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Apple iPhone XS 256GB
Specifications
Price in Bangladesh
| Official | 256GB ৳. 115,000 |
| Global Price | 256GB $ 192 |
General
| Device Type | Smartphone |
| Model | A2097, A1920, A2100, A2098, iPhone11,2 |
| Announced | September, 2018 |
| Released | September, 2018 |
| Status | Available |
Hardware & Software
| Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. | iOS |
| OS Version | iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 17.5.1 |
| Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. | Apple A12 Bionic |
| CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. | Hexa Core (2.49 GHz, Dual core, Vortex + 1.52 GHz, Quad core, Tempest) |
| CPU Cores | 6 Cores |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 7 nm |
| GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
| RAM (Memory) RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
Design
| Dimensions | 143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm (5.65 x 2.79 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 177 g (6.24 oz) |
| Colors | Space Gray, Silver, Gold |
| Build Material | Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame |
| Water Resistant | Water resistant (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 2 meter) |
| IP Rating | IP68 |
| Ruggedness | Dust proof |
Display
| Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) | Super Retina OLED |
| Size | 5.8 inches (14.73 cm) |
| Resolution | 1125x2436 px (FHD+) |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 |
| Pixel Density Pixel Density (PPI) is refers to the concentration of pixels on a particular display, measured in pixels per inch (ppi). Pixel density is calculated by dividing the diagonal pixel resolution of a display by its diagonal size, higher pixel density better display quality. | 463 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 80.93 % |
| Touch Screen | 3D Touch Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Brightness | 625 nits |
| Features | Dolby Vision |
| Display Protection Display Protection => Gorilla Glass is a special alkali-aluminosilicate glass shield with exceptional damage resistance that helps protect mobile displays from scratches, drops, and bumps of everyday use, It is always better to go for a smartphone with Gorilla Glass for that added protection and peace of mind. | Gorilla Glass |
| HDR 10 / HDR+ support |
Rear Camera
| Camera Setup | Dual |
| Main Camera | 12 MP (Sapphire crystal lens cover, OIS, PDAF, BSI sensor) |
| Second Camera | 12 MP (Telephoto, Sapphire crystal lens cover, OIS, PDAF, BSI sensor) |
| Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. | Back-illuminated sensor (BSI) |
| Autofocus | Phase Detection autofocus |
| OIS | |
| Flash Flash Light => There is commonly two types of flash lights are used in camera mobile phones, LED Flash (LED flash offers lower power consumption with drive circuitry that takes up very little room, LEDs can be strobed faster than any other light source), Xenon Flash (xenon flash produces an extremely intense full-spectrum white light for a very short duration) | Quad LED True Tone Flash |
| Image | 4000 x 3000 Pixels |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control |
| Zoom | 2x optical zoom |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting, Burst mode |
| Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Camera Features | Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, Optical Image stabilization |
| Video | 3840x2160, 1920x1080 |
| Video Recording Features | OIS, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording |
| Video FPS | 60 fps |
Front Camera
| Camera Setup | Single |
| Secondary | 7 MP f/2.2, Primary Camera |
| Flash Flash Light => There is commonly two types of flash lights are used in camera mobile phones, LED Flash (LED flash offers lower power consumption with drive circuitry that takes up very little room, LEDs can be strobed faster than any other light source), Xenon Flash (xenon flash produces an extremely intense full-spectrum white light for a very short duration) | Retina Flash |
| Camera Features | HDR |
| Video | 1920x1080 |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
Battery
| Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. | Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| Capacity Battery Capacity is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions. | 2658 mAh |
| Quick Charging | 15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised) |
| Wireless Charging Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device. | Yes |
Storage
| Storage Type | NVMe |
| Storage Capacity | 256 GB |
| USB OTG |
Network
| 2G Network |
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900 |
| 3G Network |
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
| 4G Network |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66 - A2097 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66, 71 - A1920, A2100 |
| SIM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. | Nano SIM |
| Dual SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
Data
| GPRS GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) is a packet oriented mobile data service on the 2G and 3G cellular communication system's global system for mobile communications (GSM), Generally, GPRS is used for the purpose of wireless data transfer, such as sharing pictures and videos or browsing the Internet via a mobile phone connection. | |
| EDGE EDGE (Enhanced Data GSM Environment) is a wireless network technology generally considered the next step in the 2G network offers data transfer rates up to four times faster than ordinary GSM networks, Generally, EDGE is used for the purpose of wireless data transfer, such as sharing pictures and videos or browsing the Internet via a mobile phone connection. | |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| Web Browser Web Browser => a web browser is a software application used to locate, retrieve and display content on the World Wide Web, including Web pages, images, video and other files, The primary function of a web browser is to render HTML, the code used to design or markup webpages. | HTML5 |
Messaging
| SMS SMS (Short Messaging Service) is a text messaging service component of phone, Web, or mobile communication systems. It uses standardized communications protocols to allow mobile phone devices to exchange short text messages over the networks. | Yes (threaded view) |
| MMS MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) is a standard way to send messages that include multimedia content (audio clips, video clips and images) to and from mobile phones over wireless networks using the WAP protocol. | |
| Email Email (Electronic Mail) is a system for receiving, sending, and storing electronic messages, Similar to a letter, email is text messages that may contain files, images, or other attachments sent via the internet to a recipient by using applications and software prograps. An email address is required to receive email, and that address is unique to the user. | Yes |
| IM IM (Instant Messaging) is an exchange of text messages through a software application, it enable you to create a kind of private chat room with another individual in order to communicate in real time over the Internet. | Yes |
Connectivity
| Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. | v5.0 |
| Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz, MIMO |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | |
| Infrared Infrared connectivity is an old wireless technology used to connect two electronic devices. It uses a beam of infrared light to transmit information and so requires direct line of sight and operates only at close range. | |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 |
| GPS GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky. | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches. |
Media
| FM Radio | No |
| Alert Types | Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Video Playback | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec. |
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes |
| Audio Jack | Lightning |
Sensors & Security
| Fingerprint Sensor | |
| Light Sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
| Face Unlock | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
More
| Made By | US |
| SAR | 1.19 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 0.99 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body) |
Performance Tests
| AnTuTu | 346379 (v7) |
| GeekBench | 11472 (v4.4) |
| GFXBench | 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
| Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 5.171 (sunlight) |
| Loudspeaker | Voice 71dB / Noise 75dB / Ring 78dB |
| Battery (old) | Endurance rating 72h |
Apple iPhone XS 256GB Price in Bangladesh August 2025
The Apple iPhone XS 256GB is officially priced at ৳115,000 in Bangladesh. This variant offers 4GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage, though it’s not expandable.
Launched as a flagship device back in 2018, the iPhone XS still holds its ground with a premium design, Super Retina OLED display, powerful A12 Bionic chip, and a solid dual-camera system. It was among the first iPhones to introduce more advanced Face ID technology, a stainless steel body, and IP68 water resistance. Its performance, display quality, and camera features make it a worthy contender even today for Apple enthusiasts seeking a reliable, high-performance device in the upper price bracket.
Official Apple iPhone XS Price & Variants
| RAM & Storage | Price (BDT) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 4GB + 64GB | ৳100,000 | Available |
| 4GB + 256GB | ৳115,000 | Available |
| 4GB + 512GB | ৳150,000 | Available |
Apple iPhone XS 256GB Specifications
The Apple iPhone XS 256GB is a premium smartphone known for its elegant design, powerful chipset, and reliable performance.
Specification Table
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Model Name | Apple iPhone XS 256GB |
| Release Date | September 21, 2018 |
| Market Availability | Available |
| Official Price | ৳115,000 |
| RAM & Storage | 4GB RAM, 256GB Storage (Non-expandable) |
Display and Design
The iPhone XS sports a 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED display with a resolution of 2436 x 1125 pixels, offering sharp visuals and excellent contrast. The 463 ppi pixel density and HDR10/Dolby Vision support make it ideal for media consumption. Its build includes Corning-made glass on both front and back, paired with a stainless steel frame. The phone is rated IP68 for water and dust resistance and weighs just 177g, offering a sleek yet solid feel in hand.
Performance and Processor
Under the hood, the iPhone XS is powered by the Apple A12 Bionic chipset built on a 7nm architecture, featuring a Hexa-core CPU (2x Vortex + 4x Tempest) and a 4-core Apple GPU. Coupled with 4GB of LPDDR4X RAM and NVMe storage, it delivers exceptional multitasking, gaming, and day-to-day performance. While the 256GB storage isn’t expandable, it offers ample space for heavy users.
Camera and Video
The dual rear camera setup features two 12MP sensors—a wide lens with f/1.8 aperture and a telephoto lens offering 2x optical zoom, both with OIS. It supports advanced features like HDR, Face Detection, Burst Mode, and 4K video recording at 60fps. On the front, the 7MP selfie camera with Retina Flash captures sharp images and supports 1080p video at 30fps, making it great for selfies and FaceTime.
Battery and Charging
Equipped with a 2658 mAh battery, the iPhone XS supports 15W fast charging via Power Delivery 2.0, achieving 50% charge in just 30 minutes (advertised). It also supports Qi wireless charging. While not massive by today’s standards, the battery is optimized for efficient use with iOS, delivering decent endurance for a day’s use.
Connectivity and 5G Support
While the iPhone XS does not support 5G, it offers excellent 4G LTE coverage with support for a wide range of global bands. It includes Nano-SIM and eSIM capabilities for dual-SIM support. Connectivity features include Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 5 (MIMO), GPS with A-GPS & Glonass, NFC, and Lightning USB 2.0.
Additional Features
The iPhone XS brings a host of useful features like Face ID, stereo speakers, barometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and accelerometer. It originally launched with iOS 12 and is upgradable to iOS 17.5.1, ensuring a modern software experience even in 2025. The phone is built for those who prioritize security, premium feel, and ecosystem compatibility.
Reason to Buy
- Premium stainless steel and glass design
- Super Retina OLED with HDR support
- A12 Bionic chip still performs well in 2025
- Dual 12MP cameras with 4K video recording
- IP68 water and dust resistance
- Upgradable to latest iOS version
- Face ID with secure biometric authentication
- Stereo speakers with rich sound
Verdict
The iPhone XS 256GB remains a powerful flagship option for those who value Apple’s ecosystem, durable design, and smooth iOS experience. Its standout display, reliable performance, and excellent camera quality make it an attractive buy—even years after launch. If you’re not in need of the latest iPhone but still want top-tier Apple quality, this is a smart investment.
FAQ
Q: Is the iPhone XS 256GB still worth buying in 2025?
Yes. If you want a premium iPhone experience without paying flagship prices, it’s a reliable option with iOS 17.5.1 support.
Q: Does the iPhone XS support 5G?
No, it supports up to 4G LTE but not 5G.
Q: Can I expand the storage?
No, the iPhone XS does not support microSD cards. However, 256GB is more than enough for most users.
Q: Is the iPhone XS waterproof?
Yes, it has an IP68 rating, meaning it’s water-resistant up to 2 meters for 30 minutes.
Q: How long will the iPhone XS get software updates?
As of 2025, it’s running iOS 17.5.1. Apple typically supports iPhones for 5–6 years, so updates may continue into 2026.
Alternatives to Apple iPhone XS 256GB
- iPhone 11 – Better camera system and battery life.
- iPhone SE (2022) – Compact and budget-friendly with A15 Bionic chip.
- iPhone XR – Similar design with slightly lower display specs but longer battery life.
- Samsung Galaxy S20 – Flagship Android with better display and 5G.
- Google Pixel 5 – Stock Android, great camera, and software support.
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