The iPhone X and iPhone XS carry a lot of similarities in terms of blueprint, but equally always, one of the biggest questions is whether or not cases for the iPhone X will fit this year's model. So do iPhone X cases fit the iPhone XS?

Read on to discover out…

The iPhone X and iPhone XS feature the same dimensions, both measuring in at 143.6 x 70.9 10 7.seven mm (5.65 x 2.79 x 0.30 in). This seemingly implies that all iPhone X cases will perfectly fit the iPhone XS. That, notwithstanding, isn't necessarily truthful.

Do iPhone Ten cases fit the iPhone XS?

The answer is sort of. Equally we noted, the photographic camera bump on the iPhone XS is slightly bigger than it is on the iPhone X. This is likely due to the fact that the iPhone XS features a wide-angle sensor that is 32 percent larger than the one found on the iPhone X.

The iPhone XS photographic camera bump measures in at 25.fifty mm tall, which is ever-so-slightly taller than the 24.13 mm of the iPhone X'due south camera bump.

Of notation, Apple is not marketing its iPhone X cases every bit compatible with the iPhone XS – nor are the iPhone XS cases besides listed as compatible with the iPhone X. The photographic camera pigsty on the iPhone Ten example measures 25.39mm tall, whereas the cutout on the iPhone XS case is 25.6mm.

What does this mean for cases? In well-nigh instances, you lot'll likely exist perfectly using an iPhone 10 case with the iPhone XS, or vice versa. There might be a tad bit of an imperfect fit effectually the camera, but this will not affect the actually camera technology or photo quality at all.

Tertiary-party case makers are generally far less precise than Apple, which is why some companies are marketing their iPhone X and iPhone XS cases every bit being identical.

Here are some of the all-time cases designed specifically for iPhone XS:

  • TOZO for iPhone XS Case, Ultra-Thin Hard Cover Slim Fit – $8.99
  • Spigen Ultra Hybrid Designed for Apple tree iPhone XS Case – $11.99
  • OtterBox SYMMETRY Clear Series Case for iPhone Xs – $19.80
  • OtterBox Commuter SERIES Case for iPhone Xs – $35.96
  • …find more hither…

What case are you using on your iPhone XS? Let us know downwards int eh comments!

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