The most affordable way to own a premium iPhone. The iPhone XS (and the larger XS Max) was the absolute top model. You can tell from everything: the casing is made of glossy surgical steel, the screen is beautiful OLED, and the camera has a dual lens. Perfect if you're looking for luxury on a small budget.
Compact Luxury
Super Retina OLED
Stainless Steel
Compact Size
The iPhone XS is technically the successor to the iPhone X, but faster and with a better camera. It's one of the last iPhones that's truly manageable (5.8 inches), making it easy to operate with one hand.
iPhone XS
Small & Premium
- Size: 5.8 inches. Fits easily in any pocket.
- Screen: OLED. That means deep blacks and vibrant contrast.
- Build Quality: Feels heavier and sturdier than an XR or 11.
- Camera: Dual 12MP camera with telephoto lens (2x zoom).
iPhone XS Max
Enjoy Big
- Size: 6.5 inches. Apple's first true "Max" model.
- Best for: Watching videos, gaming, and large hands.
- Battery: Lasts significantly longer than the regular XS.
- Difference: Technically identical to the XS, just larger.
XS vs. XR
The eternal struggle
- Screen: XS has OLED (prettier), XR has LCD (simpler).
- Camera: XS has 2 lenses (zoom), XR has 1.
- Bezels: XS has thinner screen bezels than the XR.
- Material: XS is Steel (glossy), XR is Aluminum (matte).
Why buy an XS now?
Very simple: build quality! For the price of the iPhone XS, you would only buy plastic budget phones with mediocre cameras in stores. The iPhone XS was once the €1159 flagship. You can still feel that class. The screen is sharp, the camera takes excellent portrait photos, and it runs on iOS. Ideal as a "first phone," for festivals, or as a reliable backup.