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.

The iPhone XS is the least dramatic of Apple’s 2018’s iPhones. It’s not ultra-big like the XS Max. It’s not a brand new line like the XR. This is the iPhone X, with some new bits crammed-in. However, there’s enough going on here to make it a significantly better mobile than the iPhone X. Namely, it can take better pictures and there’s more power on tap. Sure, almost every iPhone XS owner will wish it had better battery life at some point. But that’s nothing new for previous owners of standard-size iPhones. Huge thank you to Mobile Fun for tbe sample loan. Take a look at their cases here.

Awesome camera; Powerful ; Top-quality screen ;

Similar to iPhone X; Battery life could be better ; The price, eh? ;

Update, April 22: Read our iPhone SE 2020 review. Original story follows.

While we'd still recommend the iPhone XR first, the XS has some extras worth noting.

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.

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, increased storage, USB-C fast chargers and headphone dongles will have you spending even more.

The iPhone XS is the sweet spot in the 2018 iPhone line-up. As with the X, you get a big, bright, 3D Touch-equipped OLED screen within a superbly portable chassis - it's big but not too big - and a dual camera; you can now add a small speed bump, better future-proofing and a far smarter camera setup - we love being able to adjust the bokeh effect of Portrait Mode shots afterwards, and camera performance is demonstrably better under various types of difficult lighting. The XS is super-fast, looks wonderful, and is a pleasure to use. This is a terrific choice for those upgrading from a pre-X iPhone, and particularly (in our view) from one of the older Plus models like the 7 or 6s - provided you can find one in stock.

It might be pronounced “Ten-Ess”, but it's hard not to talk about - or even think about - the new iPhone XS and not think excess.

At the end of the day, this is Apple’s best and most-expensive iPhone yet. Take it or leave it.

Incredible design; Snappy performance;

Battery life still lags; Expensive;

Glowing and glamorous, the Apple iPhone XS ($999) aims to be the sweet spot for iPhones this year. But while it's certainly an excellent phone, I find it to be the least distinguished of Apple's 2018 lineup. If the XS stood alone, I'd be judging it more highly. But it doesn't. I see where it fits in: The XS has a 2X zoom camera and an OLED screen, and it's not quite as big as the XS Max. But the Max is a bigger leap forward from previous iPhones in the Plus family, and a more striking device all around. Ultimately, I feel most people will want to pay an extra $100 for the iPhone XS Max, or save $250 on the iPhone XR. There's No Small iPhone Anymore At 5.65 by 2.79 by 0.30 inches (HWD), the iPhone XS is almost the exact same size as the iPhone X. Like the X, the design is basically a glass sandwich around metal. It has an edge-to-edge 5.8-inch, 19.5:9 OLED screen with the infamous notch at the top. I'm happy to see Apple finally getting rid of its gigantic bezels, but at 2.79 inch...

The Apple iPhone XS is a significant step forward for iPhones, but most iPhone buyers will probably prefer the XR or the XS Max.

Excellent camera; Powerful processor; Fast networking; First mainstream dual-SIM phone in the US

Expensive for the size and feature set

Awesome camera; Powerful ; Top-quality screen ;

Similar to iPhone X; Battery life could be better ; The price, eh? ;

Is the iPhone XS the most boring iPhone of 2018? Or 2019? It’s clearly overshadowed by the massive, 6.5-inch iPhone XS Max, and the fresh design of the more affordable iPhone XR. But so what? In many ways, the iPhone XS is our favorite. This smartphone a perfectly sized screen that’s usable with one hand, on top of meaningful performance and camera upgrades … all of which makes it the best iPhone yet. The iPhone XS is almost indistinguishable from an iPhone X. We say nearly, because there are a few tells. If it’s in gold, then it’s the iPhone XS. The new color adds an elegant shine to the edges of the phone, though the rear looks paler — almost pinkish. The back can also slightly change color in different lighting, which is a nice touch. At the very bottom, you’ll notice Apple has cut the number of holes on the left edge of the phone from six to three. Why? There’s now an antenna band on the bottom taking that space, which is a part of the new 4×4 MIMO (multiple in multiple out) framew...

Gorgeous OLED screen; Day-long battery life; Smart HDR is impressive; Perfect size, beautiful design and build; Smooth performance;

Missing fast-charging cable, charger, headphone dongle; Expensive;

Awesome camera; Powerful ; Top-quality screen ;

Similar to iPhone X; Battery life could be better ; The price, eh? ;