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iPhone Xs – MTAX2J/A – iPhone11,2 – A2098 – 3233

About this iPhone

The A2098 iPhone Xs is based on the same outer shell as the iPhone X models. Like most “s” variants of the iPhone, Apple looks to improve the internal specifications in order to keep the device on the leading edge of technology. The iPhone Xs features 3 cameras, one on the front of the device which sits inside the notch at the top of the phone. The other two cameras are on the rear side of the phone and provide both telephone and wide angle lenses. The iPhone has been upgraded to the new Apple A12 Bionic processor and has also been bumped up from 3 GB of RAM to 4 GB of RAM when compared to the previous model.

The iPhone Xs features an outer shell with glass on both the front and rear sides. The rest of the case is made out of surgical grade stainless steel and comes in 3 color options, silver, gold and, Space Gray. The glass backing allows for wireless charging on the device and the phone is both splashand water resistant as well as dust resistant. With an IP68 rating, the device can handle a maximum depth of 2 meters for up to 30 minutes.

2.49 GHz Apple A12 Bionic

4 GB

64, 256, 512 GB

20 Hours

Storage & Memory

The iPhone Xs came with 4GB of onboard RAM and had versions that came with 64 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB of flash storage.

Screen Size and Resolution

The iPhone Xs had a 5.8 inch diagonal OLED widescreen 3D Touch LED-backlit True Tone display that supported a native resolution of 2436×1125 at 458 ppi.

OS & Processor

The iPhone Xs came with iOS 12 (16A366) for its operating system. It was powered by a 2.49 GHz 64-bit Apple A12 Bionic processor.

Battery

The iPhone Xs was equipped with a Lithium-ion battery that supported up to 20 hours of talk time on 3G, 60 hours of audio playback, 14hours of wireless video playback and, 12 hours of internet use. The iPhone Xs does support wireless charging via a Qi charger.

Upgradability

The iPhone OS included on the phone could be upgraded from iOS 12 (16A366) to current iOS. All other components are soldered onto the main board and thus are not upgradable after purchase.

Introduction Date: September 12, 2018					Discontinued Date: September 10, 2019
Processors					Memory
Processors		1 (6 Cores)			Onboard RAM	4 GB
Processor Speed		2.49 GHz			Storage
Processor Type		Apple A12 Bionic			Capacity	64, 256, 512 GB
Connectivity Details					Song Capacity	N/A
USB Support				Sync & Charge	Photo Capacity	N/A
FireWire Support				None	Description
Standard Wireless				802.11ac (2×2 MIMO)	Case Type		Handheld
Standard Bluetooth				5.0	Form Factor		iPhone Xs
Cell Network				GSM/CDMA/LTE	Housing Color		Metallic Glass
Battery Details					Controller		3D Touch
Battery Type	Lithium Ion				Apple Order Number		MTAX2J/A
Battery Life	60 hours (Music) 20 hours (Talk)				Apple Subfamily		iPhone Xs
Stand by Time	N/A				Apple Model Number		A2098 (EMC 3233)
Operating System and Display					Model ID		Pending
Pre-installed OS			iOS 12 (16A366)		Camera		12.0 Megapixels (2 Cameras)
Maximum OS			Current iOS		Dimensions		143.6mm x 70.9mm x 7.7mm
Built-in Display			5.8 inches		Average Weight		6.24 oz. (177 g)
Display Resolution			2436×1125 (458ppi)		Mac Support		Mac OS X 10.11.6

Identifier reference: MTAX2J/A, A2098, EMC 3233, iPhone11,2. Use these together because one Apple identifier can sometimes cover multiple configurations.

Last reviewed by Techable: August 19, 2025Identifiers checked: order number, A-number, EMC, and model identifier when available.

Model summary

This iPhone at a glance

Family: iPhone
Order Number: MTAX2J/A
Model Number: A2098
EMC: 3233
Model ID: iPhone11,2
Year: 2022

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Common questions

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Not exactly. MTAX2J/A usually points to a specific retail configuration, while A2098 identifies the broader Apple hardware family. Always check the EMC and model identifier too.

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A2098 is the Apple A-number shown for this iPhone family. Use the order number, EMC, and model identifier on this page to narrow the exact configuration.

What does EMC 3233 mean?

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