Apple iPhone XS Max

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Display

6.5"

Super Retina OLED

Battery

3174

mAh

RAM

4GB

64/256/512GB

Camera

Dual 12 MP

Wide & Telephoto

Pros

Stunning and larger 6.5-inch Super Retina OLED display.
Larger battery capacity for longer usage.
Dual camera system with 2x optical zoom.
Premium stainless steel frame.
Improved water resistance with IP68 rating.

Cons

Larger and heavier design may be difficult for one-handed use.
Higher price point at launch compared to the iPhone XS.
Still uses the Lightning port.

General
Brand	Apple
Model	Apple iPhone XS Max
Colour	Space Gray, Silver, Gold
Models	A1921, A2101, A2102, A2104, iPhone11,6
Launch
Announced	2018, September 12
Status	Discontinued
Network
Technology	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66 - A2101 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66, 71 - A1921, A2104
5G bands
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
Body
Dimensions	157.5 x 77.4 x 7.7 mm (6.20 x 3.05 x 0.30 in)
Weight	208 g (7.34 oz)
Build	Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame
SIM	Nano-SIM + eSIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 2m for 30 min) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)
Display
Type	Super Retina OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM)
Size	6.5 inches, 102.9 cm*2 (~84.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1242 x 2688 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density)
Protection	Scratch-resistant glass 3D Touch
Platform
OS	iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.6
Chipset	Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
CPU	Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest)
GPU	Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Memory
Card slot	No
Variant	64GB 4GB RAM 256GB 4GB RAM 512GB 4GB RAM NVMe
Primary Camera
Dual	12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide) 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 2x optical zoom
Video	4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Camera
Single	7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard) SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Video	1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Communication
Wifi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Yes
Radio	No
Infrared port
Battery
Type	Li-Ion 3174 mAh, non-removable (12.08 Wh)
Charging	15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min Wireless (Qi)
USB	Lightning, USB 2.0
Features
Sensors	Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Price
Price	About 210 EUR

Frequently Asked Questions

The iPhone XS Max features a Super Retina OLED display, which offers deeper blacks, higher contrast, and support for HDR10 and Dolby Vision on a larger screen compared to the iPhone XS.

Yes, the iPhone XS Max has a larger 3174 mAh battery, providing longer battery life compared to the 2658 mAh battery in the iPhone XS.

Yes, the iPhone XS Max has an IP68 rating, which means it can withstand being submerged in up to 2 meters of water for 30 minutes. The iPhone XR has an IP67 rating.

The iPhone XS Max has a premium stainless steel frame, which is more durable and gives the device a more high-end feel compared to the aluminum frame on the iPhone XR.