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The iPhone XS and XS Max announced on the 13th of September 2018, along with the iPhone XR.

The 5.8-inch iPhone XS and 6.5-inch iPhone XS Max have almost identical hardware, featuring the latest A12 bionic is a A-series processor, although the Max has a larger battery.

Apple has packed in 60% more dynamic range into these new iPhones than before, which means much more pronounced contrast, truer blacks and a generally heightened visual experience.

The iPhone XS pack are the highest-capacity iPhone yet, allowing up to 512GB of storage. In addition, the battery lasts for 30 minutes longer than the iPhone X and whilst this  isn’t a significant improvement, but it will still be appreciated by users.

Apple announced its updated Service Pricing to cover the iPhone XS and XS Max, to users’ dismay. The iPhone XS matches the iPhone X repair costs, with screen fixes priced at A$449 and other damage at A$859. However, the XS Max shocked buyers with higher fees—A$519 for screen repair and A$929 for other damage. That A$929 charge is A$180 more than Apple’s repair cost for an iPhone 7.

Although the iPhone XS pack has the most durable front glass ever in a smartphone according to Apple, the phones are still very susceptible to damage, especially without a case since the glass back is slippery.

While we all can’t wait to get our hands on these new devices, the cost of damaging one of these news phones is of significant concern to iPhone users. Luckily, we here at City Phones will be here to take care of you if something happens to your brand new iPhone in the future.

When Can I Get It?

Available for pre-order now, the iPhone XS and iPhone X Mac will release on the 21st of September 2018. The XS will starting from From A$1,629 while the XS Max will be starting from A$1,799.