What is the difference between iPhone XS and iPhone XR

The two iPhone models were manufactured in September 2018. They have a large number of common specifications, but also a few discrepancies:

• Size;

The XS is smaller compared to the XR model. The difference is in all aspects - weight, length, and thickness.

• Body;

The former has glass panels on both sides and a frame made of stainless steel, while the XR has an aluminum frame.

• Colors;

The XS is made in fewer colors.

• Battery;

The battery of both phones is non-removable and fast charges to 50% in 30 minutes. The talk time of the smaller one is up to 20 hours, and of the older one up to 25.

• Operating memory;

Here the XS leads with 1GB of RAM.

• Internal memory;

The more budget-friendly XR comes with 64, 128, and 256GB of internal storage. And the smaller XS comes in 64, 256, and 512GB.

• Display technology;

Here the specs are Super AMOLED vs IPS LCD. The dimensions are 5.8 inches and 6.1 inches. The screen area is 84.4 cm2 and 90.3 cm2. Resolution is also better at XS-1125 x 2436px, XR-828 x 1792px.

• Camera.

Both iPhones have a 12 MP (wide) camera, but the XS has a second one that is telephoto and allows it to zoom in 5x more than the XR. Speed;

What are the operating system differences

iPhone XS and iPhone XR have the same iOS operating system. It is iOS 12 with a 12.1.3 upgrade. Apple A12 Bionic (7mm). 6 core without external memory.

How to distinguish a replica from an original

Due to the large number of groups on the Internet reselling various goods, the question arises whether the smartphone you want to acquire is a replica or an original. In the numerous online stores, the prices of mobile phones vary in a wide range. That is why it is necessary to know how to distinguish the original products. The way is to check the marked symbols on the back:

• CE;

This symbol proves that the product has been manufactured according to criteria related to the necessary requirements.

• Digital code;

It shows what class the device is.

• !;

This means that the mobile phone does not comply with the wireless regulations of an EU country.

• Trash that is scratched;

Marks compliance with e-waste safe styling rules.

In the replicas, some of the symbols are missing or their order has been moved.

If you do not find these symbols on the back of your device, check in the settings: Settings -> General -> Legal & Regulatory.

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