{"id":22876,"date":"2018-09-28T00:22:28","date_gmt":"2018-09-27T22:22:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/?p=22876"},"modified":"2019-08-30T14:29:38","modified_gmt":"2019-08-30T12:29:38","slug":"the-iphone-xs-launches-in-sa-but-should-you-buy-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/the-iphone-xs-launches-in-sa-but-should-you-buy-one\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: The iPhone XS Launches in SA \u2013 But Should You Buy One?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>iPhone fans will be ecstatic to know that Apple has confirmed that their new iPhone models \u2013 namely, the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/2018\/09\/13\/apple-reveals-3-new-iphones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Xs, Xs Max, and Xr<\/a> \u2013 are now available in South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>Other than the display size difference, which will influence people\u2019s decisions based on their individual needs, they\u2019re effectively the same phones with the following specs and prices:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Super Retina OLED screens, 5.8-inch (Xs), 6.5-inch (Xs Max)<\/li>\n<li>iOS 12<\/li>\n<li>Dual 12 MP main cameras<\/li>\n<li>7 MP FaceID front-facing camera<\/li>\n<li>Apple A12 chipset<\/li>\n<li>64GB\/256GB\/512GB storage<\/li>\n<li>IP68 water resistance<\/li>\n<li><strong>iPhone Xs pricing:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>iPhone Xs 64GB \u2013\u00a0<strong>R21,999<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>iPhone Xs 256GB \u2013\u00a0<strong>R24,999<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>iPhone Xs 512GB \u2013\u00a0<strong>R29,999<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>iPhone Xs Max pricing:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>iPhone Xs Max 64GB \u2013\u00a0<strong>R23,999<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>iPhone Xs Max 256GB \u2013\u00a0<strong>R26,999<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>iPhone Xs Max 512GB \u2013\u00a0<strong>R31,999<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>But, when it comes to the tough decision of whether to upgrade to the Xs or not, critics have a mixed-bag of views:<\/p>\n<h3>Tech Radar<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;The iPhone XS is, obviously, the best that Apple\u2019s ever created \u2013 that\u2019s no surprise, as it\u2019s the new flagship iPhone. However, the question is whether Apple has done enough to make this the most attractive to buy, and whether it\u2019s enough to stop anyone moving to a competitor. The iPhone XS is good enough in many ways, but it\u2019s not much of an upgrade over 2017\u2019s X, and doesn\u2019t redefine anything the way last year\u2019s phone did \u2013 the main upgrade is the camera, with Smart HDR making a difference.&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/uk\/reviews\/iphone-xs-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read the full review<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Mashable<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;If you\u2019ve got an iPhone X and don\u2019t care about a larger screen or better camera performance, you\u2019ll survive just fine another year or two with it, especially with iOS 12. If the prices are still a turn-off, consider holding off until the iPhone XR launches in late October; it starts at $749 and has virtually all of the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max features minus the superior OLED screens and secondary rear camera. Plus it comes in colors like blue, red, yellow, and coral.&#8221;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mashable.com\/feature\/apple-iphone-xs-max-review\/?europe=true#1Xa3T7A4QaqX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read the full review<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>NY Times<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;I encourage you to try before you buy. It may not hurt to wait for the XR\u2019s release next month so you can test all three in a store. Play with the cameras and pay close attention to how each phone feels in one hand and inside your pocket. It\u2019s important that you find the right fit: Since you have to pay so much for your next iPhone, you will probably live with it for a long time. And who knows? You might assume you will dislike a bigger screen and then change your mind \u2014 just as I did.&#8221;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2018\/09\/18\/technology\/personaltech\/iphone-xs-max-review.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read the full review<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-22873 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/iPhone-XS.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"277\" height=\"468\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>The Telegraph<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;I would recommend that most people wait for the cheaper iPhone XR, which comes out next month and on the face of it seems like it delivers more bang for your buck.&#8221;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.telegraph.co.uk\/technology\/2018\/09\/18\/11am-embargo-iphone-xs-max-review-jumbotron-phone-want\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read the full review<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Tom\u2019s Guide<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;If you\u2019ve been holding off on upgrading your iPhone 7 or iPhone 6s, either one of these handsets will feel like a huge leap forward. The cameras are miles better \u2014 especially in low light \u2014 and the A12 chip provides a big speed boost. Between the two, I\u2019d opt for the iPhone Xs Max because of its bigger and more immersive 6.5-inch display and longer battery life.&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/us\/iphone-xs-max,review-5747.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read the full review<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>The Verge<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;I would not rush out to spend another $999 on the XS if you have an X, but if you\u2019re already deep into a pre-order, don\u2019t worry: you will love the iPhone XS. It is indeed, more iPhone, and it will probably hold up for years to come. I definitely prefer the Pixel 2\u2019s camera, but the iPhone XS isn\u2019t that far behind, and it\u2019s still a significant improvement over previous iPhones. For everyone else, I think it\u2019s worth waiting to see how the iPhone XR turns out before rushing in \u2014 it has the same processor and the same main camera for $750. The only major question is how good its 6.1-inch LCD will look in comparison to the the XS\u2019s OLED.&#8221;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2018\/9\/18\/17871816\/apple-iphone-xs-max-review-camera-processor-battery-price\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read the full review<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>After a side by side comparison many journalists seem to agree that while the improvements for the XS and XS Max are impressive, they\u2019re not leagues better than the iPhone X which will still be accessible for a short while. Another common perception is that they stack up well compared to the best Android flagships, but individual consumers will have to decide whether or not the price of the iOS devices is justified considering they\u2019re on par with Android performance.<\/p>\n<p><em>If you&#8217;re looking for a new iPhone, check out the best deals on Apple devices from PriceCheck!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=iphone&amp;category=124&amp;utm_source=blog.pricecheck.co.za&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=PriceCheck%20Blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21641\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers.png\" alt=\"view offers\" width=\"303\" height=\"58\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers.png 550w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers-300x57.png 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers-536x105.png 536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 303px) 100vw, 303px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Want More Technology News? 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