Apple has announced three new iPhone models at the September event 2018, we have the new XS, XS Max, and XR. The iPhone XS is the direct replacement for the iPhone X released last year. It has all the best hardware and features in a manageable size, so this becomes an ideal choice for most high-end users.
There is almost no difference between the iPhone XS and iPhone X, except the new gold color. The two phones have exactly the same design with a stainless steel body, a glass back panel, and a notched OLED screen. All three dimensions are also exactly the same; The XS is just slightly weightier but the difference is just 0.1 ounce.
Although there is no change in design, there are a lot of important upgrades on both hardware and software to make the iPhone XS the most advanced iPhone ever. Specifically, it features the powerful A12 Bionic chip with next-generation Neural Engine, new Core ML engine for gaming, better battery life, IP68 for splash and water resistance, and enhanced cameras with capabilities like Smart HDR, advanced bokeh quality, and dynamic depth of field.
Another interesting feature is dual-SIM support so that we can use two different phone numbers on the same device. The Dual SIM Dual Standby technology allows us to make and receive phone calls and send and receive SMS and MMS on both SIM cards. Phone calls and data can be used only on one SIM card at a time. In the United States and some other countries, Apple uses the eSIM technology as a digital SIM along with a physical nano-SIM card. You can only use one number if you use cellular networks in countries that are not supporting eSIM. This sounds simple but if you really want to use dual SIM cards without any restriction, you should purchase an unlocked version instead of the carrier ones.
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The state of iPhone XS model numbers is more complicated as there are 4 iPhone XS model numbers this year. In the United States, Hong Kong, and Canada, we have only one model which is the A1920, however, there are three more for the rest of the world, which are A2097, A2098, and A2100. Let’s check out their differences.
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iPhone XS A1920
| Description | The iPhone XS A1920 is the US version and it works on both GSM and CDMA networks. This phone is also available as a SIM-free factory-unlocked version at Apple Store. Apart from the US, it is also available in other countries like Canada, Hong Kong, and Puerto Rico. | |
| Countries & Carriers |
United States
Canada
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Puerto Rico
U.S. Virgin Islands
Hong Kong
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United States – Unlocked SIM-free
United States – AT&T
United States – T-Mobile
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United States – Verizon Wireless
United States – Sprint
Hong Kong
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iPhone XS A2097
| Description | The A2097 is the global version made for the European and Asian markets. You can find it in countries like the United Kingdom, Spain, Russia, Italy, France, Singapore, Taiwan, etc. The model doesn’t support CDMA networks. | |
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Andorra Armenia Australia
Austria Bahrain Belgium Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Georgia Germany
Greece Greenland Hungary Iceland India
Ireland Isle of Man Italy
Jersey Kazakhstan Kuwait Latvia Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Mexico
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Monaco Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway Oman Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Romania Russia
Saudi Arabia Singapore
Slovakia Slovenia South Africa Spain
Sweden Switzerland Taiwan United Arab Emirates United Kingdom
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United Kingdom
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iPhone XS A2098
| Description |
The iPhone XS A2098 is the exclusive version for the Japanese market. It features some LTE bands only used by Japanese carriers, specifically, band 11 for au and SoftBank, band 21 for Docomo, and band 42 for all of those carriers. The only problem is that the phone has a mandatory shutter sound when taking pictures. This is to discourage covert photography and ensure privacy in the country. |
| Countries & Carriers |
Japan
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| Cellular Bands |
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| Part Numbers |
Japan
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iPhone XS A2100
| Description | The A2100 is the model for the Chinese market. Notice that the model doesn’t support dual-SIM cards (either physical or eSIM); It has only one nano-SIM card slot. |
| Countries & Carriers |
China
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China
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Leave a comment below if you have any question regarding the model numbers.
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Justin Yssel says
Hi ,wondering if you can help saw an iPhone XS 64gb with model part number MT9G2AA/A is that an authentic iPhone or not?
Kind regards
Justin
M.Falanga says
the number you provided is not listed in Apple’s database.
Joyce says
Hi, please i bought iphone Xs 64gig in gold color and it has the model as (MT8L2LL/A) IMEI No:356166096584676 So i want to find out if my phone is original or refurb?.
Jeffery says
Hi, please i bought iphone Xs 64gig in gold color and it has the model as (MT8L2LL/A) IMEI No:356166096584676 So i want to find out if my phone is original or refurb?.
Danish says
Can any body tell me which Model of Iphone Xs is the more best ? is it A1920 ?? I am from Pakistan…
Maxwell Edison says
I have an iPhone Xs A1920. It is locked. Can it be unlocked for use in the UK?
Or is the iPhone Xs A2097 the only version that can be used here.