Announced in September 2018, the iPhone XS (and iPhone XS Max) made its debut roughly a year after the iPhone X. It represents a fairly modest update from its predecessor, but in terms of the camera there has been some interesting improvements.

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.

Apple's latest iPhones are now available . Or, at least two of them are. The iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max are here, but we're still waiting on the iPhone XR , a lower-priced version coming later in October. That's right: Apple's split the iPhone X lineup this year into three offerings .

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, key extras such as increased storage, USB-C fast chargers and headphone dongles will have you spending even more

The iPhone XS launched earlier last month to huge fanfare, as is usual for an iPhone launch, and to nobody's surprise it looks pretty much the same as the iPhone X (apart from one physical difference). I've been using the iPhone XS ( starts at Rs.

Great cameras; Stereo speakers are loud and amazing; Beautiful display with HDR10 and Dolby Vision; Powerful performance; Dual SIM; Excellent build quality

Extremely pricey at a starting price of Rs; 99,900, No fast charger in the box, and the bundled charger is an atrocity beyond words, Some apps are still not optimised for the notched bezel-less display, Beauty Gate, Notch (but that's subjective, I guess

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.

It is that year when the new iPhone is distinguished from its predecessor by an initial – and in keeping with past tradition, that initial is an S. And just like many in the past that came with the "S tag" in their names (4S, 5S, 6s), the new iPhone XS is more about performance enhancements than...

Premium design; Faster; very smooth performance; Improved speakers and sound; Superb cameras

Slightly buggy software; Looks exactly like the X; Battery better but not comparable to the competition; The price

iPhone ‘S' release years have always had an air of controversy to them. They're viewed by most as a stop-gap measure until the next true upgrade, despite sometimes selling better than numbered releases.

Display is stunning; Processor bump is substantial; Still a sleek-looking smartphone

Design is similar to last year's iPhone X; Expensive; especially in Canada; iPhone XR might be the better option for most people

Apple iPhone XS goes on sale in India today, but it sports a premium price tag of Rs 99,900 in the market. Is it worth the hype Here's our review of the iPhone XS

Very neat and clean without the large bezel taking up space. Very pricey but a Nic upgrade from my old 5.

The Apple iPhone Xs, just like the Xs Max, is a fabulous smartphone. If you're firmly an iPhone fan but prefer a smaller screen, then you won't be disappointed.

Faster than the iPhone X; Great camera and superb video recording; New gold colour looks fantastic

Pricey for a 5.8in smartphone