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Released 21 September 2018.7Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2018/09/iphone-xs-iphone-xs-max-and-apple-watch-series-4-arrive-in-storesRead 5 October 2026Same-day original maker report of actual store sales/arrivals, with US stores shown. This is not future preorder availability. Last checked 16 October 2026.

Screen size
5.85in
Chipset
Apple A12 Bionic
Main camera
12MP
Rated battery capacity
2,658mAh

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General

Series
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 numbers
A19202Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026Exact iPhone XS identity entry names A1920.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Announced
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
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.
Predecessor
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.
Successor
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)
$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)
Not available
Markets
US2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026US reference radio hardware, corroborated by exact model group in US maker specification.
Colours
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/111881Read 5 October 2026Maker complete model diagram shows a non-folding handset.
OS support period (claimed)
Not available
Security support period (claimed)
Not available
Security updates until
Not available

Body

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Height
143.6mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight section. Exact metric body dimension.
Width
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/111881Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight section. Exact metric body dimension.
Thickness with camera bump
Not available
Folded dimensions
Not available
Weight
177g(6.2 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight section. Handset weight without accessories.
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
Glass2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026Exact model identity describes glass front.
Back
Glass2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026Exact model identity describes glass back.
Dust and water rating
IP681Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Splash, Water and Dust Resistant section. IEC 60529 laboratory rating.
Water resistance depth
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/111881Read 5 October 2026Exact model laboratory immersion duration. Resistance may decrease with wear.
MIL-STD-810
Not available
SIM capacity
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
Not available
Stylus name
Not available

Display

Screen size
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/111881Read 5 October 2026Display section. Portrait orientation.
Pixel density
458.7ppi
Aspect ratio
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/111881Read 5 October 2026Display section explicitly names OLED.
Display type (as published)
Super Retina HD display1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Display section. Exact maker display name.
Max refresh rate
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 rate
Not available
Touch sampling rate
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 sampling
Not available
Display brightness (typical, claimed)
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)
Not available
Peak display brightness (claimed)
Not available
Minimum brightness
Not available
Colour depth per channel
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage
Not available
HDR playback formats
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
Not available
Always-on display
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/111881Read 5 October 2026Complete exact front model diagram.
Cover screen size
Not available
Cover screen resolution
Not available
Cover screen refresh rate
Not available
Cover screen type
Not available

Platform

OS at launch
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
Not available
Latest stable OS (verified)
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/111881Read 5 October 2026Chip section. Exact installed processor.
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/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 configuration
CountCore
2Performance
4Efficiency
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
Not available
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/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

RAM
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 type
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)
64, 256, 512GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Capacity section. Manufacturer nominal decimal GB before formatting.
Storage type
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
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
Not available

Rear cameras

Physical rear cameras
RoleResolution (MP)Aperture (f/)Sensor optical formatPixel size (µm)AutofocusOISOptical zoom
Main121.81/2.55 inch1.4PDAFYesNot available
Telephoto122.41/3.4 inch1PDAFYes2×
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
Main camera
12MP
Longest physical-lens optical zoom
2×
Maximum photo digital 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/111881Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Maker wording.
Camera features
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 resolution
Width (px)Height (px)Highest capture rate (fps)
3840216060
19201080240
128072030
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
Recorded video HDR formats
Not available
Log recording
Not available
Video recording codecs
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/111881Read 5 October 2026Video Recording section. Cinematic and optical video stabilisation explicitly listed.
Maximum slow-motion capture rate
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

Front cameras
RoleResolution (MP)Aperture (f/)
Main72.2
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 resolution
Width (px)Height (px)Highest capture rate (fps)
1920108060
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026TrueDepth Camera section expressly states 1080p30/60 recording.
Front autofocus
Not available

Audio

Stereo speakers
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/111881Read 5 October 2026Complete physical connector diagram has Lightning and no 3.5 mm jack. Separate adapters do not count.
Audio features
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.
Microphones
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

Network
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 bands
GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Exact GSM/EDGE MHz ranges.
3G bands
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 21001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Exact UMTS/HSPA MHz ranges, not band IDs.
4G bands
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 bands
Not available
5G modes
Not available
5G mmWave
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 rate
Not available
Satellite
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/111881Read 5 October 2026Audio Calling expressly lists Wi-Fi calling. Carrier and market restrictions apply.

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
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 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/111881Read 5 October 2026Cellular and Wireless section.
Bluetooth audio 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/111881Read 5 October 2026Cellular and Wireless explicitly lists NFC with reader mode.
Ultra-wideband
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/111881Read 5 October 2026Location section. Only explicitly named constellations. Generic GNSS does not prove additional constellations.
Dual-frequency GNSS
Not available
Connector
Lightning1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026External Buttons and Connectors section.
USB data standard
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 USB
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
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
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

Fingerprint
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 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/111881Read 5 October 2026Sensors section. Exact model list.
Extra 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 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

Rated battery capacity
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)
Not available
Rated battery energy
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-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 life
Use caseHours (h)
Video playback14
Audio playback60
Talk time20
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)
Not available
Wired charging standards
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)
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)
Not available
Wireless charging
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery explicitly supports Qi chargers.
Wireless charging power
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 standards
Qi1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery. No MagSafe, magnets or wattage inferred.
Built-in alignment magnets
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 power
Not available
Reverse wired
Not available
Charger in box
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 power
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-core
Not available
Geekbench multi-core
Not available
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
Not available
AnTuTu
Not available
Display brightness (measured)
Not available
PWM dimming (measured)
Not available
Mixed-use battery life (measured)
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available
Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
Not available

EU label and regulatory

EU energy class
Not available
Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
Not available
Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
Not available
Drop resistance class
Not available
Repairability class
Not available
SAR head (US)
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)
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)
Not available
SAR body (EU)
Not available
Hearing aid compatibility
M3, T41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Rating for Hearing Aids section. Exact published rating.

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In the box
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.

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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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PredecessorApple iPhone X