Quick Verdict
- Choose Apple iPhone XS if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Apple iPhone XS if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Apple iPhone XS if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone XR
Apple iPhone XS
Performance
47.9
52.1 ★
Camera
40.0
40.0
Battery
40.0
40.0
Gaming
46.3
48.7 ★
Overall
45.4
52.9 ★
Value for Money
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Best Value ★
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Apple iPhone XS
52.1/100
Gaming Winner
Apple iPhone XS
48.7/100
Overall Winner
Apple iPhone XS
52.9/100
Best Value
Apple iPhone XS
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Apple iPhone XS
📷 Camera
Tie
🔋 Battery
Tie
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Apple iPhone XS
💰 Value
🏆 Apple iPhone XS
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.10"
5.80"
Display Type
Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (HBM)
Super Retina OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM)
Resolution
828x1792
1125x2436
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
0 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
RAM
3 GB
4 GB
Storage
64 GB
64 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
Selfie Camera
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard) SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard) SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
2942 mAh
2658 mAh
Charging
15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min Wireless (Qi)
15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min Wireless (Qi)
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✗ No
✗ No
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
Lightning, USB 2.0
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm (5.94 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm (5.65 x 2.79 x 0.30 in)
Weight
194g
177g
Build Material
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame (7000 series)
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame
Colors
Black, Red, Yellow, Blue, Coral, White
Space Gray, Silver, Gold
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.7
iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.7
Our Verdict
Apple iPhone XS is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 52.9/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Gaming. Apple iPhone XR puts up a strong fight with a score of 45.4/100.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone XR
Pros
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
Apple iPhone XS
Pros
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone XR or Apple iPhone XS?
Apple iPhone XS is the overall winner with a score of 52.9/100, winning in 2 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone XR or Apple iPhone XS?
Both phones have identical camera scores.
Which has better battery life?
Both phones have similar battery performance.
Which is better for gaming?
Apple iPhone XS is better for gaming with a score of 48.7/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Apple iPhone XS offers better value at PKR 141,999 with a value score of 1.7.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone XR and Apple iPhone XS?
Apple iPhone XR costs PKR 132,999 while Apple iPhone XS costs PKR 141,999. The price difference is PKR 9,000.
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