iPhone Xs

iPhone Xs

iPhone

Discontinued
Released: September 12, 2018Discontinued on: September 10, 2019
United States: N/A

Overview

It's important to know that this A2100 iPhone Xs was sold exclusively in mainland China. It supports FDD-LTE bands 1-5, 7, 8, 12-14, 17-20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32, 66, and 71, plus TD-LTE bands 34, 38-41, and 46. This model uses a single nano-SIM and does not support software-based eSIM.


All iPhone Xs models (styled as both iPhone Xs and iPhone XS) feature a 3D-touch equipped 5.8-inch OLED HDR "Super Retina" display (2436x1125, 458 ppi) that covers nearly the entire front. It has three cameras: a front "TrueDepth" camera in the "notch" for "Advanced Face ID," 7MP photos, and 1080p video with Portrait mode support. The dual rear cameras (wide-angle f/1.8 and telephoto f/2.4) both have 12MP sensors, OIS, and shoot 4K video, offering advanced depth segmentation, Smart HDR, and adjustable depth of field.


The iPhone Xs has a "surgical-grade stainless steel" case with a glass front and back, is IP68-rated for splash, water, and dust resistance (up to 2 meters for 30 minutes), and was offered in gold, silver, and "Space Gray."


Internally, it is powered by a 64-bit, 7 nm "Apple A12 Bionic" processor with a six-core CPU and an "8-core Neural Engine." It includes 4 GB of RAM and 64, 256, or 512 GB of storage. The device supports 802.11ac Wi-Fi with 2x2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0, Gigabit-class LTE, NFC for Apple Pay, and "Express Cards with power reserve."


Apple estimates up to 60 hours of audio, 20 hours of talk time, 12 hours of internet use, and 14 hours of wireless video playback. The glass back allows for Qi-standard wireless charging.


In China, this unlocked, SIM-free iPhone Xs was initially priced at RMB 8,699, RMB 10,099, and RMB 11,899 for the 64 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB models, respectively. Various payment plans were also available.

Evaluation

The China-exclusive iPhone XS represented Apple's premium offering tailored specifically for one of its most important markets, earning recognition for its strategic adaptations. Technology reviewers praised the decision to forgo eSIM functionality in favor of traditional nano-SIM support, acknowledging the practical considerations for Chinese carriers and regulations. The device's stunning Super Retina OLED display and advanced dual-camera system received exceptional acclaim for delivering uncompromised flagship performance. Critics highlighted the A12 Bionic processor's remarkable capabilities, particularly its neural engine enhancements that enabled sophisticated computational photography features. The availability of higher storage options up to 512GB addressed the needs of power users who demanded extensive local storage capacity. Industry analysts recognized this variant as a testament to Apple's commitment to the Chinese market, successfully balancing global innovation with region-specific requirements while maintaining the premium positioning that appeals to luxury-conscious consumers.

Product Info

Product Info Table
Model IDiPhone11,2
Apple Model NoA2100* (EMC 3262*)
Apple Order NoMT9Q2CH/A
Apple SubfamilyiPhone Xs

Price

Price Table
Original PriceN/A
United StatesN/A
ChinaRMB 8,699, 10,099, 11,899
United Kingdom£999, £1149, £1349

Pricing Extras

Pricing Extras Table
Est. Current RetailN/A

Body

Body Table
Form FactoriPhone Xs
Case TypeHandheld
Housing ColorMetallic Glass
Dimensions5.65 x 2.79 x 0.30 in / 143.51 x 70.87 x 7.62 mm
Avg. Weight6.24 oz / 177 g

Platform

Platform Table
Processor TypeApple A12 Bionic
Processor Speed2.49 GHz
Processors1 (6 Cores)
Onboard RAM4 GB
Geekbench 3 (64)11288
Geekbench 4 (SC)4795
Geekbench 4 (MC)11149
Geekbench 5 (SC)1106
Geekbench 5 (MC)2701

Storage

Storage Table
Storage Capacity64, 256, 512 GB

Display

Display Table
Built-in Display5.8" Super Retina
Display Resolution2436x1125 (458 ppi)
Camera12.0 Megapixels

Media Support

Media Support Table
Audio SupportApple reports that the iPhone Xs supports "AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC‑3), Dolby Digital Plus (E‑AC‑3), and Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+)"
Video SupportApple reports that the iPhone Xs supports "HEVC, H.264, MPEG-4 Part 2, and Motion JPEG."It also supports AirPlay Mirroring and video out to the Apple TV 2nd Gen or later as well as video mirroring and video out "up to" 1080p through the Lightning Digital AV Adapter and the Lightning to VGA Adapter.
Photo SupportApple does not formally specify photo formats for the iPhone Xs. However, it can sync photos in JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats.

Wired Connectivity

Wired Connectivity Table
ConnectivityUSB
PortsLightning Only
USB SupportSync & Charge

Wireless Connectivity

Wireless Connectivity Table
Cell NetworkGSM/CDMA/LTE
Standard Wireless802.11ac (2x2 MIMO)
Standard Bluetooth5.0

Power

Power Table
Battery TypeLithium Ion
Battery Life (Music)60 Hours
Battery Life (Voice)20 Hours

Software

Software Table
Pre-Installed OSiOS 12.0 (16A366)
Maximum OSiOS 18.x
Mac SupportOS X 10.11.6
Windows SupportWindows 7

Accessories

Accessories Table
Controller3D Touch
Incl. AccessoriesShips with Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector, a Lightning to USB Cable, and a USB Power Adapter.In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells wireless headphones, cases and other accessories for this iPhone.Also see: What is the best external keyboard for the iPhone?