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Dual-SIM and eSIM on New Release Apple’s 2018 iPhones

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


Chip

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

Lasts up to 1.5 hours longer than iPhone 8 Plus
Talk time (wireless):
Up to 25 hours
Internet use:
Up to 15 hours
Video playback (wireless):
Up to 16 hours
Audio playback (wireless):
Up to 65 hours
Fast‑charge capable:
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