Apple has stuck with its "S" nomenclature even after its anniversary iPhone and has consequently followed the iPhone X with the iPhone XS. As with previous "S" models, the iPhone XS is more a technical refinement of its predecessor than a fundamental departure.

bright and color-true OLED display; broad mobile network frequency coverage; impressive main camera; excellent craftsmanship; eSIM support (per update; dust and liquid-resistant

non-expandable memory; no headphone jack; restricted NFC; only 12 months warranty; mediocre telephoto lens

The iPhone XS is the logical successor to last year's iPhone X. The X ushered in the new era that the iPhones embarked on. It was all about building on the blend of some tried and tested blueprint, some modern touches and a whole lot of personality.

I'm sick of buying iPhones . For the past decade, I've been buying them and loving them and breaking them and losing them and replacing them and, when September comes along, upgrading them.

Killer camera and a processor so powerful you won't know what to do with it

More expensive than ever

The new flagship iPhones

Killer camera and a processor so powerful you won't know what to do with it

More expensive than ever

The iPhone XS is one of Apple's three new phones for 2018, but while the iPhone XR is aimed at slightly more budget buyers and the iPhone XS Max is the biggest and best option, the iPhone XS, sat in the middle, is likely to be the most mainstream.

Very; very powerful; High-quality screen; Versatile camera

Mediocre battery life; Very expensive; Screen isn't quite as sharp as some rivals

Apple has always kept people on the tenterhook with its tempting launches each year. The Cupertino based technology giant launched three new iPhone this September; iPhone XR, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, discontinuing iPhone X.

Long-time iPhone users should be familiar with the iPhone product release cycle by now. Usually, it works like this: Apple releases a major product, then the following year is the "s" generation of iPhones that offer incremental upgrades.

Faster A12 Bionic CPU; Camera improvements and Depth Control; Improved battery life; Excellent OLED screen; Camera improvements and Depth Control; A12 Bionic provides a great speed boost over older Plus-sized iPhones; Excellent OLED screen

Rear camera bump may prevent some iPhone X cases from fitting properly; Pricey; Pricey; May be too big for smaller hands

I currently switch my cases out depending on the situation, but over the past few weeks, I've returned to using the Mujjo case to hold my Metro Card that has yet to be demagnetized, which is a good thing.

Included wallet sleeve can hold two cards; Feels great to hold in hand

Outside of not being able to charge with a Qi-wireless charger; nothing

For me, the iPhone is the single most important device in my life. With its increased speed and smarts, the iPhone XS makes all the little everyday tasks that much faster and easier. I'm addicted to speed. And if Apple can make each year's new iPhones this much better, I'll be hooked for life.

So, should you get the Apple iPhone Xs That depends on your needs. If you are so hooked with Apple's ecosystem especially if you are seeking to upgrade your aging iPhone, than this is the one to get. If it is too pricey for you, maybe you could take a look at the Apple iPhone XR.