A12 Bionic Chip
Equipped with Apple’s A12 Bionic processor, this 7 nm chip features a 6‑core CPU, 4‑core GPU, and a Neural Engine—delivering fast, efficient performance and handling machine‑learning tasks seamlessly.
Stunning 5.8″ Super Retina OLED Display
A crisp OLED display with a 2436×1125 resolution (~458 ppi), HDR and True Tone support, high contrast ratio, 3D Touch, and up to 625 cd/m² brightness.
Advanced Dual‑Lens Camera System
Dual 12 MP rear cameras (ƒ/1.8 wide-angle + ƒ/2.4 telephoto), offering 2× optical zoom, up to 10× digital zoom, Smart HDR for photos, dual OIS, and quad-LED True Tone flash. Captures 4K video at up to 60fps and slo‑mo 1080p at up to 240fps.
Sharp Front Camera & 3D Face ID
7 MP TrueDepth front camera with ƒ/2.2 aperture, offering accurate Face ID security, HDR selfie capture, and 1080p@60fps video recording.
Premium Design & Build
Crafted with a durable stainless steel frame, glass front/back with Ceramics Shield, weighing approximately 177 g. Features IP68 water/dust resistance (up to 2 m for 30 minutes).
Connectivity & Battery
Includes dual‑SIM support (nano‑SIM + eSIM), Qi wireless charging, Lightning port, Wi‑Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and Ultra Wideband. Battery capacity is ~2658 mAh (~10.1 Wh), with fast-charge support.
Long-Term Software Support
Originally shipped with iOS 12, the iPhone XS remains supported through iOS 18, making it one of the few A12 devices still receiving updates. Note: it will not support iOS 19.
