iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max

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As speculated in the run-up to the launch event, Apple came with three new iPhone models this autumn. iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max si iPhone Xr. The latter being one iPhone with LCD screenAt a more affordable price than top models. A starting price of 749 dollars to which taxes will be added, reaching the market at an approximate price 800 Euros for the model with 64 GB of storage space. The price would increase by about 50 Euros for the 128 GB and 256 GB models, reaching a maximum of about 900 Euros for the 256 GB version. An affordable price according to those from Apple.

iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max - Features, Performance, News and Prices

We do not know if those who have recently bought one iPhone X "free" should be wise or not. iPhone Xs it is almost a faithful copy of the iPhone X, with small hardware upgrades and new variants of finishes / colors. However, it is worth mentioning the price of $ 999. The same price that iPhone X had at the time of launch, price maintained by Apple. Probably the similarity of design and the identical price determined Apple to remove the iPhone X from sale. It should have lowered its price and it would have become a real danger for the sales of the iPhone Xr, which, although it is a newer model, except for the processor, is inferior in many points to the iPhone X model.

So the minimum version a iPhone Xs leave from $999 (price without taxes), reaching the market in Europe at about 1000 - 1100 Euro. This price is valid for the storage version 64 GB. For a iPhone Xs cu 256 GB the price without taxes being of $1.149or $1.349 for the one with 512 GB storage.
Let's see what we give this money to…

iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max - Features

In terms of design, hardware features but also the launch price, iPhone Xs it is a copy of the previous model, the iPhone X. This was probably the reason Apple decided to withdraw the iPhone X from sale, together with the launch of the new models. As an addition to the design side, the new iPhone models come in three colors / finishes: Gold, Space Gray si Silver.

iPhone Xs si iPhone Xs Max come with screens OLED generous, which covers the entire front 5.8 inch si 6.5 inch for the Max. He is not missing even the famous notch from the top of the devices.

iPhone Xs – Display

  • Super Retina HD display
  • 5.8-inch (diagonal) all-screen OLED Multi-Touch display
  • HDR display
  • 2436-by-1125-pixel resolution at 458 ppi
  • 1,000,000: 1 contrast ratio (typical)

iPhone Xs Max – Display

  • Super Retina HD display
  • 6.5-inch (diagonal) all-screen OLED Multi-Touch display
  • HDR display
  • 2688-by-1242-pixel resolution at 458 ppi
  • 1,000,000: 1 contrast ratio (typical)

Both models benefit from display dand:

  • True tone display
  • wide color display (P3)
  • Touch 3D
  • 625 cd / m2 max brightness (typical)
  • Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating

During the presentation event of the new iPhone models, representations Apple they made comparisons between displaythe CPC 8 iPhone Plus si iPhone Xs. The latter having a larger diagonal, although it is a smaller device in terms of dimensions. So far it is true, but as a total surface, displayThe iPhone 8 Plus (5.5 inch) is larger than the 5.8 inch iPhone Xs. The latter being a much narrower device and losing a few pixels at the notch. However, the density (ppi) is higher in the case of the iPhone Xs.

Good news for those who are used to subjecting their iPhone devices to extreme tests, is that the new models are water resistant. iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max can survive under water for approximately 30 minutes at a maximum depth of 2 meters.

iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max Camera

In this regard, both devices are identical in performance and features. Apple it did not change anything, keeping the camera from the iPhone X on the Xs and Xs Max models.

  • Dual 12MP wide angle and telephoto cameras
  • Wide-angle: ƒ / 1.8 aperture
  • Telephoto: ƒ / 2.4 aperture
  • 2x optical zoom; digital zoom up to 10x
  • Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control
  • Portrait Lighting with five effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono)
  • Dual optical image stabilization
  • Six-element lens
  • Quad-LED True Tone Flash with Slow Sync
  • Panorama (up to 63MP)
  • Sapphire crystal lens covers
  • Backside illumination sensor
  • Hybrid IR filter
  • Carsfocus With Focus Pixels
  • Tap to focus With Focus Pixels
  • Smart HDR for photos
  • Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos
  • Local tones mapping
  • Advanced red-eye correction
  • Exposure control
  • Auto image stabilization
  • Burst mode
  • Timer mode
  • Photo geotagging
  • Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG

Some new image processing functions will be added, but this is rather a feature of iOS 12 than the new iPhone models. Functions that will also be available on iPhone X.

An absolute novelty is the video recording. The new iPhone models are capable of stereo sound capture video recording.

  • 4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
  • 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps
  • 720p HD video recording at 30 fps
  • Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps
  • Optical image stabilization for video
  • 2x optical zoom; digital zoom up to 6x
  • Quad-LED True Tone flash
  • Slo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps
  • Time-lapse video with stabilization
  • Cinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p)
  • Continuous autofocus video lesson
  • Take 8MP stills photos while recording 4K video
  • Playback zoom
  • Video geotagging
  • Video formats recorded: HEVC and H.264
  • Stereo recording

Lovers of Selfie si FaceTime will have a front room (TrueDepth Camera) identical to the one on the iPhone X.

  • 7MP room
  • 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 photos
  • Extended dynamic range for video at 30 fps
  • Cinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p)
  • Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos
  • Retina Flash
  • Backside illumination sensor
  • Auto image stabilization
  • Burst mode
  • Exposure control
  • Timer mode

We can point out as a novelty of the front camera, the possibility of 1080 HD video recording at 60 fps.

With these top and new features form A12 Bionic,  Apple promises for iPhone Xs a battery autonomy 30 minutes longer than that of iPhone X, and 1 hour and 30 minutes longer for iPhone Xs Max.

An absolute novelty is introduction Dual-Sim and switching from nano-SIM la eSIM. iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max will no longer be compatible with the current nano-SIM cards, operators having to switch to the technology eSIM. This involves removing classic SIM cards and switching to eSIMthe built-in
China will make an exception to this rule, Apple launching special editions of iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max with Dual-SIM slots for nano-SIM.

iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max will be present in stores in Europe starting with the second half of October. The official sale will take place in two stages: September 21 and 28.
Both models will be available in three color variants and the same number of variants storage. 64GB256GB si 512GB.

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