iPhone 11 vs iPhone XS
34.4Performance30
21.6Display29.7
33.5Camera35.3
22.4Battery21.3
73.3Features73.3
7 spec wins — iPhone 113 spec wins — iPhone XS
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: iPhone 11 scores 33.2 against 33.6 for iPhone XS. Pick by the categories that matter to you — iPhone XS edges ahead in display and camera, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the iPhone 11
- Stronger performance score: 34 vs 30
- 71% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 7 MP
- 25% higher AnTuTu 10: 900,000 vs 720,000
- 22% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,340 vs 1,100
- 21% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,400 vs 2,800
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $999
Reasons to pick the iPhone XS
- Stronger display score: 30 vs 22
- 40% higher Pixel density: 458 ppi vs 326 ppi
Display
| Spec | iPhone 11 | iPhone XS |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″+5% | 5.8 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution | 1792x828 | 2436x1125 |
| Pixel density | 326 ppi | 458 ppi+40% |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 625 nits | 625 nits |
Performance
| Spec | iPhone 11 | iPhone XS |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic | Apple A12 Bionic |
| AnTuTu 10 | 900,000+25%Top 56% | 720,000Top 68% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,340+22%Top 56% | 1,100Top 63% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,400+21%Top 57% | 2,800Top 67% |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | NVMe | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | iPhone 11 | iPhone XS |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | — |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP+71% | 7 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | iPhone 11 | iPhone XS |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,110 mAh+17% | 2,658 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W+20% | 15 W |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 8 W |
Design
| Spec | iPhone 11 | iPhone XS |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 194 g | 177 g+9% |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 7.7 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Stainless steel |
Connectivity
| Spec | iPhone 11 | iPhone XS |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Lightning | Lightning |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | iPhone 11 | iPhone XS |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | iOS 13 | iOS 12 |
| OS update pledge | 6 years | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | iPhone 11 | iPhone XS |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |