IPhone X, XR, XS, XS max: which one to choose according to your needs

Our big file, with advice and opinions to choose its Apple iPhone, according to buyer profiles. This file is updated regularly:

But what has the iPhone XS more than the iPhone X ? The few differences in detail

The iPhone XS announced at the Apple conference summarized and discussed here was presented as the successor of the iPhone X released 2017. In addition to the design it takes up many technical characteristics: Face ID, 3D Touch, OLED screen, etc. But he also improves on different points compared to his predecessor. The changes are not so numerous. As we did with the list of differences between iPhone XR and iPhone XS seen there, here is precisely what are the improvements from one generation to another, from iPhone X to iPhone XS as well as our opinion !

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As with the comparison between iPhone XR and iPhone XS, the iPhone XS Max was not taken into account here since it is a large format variation of the iPhone XS. He then shared the majority of the characteristics of the latter in addition to the immense size of the screen: 6.5 inches !

Main improvements in the iPhone XS VS iPhone X

• Processor chip : A11 Bionic for the iPhone X, A12 Bionic With Neural Engine New generation for the iPhone XS
• Tightness : IP 67 (resistance up to 1 m deep for 30 minutes) for the iPhone X, IP 68 (resistance up to 2 m deep for 30 minutes) for the iPhone XS
• Her : registration Stereo on iPhone XS only
• Audio : simple stereo for iPhone x, amplified stereo For iPhone XS
• 4G : LTE Advanced on the iPhone XS, LTE class Gigabit On the iPhone X
• NFC chip : As seen here, no need for an app to read an NFC tag with the iPhone XS, unlike the iPhone X. With the iPhone XS, reading Tag NFC becomes automatic.
• SIM card : nano-sim for the iPhone X, double sim (nano-sim + esim) for the iPhone XS
• Cameras : Portrait mode on iPhone X, Portrait mode with advanced bokeh effect and depth control on iPhone XS
• Video : Recording at 30 images/s on iPhone X, recording at 30 images/s with dynamic range extended to iPhone XS
• Video with camera before : video stabilization (1080p and 720p) and 2080p video recording at 30 or 60 i/s for the iPhone XS only

And some other changes

• Weight :: 174 g for the iPhone X, 177 for the iPhone XS
• Autonomy / Tconversation emps announced : Until 21 hours of autonomy for the iPhone X, 20 hours for the iPhone XS, for video reading, it is the iPhone XS which is doing better with 2 p.m. against X.
• Internet navigation : up to 12 hours of autonomy for the iPhone X, 12 hours for the iPhone XS
• Video reading : Until 13 hours of autonomy for the iPhone X, 14 hours for the iPhone XS
• Audio reading : up to 60 hours of autonomy for the iPhone X, 60 hours for the iPhone XS
• Color : 2 for the iPhone X (silver and sidereal gray), 3 for the iPhone XS (sidereal gray, silver and gold)
• Storage capacities offered : 64, 256 for iPhone X, 64, 256 and 512 for the iPhone XS

IPhone XS VS iPhone X price differences (at launch)

The iPhone has been removed from the catalog. The prices displayed at its launch were therefore taken into account to make the price comparison:

• 64 GB : very small decrease, € 1,159 for the iPhone X at its launch in 2017, € 1,129 for the iPhone XS – there is now the iPhone X from € 871
  
• 256 GB : unchanged, € 1,329 for the iPhone X at its launch in 2017, € 1,329 for the iPhone XS – we find Still the iPhone X in 256 GB version at 1099 €
• 512 GB : only available for iPhone XS, at € 1,559

Conclusion

Like every year, the XS is aptly named. This is a “s” model, namely that it offers improvements around the mainly power. The machine is displayed almost the same price as last year or even below For improved performance, which is rather good news for those who want to migrate from a more or less old iPhone. As for those who already have an X, and as every year “in S”, No real reason to renew, Except in the need to need the double-SIM (if operator supported), want Large screen in pocket with the Xs Max Of course or … gold !

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And to find out everything about the new iPhone XRs and the iPhone XS, seen during the conference summarized in our columns:

• Discover the iPhone XR, its design and its colors in 5 videos
• 5 videos to discover the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max
• Reading tags NFC becomes (more) practical with the iPhone XS and XR
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Michok (Posted with the I-NFO app.FR V2) September 13, 2018 at 5 h 44 min

Regarding advanced bokeh effects of the XS, apps as Focos are already doing in portrait mode.
True differentiation as far as I am concerned, it is the appearance of XS Max for nostalgic like me more models.

Mike 13 September 2018 at 6:18 p.m

A last comparison is missing for me
IPhone x vs iPhone XR
Since in terms of prices, with the drop in prices of the remaining stock of the iPhone X we arrive at the same thing.
Is it better to fall for an X or be tempted by the XR ..

FIBZ (Posted with the I-NFO app.FR V2) September 13, 2018 at 6:21 p.m
The price of the XS is 1159 € and not € 1129 no drop !
User14866620779835 (Posted with the I-NFO app.FR V2) September 13, 2018 at 6:22 p.m

We were sold with the 8plus and the X novelty portrait with the black and white cut which remained in Beta 1 year, with a more than doubtful cut -out to whom it was just an option to manage so the intensity of the clutching!! As if by magic it is a novelty in the only new iPhone 2018, I do not think that the chip a 11 bionic has not capable since it already does the deteration, in short it takes us for beds .

Jimy September 13, 2018 at 7:04 p.m
No article/test on the XS Max ?
Yougo (Posted with the I-NFO app.FR V2) September 13, 2018 at 7 h 34 min

Please note, the seller’s link you recommend on Amazon and the link of a scam … Telephone ordered from him and never received! Read the comments …

Reader-512083302 (Posted with the I-NFO app.FR V2) September 13, 2018 at 7 h 37 min

No real reason to change . …. and the double sim then for cross -border workers ?… this is a big reason to change gentlemen.

Istaff (Posted with the I-NFO app.FR V2) September 13, 2018 at 7 h 42 min

@Reader-1512083302 very very just, thank you for recalling this excellent reason, so we just updated the article !

Malvik September 13, 2018 at 8:54 p.m

Ridiculous to say that the years in S brings only power … These are precisely these years that have brought the most innovations: Siri on 4S, Touch ID and PRO 64Bits on 5S, 3D Touch on 6s … and I could continue

DAV (Posted with the I-NFO app.FR V2) September 13, 2018 at 9 h 09 min
Why are you never talking about Das.
User1488572127633 (Posted with the I-NFO app.FR V2) September 13, 2018 at 11:25 p.m
@Dav because he makes phone we don’t care
Tony_lausanne?? (Posted with the I-NFO app.FR V2) September 13, 2018 at 11:30 p.m

@istaff
Double SIM is integrated into XS for us or only for the Chinese market ?
If it is with 1 e-Sim + 1 Sim it’s good, my operator is up to date with that.
But I really have doubts, I freak out that it is only reserved for the Chinese market (I zapped something)

User14866620779835 (Posted with the I-NFO app.FR V2) September 13, 2018 at 11 h 53 min

I just downloaded focus on my 8plus iPhone and the latter does the live bokeh with crazy fluidity !! So Apple really laugh at the world with their A 12

User14866620779835 (Posted with the I-NFO app.FR V2) September 13, 2018 at 11 h 53 min
User14866620779835 (Posted with the I-NFO app.FR V2) September 13, 2018 at 11 h 54 min
@Michok Thank you yes Focos does the work so why Apple need the A12 .
Chloé78? (Posted with the I-NFO app.FR V2) September 14, 2018 at 1 h 53 min
User14866620779835 (Posted with the I-NFO app.FR V2) September 14, 2018 at 5 h 58 min

@Michok thank you very much I just tried and it is beautiful so saying the 8plus and the x n are not capable of it I think they don’t care about us

Dragon September 14, 2018 at 11:06 am min

The edges are finer on the XS. It may be a detail for you, but for me that means a lot (Michel Berger).

Dragon September 14, 2018 at 11:30 a.m
P (Posted with the I-NFO app.FR V2) September 14, 2018 at 11 h 45 min

@User1486620779835
@Michok yes absolutely
8 Plus and x with Focos you do exactly the same thing
The A11 or A12 chip has nothing to do with it in

Sifer Louis (Posted with the I-NFO app.FR V2) September 14, 2018 at 1:26 p.m

As often now with Apple it is only advertising and marketing effects. Doing with old new and making believe that what already exists elsewhere is an extraordinary novelty, of course all sold at gold prices !!
We will see on September 17th if iOS12 corrects the “too much” many wanders of iOS11…

?Sometimes? (Posted with the I-NFO app.FR V2) September 15, 2018 at 9 h 54 min

All the comments of jealous who maronne because they cannot order them.
I ordered two yesterday with assurance at Apple, for the modest are € 3,612, I recover 20% VAT, which makes me all at 2889 €, I had the 6 and the 6S, I can To say that the difference was “really” there and on “everything”, if tomorrow I can no longer afford it, I would do with it, but please, stop with your arguments of two francs of big jealous From: there are no changes, it’s thieves, they don’t care about our mouths, this year they will lose people, it’s over for me I change the cremerie, and very gentlemen it is not this Year that you brake on iPhone sales, how many people last year have not changed to buy this year, how much the maximum, and then when you have understood that buying at the operator is shitty , because he does not take you back to you, while in Apple Store yes.
To close my comment, say that this year you cannot financially, but close it and stop growling and saying false announcements.

iPhone X, XR, XS, XS max: which one to choose according to your needs ?

Small overview of these different smartphones and their characteristics.

Small overview of these different smartphones and their characteristics.

Alexandre Dobro

Over the years, Apple has built a solid reputation on the international and French market thanks to the unique quality and aesthetics of its products. The apple brand regularly declines its smartphones in several formats thus corresponding to the different public needs. Today, we offer you a little guide to help you choose from the recent iPhone models.

The iPhone X

Very first iPhone to have passed to a superb OLED screen edge to a resolution of 2,436 x 1,125 pixels, it is also the least recent of this selection, which allows it to be sold at a very interesting price. Dating from 2017, there remains one of the best models on the market and offers features that have nothing to envy to other iPhone. Its A11 chip allows it to perform any task or application with a certain fluidity. Note however that the other iPhone present in this guide have an A12 chip, guaranteeing them a slight but greater lifespan. In addition, this phone may no longer receive security updates in the coming years since it is not most recent.

Its screen is sympathetic and its dimensions adequate for a screen of 5.8 inches. At the camera, the quality is at the rendezvous. At the rear, two 12 megapixel objectives allow sumptuous portraits and shots, without forgetting the 7 megapixels present on the photo lens of the front camera. This model is available in 64 GB storage or 256 GB version.

The iPhone XR

Unlike other iPhone X, the XR version does not embark on an OLED screen. On the other hand, its LCD panel is of quality with a resolution of 1,792 x 828 pixels. Bigger than the iPhone X, this smartphone has a screen of 6.1 inch. The fact that it is not an OLED screen does not allow an curvation on the screen, which causes slight borders, thicker on the side. If you are looking for the finest product as possible, we therefore advise you to orient yourself towards another model.

The iPhone XR does not benefit from a double -objective rear camera as is the case on the other models of this guide. However, it has the same wide angle lens as on the iPhone XS: the photos remain superb and of very good quality. The difference being that he does not have the optical zoom x2.

Cheaper than other models, the iPhone XR has an autonomy almost similar to the iPhone XS Max: its LCD screen is less energy -consuming than its competitors. Note also that he has the latest A12 Bionic processor, such as iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max.

In order to lower its price, Apple has however invested less in the materials that make it up, that is to say aluminum and not steel as well as other models.

The iPhone XS

If you are looking for an iPhone more compact than the XR, but more efficient than the other two mentioned above, then the XS version is cut for you. He uses a 5.8 -inch OLED panel with the same resolution as the iPhone X, of which it is direct evolution. It has been designed to hold in one hand and thus have great comfort of use. Equipped with an efficient processor, the A12 chip, it is more powerful than the iPhone X.

One of its main advantages is also its photo sensor, certainly one of the best on the market. If you love photography, do not hesitate to orient yourself towards this model. It thus has a double goal, including a wide angle. Intelligent HDR, which is not present on the iPhone X, notably helps the camera to capture superb shots, day and night, which greatly sublimates the results, especially when there is a low light.

The iPhone XS Max

Big brother of the XS, this model is the best iPhone you can buy. Its 6.5 -inch OLED screen has a resolution of 2,688 x 1,242 pixels: it will offer you a pleasant experience, especially if you use it to watch movies or series. The camera is also of very high quality, since it is the same as on the iPhone XS: you will take beautiful pictures. He too has the Apple A12 Bionic chip.

Where the iPhone XS Max stands out is on its battery. Its imposing size allows it indeed better autonomy than other models, a very important criterion when you are moving towards a phone. It’s simple, it has the largest battery ever recorded on a smartphone from the Californian firm.

In summary

The iPhone X, dating from 2017, saw its price decrease and despite its release date, it is still among the best smartphones on the market.

The iPhone XR is a good choice for those looking for good value for money. Although it has Apple excellence and the overpowered A12 Bionic chip, it does not have all the features offered by the apple brand, such as Touch ID for example.

Finally, the XS and XS max, the two most expensive iPhone on the list, are also positioned as good smartphones never designed by Apple.

If you prefer compact smartphones, then go to the iPhone XS. On the other hand, if you favor autonomy or the resolution of the screen, then the iPhone XS Max is for you.

For further : Other iPhones are more recent and a good quality price such as iPhones 13 and 13 Mini. As well as the iPhone SE 2020 and 2022. In addition to current models.