Apple was the biggest newsmaker in the world this week as the company launched its new iPhone models. In line with the rumours, three models were launched at the event — a 5.8-inch OLED iPhone XS[1], 6.1-inch LCD iPhone XR[2], and 6.5-inch OLED iPhone XS Max[3]. All three feature the design introduced with iPhone X last year, complete with a display notch in the front and glass back panel. However, the two OLED models are more premium than the iPhone XR, which loses out on the dual camera sensors on the back and the surgical-grade stainless steel body that the two XS models sport, among other features. However, it has the most crucial feature of the two flagships, the 7nm A12 Bionic SoC. This means it will be just as adept at handling all the apps and games and AR functions as its more expensive counterparts. Key features of the iPhone XR[4] include the dual-SIM support, Face ID, Haptic Touch in the display, wireless charging, IP67 rating for water- and dust-resistance. It has a 12-megapixel rear camera and 7-megapixel front camera, and the battery is said to last 90 minutes more than the iPhone 8 Plus’.
iPhone XR First Impressions[5]
As for the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max[6], the two are essentially the same phone with the screen size being the primary difference. Both have IP68 certification for water-resistance up to 2 metres, surgical-grade stainless steel body, wireless charging, dual-SIM function, and improved Face ID. The camera system on the back of the two phones consists of 12-megapixel wide-angle sensor + 12-megapixel telephoto sensor, while the front camera has a 7-megapixel sensor. As for the battery performance,...