
The New iPhone Xs and Xr:
Which is right for you?
Apple recently announced the release of their new iPhone Xs, Xs Max and Xr.
All three models will be the first to feature Apple’s own A12 Bionic CPU, the first commercially available 7nm processor, and the notched display, as debuted by the iPhone X in 2017.
As with most iPhone generation releases, the general public are left wondering; ‘is this the right phone for me?‘. Below, we have outlined the new model highlights, as well as how they compare to the two previous iPhone generations:
Unsurprisingly, Apple has chosen to build upon the iPhone X, rather than the iPhone 8. Therefore, the new models look pretty much the same as the iPhone X at a glance.
However, the new model features an updated camera- including the ability to adjust the depth of field in photos-, a 512GB storage option, and is IP68 rated.
For those who don’t want to splash out on the new iPhone XS or XS Max, Apple has released the more affordable iPhone XR. As well as the A12 Bionic Processor and notched design, the iPhone XR features an updated single lens camera and a choice of six different coloured finishes.
New iPhone Tech Specs:
iPhone Xs | iPhone Xr | iPhone X | iPhone 8 | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Display | Super Retina HD 5.8-inch screen | Liquid Retina HD 6.1-inch screen | Super Retina HD display 5.8-inch screen | Retina HD display 4.7-inch widescreen |
Camera | Dual 12MP wide-angle and telephoto cameras | 12 MP Camera | Dual 12MP wide-angle and telephoto cameras | 12 MP Camera |
Capacity | 64/ 256/ 512GB | 64/ 128/ 256GB | 64/ 256GB | 64/ 256GB |
Size and Weight | 5.65×2.79 inches, weighing 177 grams | 5.94×2.98 inches, weighing 194 grams | 5.65×2.79 inches, weighing 174 grams | 5.45×2.65 inches weighing 148 grams |
Power and Battery | Up to 12 hours of internet use, 14 hours of video playback nd 60 hours of audio playback | Up to 15 hours of internet use, 16 hours of video playback and 65 hours of audio playback | Up to 12 hours of internet use, 13 hours of video playback and 60 hours of audio playback | Up to 12 hours of internet use, 12 hours of video playback and 40 hours of audio playback |
Water Resistance | Rated IP68- Water resistant up to 2 metres deep for up to 30 minutes | Rated IP67- Water resistant up to 1 metre deep up to 30 minutes | Rated IP67- Water resistant up to 1 metre deep up to 30 minutes | Rated IP67- Water resistant up to 1 metre deep up to 30 minutes |
Security | Face ID | Face ID | Face ID | Touch ID |