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General

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Series

iPhone XR5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2018/09/apple-introduces-iphone-xrRead 5 October 2026Exact maker family announcement.

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.

A19842Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026Exact iPhone XR identity entry names A1984.

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 20185Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2018/09/apple-introduces-iphone-xrRead 5 October 2026Dated maker announcement, distinct from preorder and retail.

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

Discontinued8Press articlemacrumors.com/2021/12/29/5-products-discontinued-by-apple-in-2021Read 7 October 2026iPhone XR section explicitly says Apple discontinued the XR after launching iPhone 13 in September 2021. Reseller stock not maker availability.

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 1130Press articlemacrumors.com/roundup/iphone-11Read 23 October 2026MacRumors says the iPhone 11 succeeded the iPhone XR.31Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/iphone-xs-reviewRead 23 October 2026TechRadar's iPhone XS review says the iPhone 11 is a successor to the iPhone XR, not to the XS.

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.

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$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 radio hardware, corroborated by exact model group in US maker specification.

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

(PRODUCT)RED, Yellow, White, Coral, Black, Blue1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111868Read 7 October 2026Finish section. Named finishes only, trademark formatting tokens excluded.

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/111868Read 7 October 2026Maker complete model diagram shows a 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.

150.9mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111868Read 7 October 2026Size and Weight section. Exact 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.

75.7mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111868Read 7 October 2026Size and Weight section. Exact metric body dimension.

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

Thickness

8.3mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111868Read 7 October 2026Size and Weight section. Exact 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.

194g(6.8 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111868Read 7 October 2026Size and Weight section. Handset weight 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

Aluminium5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2018/09/apple-introduces-iphone-xrRead 5 October 2026Exact launch explicitly names 7000-series aluminium band.

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

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

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 model identity describes 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/111868Read 7 October 2026Splash, Water and Dust Resistant section. IEC 60529 laboratory rating.

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

Water resistance depth

1m1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111868Read 7 October 2026Exact model laboratory maximum depth, not a normal-use guarantee.

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

Water resistance time

30min1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111868Read 7 October 2026Exact model laboratory immersion duration. Resistance may decrease with wear.

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-SIMs1Active eSIM capacity1eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111868Read 7 October 2026SIM Card section states one nano-SIM plus eSIM, subject to regional/carrier conditions. Maker current Dual SIM instructions independently identify one simultaneously active eSIM on XR. Two active eSIMs are a later iPhone 13-and-later feature. This is not a count of saved profiles.12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109317Read 7 October 2026Maker explicitly identifies XR as dual SIM through physical SIM plus one eSIM. Dual active eSIMs are separately limited to iPhone 13 and later. Store one simultaneously active eSIM, not saved profiles.

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

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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.

6.06in(15.4 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111868Read 7 October 2026Display footnote gives full standard-rectangle diagonal. Marketed heading: 6.1 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

828 × 1792px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111868Read 7 October 2026Display section. Portrait orientation.

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

Pixel density

325.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

458.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

19.5:918Spec databaseepey.co.uk/phone/apple-iphone-xr.htmlRead 7 October 2026Display table explicitly 19.5:9.21Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/apple-iphone-xr_id10765Read 7 October 2026Exact Resolution row explicitly 19.5:9. Published rounding is consistent with native pixels. Epey independently confirms.

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

LCD (IPS)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111868Read 7 October 2026Display section explicitly names LCD with IPS technology.

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

Display type (as published)

Liquid Retina HD display1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111868Read 7 October 2026Display section. Exact maker display 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.

60Hz10Press articletechradar.com/news/iphone-12-vs-iphone-xrRead 7 October 2026Display section explicitly shared 60 Hz screen refresh of iPhone XR and iPhone 12. Touch polling is separately 120 Hz.

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.

120Hz24Reviewmacworld.com/article/232091/iphone-xr-review.htmlRead 7 October 2026Display section explicitly Apple 120 Hz touch sampling. It distinguishes iPad Pro ProMotion screen animation from this touch input. No panel 120 Hz claim.

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/111868Read 7 October 2026Display section. Maximum typical brightness, not HBM or HDR peak. cd/m² and nits are equivalent.

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/111868Read 7 October 2026Video Playback section. Supported content formats, not a claim of HDR camera recording or panel peak brightness.

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

No13Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-au/109351Read 7 October 2026Maker Always-On compatibility section begins with iPhone 14 Pro and later listed models. XR is excluded. Foreground clock apps are not built-in Always-On.

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/111868Read 7 October 2026Complete exact 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 125Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2018/09/apple-introduces-iphone-xrRead 5 October 2026Exact maker launch explicitly states iOS 12.

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 18.7.1011Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/100100Read 7 October 2026Current stable-release table lists iOS 18.7.10 for iPhone XR on August 17, 2026. No later XR entry in current table reopened October 7, 2026. General latest iOS 27.0.1 does not apply to XR.

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 A12 Bionic1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111868Read 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

7nm5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2018/09/apple-introduces-iphone-xrRead 5 October 2026A12 Bionic section explicitly states 7-nanometer process.

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

65Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2018/09/apple-introduces-iphone-xrRead 5 October 2026A12 Bionic section explicitly states six-core fusion 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 XR

Count	Core
2	Performance
4	Efficiency

Source5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2018/09/apple-introduces-iphone-xrRead 5 October 2026A12 Bionic section explicitly states two performance and four efficiency cores, clocks not inferred.

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 4-core GPU5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2018/09/apple-introduces-iphone-xrRead 5 October 2026A12 Bionic section explicitly states four-core 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

5TOPS5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2018/09/apple-introduces-iphone-xrRead 5 October 2026Next-generation Neural Engine section explicitly states up to 5 trillion operations per second.

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

3GB6Reviewarstechnica.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.

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.

LPDDR4X14Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+XR+Teardown/114123Read 7 October 2026Step 7 identifies Micron MT53D384M64D4SB-046 XT:E 3 GB LPDDR4x SDRAM over A12. Common XR memory technology, corroborated by exact all-version specifications and review. No tentative extra ISP RAM.16Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-XR-Smartphone-Review.346971.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specifications and Performance explicitly LPDDR4x. Used only for common memory technology. Regional radio and review measurements not transferred.

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, 128GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111868Read 7 October 2026The current specification mixes historical 64/128/256 GB with later iOS 14 box contents. Retained reference is the later new-retail no-adapter package. Its 64/128 GB capacities are proved by the maker comparison and contemporaneous discontinuation report. Historical 256 GB remains an original device capability, outside this package scope.27Maker product pageapple.com/iphone/compareRead 7 October 2026Exact iPhone XR column in current maker comparison explicitly 64 GB and 128 GB, third capacity dash. Raw public HTML backport product row XR index 38 including two leading labels maps to same capacity rows. Later package scope only, not denial of original 256 GB option.28Press articlemacrumors.com/2020/05/29/apple-refurbished-iphone-xrRead 7 October 2026Dated May 28, 2020 article explicitly current brand-new XR 64/128 GB and 256 GB discontinued September 2019. Separate refurbished 256 GB with new white boxes remains outside later new-retail iOS 14 package. Original 2018 three-tier hardware capability preserved in research report.

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

None18Spec databaseepey.co.uk/phone/apple-iphone-xr.htmlRead 7 October 2026Hardware table explicitly Memory Card Support No. PhoneArena independently says storage not expandable.

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 XR

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	OIS
Main	12	1.8	26	1/2.55"	1.4	PDAF	Yes

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111868Read 7 October 2026Camera section. One physical 12 MP Wide lens with f/1.8 and optical image stabilisation. Generic Focus Pixels is not assigned an unproved AF enum.21Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/apple-iphone-xr_id10765Read 7 October 2026Actual camera table explicitly states main 1/2.55 optical format, 1.4 micrometre pitch and PDAF. Its unqualified 26 mm is corroborated as equivalent by DXOMARK original Key camera specifications. Maker apertures and OIS remain primary.29Reviewdxomark.com/apple-iphone-xr-camera-reviewRead 7 October 2026Original December 6, 2018 Key camera specifications explicitly state 26 mm equivalent focal length, 12 MP 1/2.55 sensor with 1.4 micrometre pixels, f/1.8, OIS and phase-detection autofocus. Only literal common camera hardware is used. Camera scores, sample metrics and uncertain regional measurements are not imported.

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

1=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

2=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Main camera

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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.

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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.

5×1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111868Read 7 October 2026Camera section. Maximum photo digital zoom, separate from video.

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

Flash

LED True Tone flash with Slow Sync1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111868Read 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

Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control, Smart HDR for photos1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111868Read 7 October 2026Camera section. Explicit features for this exact model.

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 XR

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

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111868Read 7 October 2026Video Recording section. Per-resolution maxima include explicitly stated 1080p240 Slo-mo recording. Extended dynamic range is separately limited to 30 fps.

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/111868Read 7 October 2026Video Recording section explicitly names recorded formats, not inferred from playback.

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/111868Read 7 October 2026Video Recording section. Cinematic and optical video stabilisation explicitly listed.

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/111868Read 7 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.

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 XR

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

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111868Read 7 October 2026TrueDepth Camera section. One photographic selfie camera. Authentication depth hardware is excluded.

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 XR

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

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111868Read 7 October 2026TrueDepth Camera section expressly states 1080p30/60 recording.

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

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Audio

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Stereo speakers

Yes6Reviewarstechnica.com/gadgets/2018/11/iphone-xr-review-keeping-compromises-to-a-minimumRead 5 October 2026Exact XR review explicitly confirms stereo playback speakers, independent of stereo recording claim.

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/111868Read 7 October 2026Complete physical connector diagram has Lightning and no 3.5 mm jack. Separate adapters do not count.

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

Dolby Atmos, Wider stereo playback1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111868Read 7 October 2026Current Audio Playback explicitly names Dolby Atmos and Wider stereo playback. Decoder/playback support, not a separate physical driver count. No local audio file format used as wireless codec.

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/111868Read 7 October 2026Exact A1984 Cellular and Wireless group explicitly lists GSM/EDGE, UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA, LTE and CDMA EV-DO. No regional model union.

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/111868Read 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/111868Read 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, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71, 34, 38, 39, 40, 411Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111868Read 7 October 2026Exact A1984 FDD/TD-LTE band IDs. Other hardware variants excluded.

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

No17Retailer pageo2.co.uk/help/phones-sims-and-devices/apple/iphone-xr-ios-16-0/specificationsRead 7 October 2026Exact XR Network table explicitly 5G network No. This excludes 5G mmWave for the shared hardware family. No NR bands invented.

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/111868Read 7 October 2026Audio Calling expressly lists Wi-Fi calling. Carrier and market restrictions apply.

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/111868Read 7 October 2026Cellular and Wireless explicitly states 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 GHz26Regulatory filingfcc.report/FCC-ID/BCG-E3220A/3989380.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Apple-applicant UL SAR report 12162294-S1V1 August 30, 2018. Printed p. 15 Wireless Technologies explicitly Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. Exact jointly covered A1984, A2108, A2107. Normal public web reader full document opened. Direct HTTP returned non-PDF block and no downloaded PDF success is claimed.

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/111868Read 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.

SBC, AAC20Press articletechradar.com/computing/websites-apps/bluetooth-codec-changerRead 7 October 2026Exact wireless-audio codec discussion explicitly iPhones support SBC and AAC. Manufacturer local playback codecs are not converted to wireless codecs.

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/111868Read 7 October 2026Cellular and Wireless explicitly lists NFC with reader mode.

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

Ultra-wideband

No19Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109512Read 7 October 2026Maker complete list of Ultra Wideband devices begins at iPhone 11 models. XR is excluded. Wireless NFC and Face ID infrared do not count as UWB.

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/111868Read 7 October 2026Maker Location section states built-in GPS/GNSS. The additional explicitly named GLONASS, Galileo and QZSS constellations are corroborated by Epey and the matching Notebookcheck location paragraph. They are not inferred from generic GNSS wording.18Spec databaseepey.co.uk/phone/apple-iphone-xr.htmlRead 7 October 2026Navigation explicitly GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSS. Record constellations, not multiple signal frequencies.

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/111868Read 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.

USB 2.017Retailer pageo2.co.uk/help/phones-sims-and-devices/apple/iphone-xr-ios-16-0/specificationsRead 7 October 2026Exact XR Ports table explicitly USB 2.0, Lightning. Common physical data protocol only.27Maker product pageapple.com/iphone/compareRead 7 October 2026Exact XR connector row Lightning, Supports USB 2. Common physical data protocol.

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/111868Read 7 October 2026Video Playback section explicitly supports 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

No18Spec databaseepey.co.uk/phone/apple-iphone-xr.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 64 GB XR WLAN table explicitly IR Blaster No. Distinct from Face ID infrared emitter. No regional radio fact transferred.

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

No18Spec databaseepey.co.uk/phone/apple-iphone-xr.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Multimedia table explicitly FM Radio No. Infrared and terrestrial FM are separate features.

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.

None17Retailer pageo2.co.uk/help/phones-sims-and-devices/apple/iphone-xr-ios-16-0/specificationsRead 7 October 2026Exact XR Security table explicitly Fingerprint sensor No. Common physical XR design only, matching maker Face ID/control layout. UK radio and software version not transferred.18Spec databaseepey.co.uk/phone/apple-iphone-xr.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specifications explicitly Fingerprint Sensor No, corroborating carrier table.

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.

3D5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2018/09/apple-introduces-iphone-xrRead 5 October 2026Face ID section explicitly describes precision depth-sensing technology beyond two-dimensional facial scanners.

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/111868Read 7 October 2026Sensors section. Exact model list.

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/111868Read 7 October 2026Complete external control diagram. Additional control beyond ordinary 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 Engine14Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+XR+Teardown/114123Read 7 October 2026Step 11 explicitly identifies installed Taptic Engine. Haptic Touch is software behavior, not the motor name.

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.

2,942mAh14Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+XR+Teardown/114123Read 7 October 2026Original Apple pack visibly labels 2942 mAh, APN 616-00471 in Step 12 first photo. Same part identifier is explicitly compatible with A1984 in the independent part catalog. No replacement-cell rating substituted for original label.15Retailer pageifixit.com/en-gb/products/iphone-xr-replacement-batteryRead 7 October 2026Catalog explicitly maps part 616-00471 to A1984 US/Canada, corroborating original teardown pack identity. Replacement manufacturer is Aftermarket. Used only for exact part compatibility, not to claim genuine replacement provenance.

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.

11.16Wh14Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+XR+Teardown/114123Read 7 October 2026Original pack visibly labels 3.79 V and 11.16 Wh, APN 616-00471. Exact published energy, not calculated from rounded voltage. Step 12 prose repeats 11.16 Wh.15Retailer pageifixit.com/en-gb/products/iphone-xr-replacement-batteryRead 7 October 2026Catalog explicitly maps same part identifier to A1984 and repeats original 11.16 Wh. Original physical Apple label remains capacity evidence.

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/111868Read 7 October 2026Power and Battery explicitly states built-in 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 XR

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	16
Audio playback	65
Talk time	25

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111868Read 7 October 2026Power and Battery section. All values are up-to claims. Detailed wireless test mode is not stated for these XR rows. Maker footnote says actual results depend on network configuration, use and settings. Internet/standby variants omitted.

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 Delivery25Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102574Read 7 October 2026Fast-charge support explicitly iPhone 8 and later with USB-C adapter supporting USB Power Delivery. August 2018 footnote specifically includes XR. Protocol version remains unpublished and omitted.

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/111868Read 7 October 2026Power and Battery: up to 50% in 30 minutes with separately sold 20 W or higher adapter. Footnote 9: August 2018 preproduction iPhone XR 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.

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/111868Read 7 October 2026Power and Battery explicitly supports Qi chargers.

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

Wireless charging power

7.5W21Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/apple-iphone-xr_id10765Read 7 October 2026Exact iPhone XR Battery table explicitly wireless charge speed 7.5 W. MacRumors exact XR coverage independently confirms 7.5 W accessories. Producer confirms Qi and identifies XR as non-MagSafe. This is wireless accepted charging, not wall-adapter output.22Press articlemacrumors.com/roundup/iphone-xrRead 7 October 2026Wireless charging section explicitly XR works with 7.5 W and 5 W charging accessories. Consistent with exact PhoneArena device rate, not the wattage of an unrelated charger.27Maker product pageapple.com/iphone/compareRead 7 October 2026Exact XR charging row Qi wireless charging up to 7.5 W. This is accepted wireless handset charging, separate from adapter output.

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/111868Read 7 October 2026Power and Battery. No MagSafe, magnets or 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.

No23Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/105047Read 7 October 2026Maker explicitly names iPhone XR a non-MagSafe Qi-compatible device and explains optimal magnetic alignment applies to MagSafe phones. Added magnetic cases are separate from handset hardware.

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.

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111868Read 7 October 2026Exact current In the Box revision. No adapter listed in the complete revised bundle. No power rating 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.

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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 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.

1.13W/kg26Regulatory filingfcc.report/FCC-ID/BCG-E3220A/3989380.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Apple-applicant UL report 12162294-S1V1, printed p. 5, explicitly covers A1984. Highest standalone head 1.130 W/kg across equipment classes, 1 g average, head 0 mm separation in p. 20 test layout. Preserve numeric 1.13. Calculated simultaneous sums and lower cellular-only result 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.

1.161W/kg26Regulatory filingfcc.report/FCC-ID/BCG-E3220A/3989380.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original exact A1984 joint report printed p. 5 gives highest standalone body 1.161 W/kg across equipment classes, over 1 g at 5 mm. Preserve actual published precision. Simultaneous calculated sum 1.586 and cellular-only 1.097 are different scopes and excluded. Current maker app only lists A2105/A2108, so no alternate-model 10 g result transferred.

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.

M3, T41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111868Read 7 October 2026Rating for Hearing Aids section. Exact published rating.

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 14, USB-C to Lightning Cable, Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111868Read 7 October 2026Exact current In the Box revision. XR document describes iOS 14 bundle revision without included adapter. Bundle OS is not launch OS evidence.

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/1118681Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111868Read 7 October 2026Exact US maker technical specification.

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/1118681Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111868Read 7 October 2026Exact maker 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

support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/iphone/iph017302841/18.0/ios/18.03Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/iphone/iph017302841/18.0/ios/18.0Read 5 October 2026Original archived iOS 18 User Guide, exact iPhone XR model overview/control page. Guide generation is not asserted as current OS or original launch OS.

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.

1year9Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/ios-warranty-document-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026Apple US iPhone limited warranty explicitly one year from original retail purchase. Paid AppleCare and statutory rights separate.

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.

Both are also in the API. Back to all phones.