If you’re deciding between the new iPhone XS and its cheaper, more colorful sibling, your choice ultimately comes down to the camera. The iPhone XS ($999) and iPhone XR ($749) share a lot of the same specs, but the XS has two lenses on the back, while the iPhone XR only has one. Is the second lens — which enables the 2x optical zoom that’s unavailable on the XR — worth it? That’s the $250 question.
We took both phones on a photoshoot through San Francisco to find out the differences and help you decide between Apple’s newest iPhones.