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Apple iPhone 12 vs Apple iPhone XS
Apple iPhone 12 ($140) 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 | Apple iPhone XS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $140 | $98 |
| Weight | 164g | 177g |
| Chip | A14 Bionic | A12 Bionic |
| Display | 6.1" 60Hz OLED | 5.8" 60Hz OLED |
| Camera | 12MP dual | 12MP dual |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | 164g (Apple published) | 177g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 12
- MagSafe accessories all still work
- Flat-sided design that Apple still uses
- 164g, light for a 6.1-inch phone
- Ceramic Shield front
- Battery is likely well degraded by now
- Lightning
- No Apple Intelligence
- Nearing the end of iOS support
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. If weight matters most, Apple iPhone 12 carries lighter at 164g. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.