52 mm, 1/3.4 inch, 1 um and physical 2x zoom. Published model hardware, no calculated sensor diagonal.19Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 7 October 2026Apple tables 4-4 main and 4-8 exact iPhone X telephoto show P autofocus, which table 4-3 defines as phase detection. More specific dual-pixel classification is not established by the maker. Existing maker OIS/aperture/MP retained.

BApple iPhone XS

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	OIS	Optical zoom
Main	12	1.8	1/2.55 inch	1.4	PDAF	Yes	Not available
Telephoto	12	2.4	1/3.4 inch	1	PDAF	Yes	2×

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Two physical 12 MP Wide and Telephoto lenses. Dual optical stabilisation applies to both, 2x optical zoom belongs to Telephoto. Generic Focus Pixels is not assigned an unproved AF enum.11Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPhone-XS_id10766Read 7 October 2026Exact XS Camera table main 12MP f/1.8 sensor 1/2.55 inch, pixels 1.4 um, PDAF. Tele 12MP f/2.4 sensor 1/3.4 inch, pixels 1 um, PDAF. Main/tele physical rows retained, not digital zoom crops. Published 26/52 mm focal-length label lacks explicit 35 mm-equivalent qualification and is omitted.

Number of rear cameras

2=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

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Main camera

12MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

12MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Longest physical-lens optical zoomiLargest optical zoom factor of a physical telephoto lens. Optical-quality sensor crops and advertised zoom ranges are excluded.

2×=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

2×=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Maximum photo digital zoomiHighest stated digital zoom for photos. Video zoom can have a different limit. A total zoom factor such as Up to 100x counts, also when the maker adds AI processing to it.

10×1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026Camera section. Maximum photo digital zoom, separate from video zoom.

10×1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Maximum photo digital zoom, separate from video.

Flash

Quad-LED True Tone flash with Slow Sync1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026Camera section. Maker wording.

Quad-LED True Tone flash with Slow Sync1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Maker wording.

Camera features

Sapphire crystal lens cover, Live Photos with stabilization, Portrait mode, Portrait Lighting (beta), Auto HDR for photos1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026Camera section. Explicit published features. Historical beta qualifier retained where stated.

Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control, Smart HDR for photos, Sapphire crystal lens cover1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Explicit features for this exact model.

Maximum rear video rate per resolutioniHighest stated capture frame rate at each resolution, including slow-motion modes. Lens restrictions and cloud-processed output must be named in the source note.

AApple iPhone X

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	60
1920	1080	240
1280	720	240

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026Video Recording section proves 4K60 and 1080p240 slow motion. Its default Camera app 720p30 listing is superseded for highest supported capture by the separate maker iOS 11 AVFoundation table 4-4, which explicitly supports binned 720p240.19Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 7 October 2026Apple iOS 11 AVFoundation capture-format table 4-4 for the iPhone X back wide camera gives binned 1280 x 720 at 6-240 captured frames per second. Highest documented application/API capture format, not the default Camera app 720p setting. Front rates use the separate front-camera table.

BApple iPhone XS

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	60
1920	1080	240
1280	720	30

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Video Recording section. Per-resolution maxima include explicitly stated 1080p240 Slo-mo recording. Extended dynamic range is separately limited to 30 fps.

Max video resolution

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Maximum rear video rate per resolution

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Maximum rear video rate per resolution

Recorded video HDR formatsiHDR formats explicitly supported for recording. Display playback support does not establish camera recording support.

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Log recording

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Video recording codecsiCodecs explicitly documented for recorded video. Excludes playback-only codecs and container names such as MP4 and MKV.

HEVC, H.2641Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026Exact Video Recording section. Current supported recording codecs, not a launch OS claim.

HEVC, H.2641Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Video Recording section explicitly names recorded formats, not inferred from playback.

Video stabilisation

EIS, OIS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026Video Recording section. Cinematic video stabilisation and optical image stabilisation.

EIS, OIS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Video Recording section. Cinematic and optical video stabilisation explicitly listed.

Maximum slow-motion capture rateiCaptured frames per second, not the playback rate. Recording resolution and supported camera belong in the source note.

240fps1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026Video Recording section. 1080p slow-motion capture.

240fps1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Video Recording section. Exact 1080p240 Slo-mo recording maximum. Original manual separately distinguishes recording frame rate from slowed playback.4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/iphone/iph61f49e4bb/18.0/ios/18.0Read 5 October 2026Original guide Record videos section distinguishes faster recording frame rates from subsequently slowed playback in Photos. Slo-mo frame-rate/resolution recording settings are model dependent. Exact model specification supplies 1080p240 maximum.

Front camera

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Front camerasiOne row per physical front imaging camera. Depth or face authentication components are not additional selfie cameras.

AApple iPhone X

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Autofocus
Main	7	2.2	32	Fixed

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026Exact TrueDepth Camera section. One physical selfie imaging camera. Face ID depth hardware is not another photographic camera.20Reviewdxomark.com/apple-iphone-x-front-camera-reviewRead 7 October 2026Key hardware specifications give 32 mm equivalent front lens. Focus section explicitly calls the lens fixed focus. Hardware descriptions only, no tested image quality scores inherited across unidentified radio samples.

BApple iPhone XS

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)
Main	7	2.2

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026TrueDepth Camera section. One photographic selfie camera. Authentication depth hardware is excluded.

Maximum front video rate per resolutioniHighest stated front-camera frame rate at each resolution, including slow motion where documented.

AApple iPhone X

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
1920	1080	30
1280	720	60

Source19Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 7 October 2026Apple table 4-5 iPhone X front camera in iOS 11: 1920 x 1080 at 2-30 fps and binned 1280 x 720 at 2-60 fps. 720p60 is an AVFoundation capture format, not a claim about the default Camera app. Reviewer 720p240 front entry conflicts with maker table and is omitted.

BApple iPhone XS

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
1920	1080	60

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026TrueDepth Camera section expressly states 1080p30/60 recording.

Front autofocus

No=CalculatedFrom Front cameras

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Audio

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Stereo speakers

Yes21Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-X-Smartphone-Review.264436.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Review Speakers section explicitly describes stereo hardware, one bottom speaker and one in earpiece. Published model configuration, no dB test transferred.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026External Buttons and Connectors explicitly names built-in stereo speaker. Stereo recording alone does not establish playback speakers.

3.5 mm jack

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026Complete External Buttons and Connectors diagram. Lightning connector, without 3.5 mm jack. A separate adapter is not a handset jack.

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Complete physical connector diagram has Lightning and no 3.5 mm jack. Separate adapters do not count.

Audio features

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Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio in Apple Music17Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109354Read 7 October 2026Maker supported Apple Music Dolby Atmos songs play on built-in speakers of iPhone XS or later, except SE. Applicable updated iOS and Apple Music subscription/content needed. This is speaker software support, not a claim of native multichannel physical drivers or lossless Bluetooth.

MicrophonesiPhysical microphones in the phone. Noise reduction channel count does not always establish microphone count.

Not available

45Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2018/09/iphone-xs-and-iphone-xs-max-bring-the-best-and-biggest-displays-to-iphoneRead 7 October 2026Exact XS family launch camera section explicitly states four built-in mics for stereo recording.

Network

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Network

GSM, HSPA, LTE, CDMA1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026Exact A1865 Cellular and Wireless radio group. Other models and carrier modems excluded.

GSM, HSPA, LTE, CDMA1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Exact A1920 Cellular and Wireless group explicitly lists GSM/EDGE, UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA, LTE and CDMA EV-DO. No regional model union.

2G bandsiExact model radio bands. State model and region. Do not substitute a worldwide union for one regional model.

GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026Exact GSM/EDGE MHz ranges.

GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Exact GSM/EDGE MHz ranges.

3G bandsiExact model UMTS/WCDMA/HSPA bands or published MHz ranges. State which notation the source uses.

850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 21001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026Exact UMTS/HSPA MHz ranges, not band IDs.

850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 21001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Exact UMTS/HSPA MHz ranges, not band IDs.

4G bandsiExact model LTE bands, not channel frequencies or aggregate world coverage.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 34, 38, 39, 40, 411Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026Exact A1865 LTE bands. No worldwide union of regional hardware.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 461Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Exact A1920 FDD/TD-LTE band IDs. Other hardware variants excluded.

5G bandsiExact model 5G NR bands. A union of sub-6 and mmWave models is not evidence that every variant supports both.

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5G modes

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5G mmWave

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No18Maker spec sheet (PDF)commoncriteriaportal.org/files/epfiles/st_vid11349-st.pdfRead 7 October 2026Apple-authored public iOS 16 Security Target VID11349 table 33 exact A1920 lists GSM/UMTS/CDMA/LTE only, no NR/mmWave hardware. Complete exact cellular capability inventory, not inferred from unversioned 5G marketing.

Maximum modem download rateiTheoretical maker-published device/modem rate. Name the radio technology, aggregation and carrier conditions in the source note. Chip capability alone does not establish device support.

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Satellite

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None18Maker spec sheet (PDF)commoncriteriaportal.org/files/epfiles/st_vid11349-st.pdfRead 7 October 2026Apple-authored exact XS/A1920 hardware table 33 explicitly SAT No. Navigation GNSS positioning is distinct from communication via satellite.

Wi-Fi calling

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026Audio Calling/Cellular section. Carrier-dependent Wi-Fi calling.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Audio Calling expressly lists Wi-Fi calling. Carrier and market restrictions apply.

Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026Cellular and Wireless section explicitly names 802.11ac, the Wi-Fi 5 standard.

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Cellular and Wireless explicitly states 802.11ac, the Wi-Fi 5 standard.

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz14Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-hk/guide/deployment/dep268652e6c/webRead 7 October 2026Maker deployment table expressly covers all iPhone X models. ac and a/n at 5 GHz and b/g/n at 2.4 GHz. Does not infer 6 GHz from newer models in adjacent tables.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz19Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCG-E3218A/RF-Exposure-Info/SAR-Test-Report-1-of-11-3986211.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original UL RF report 12124121-S1V2 for FCC BCG-E3218A expressly includes A1920. DUT radio description and Wi-Fi test sections cover 2.4GHz DTS and 5GHz U-NII. No 6GHz inferred from later iPhones.

Bluetooth

5.01Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026Cellular and Wireless section.

5.01Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Cellular and Wireless section.

Bluetooth audio codecsiWireless audio codecs explicitly supported by the phone. Local audio file formats and codecs supported only by the chipset are excluded.

AAC, SBC15Spec databasebluetoothcheck.com/d/apple-iphone-xRead 7 October 2026Exact phone entry explicitly lists Bluetooth A2DP AAC and SBC. Published transmission codecs, not Apple local playback formats or chipset-only capabilities.

SBC, AAC20Maker spec sheet (PDF)developer.apple.com/accessories/Accessory-Design-Guidelines.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original maker Accessory Design Guidelines 2026-09-21 includes XS device diagrams/testing entries. Section 53 defines iPhone/iOS A2DP transmission. Section 53.2/Table 53-1 defines SBC, section 53.3 AAC-LC over A2DP. AAC-ELD is specific wireless-CarPlay context, not added as ordinary Bluetooth music. This is protocol support, not a file-playback list. Secondary BluetoothCheck AAC No is overridden by maker protocol documentation.

NFC

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026Cellular and Wireless/Apple Pay sections explicitly identify NFC support.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Cellular and Wireless explicitly lists NFC with reader mode.

Ultra-wideband

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No18Maker spec sheet (PDF)commoncriteriaportal.org/files/epfiles/st_vid11349-st.pdfRead 7 October 2026Apple-authored exact XS/A1920 table 33 explicitly UWB No. NFC and Wi-Fi are separate technologies.

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026Location section. Only named constellations, no inference from generic GNSS.

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Location section. Only explicitly named constellations. Generic GNSS does not prove additional constellations.

Dual-frequency GNSSiMultiple GNSS signal frequencies expressly documented by the maker, not a count of satellite constellations.

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Connector

Lightning1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026External Buttons and Connectors section.

Lightning1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026External Buttons and Connectors section.

USB data standardiUSB data protocol/speed, distinct from the USB-C connector shape, cable rating and charging capability.

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USB 2.021Maker product pageapple.com/iphone/compareRead 7 October 2026Exact XS column Connectivity and detailed data connector cells explicitly Lightning Supports USB 2. Static public maker HTML cell extracted by matching all 42 model header cells, XS index 34, only equal-length rows. No JavaScript executed. NBC USB 3 claim and cable hypothesis are overridden by direct maker protocol.

Video out over USBiWired external display output over the physical port. Casting or wireless desktop mode does not establish wired video support.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026Video Playback section. Wired output up to 1080p through Lightning Digital AV/VGA adapters, sold separately.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Video Playback section explicitly supports wired output up to 1080p through Lightning Digital AV/VGA adapters, sold separately.

IR blaster

Not available

No12Spec databasenanoreview.net/en/phone/apple-iphone-xsRead 7 October 2026Exact XS Connectivity table Infrared port No. Face ID infrared depth hardware is not a consumer remote-control IR blaster.

FM radio

Not available

No12Spec databasenanoreview.net/en/phone/apple-iphone-xsRead 7 October 2026Exact XS Sound table FM radio No, independently corroborated by carrier Videotron exact XS FM Stereo Radio No. Internet audio apps do not establish a broadcast tuner.

Features and sensors

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FingerprintiUnder-display, type not stated is for a maker that says in-display or under-display but not optical or ultrasonic.

None21Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-X-Smartphone-Review.264436.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Review Case section expressly says Apple removed the Home button including fingerprint scanner. Hardware description only.

None9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-XS-Smartphone-Review.333546.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Public security prose explicitly Face ID is XS only biometric security feature and no new XS phone has Touch ID support. Maker complete sensors/control inventory confirms no fingerprint reader.

Face unlockiYes, type not stated is for a maker that names face unlock or facial recognition but not 2D or 3D.

3D1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026Face ID section. TrueDepth facial authentication.4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2017/09/the-future-is-here-iphone-xRead 5 October 2026Exact maker launch Face ID section describes advanced depth sensing and more than 30,000 invisible infrared dots creating a mathematical facial model, establishing 3D authentication rather than a 2D selfie unlock.

3D5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2018/09/iphone-xs-and-iphone-xs-max-bring-the-best-and-biggest-displays-to-iphoneRead 7 October 2026Face ID section explicitly describes precision depth-sensing technology beyond two-dimensional facial scanners.

Sensors

Face ID, Barometer, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026Sensors section. Exact list. Home-button Touch ID on non-X models has no schema position option.

Face ID, Barometer, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Sensors section. Exact model list.

Extra buttonsiAdditional physical controls beyond ordinary power and volume buttons. On-screen navigation buttons are excluded.

Ring/Silent switch1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026Exact external-control diagram. Extra buttons beyond standard side/power and volume buttons.

Ring/Silent switch1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Complete external control diagram. Additional control beyond ordinary side/power and volume buttons.

Haptic motor

Taptic Engine13Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+X+Teardown/98975Read 7 October 2026Exact A1865 teardown identifies and removes the Taptic Engine. The battery photo also shows its labelled assembly.

Taptic Engine16Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+XS+and+XS+Max+Teardown/113021Read 7 October 2026Step 14 explicitly removes Taptic engine and speaker assembly and distinguishes XS versus larger XS Max units. Name only, no unproved motor-frequency/type claim.

Battery and charging

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Rated battery capacityiRated/minimum manufacturer capacity when available. Multi-cell pack-equivalent mAh must be explicitly published and identified in the source note. Regional hardware must match.

2,716mAh13Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+X+Teardown/98975Read 7 October 2026Exact A1865 teardown publishes the combined two-cell battery pack as 2716 mAh at 3.81 V. The inspected original pack label explicitly prints 2716 mAh. Pack-equivalent label capacity, not measured discharge capacity, and not twice the pack figure. No separate typical/minimum split is stated.

2,658mAh16Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+XS+and+XS+Max+Teardown/113021Read 7 October 2026Original Apple XS battery APN 616-00512 label in Step 12 image 2 was opened at original 1600x1200 resolution. Label expressly 3.81V, 2658mAh, 10.13Whr. Rated manufacturer label used, not teardown prose 2659mAh or a voltage calculation. XS single L cell, excludes XS Max 3174mAh label. The printed label is visible at https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/TGqfCxLN2sLc1T4P.huge.

Battery capacity (typical)iManufacturer typical capacity, kept separate from rated/minimum capacity. For series cells, identify any explicitly published pack-equivalent figure.

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Rated battery energyiRated pack energy in watt-hours. Do not calculate it from rounded voltage or mAh. Typical energy, when different, belongs in the source note.

10.35Wh13Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+X+Teardown/98975Read 7 October 2026Exact A1865 original two-cell pack label explicitly prints 10.35 Wh and 3.81 V, corroborating the teardown text. Rated pack-label energy. No calculation from rounded voltage or mAh.

10.13Wh16Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+XS+and+XS+Max+Teardown/113021Read 7 October 2026Same original Apple XS APN 616-00512 maker label explicitly Rating 3.81V 10.13Whr. Teardown prose independently says 10.13Wh. No arithmetic from rounded voltage or mAh. Source photo https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/TGqfCxLN2sLc1T4P.huge.

Battery type

Li-ion1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026Power and Battery section explicitly identifies rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

Li-Po1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery explicitly states built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery.22Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/iphone/iPhone_XS_PER_sept2018.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original maker September 2018 environmental report Battery design explicitly lithium-ion polymer. Footnote 1 evaluations US XS 64GB. Narrows existing generic lithium-ion description, does not conflict with it.

Claimed battery lifeiMaker runtime claim for a named use case. Identify up-to/at-least wording, regional battery hardware and test conditions in the source note.

AApple iPhone X

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	13
Audio playback	60
Talk time	21
Web browsing	12

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026Power and Battery tables. All stored talk, video and audio claims are up-to wireless claims. Actual runtime depends on network configuration, usage and settings. No unreported detailed test mode is inferred. Maker also states Internet use up to 12 hours, added as web browsing.

BApple iPhone XS

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	14
Audio playback	60
Talk time	20

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery section. All values are up-to claims. These three rows explicitly say wireless. Maker footnote says actual results depend on network configuration, use and settings. Internet/standby variants omitted.

Maximum wired charging power (claimed)iManufacturer-stated handset charging input maximum. An adapter rating, power needed to achieve maximum speed, common-charger requirement or reviewer peak draw does not establish this value.

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Wired charging standards

USB Power Delivery17Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102574Read 7 October 2026Earlier Lightning iPhone fast-charge section requires USB-C to Lightning and a compatible adapter supporting USB-PD. Original iPhone X maker tech specification confirms fast charge. No PD revision or input wattage inferred.

USB Power Delivery24Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102574Read 7 October 2026Earlier iPhone models paragraph requires USB-C to Lightning and accepts comparable third-party USB-C adapter supporting USB-PD. Exact XS charge-test footnote names 2018 XS. No PD revision or handset maximum wattage inferred from 18W adapter.

Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)iManufacturer time to 50% from the stated starting level. A 55% or 75% claim is not interchangeable. Charger, cable and conditions belong in the source note.

30min1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026Power and Battery fast-charge claim, up to 50% in 30 minutes. Footnote 9: testing August 2017 with preproduction iPhone X units/software, drained batteries and Apple USB-C adapters 29/61/87 W. Fast-charge adapters sold separately.

30min1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery: up to 50% in 30 minutes with separately sold 18 W or higher adapter. Footnote 9: August 2018 preproduction iPhone XS units/software, drained units and Apple USB-C adapters 18/29/30/61/87 W. Actual times vary with environmental factors. Adapter wattage is not handset input power.

Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)iManufacturer full-charge claim. A review measurement uses measured_charge_time_min instead.

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Wireless charging

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026Power and Battery section explicitly supports Qi chargers.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery explicitly supports Qi chargers.

Wireless charging power

7.5W16Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108377Read 7 October 2026Apple Qi guide applies to iPhone 8 and later and states up to 7.5 W with latest iOS and compatible Qi chargers. Original iOS 11.0 was slower, and later MagSafe phone rates are not applied to iPhone X.

7.5W21Maker product pageapple.com/iphone/compareRead 7 October 2026Exact XS column MagSafe: Wireless Charging expressly Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W. This is input to handset, not charger adapter wattage or receiver testing result.

Wireless standardsiDevice wireless charging standard or qualification. Qi2 Ready needs a compatible magnetic case and does not mean built-in handset magnets.

Qi1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026Exact maker Qi compatibility. No MagSafe, built-in magnets or input wattage inferred.

Qi1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery. No MagSafe, magnets or wattage inferred.

Built-in alignment magnetsiTrue only for alignment magnets built into the handset. A magnetic case or accessory does not make this true.

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No23Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/105047Read 7 October 2026Maker explicitly classifies XS models as non-MagSafe Qi-compatible devices. Original teardown shows receiver coil with no handset alignment-magnet ring. An external magnetic case or MagSafe charger does not change installed hardware.

Reverse wireless output poweriPhone output power while charging another device wirelessly, not its wireless input rating.

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Reverse wired

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Charger in boxiWhether a mains charging adapter is included in the exact regional retail bundle. A USB cable alone is not a charger.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026In the Box explicitly lists USB Power Adapter. Wattage not inferred.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Exact current In the Box revision. USB Power Adapter expressly included. No power rating inferred.

Included adapter rated poweriRated power of the included adapter, distinct from the phone maximum charging input.

5W21Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-X-Smartphone-Review.264436.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Review Accessories section explicitly describes original included 5-watt power adapter. Original maker bundle lists USB Power Adapter. Rated included adapter, not maximum phone input.

5W25Press articlemacrumors.com/2018/09/12/apple-2018-iphone-5w-power-adapterRead 7 October 2026Original launch-day report expressly XS/XS Max/XR ship with standard 5W adapter, corroborated by NBC box/power paragraph and original maker In the Box unversioned USB adapter. Separately sold 18W fast-charge adapter not substituted.

Measured

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Geekbench single-coreiReviewer CPU single-core result. Geekbench version, tested configuration and modes belong in the source note. Do not combine versions.

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Geekbench multi-coreiReviewer CPU multi-core result. Geekbench version and tested configuration belong in the source note.

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3DMark Wild Life ExtremeiReviewer Wild Life Extreme score. Unlimited, Original, Solar Bay, stress-test stability and frame rates are different measurements. Version and run/loop conditions belong in the source note.

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AnTuTuiReviewer AnTuTu total score. Test version, operating system and tested RAM/storage belong in the source note. Cross-version and cross-OS scores are not directly comparable.

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Display brightness (measured)iReviewer brightness result. Window size, manual/auto or HDR mode and test method belong in the source note. Not automatically a sustained full-screen peak. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

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PWM dimming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mixed-use battery life (measured)iReviewer mixed-use active endurance. Identify the test method. Continuous web browsing or video-only tests cannot populate this field.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer time to a full charge, with start/end percentage and charger identified. A 15/30-minute percentage result is not a full-charge time.

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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)iReviewer integrated loudness in LUFS. Less negative numbers mean louder output. This is not sound pressure level in dB.

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EU label and regulatory

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EU energy class

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Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)iStandardized EU endurance test result for the exact registered model. Preserve only the precision the source publishes. This is not a normal mixed-use or video-playback runtime.

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Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)iMinimum standardized charge cycles before the specified remaining capacity threshold. Notes retain greater-than or at-least qualifiers. EPREL prints this value in hundreds, so 10 there is stored as 1000.

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Drop resistance class

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Repairability class

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SAR head (US)iHighest published head SAR under the US 1 g tissue method for the exact model. Record separation and conditions when stated.

1.09W/kg22Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCG-E3161A/RF-Exposure-Info/11792114-S1V4-FCC-Report-SAR-3550354.pdfRead 7 October 2026UL report 11792114-S1V4, FCC BCG-E3161A, A1865/A1903, page 6: highest reported local head SAR 1.09 W/kg, DTS column, US peak spatial-average 1 g tissue method. Head tests at 0 mm touch/tilt positions. The separate computed simultaneous-transmission sums are excluded.

1.193W/kg19Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCG-E3218A/RF-Exposure-Info/SAR-Test-Report-1-of-11-3986211.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original UL report 12124121-S1V2 printed page 5 exact A1920, FCC BCG-E3218A. Highest standalone local peak spatial-average 1g head SAR across PCE/DTS/NII/DSS is NII 1.193W/kg, tested May 30-June 29, 2018 under IEEE 1528-2013. Separately computed simultaneous-transmission aggregate 1.368 is not stored as local SAR.

SAR body (US)iHighest published body SAR under the US 1 g tissue method. Do not substitute the limb result or EU 10 g result.

1.17W/kg22Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCG-E3161A/RF-Exposure-Info/11792114-S1V4-FCC-Report-SAR-3550354.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same exact-model US UL report page 6: highest reported local body-worn SAR 1.17 W/kg, NII column, peak spatial-average 1 g tissue. Section 7/page 41 specifies 5 mm body-worn test separation. Nonmetallic body-worn accessories require at least 5 mm. This is a reported local rating, not the separate 1.56 W/kg simultaneous SUM-SAR.

1.182W/kg19Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCG-E3218A/RF-Exposure-Info/SAR-Test-Report-1-of-11-3986211.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same original exact A1920 report printed page 5 highest standalone body-worn local 1g SAR 1.182W/kg at 5mm separation, NII equipment class. Hotspot same figure not limbs 10g. Simultaneous-transmission aggregate 1.529 stays report-only.

SAR head (EU)iHighest published head SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method for the exact model.

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SAR body (EU)iHighest published body SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method, excluding separate limb values.

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Hearing aid compatibilityiPublished hearing-aid coupling or rating. Older M/T ratings, ASHA/HAP protocol support and conversational gain are different claims and must be named as published.

iPhone X (Model A1865, A1901): M3, T41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026Rating for Hearing Aids section. As published, no method conversion.

M3, T41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Rating for Hearing Aids section. Exact published rating.

In the box

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In the box

iPhone with iOS 11, EarPods with Lightning Connector, Lightning to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026Exact current maker In the Box list. Source document OS version describes bundle revision, not original launch OS. Included adapter output rating is not published here.

EarPods with Lightning Connector, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Original maker XS box list. Accessories-only field excludes the phone itself. Retains EarPods with Lightning Connector, Lightning to USB cable, USB power adapter and documentation. Regional later refurbished packaging is not substituted.

Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1118641Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026Exact maker technical specification, US model reference.

support.apple.com/en-us/1118811Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Exact US maker technical specification.

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1118641Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111864Read 7 October 2026Apple specification document published as HTML.

support.apple.com/en-us/1118811Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Exact maker specification document published as HTML.

Manual

help.apple.com/iphone/11/en.lproj/static.html3Owner's manualhelp.apple.com/iphone/11/en.lproj/static.htmlRead 5 October 2026Apple archived iOS 11 User Guide. iPhone overview/model sections explicitly include iPhone X. Controls reviewed. Manual version is not an OS-latest or launch OS claim.

support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/iphone/iphc00446242/18.0/ios/18.03Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/iphone/iphc00446242/18.0/ios/18.0Read 5 October 2026Original archived iOS 18 User Guide, exact iPhone XS model overview/control page. Guide generation is not asserted as current OS or original launch OS.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year8Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/ios-warranty-document-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026US Apple limited hardware warranty from original retail purchase. This is the original warranty term, not remaining coverage or AppleCare.

1year10Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/ios-warranty-document-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026Original US iOS warranty revision 043018 expressly covers Apple-branded iPhone hardware and original accessories for one year from original retail purchase. Paid AppleCare and statutory rights are separate.

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