Apple iPhone XS 512GB vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro 512GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 5 of the specs we have recorded, and the Apple iPhone XS 512GB is cheaper by SAR 1,187 (prices checked 13 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 1,187
  • Lower weight: 177 g vs 211 g
  • Bigger battery for a longer day (4,056 mAh vs 2,658 mAh)
  • Higher front camera: 18 MP vs 7 MP
  • Larger screen size: 6.3 in vs 5.8 in · slight difference

The deciding difference here: battery capacity and front camera and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Screen size

    5.8 in✓ 6.3 in
  • Battery capacity

    2,658 mAh✓ 4,056 mAh
  • Front camera

    7 MP✓ 18 MP

Specifications side by side

22 of 22 specs

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Spec
AppleSAR 5,512
Apple iPhone XS 512GB specs
AppleSAR 6,699
Apple iPhone 18 Pro 512GB specs
Reference priceSAR 5,512SAR 6,699
Memory (RAM)4 GB—
Processor—Apple A20 Pro
Battery capacity2,658 mAh✓ 4,056 mAh
Wired charging—25 W
Main camera—48 MP
5G—Yes
Storage512 GB512 GB

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in storage between the Apple iPhone XS 512GB and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro 512GB?

No difference here: storage is 512 GB on both.

What is the difference in battery capacity between the Apple iPhone XS 512GB and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro 512GB?

Battery capacity is higher on the Apple iPhone 18 Pro 512GB: 4,056 mAh vs 2,658 mAh on the Apple iPhone XS 512GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in screen size between the Apple iPhone XS 512GB and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro 512GB?

Screen size is higher on the Apple iPhone 18 Pro 512GB: 6.3 in vs 5.8 in on the Apple iPhone XS 512GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in display type between the Apple iPhone XS 512GB and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro 512GB?

No difference here: display type is OLED on both.