The iPhone XS display has rounded corners that follow a beautiful curved design, and these corners are within a standard rectangle. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 5.85 inches diagonally (actual viewable area is less).
DisplaySuper Retina HD display5.8‑inch (diagonal) all‑screen OLED Multi‑Touch displayHDR display2436‑by-1125‑pixel resolution at 458 ppi1,000,000:1 contrast ratio (typical)True Tone displayWide color display (P3)3D Touch625 cd/m2 max brightness (typical)Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coatingSupport for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously
Splash, Water, and Dust Resistant3Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 2 meters up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529
ChipA12 Bionic chip next-generation Neural Engine
CameraDual 12MP wide-angle and telephoto cameras wide-angle: ƒ/1.8 apertureTelephoto: ƒ/2.4 aperture2x optical zoom; digital zoom up to 10xPortrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth ControlPortrait Lighting with five effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono)Dual optical image stabilizationSix‑element lens
Quad-LED True Tone Flash with Slow Sync
Panorama (up to 63MP)
Sapphire crystal lens cover
Backside illumination sensor
Hybrid IR filter
Autofocus with Focus Pixels
Tap to focus with Focus Pixels
Smart HDR for photos
Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos
Local tone mapping
Advanced red-eye correction
Exposure control
Auto image stabilization
Burst mode
Timer mode
Photo geotagging
Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG
Video Recording4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps720p HD video recording at 30 fps
Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fpsOptical image stabilization for video2x optical zoom; digital zoom up to 6xQuad-LED True Tone flashSlo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fpsTime‑lapse video with stabilizationCinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p)Continuous autofocus videoTake 8MP still photos while recording 4K videoPlayback zoomVideo geotaggingVideo formats recorded: HEVC and H.264Stereo recording
TrueDepth Camera7MP camera
ƒ/2.2 aperture
Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control
Portrait Lighting with five effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono)
Animoji and Memoji
1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps
Smart HDR for photosExtended dynamic range for video at 30 fpsCinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p)Wide color capture for photos and Live PhotosRetina Flash
Backside illumination sensor
Auto image stabilization
Burst mode
Exposure control
Timer mode
Face IDEnabled by TrueDepth camera for facial recognition
Apple PayPay with your iPhone using Face ID in stores, within apps, and on the webSend and receive money in MessagesComplete purchases made with Apple Pay on your MacLearn more about Apple Pay
Cellular and WirelessModel A1920*FDD‑LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)TD‑LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (800, 1900 MHz)UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
Model A1921*FDD‑LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)TD‑LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (800, 1900 MHz)UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
All modelsGigabit-class LTE with 4×4 MIMO and LAA4802.11ac Wi‑Fi with 2×2 MIMOBluetooth 5.0 wireless technologyNFC with reader modeExpress Cards with power reserve
LocationAssisted GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and QZSS
Digital compassWi‑FiCellulariBeacon microlocationVideo Calling5FaceTime video calling over Wi‑Fi or cellular
Audio Calling5FaceTime audioVoice over LTE (VoLTE)4Wi‑Fi calling4Audio PlaybackAudio formats supported: 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), Dolby Atmos, and Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+)
Wider stereo playback
User‑configurable maximum volume limit
Video PlaybackVideo formats supported: HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2, and Motion JPEGHigh Dynamic Range with Dolby Vision and HDR10 contentAirPlay Mirroring, photos, and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later)6Video mirroring and video out support: Up to 1080p through Lightning Digital AV Adapter and Lightning to VGA Adapter (adapters sold separately)6
Siri7Use your voice to send messages, set reminders, and moreGet intelligent suggestions on your Lock screen and in Messages, Mail, QuickType, and moreActivate hands-free with only your voice using “Hey Siri”Use your voice to run shortcuts from your favorite appsLearn more about Siri
External Buttons and ConnectorsVolume up/downRing/SilentSide buttonBuilt-in stereo speakerLightning connectorBuilt-in microphones
Power and Battery8Lasts up to 30 minutes longer than iPhone XTalk time (wireless): Up to 20 hoursInternet use: Up to 12 hoursVideo playback (wireless): Up to 14 hours
Audio playback (wireless): Up to 60 hours
Fast-charge capable: Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes9 with 18W adapter or higher (available separately)
Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Wireless charging (works with Qi chargers10)
Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter
SensorsFace ID
BarometerThree‑axis gyroAccelerometerProximity sensorAmbient light sensor
Operating SystemiOS 12iOS is the world’s most personal and secure mobile operating system, packed with powerful features that help you get the most out of every day.