Apple iPhone 15 vs Apple iPhone XS (256GB)
Quick Comparison
Apple iPhone 15 has better RAM than Apple iPhone XS (256GB). In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 15 has better resolution of 2556 x 1179 than Apple iPhone XS (256GB) which has resolution of 2436 x 1125. Apple iPhone XS (256GB) has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 15
| Name | Apple iPhone 15 | Apple iPhone XS (256GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1 in | 5.8 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 3349 mAh | 2658 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 12 MP Dual | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 65999 | Rs. 62999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 12, 2023. The cost of Apple iPhone 15 is Rs. 65999. The launch Date of the second phone is September 12, 2018. The cost of Apple iPhone XS (256GB) is Rs. 62999.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone XS (256GB) has screen size of 5.8 inches which falls short to Apple iPhone 15's 6.1 inch screen. Apple iPhone 15 has Screen type where as Apple iPhone XS (256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Apple iPhone XS (256GB) has display density of 463 PPI & Apple iPhone 15 has only 460 PPI display density. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 19.5:9.
Memory comparison
Apple iPhone 15's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone XS (256GB)'s lower 4 GB RAM. Apple iPhone XS (256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Apple iPhone 15 (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15's 48 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Apple iPhone XS (256GB)'s 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Apple iPhone 15 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 12 MP Front Camera in comparison to Apple iPhone XS (256GB)'s 7 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has iOS Operating System but the first one runs on version v17 and the second one on 12 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Apple iPhone 15 | Apple iPhone XS (256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano-SIM and eSIM | Nano-SIM and e-SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 12, 2023 | September 12, 2018 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71.6 x 147.6 x 7.8 mm | 70.9 x 143.6 x 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 171 g | 177 g |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super Retina XDR OLED (1B Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 1179 x 2556 pixels, 60 Hz | 5.8 inches, 1125 x 2436 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 463 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 82.9% | |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield front, Colour-infused glass back | |
| Features | Dolby Atmos, Haptic Touch, 1,000 nits max brightness (typical), 1,600 nits peak brightness (HDR), 2,000 nits peak brightness (outdoor), True Tone display, 20,00,000:1 contrast ratio (typical),HDR display | Scratch-resistant glass, Oleophobic coating Screen Protection |
| Notch | Yes, Dynamic Island | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes 1 Mbps Download |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n77, n78, n79 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, Proprietary v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB Charging | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou | Yes, with A-GPS Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, TrueDepth | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Lightning | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes, 2 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Ultra Wideband Chip, Voice Isolation, Satellite Services , Road Side Assistance, Emergency SOS, Crash Detection footnote, Spatial Audio playback, Supports Dolby Atmos, Aluminium design,, Wide Spectrum microphone modes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP f/1.6 (Main) 12 MP f/2.4 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus | 12 MP + 12 MP with autofocus |
| Features | Super-high-resolution photos, (24MP and 48MP), Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, 4x optical zoom range, Night mode, Stereo recording, Audio zoom, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Photo geotagging, Burst mode, Photographic Styles, 12MP 2x Telephoto (enabled by quad-pixel sensor) | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Quad-LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP f/1.9 with Retina Flash | Notch 7 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v17 | iOS v12 |
| Chipset | Apple Bionic A16 | Apple A12 |
| CPU | 3.46 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | 2.49 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x3.46 GHz Everest & 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth | |
| GPU | Apple GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 (Safari) |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | iMessage, MMS, Instant Messaging, Voice Commands | |
| Yes | Yes, with Push Email | |
| Music | AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos | MP3, WAV |
| Video | HEVC, H.264 and ProRes, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG | MP4, H.265 |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3349 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 2658 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W MagSafe Charging | Yes, Qi wireless charging |
| Music Playback Time | 80 hours | 60 hours |