In particular, it noted the raft of software improvements over its predecessor, including an improved portrait mode and new ‘Smart HDR’ function. When Apple launched the XS, the company waxed lyrical about its camera qualities. It may be familiar, but it’s still exceptional. The iPhone XS is a great-looking phone, crafted from high-quality materials with an excellent screen. Like we said though, this is nit-picking. Apple has also decided to bump up the size of these icons compared to older 4 and 4.7-inch phones – so there’s actually less room to display information than older phones. It’ll display the time, whether your location is being used, your signal, whether you’re connected to wifi, plus the battery icon (though not battery percentage). The notch has persisted from the X and like its forbear, the XS fails to make the most of the extra screen real estate. It’s not all good news for the XS’ screen, though. OLED screens can show a wider range of colours than LCD, and excel at blacks, lending greater contrast to the images you see on screen. This is largely thanks to the change from LCD screens on older iPhones to OLED (organic light emitting diode) displays, first seen on the X, though long established on top-end Samsung models. This isn’t a great surprise, if we’re honest – the XS is, after all, an upgrade to the X. From the rear, the only difference you’ll find is that the XS is available in Gold (the X could only be purchased in Silver and Space Gray). From the front, they’re completely identical. However, you’ll be hard-pushed to spot the difference between the XS and its predecessor. It does have a significant camera bump, though – when resting the phone flat, it rocks back-and-forth slightly. Again, this serves form and function, enabling wireless charging, and rounding out the premium feel of the XS’ hardware. It also lends it a feeling of durability and quality thanks to the noticeable, but not bothersome, weight. There’s a stainless steel band encasing the whole screen – it’s a premium-looking touch, but it also facilitates the phone’s IP68 waterproof credentials. It features a pin-sharp Super Retina OLED screen that runs all the way to the edge of the phone. Before we get to the nit-picking, let’s be clear – the XS is a gorgeous phone.
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