Testseek.co.uk have collected 543 expert reviews of the Apple iPhone XS / 10S and the average rating is 86%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple iPhone XS / 10S.
May 2019
(86%)
543 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(77%)
484 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
860100543
The editors liked
Faster processor
New camera features
Tougher glass case
Tougher glass build
Faster than the iPhone X
Great camera and superb video recording
New gold colour looks fantastic
Top-notch performance
Phenomenal cameras
Outstanding display
Attractive design
Stellar performance
Camera is even better than last year
Great screen
Hits the sweet spot of screen and chassis size
Excellent camera performance
Nice new gold color
Speed improvements tangible
Speakers louder
Smart HDR helps the camera
More powerful again
Fast operation in the hand
The iPhone XS has a markedly improved dual camera
Delivering better photos than the iPhone X in both dark and high-contrast environments. It has a faster processor
Faster face ID
Adds dual SIM support and it's now available in gold and 512GB versions
Very
Very powerful
High-quality screen
Versatile camera
Awesome camera
Powerful
Top-quality screen
Brilliant screen
Small body
Premium feel
Topnotch camera
Water resistant
Wireless charging
Face ID
Crisp vibrant picture
Clear
Rhythmic sound
Easy to use
Awesome cameras
Attractive display
Strong design (like last year)
Improved battery
Fast performer
Dual sim is a neat extra
The editors didn't like
Design hasn't changed
Not a necessary upgrade
Pricey for a 5.8in smartphone
Hard to spot some of Apple's improvements
Starting price is far too high
No fast charger in-box
Scratches easily
Not much cheaper than the Xs Max
Battery life is a letdown
Very expensive (although still cheaper than XS Max)
Same design as last year
Price still high
Battery life not world-beating
Design not altered in a year
Still very expensive
Its battery life is the shortest of the three new iPhones and only incrementally better than last year's. Despite its still-rich price tag
Key extras such as increased storage
USB-C fast chargers and headphone dongles will have you spending even more
If you already have an iPhone XS and are wondering whether to upgrade, we'd say no. The XS remains an excellent device with a much better display than the newer iPhone 11. Yes, there are some improvements in the camera department with the iPhone 11, espec...
Published: 2019-09-13, Author: David , review by: macworld.co.uk
Hits the sweet spot of screen and chassis size, Excellent camera performance
Very expensive (although still cheaper than XS Max)
The XS Max is bigger, the XR is cheaper, and the X is largely the same and came out a year before it. Why would anyone buy the iPhone XS?Because it's the sweet spot of the 2018 range. It might feel like a boring choice by comparison with the headline grab...
Published: 2019-09-11, Author: Henry , review by: macworld.co.uk
Although the XS is discontinued via Apple, we'd still recommend getting the iPhone XR over it. Even more so now that Apple has lowered the price to £629/$599.The XR has a lot going for it including a larger screen, colourful design, the same performance a...
Published: 2019-08-16, Author: Henry , review by: macworld.co.uk
Abstract: The iPhone XS and iPhone XR launched at the same time in September 2018, although the XR only became available later on. While the XR is the more colourful option, the two are hard to tell apart on first glance.Here we explore why there's a £250/$250 pric...
Published: 2019-04-24, Author: David , review by: macworld.co.uk
The XS is a better phone - make no mistake about that. But is it better by a big enough margin to justify the £300/$300 premium you're paying on top of the 8 Plus's (already fairly high) price tag? That depends on what you need from your handset.The bigge...
Published: 2019-03-28, Author: What , review by: whathifi.com
Crisp vibrant picture, Clear, rhythmic sound, Easy to use,
Price, Battery life can be bettered,
The Apple iPhone XS is an evolution, but everything still adds up. More processing power, increased efficiency and improved camera quality are all positive points, but it's the boost in both picture and sound quality that really cement this five-star revi...
Published: 2018-11-15, Author: Richard , review by: theregister.co.uk
Abstract: We took a look at the iPhone XR and found much to like. Generous (for Apple) battery life and guts shared with its pricier stablemates made it a tempting proposition for those unwilling to venture into the world of Android.However, we also noted it is a...
Published: 2018-10-30, Author: David , review by: macworld.co.uk
These two smartphones have a lot in common, but thanks to a few key differences they seem to stand worlds apart. In short, most people won't be able to afford the XS, and the OnePlus 6T undoubtedly represents better value. But it's equally hard to imagine...
Published: 2018-10-29, Author: James , review by: 3g.co.uk
Very, very powerful, High-quality screen, Versatile camera
Mediocre battery life, Very expensive, Screen isn't quite as sharp as some rivals
“The iPhone XS is a top flagship that easily rivals anything else in 2018. It's not as exciting as the iPhone X was and the battery continues to disappoint, but otherwise it's a very dependable phone.”Best Apple iPhone XS dealsTop DealApple iPhone XSUnlim...
We'd always choose an iPhone over an Android phone, but you'd expect that from Macworld. However, in a straightforward comparison of the Huawei Mate 20 and the iPhone XS, the Mate 20 does win in a lot of areas. There are other iPhone options that would of...
