Apple iPhone XS (256GB) vs Apple iPhone 15 Plus
Here you can compare Apple iPhone XS (256GB) and Apple iPhone 15 Plus. Comparing Apple iPhone XS (256GB) vs Apple iPhone 15 Plus on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how Apple iPhone XS (256GB) stands against Apple iPhone 15 Plus and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Apple iPhone XS (256GB) is ₹62,999 and for Apple iPhone 15 Plus is ₹69,900. The details of both of these products were last updated on Aug 11, 2026.
| Specification | Apple iPhone XS (256GB) | Apple iPhone 15 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| OS | iOS v12 | iOS v17 |
| Rear Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP | 48 MP ƒ/1.6 (Main) 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) |
| Display | 5.8 inches, 1125 x 2436 pixels | 6.7 inches, 1290 x 2796 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Battery | 2658 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 4383 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| CPU | 2.49 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | 3.46 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Price | ₹62,999 | ₹69,900 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 53 / 100 | 67 / 100 Better Specs |
| Display Size | 5.8 in | 6.7 in Bigger Display |
| Display Resolution | 1125 x 2436 pixels | 1290 x 2796 pixels Better Resolution |
| Screen To Body Ratio | ~ 82.9% Less Bezels | |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB More RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB More Storage | 128 GB |
| CPU Clock Speed | 2.49 GHz | 3.46 GHz Faster Clock Speed |
| Rear Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual | 48 MP + 12 MP Dual Better Camera Resolution |
| Front Camera | 7 MP | 12 MP Better Front Camera Resolution |
| Weight | 177 g Lighter | 201 g |
| Battery | 2658 mAh | 4383 mAh Bigger Battery |
| Unique Features | No | 5G |
General
| Model | iPhone XS 256GB | iPhone 15 Plus |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano-SIM and e-SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 12, 2018 | September 12, 2023 |
Design
| Dimensions | 70.9 x 143.6 x 7.7 mm | 77.8 x 160.9 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 177 g | 201 g |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink |
Display
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color Super Retina XDR OLED (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5.8 inches, 1125 x 2436 pixels | 6.7 inches, 1290 x 2796 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 463 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 82.9% | |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield front, Colour-infused glass bac | |
| HDR Support | Yes, Dolby Vision | |
| Features | Scratch-resistant glass, Oleophobic coating Screen Protection | 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, HDR with Dolby Vision |
| Notch | Yes, Dynamic Island |
Memory
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes 1 Mbps Download | Yes |
| 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 | |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, Proprietary v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
Performance
| AnTuTu Score | 1,368,027 (Total) (v10) 352,658 (CPU) 442,034 (GPU) 250,089 (Memory) 323,246 (UX) | |
| Camera Score | 145 (DxOMark) |
Extra
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | yes with A-GPS, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, TrueDepth |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Lightning |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 2 m upto 30 min | Yes |
| 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, NVMe Storage |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP | 48 MP ƒ/1.6 (Main) 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus |
| Features | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | 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) |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, Quad-LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 7 MP Notch | 12 MP ƒ/1.9 Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
Technical
| OS | iOS v12 | iOS v17 |
| Chipset | Apple A12 | Apple Bionic A16 |
| CPU | 2.49 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | 3.46 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x3.46 GHz Everest & 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth | |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 (Safari) | Yes |
Multimedia
| Supports | iMessage, MMS, Instant Messaging, Voice Commands | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV | AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos |
| Video | MP4, H.265 | HEVC, H.264 and ProRes, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 2658 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 4383 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, Qi wireless charging | Yes, 15W MagSafe Charging |
| Music Playback Time | 60 hours |
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