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Review 1 Year: Is iPhone XS Still Worth It? 2g6k2z

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After completing its first anniversary, the iPhone XS proves to be a smartphone that has its own time

O iPhone XS is the culmination of years of work by the Apple in delivering the best experience to its consumers. Here, the will find the most complete experience on one of the most from the market. 296e35

One year after the launch of iPhone XS, was offered to me, of the Android system since my first smartphone, to have a little of all this experience for the first time. After almost a month as my main smartphone, you can see the results of my experience with the device, and if after a year the iPhone XS still worth it.

design and high quality screen 2k7138

The design of the iPhone I always liked it in general. THE Apple promotes trends since the successful iPhone 4 and on the line X was no different, with the contradictory notch introduced as a solution for building an all-screen smartphone. The market soon tried to adapt to this new reality, and in the following months, several manufacturers competed to produce the smallest notch on the market.

No iPhone XS that's it: the notch is there and you'll have to get used to it. The proposal does not make me completely satisfied, the black band on the screen is a little uncomfortable when consuming multimedia content on the smartphone, as it covers part of videos and games.

Despite being large, the notch has a reason for being this size: it holds the front camera and the IR sensor for unlocking via Face ID and the mapping of expressions to the animoji, the company's service that turns s' faces into animated emojis. As of the publication date of this review, there has not been a software update that brings a palliative solution to the notch, such as Huawei brought with the new ones P30 to “hide” the notch on the screen.

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iPhone XS Super Retina HD screen is one of the most amazing today

However, the front display of the iPhone XS It is one of the most incredible gifts in current smartphones. The screen is a Super Retina HD OLED 6,2 inch with for HDR e Touch 3D. The details in high-resolution images and videos are eye-catching and impressive for the definition and naturalness of the colors shown. 

The technology HDR it just makes everything more beautiful, bringing black tones with more contrast and working shadows and light with perfection. Consume different content iPhone XS it's spectacular and, even a year later, it's difficult for someone to bring a more balanced image set.

iPhone xs lightning input and stereo sound outputs
iPhone XS stereo outputs deliver rich, immersive sound

And all that refinement continues to be represented in its stainless steel and glass housing. Despite looking fragile, the iPhone XS stands out in its design, proving resistant and almost taken by minimalism.

A Apple insists that the line X use minimal interaction with physical buttons, and this is directly linked to the few buttons added to the body of the iPhone XS. On the sides we only have a mini-switch that silences all system sounds, volume buttons, single-chip drawer and the large “side button”, which is to the right of the device. It is a lock/unlock button that has some extra functions for interacting with the gardget. For example, hold the button to trigger the Crab or two taps to confirm a payment. At the bottom we have the entrance lightning standard and stereo sound outputs. Unfortunately, there is no P2 entry here.

iphone xs side part
iPhone XS sides have few buttons, thus focusing on the screen experience

Finally, on the back we have the two cameras on the upper left, housed in a relief that will not please those who do not like to use the smartphone with cases, since when resting the cell phone, the cameras will be ed directly on the surface.

iphone xs side button
iPhone side button is responsible for confirming actions and locking/unlocking the phone

O iPhone XS It has IP68 certification against water and dust, and can stay up to two meters deep for up to 30 minutes without being damaged. This addition clashes with its direct competitors, such as Galaxy S10. Just one thing worth mentioning about the water and dust resistance on the iPhone XS. In theory, you'll be free to shower with your iPhone, toss it in the water, or take a photo while diving in the pool. The problem is, if your iPhone is damaged by water or other liquids, Apple will not carry out the warranty. As a precaution, try to avoid it.

High performance with the A12 Bionic processor l1415

O iPhone XS is a monster in processing and goes over many smartphones currently, even with a configuration that has already completed its first anniversary.

The processor equipped in the model is a A12 Bionic, the first manufactured in 7 nanometers on the market. Developed by itself Apple , A12 It is a super powerful processor with six processing cores, with two cores dedicated to high-demand tasks, and the other four for simpler activities, such as browsing social networks. In of GPU, the processor reserves 4 more dedicated cores for graphics along with the octa-core neural engine, which combines all this power with Artificial Intelligence.

A12 Bionic, iphone xs processor
A12 Bionic is one of the most powerful processors on the market and makes the iPhone XS amazing

This means immense power for all kinds of activities. Games run on your maximum settings em 60 FPS no stutters and crashes. In applications, the smartphone can keep several Apps open at the same time and the transition between them is instantaneous.

If we are going to compare with the previous chip A11, that came equipped in iPhone X, the performance increase is more than 15%, in addition to having more energy efficiency and 200% faster s than the predecessor.

During the tests, all this speed was proven. Application s and updates by Apple Store completed in a matter of seconds, and even large applications like Fortnite ed and installed all your required packages in a matter of few minutes.

After 1 year, the iPhone XS It is still a perfect smartphone for games and heavier applications, taking the hit better than some phones that came out in 2019.

Excellent camera to go beyond social networks 735az

The dual set of rear cameras that comes equipped on the iPhone XS it's amazing. The captured images have very natural colors, excellent brightness/contrast management and exquisite handling of the surrounding light.

The two rear cameras have 12 SM resolution, being a wide-angle with an aperture of f/1.8 and a telephoto with an aperture of f/2.4. Both cameras the True HDR.

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iPhone XS Camera Set Bring Great Quality to the Clicks and Surprise

The result of the clicks brings that quality standard Apple in of photography. You don't need to be an expert photographer to capture an image professionally and ready to post on all social networks. Camera software combined with hardware does all the heavy lifting and helps the find the best way to capture that scene.

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iPhone XS delivers exceptional photos with good color balance and great light handling

About clicks with depth effect, the iPhone XS delivers the best effect I've ever tested. Since the effect is performed by the hardware and not by the software, everything is very natural and adjustable. The face detection of Neural Engine, integrated technology A12 Bionic, is very competent.

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iPhone XS Depth Blur is very natural with no blurs and glitches in the effect. One of the best currently

under conditions of low light, even though the cameras take photos with a lot of quality, the sensor can capture deeper pixels to increase the fidelity of the scene, letting more light in. The result is clear, noise-free clicks.

In video recordings, all this quality is repeated, being ed recording in 4K, 1080p e 720p a 60 FPS. Video stability is very good even in not-so-favorable conditions such as crowded concerts, running, hiking, and rocking transport.

The selfie camera is also of great quality, but with less refinement than the rear ones. The selfies are very competent and bring a naturalism in the colors and in the detection of the face for depth effects – and the best, there is no post-processing of facial beauty, which I like.

iphone xs selfie
Selfies on iPhone XS are very natural and without post-processing effects.

The effects of portrait mode by the selfie camera, however, they are a little artificial, but they are still very interesting for good photos for social networks. The front camera has 7 SM with f/2.2 aperture and a sensor TOF for depth effects. In recordings with the front camera, the results are satisfactory and delivers good color fidelity. Only 1080p (Full HD) videos at 60pfs are ed.

IOS system and iOS 13 beta 5y6v5h

O iOS that accompanies the iPhone XS is version 12.3. The system delivers everything the A12 Bionic can provide in of speed and data processing. It's all fluid, fast, instant and without crashes.

My only criticism since I come from the system Android, is the impediment that Apple places in certain aspects of the experience. Everything is very refined and complex, but at the same time everything is very simple, and this simplicity limits some actions.

iOS 12.3 delivers an experience worthy of its great processing, all very fluid, fast and simple.

Of course, this is all a matter of custom and does not affect the experience in any way, but certain possibilities precluded by the company's security policy Apple , such as running emulators, connecting joysticks, pen drives and peripherals, are functions that are starting to appear in the new iPads and they would be very welcome here.

During testing, there was an update to the iOS 13, to have a taste of all the news announced by Apple, and the system managed to become more agile and beautiful.

The addition of Dark Mode is something that will be very popular with s because it leaves the system with a more refined look – dark tones pleased me more than the traditional light tones of the company’s system. Apple . The notes application was reworked to better organize activities, typing via gestures finally reaches the keyboard and s received a small speed upgrade.

iOS 13's Dark Mode makes the whole system more beautiful and stylish

In general, the iOS 13 comes more to bring functions that should have already arrived on the Apple system and improve the performance of s, installation and size of application packages.

Battery and SmartCase 6f3173

The battery of the iPhone XS it's just 2658 mAh, which may seem little – and it really is –, but the energy management of the set of components, allied to the A12 Bionic, makes the battery last longer than the mAh indicate.

The device lasts all day unplugged with a more basic use, without abusing 4G networks, screen always on, playing videos and using the camera. In a more aggressive use, the battery drained around 8h / 9h, which is still impressive.

iPhone XS SmartCase is an essential item for those who don't want to run out of battery at any time

O iPhone XS is loaded by the method fast charging, and in just 30 minutes is able to reach 50% loading. The smartphone also comes with for wireless charging, being compatible with any wireless charger, being able to be recharged even with the back of the smartphone. Samsung Galaxy S10 through technology Powershare.

with the iPhone XS, I received the Smart Case, the company's famous “butt” cover. This “butt” is an extra battery, which in the version for iPhone XS has 1369 mAh. The smartcase is attached to the smartphone via lightning input, and makes the iPhone last longer. In our tests, with the Smart Case coupled, the iPhone XS it lasted for about 2 days without needing to be recharged.

SmartCase makes iPhone XS too big, bothering to put it in your pocket

It is really surprising how much this Smart Case increases battery life. In addition, it protects the phone against scratches and drops, as it is very resistant. The only setback of this accessory is the fact that it makes the smartphone very large and heavy, which can be a nuisance to put in your pockets. Other than that, it is a much-needed accessory for all homeowners. iPhone XS, as it will never let you run out of battery.

Conclusion 60664y

O iPhone XS it is a smartphone that can confront newer competitors with force. your processor A12 Bionic combined with great cameras and a system that manages to show the power of the device's hardware, makes the iPhone XS a great purchase even 1 year after its launch.

O iPhone XS can be purchased at Showmetech's official store at Magazine Luiza for the price of R$7.445,00 in its most basic version of 64 GB.

iPhone XS Technical Specifications 2o196b

Fabric 5,8 inch OLED Capacitive Touchscreen
16 million colors 1125 x 22436 pixels 458ppi
Aspect 19:5:9
Processor Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm) Hexa-core (2×2.5 GHz Vortex + 4×1.6 GHz Tempest)
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
RAM 4GB
Storage 64 / 256 / 512 GB
Rear cameras
12 MP f/1.8, 1.4µm, 1/2.55? sensor, PDAF, OIS primary lens
12MP f/2.4 secondary lens, 1/3.4″ serer, PDAF, OIS with 2x optical zoom
Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Grava vídeo a 2160p@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
Frontal camera 7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm, TOF 3D camera, HDR and records video at 1080p@60fps
Connectivity Lightning input and single-chip slot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot, Bluetooth 5.0 (with A2DP, LE)
A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC and FM Radio
Battery Li-Ion 2658 mAh (10.13 Wh) with 15W fast charging.
Dimensions 143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm
Weight 177 grams
Colors Space grey, silver and gold
OS iOS 12.3
Standard Face ID, Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Com, Barometer
Price Starting at R $ 7.299,00
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