As usual, Apple sent the first batch of its smartphones to journalists and bloggers for preliminary
We collected and translated into Russian excerpts from reviews of leading mass media about various parameters of new products.
Display
Apple understands the importance of quality and vibrantdisplay for smartphone. Given the fact that the company since the announcement of the very first iPhone seeks to create the best smartphones in the world, it is not surprising that the iPhone Xs and Xs Max received some of the best OLED panels in the world.
The verge
The iPhone Xs has the same OLED display as the iPhone X, with curved corners and a notch on the top.Even now, a year later, I'm sure it's one of the best displays available, with excellent color reproduction and brightness.And Apple's TrueTone and Night Shift features are amazing, thanks to them to look at this oneThe screen can be endless. (I also think Apple's words that thisThe display supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision, which is a bit overkill.Sure, this screen is brighter, but that doesn't compare to the true HDR on the TV.)
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Let's talk about the screen.It's still a bright, colorful and sharp OLED display that supports 4K HDR video. This is one of the best screens on the market, comparable to the top-end Samsung Galaxy Note 9. But some improvements, such as increased dynamic range, can only be noticed when viewing photos. And even here it is unlikely that many will pay attention to this. But that's not a bad thing. It just means that this display is very good, and we're getting to the point where the improvements are becoming increasingly difficult for the average user to notice.
Tom’s Guide
Super Retina displays on both new iPhonesincredibly bright: on our test, the iPhone Xs achieved 611 nits of brightness, while the iPhone Xs Max – 606 nits By comparison, the Galaxy Note 9's 6.4-inch screen limit – 604 nits) These OLED panels also offer fairly accurate color reproduction, covering 123% of the sRGB color gamut. However, the iPhones didn't beat the Note 9's 224% screen here.
Camera
At the presentation, Apple paid special attentionnew dual-module camera in iPhone Xs and Xs Max. New, more powerful sensors and Smart HDR have improved image processing power, but the new iPhones still fall slightly short of the Pixel 2 and Huawei P20 Pro – if we do not touch on the topic of software.
The verge
Camera improvements in iPhone Xs compared to iPhoneX are significant – Compared to the Xs, photos from the iPhone X camera look terrible most of the time. We previously wrote that the best smartphone camera on the market – this is Pixel 2. And… I still think the Pixel 2 camera is the best, even after the iPhone Xs came out. Don't get me wrong – most people will love the photos the iPhone Xs takes. This camera is great and I prefer it over the Galaxy S9 camera. But compared to the Pixel 2, in my opinion, the Xs loses.
Tom’s Guide
Did iPhone Xs beat last year's Pixel 2 XL in portraits on the main camera? Not really.
The iPhone Xs also performed wellclose-up shots, but the Pixel 2 XL still does better. If the iPhone made a generally brighter photo of this yellow flower, then the Google camera allowed us to better see the texture of the flower, and the green leaves around it look more saturated.
Techcrunch
For a company that seeks to embellishreality and talk with the utmost enthusiasm about each new product, I think Apple has done too little to highlight how much the shooting quality has improved compared to the iPhone X. The difference is amazing, and thanks for that we have to thank a new technology called Smart HDR.
Connection
iPhone Xs received gigabit LTE, and this is an important improvement – especially considering that the iPhone X was the only flagship from last year that didn't get this technology.
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Thanks to this, we see amazing results inspeed test (Speedtest.net application). Download speeds reached 103 Mbps on iPhone Xs and 96.9 Mbps on iPhone Xs Max. As for the average values, these are 67.2 and 58.2 Mbit/s, respectively.
Download speed from iPhone Xs – average18.6 Mbit/s, but the Xs Max turned out to be faster: 25.4 Mbit/s. For comparison, the iPhone X under the same conditions is capable of 15.5 Mbps download and 6 Mbps upload (these are average values).
Power
Not surprisingly, iPhone Xs and Xs Max –real monsters when it comes to performance. Thanks for this we should say to the new A12 Bionic processor. Add to this the performance improvements introduced in iOS 12, and you have the fastest smartphones in the world.
The verge
Last year, Apple with the iPhone Xannounced the A11 Bionic chip, and now, a year later, the iPhone Xs received the new A12 Bionic. As regards processor performance, the A12 Bionic is not so much faster: although Apple is talking about a 15 percent increase in performance, in practice I did not notice any noticeable acceleration compared to my iPhone X.
Tom’s Guide
iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max do a great jobresource-intensive tasks like video editing. It took Apple smartphones just 39 seconds to transcode a 2-minute 4K clip to 1080p. The Galaxy S9 took 2:32 to complete the same task, while the OnePlus 6 completed it in 3:45.
What about opening applications?The iPhone Xs opened Fortnite in 20.8 seconds, Pokémon Go in 4.9 seconds, and Asphalt 9 in 6.17 seconds. The Note 9 was slower on all counts: 35, 7.2 and 9.1 seconds respectively. The older iPhone X was slower than the iPhone Xs. Its indicators: 26, 7.2 and 10 seconds for the same applications.
Sound
The iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max lack a headphone jack, but Apple has once again improved the sound quality of their stereo system.
Tom’s guide
The sound in the new iPhone is so good that you evenI don’t want to connect a Bluetooth speaker. Apple claims to have made the stereo sound even deeper so you can hear more details, and I really noticed a big difference when playing the same tracks on the iPhone X and iPhone Xs.
The verge
In iPhone Xs, the sound of both speakers is matchedeven more precisely, which allowed Apple to improve audio processing for better separation of stereo channels. It’s unlikely to be super noticeable, but in any case, improving the smartphone’s speakers – it's always good.
CNBC
The speakers sound amazing. They are louder than in the iPhone X, and Apple has also worked to set up stereo sound so that the range is wider or narrower depending on the environment. It also means that movies, games and music will sound much better if you hold your smartphone horizontally.
Battery
This is a really important factor for many. Apple claims the iPhone Xs will last 30 minutes longer than the iPhone X, while the iPhone Xs Max will last almost 90 minutes longer than the iPhone X. Does this correspond to reality? Absolutely yes. And the iPhone Xs Max is especially beautiful here.
The verge
I mainly tested the iPhone Xs Max and itheld up perfectly – much longer than the stated “90 minutes more than the iPhone X”. Basically, I got about 12 hours of battery life without using the power saving mode, and that's considering I use my smartphone a lot, including Slack and email, watching videos, taking photos, and surfing the web. The iPhone Xs should last 30 minutes longer than the iPhone X, which lasts about 8 hours. This also corresponds to reality.
Tom’s guide
Battery life with continuous web surfing via LTE and a display brightness of 150 nits.
iPhone Xs Max – great choice if youYou need your smartphone to work all day without recharging. In our battery test, it lasted a whopping 11 hours and 30 minutes. That's slightly better than the Galaxy Note 9. However, the Pixel 2 XL lasted even longer – 12:09.
Conclusion
Despite all the improvements, the iPhone Xs is unlikely tosounds like a good buy – unless you plan to upgrade from an iPhone 7 or 6s. Switching from iPhone X probably isn't worth it. As for the iPhone Xs Max, it is primarily aimed at fans of large displays and those who need long battery life.
The verge
I would not be in a hurry to spend $ 999 on Xs, if you haveThere is an iPhone X, but if you have already pre-ordered, don’t worry: you will definitely like the iPhone Xs. It really is better than the iPhone, and it is likely to be relevant for a few more years. I definitely prefer the camera in the Pixel 2, but the iPhone Xs are not much worse, and this is still a significant improvement over previous iPhones.
For everyone else, I think it's worth the wait,to see how the iPhone XR performs – it has the same processor and main camera (albeit a single camera), but for $750. The only question I have is how good its 6.1-inch LCD display is compared to the OLED on the iPhone Xs. But for this we need to wait and see with our own eyes next month.
Tom’s guide
iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max – one of the bestsmartphones you can buy, and if you've been holding out on upgrading from the iPhone 7 or iPhone 6s until now, each of these devices will feel like a huge leap forward. Cameras have become much better – especially in low light – and the A12 chip provides a significant increase in power.
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These are the best smartphones Apple has created, but it's still more of an S-update, since the improvements are not so significant.
If you have an old iPhone – let's say the seventh– and you want a new model, then without a doubt order the iPhone Xs (or Max, if you like giant screens). You might even consider upgrading from the iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus, given that Apple has since gotten rid of the Home button, improved both cameras, made the glass panels more durable, and the processor – fast.
Are you planning to buy an iPhone Xs or Xs Max? Or will you wait until the release of the iPhone XR to make your final decision? Share your opinion in the comments!