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Apple iPhone 12 Pro vs Apple iPhone XS
Apple iPhone 12 Pro ($165) vs Apple iPhone XS ($98) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 Pro | Apple iPhone XS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $165 | $98 |
| Weight | 189g | 177g |
| Chip | A14 Bionic | A12 Bionic |
| Display | 6.1" 60Hz OLED | 5.8" 60Hz OLED |
| Camera | 12MP triple + LiDAR | 12MP dual |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | 189g (Apple published) | 177g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
- LiDAR helps low-light autofocus and portrait
- Stainless steel and glass feels expensive
- MagSafe
- Triple camera with telephoto
- 189g is heavy for 6.1 inches
- Lightning
- No Apple Intelligence
- 60Hz, a year before ProMotion arrived
Apple iPhone XS
- OLED and dual camera at a very low price
- Compact 5.8-inch body
- Stainless steel build
- Battery was weak new and is weaker now
- Lightning
- Nearing end of iOS support
- No ultrawide
Apple iPhone XS is the better value at $98. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.