iPhone XR vs iPhone XS
Quick answer
The iPhone XS is 4.8 millimetres0.19 inches narrower and 17 grams0.60 ounces lighter than the iPhone XR.
Both phones have stopped receiving iOS updates, so neither will see new features. The XS on Amazon (paid link) fits more easily in your hand and pocket but sacrifices battery life for that compact feel. At these renewed prices, pick the XS only if you truly need the smaller screen; otherwise the XR (paid link)’s endurance makes more sense.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone XS
Pocket: iPhone XS
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone XR
from $749 at launch.
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from $999 at launch.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.4 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.2 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone XR: 150.9 by 75.7 by 8.3 millimetres, 194 grams. iPhone XS: 143.6 by 70.9 by 7.7 millimetres, 177 grams.
XR, XS shown at 2.2 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone XR
from $749 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone XS
from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
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Height: XR 150.9 millimetres, XS 143.6 millimetres.Height: XR 5.94 inches, XS 5.65 inches.Width: XR 75.7 millimetres, XS 70.9 millimetres.Width: XR 2.98 inches, XS 2.79 inches.Depth: XR 8.30 millimetres, XS 7.70 millimetres.Depth: XR 0.33 inches, XS 0.30 inches.Weight: XR 194 grams, XS 177 grams.Weight: XR 6.84 ounces, XS 6.24 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | XR | XS |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 150.9 millimetres5.94 inches | 143.6 millimetres, 7.3 millimetres less5.65 inches, 0.29 inches less |
| Width | 75.7 millimetres2.98 inches | 70.9 millimetres, 4.8 millimetres less2.79 inches, 0.19 inches less |
| Depth | 8.30 millimetres0.33 inches | 7.70 millimetres, 0.60 millimetres less0.30 inches, 0.02 inches less |
| Weight | 194 grams6.84 ounces | 177 grams, 17 grams less6.24 ounces, 0.60 ounces less |
| Volume | 94.8 cubic centimetres5.79 cubic inches | 78.4 cubic centimetres, 16.4 cubic centimetres less4.78 cubic inches, 1.00 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 79 percent | 83 percent, 4 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.1 inches | 5.8 inches, 0.3 inches less |
| Resolution | 828 × 1792 | 1125 × 2436 |
| Pixel density | 326 pixels per inch | 458 pixels per inch, 132 pixels per inch more |
| Cutout | Notch | Notch |
| Rear main | 12MP | 12MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A12 Bionic | A12 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 16 hrs | 14 hrs |
| Port | Lightning | Lightning |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0 | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Water resistance | IP67 (1m for 30 min) | IP67 (1m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 64 – 256 GB | 64 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 749 dollars | 999 dollars, 250 dollars more |
| Released | Oct 2018 | Sep 2018 |
| Status | Legacy | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone XS is 7.3 mm (0.29 in) shorter, 4.8 mm (0.19 in) narrower, 0.60 mm (0.02 in) thinner and 17 g (0.60 oz) lighter than the iPhone XR. The iPhone XR measures 150.9 × 75.7 × 8.30 mm (5.94 × 2.98 × 0.33 in) and weighs 194 g (6.84 oz). The iPhone XS measures 143.6 × 70.9 × 7.70 mm (5.65 × 2.79 × 0.30 in) and weighs 177 g (6.24 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much smaller is the iPhone XS than the iPhone XR?
The iPhone XS is 7.3 mm shorter and 4.8 mm narrower than the iPhone XR.
Which phone is lighter between the iPhone XR and iPhone XS?
The iPhone XS is 17 g lighter than the iPhone XR, weighing 177 g compared to 194 g.
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone XR and iPhone XS?
The iPhone XR has a 6.1 inch display while the iPhone XS has a 5.8 inch display.
Is the iPhone XS easier to use one handed than the iPhone XR?
Yes, the iPhone XS is easier to use one handed and better for small hands than the iPhone XR.
Which phone is more pocketable, the iPhone XR or iPhone XS?
The iPhone XS is more pocketable than the iPhone XR, though both fit in a typical men's jeans pocket.
Is upgrading from the iPhone XS to the iPhone XR worth it for size alone?
Whether upgrading from the iPhone XS to the iPhone XR is worth it depends on if you prefer a larger screen and body.