When Apple announced the new iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR on Sept. 12, 2018 one particular feature captured the imagination of international travelers and multiple phone-owners alike: the dual SIM.
If you've ever wanted two phone lines on one device, Apple's new Dual SIM Dual Standby technology could be a life-changer. It will make it much more practical to have two phone numbers on one phone one for business, another for personal use. And it will make it considerably easier and less expensive to use your own phone when traveling abroad.
iPhone XS
iPhone XS Max
iPhone XR
Finish
Gold, Space Gray, Silver
Gold, Space Gray, Silver
Yellow, White, Coral, Black, Blue
Sim Type
Dual SIM with a nano-SIM and an eSIM. An eSIM is a digital SIM that allows you to activate a cellular plan from your carrier without having to use a physical nano-SIM.
Capacity
64GB,
256GB,
512GB
64GB,
256GB,
512GB
64GB,
128GB,
256GB
Size and Weight
143.6 mm X 70.9 mm X 7.7 mm
Weight 177 grams
157.5 mm X 77.4 mm X 7.7 mm
Weight 208 grams
150.9 mm X 75.7 mm X 8.3 mm
Weight 194 grams
Display
5.8‑inch (diagonal) all‑screen OLED Multi‑Touch display
6.5‑inch (diagonal) all‑screen OLED Multi‑Touch display
6.1-inch (diagonal) all-screen LCD Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
Splash, Water, and Dust Resistan
Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 2 meters up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529
Rated IP67 (maximum depth of 1 meter up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529
A12 Bionic chip. Next-generation Neural Engine
Camera
Dual 12MP wide-angle and telephoto cameras
2x optical zoom; digital zoom up to 10x
Quad-LED True Tone flash with Slow Sync
12MP wide-angle camera
Digital zoom up to 5x
Quad-LED True Tone flash with Slow Sync
Video Recording
4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps, 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps, 720p HD video recording at 30 fps, 2x optical zoom; digital zoom up to 6x, Quad-LED True Tone flash, Take 8MP still photos while recording 4K video
TrueDepth Camera
7MP camera, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps
Face ID
Enabled by TrueDepth camera for facial recognition
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Location
Assisted GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and QZSS
Digital compass
Wi‑Fi
Cellular
iBeacon microlocation
Siri
Use your voice to send messages, set reminders, and more
Get intelligent suggestions on your Lock screen and in Messages, Mail, QuickType, and more
Activate hands-free with only your voice using “Hey Siri”
Use your voice to run shortcuts from your favorite apps
Power and Battery
Lasts up to 30 minutes longer than iPhone X
Talk time (wireless):
Up to 20 hours
Internet use:
Up to 12 hours
Video playback (wireless):
Up to 14 hours
Audio playback (wireless):
Up to 60 hours
Fast-charge capable:
Up to 50% charge 30 minutes
Both models:
Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Wireless charging (works with Qi chargers)
Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter
Lasts up to 1.5 hours longer than iPhone X
Talk time (wireless):
Up to 25 hours
Internet use:
Up to 13 hours
Video playback (wireless):
Up to 15 hours
Audio playback (wireless):
Up to 65 hours
Fast-charge capable:
Up to 50% charge 30 minutes
Up to 25 hours
Up to 15 hours
Up to 16 hours
Up to 65 hours
Up to 50% charge 30 minutes
Built-in rechargeable lithium‑ion battery
Wireless charging (works with Qi chargers)
Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter
Sensors
Face ID, Barometer, Three‑axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor
Operating System
iOS 12
Accessibility
Accessibility features help people with disabilities get the most out of their new iPhone XS. With built-in support for vision, hearing, physical and motor skills, and learning and literacy, you can fully enjoy the world’s most personal device.
Features include:
VoiceOver, Zoom, Magnifier, RTT and TTY support, Siri and Dictation, Type to Siri, Switch Control, Closed Captions, AssistiveTouch, Speak Screen
