iPhone Xs
Others
Bigger and nicer display (OLED), with a smaller form factor
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5.8‑inch (diagonal) all‑screen OLED Multi‑Touch display. HDR display.
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iPhone XS - Technical Specifications - Apple
2436‑by-1125‑pixel resolution at 458 ppi
1,000,000:1 contrast ratio (typical)
Powerful processor, meaning faster apps
Camera - dual-camera system, Adjustable depth of field, bokeh effect, Portrait mode and more
FaceID, Unlocking your phone with your face.
Wireless charging but is slower than traditional wire charging.
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Fast charge your iPhone
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Apple Support
Runs on Apple iOS operating system and integration with iCloud and other Apple services.
Good support for wireless headsets/headphones - AirPods.
Apple ecosystem - Out of the box support with other Apple products. example Apple Watch, MacOS etc.
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Apple Accessories for Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, iPod, and Mac - Apple
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Apple accesssories
Apple claims that the devices are easy to be recycled and are Environment-friendly.
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Apple's disassembly robot recycles parts of the phone.
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Environment - Apple
Higher resale value compared to other flagships.
1 Evidences
Just like previous models, iPhone Xs resale value is higher.
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EBay Gazelle
Official repair is relatively expensive. Cost +$549 (in US) to repair any repair other than screen.
Expensive - Costly in comparision to other flagships.
No touch-ID or a fast alternative for unlocking the phone.
1 Evidences
No fingerprint sensor
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Apple specification
Comes with expensive accessory eco-system.
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Official accessories like back cover, charger, AirPods etc. are higher priced.
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iPhone Accessories - Apple Store
Does not use standard USB type C port
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Apple uses proprietary lightning cable, which means you can only borrow a charger or charging cable from someone who owns the same.
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Wikipedia - Lightning connector
