Which one is best for you?
When iPhone 6s Plus was released in 2015, it boasted the largest iPhone screen ever. As display sizes have been growing steadily, it’s not surprising that iPhone XS (even though it’s not the Plus version) has a larger screen than iPhone 6s Plus. Its OLED screen stretches as far as the edges of the phone and displays deeper blacks and more realistic colours than its predecessors.
If you’re looking to upgrade to iPhone XS, there are plenty of other significant improvements you’ll notice. The dual lens camera lets you zoom in without loss of quality. And with Smart HDR the camera simultaneously takes over- and under-exposed shots, and combines them with the normal exposure image to give amazing detail, even in challenging light conditions. Plus there’s Portrait Mode to up your selfie game, Face Recognition to open your phone securely with a glance, new Animoji to make your conversations more personal and more.
Or maybe you’re looking to choose between the two? iPhone 6s Plus still has plenty to offer. Check our brief summaries or compare specs to see which suits you best.
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Apple
iPhone XS
Create stunningly detailed images thanks to Smart HDR – or adjust depth of field to create professional looking portraits
See more with 60% greater dynamic range than its predecessor, iPhone X
Share your feelings with 3D Animoji that mirror your own expression
Enjoy a smoother gaming and streaming experience with the new A12 Bionic chip
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Apple
iPhone 6s Plus
Capture the action with Optical image stabilisation and Cinematic video stabilisation
Gamer or a film buff? With a 5.5 inch display, bigger can be better
Take great selfies with the 5-megapixel FaceTime HD camera
Stay in touch for longer with an impressive 24 hours talk time on 3G
| Name | iPhone XS | iPhone 6s Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Image |
Buy the iPhone XS |
Buy the iPhone 6s Plus |
| Display | 5.8 inches | 5.5 inches |
| Size and weight |
Height: 158.2 mm Width: 77.9 mm Depth: 7.3 mm Weight: 192 grams |
Height: 158.2 mm Width: 77.9 mm Depth: 7.3 mm Weight: 192 grams |
| Rear camera | Dual 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Front camera | 7 MP | 5 MP |
| Video recording | 4K video recording at 24fps |
4K video recording at 30 fps |
| Processor | A12 bionic chip | A9 chip with 64-bit architecture |
| Battery | 2658 mAh | |
| Storage |
64 GB 256 GB 512 GB |
16GB 64GB 128GB |
| Splash, water and dust resistant | Yes | - |
| Buy now | Buy the iPhone XS | Buy the iPhone 6s Plus |