| Developers: | Apple |
| Date of the premiere of the system: | 12 Sep 2018 |
| Technology: | Tablets and smartphones |
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2023:151 million iPhone XS, XS Max and iPhone XR models sold
2019: iOS 12.1.2 vulnerability allows iPhone XS and XS Max to be hacked
On January 22, 2019, it became known that security experts Ming Zheng and Sialong Bai discovered a vulnerability in the kernel of iOS 12.1.2 that could hack the latest generation iPhones released in 2018. Experts published as proof POP (Port-Oriented Programming) attacks on iPhone Xs and Xs Max running iOS 12.1.2, with which they managed to bypass the PAC system and gain access with superuser rights on smartphones. Read more here.
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Announcement of iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR
On September 12, 2018, the presentation of new ones took place: smartphones Apple iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR. The first two are flagships in the American manufacturer's lineup, and the iPhone XS Max has become the largest phone in Apple's history.
The iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max are powered by the 7nm A12 Bionic six-core processor. Apple claims that thanks to this single-chip system, applications will launch 40% faster than in the iPhone X. The processor contains a 4-core graphics accelerator, which, according to the developers, is 50% faster with tesellation and multi-layer rendering.
Both new items are protected according to the IP68 standard, which means that they can withstand diving to a water depth of 2 meters for half an hour without consequences. It is claimed that the owner's face recognition feature to unlock the phone will work even faster. The Bionic chip A12 contribute to this.
Smartphones are equipped with Super Retina HDR OLED displays with 5.8-inch diagonals for the iPhone XS and 6.5-inch iPhone XS Max. The resolution of the screens is 2436 x 1125 and 2688 x 1245 pixels, respectively. In both cases, the dynamic contrast reaches 1,000,000: 1, and the pixel density is 458 ppi.
The main camera contains two image sensors, one of which is 12-megapixel. Optical image stabilization, optical zoom, six-line optics and the ability to record 4K video with a frame frequency of 60 fps and Full HD videos with a frequency of 240 fps are provided. The front camera is created 7-megapixel, it supports recording video content in Full HD format. Improved portrait mode about added the ability to change the degree of background blur.
The dimensions of the iPhone XS are 143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm, weight - 177 grams. The iPhone XS Max has the following parameters: 157.5 x 77.4 mm x 7.7 mm and 208 grams. The iOS 12 operating system is responsible for the software component.
The capacity of the batteries is not reported. It is only known that they are made using lithium-ion technology, support fast charging (Qi standard) and provide phones with up to 12 hours of battery life in the case of a smaller model and up to 13 hours in the case of the iPhone XS Max in Internet browsing mode.
The presented phones will support eSim technology, which allows two operators to work in networks at once, but this option will not be available in Russia.
The iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max will be available with 64, 256 and 512 GB of flash memory at prices ranging from 88 and 97 thousand rubles, respectively. iPhone XS with 256 GB and 512 GB will cost 101 thousand and 119 thousand rubles, and iPhone XS Max - 110 and 128 thousand rubles, respectively.
Sales of Apple's flagship models in Russia will begin on September 28, 2018. In some countries, smartphones can be purchased from September 21, and pre-order from September 14. The devices will appear in stores in three colors: golden, silver and "gray space." Apple has removed the 3.5mm headphone adapter from the kit.
The iPhone XR has become the most budget among Apple smartphones presented. The device received the same processor as the top models, but is equipped with an LCD display and an aluminum case instead of a steel one. The iPhone XR in the company is compared to the iPhone 8 Plus, compared to which the autonomy of the novelty has increased by 90 minutes.
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| iPhone XS | |||
Screen | OLED, 5,8’’, 2436x1125 | Super LCD 6, 6’’, 2880x1440 | LCD, 5.5, "" 2560x1440 | OLED, 6, "" 2880x1440 |
Processor | A12 Bionic, 6 cores | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, 8 cores | Huawei Kirin 960, 8 cores | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, 8 cores |
Cameras | 12 + telephoto lens and 7 megapixels | 12 + 16 and 8 + 8 Mp | 20 + 12 Mp and 8 Mp | 19 and 13 megapixels |
RAM | it is unknown | 6 GB | 3 GB | 4 GB |
Flash memory | 64 GB | 64/128 GB | 64/128 GB | 64 GB |
| microSD | No | Yes, up to 2 TB | There is up to 128 GB | Is |
Comparison of iPhone XS with competitors, TAdviser data
The iPhone XR will be available in Russia at a price of 65 thousand rubles with 64, 128 and 256 GB memory in six colors: white, black, blue, coral, yellow and red (PRODUCT) RED[1]
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