Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone XS Max vs Apple iPhone XS
Comparison between Apple iPhone XS Max and Apple iPhone XS: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple.
The verdict
Your pick: Apple iPhone XS Max, ahead on Battery & charging.
| Category | iPhone XS Max | iPhone XS |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.9 | 7.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.7 | 5.6 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Connectivity | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Battery & charging | 3.1 | 2.3 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone XS Max, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,174 mAh
- against 2,658 mAh
- Wireless charging power
- 7.5 W
- against 5 W
- Display Diagonal
- 6.5″
- against 5.8″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,242 px
- against 1,125 px
Apple iPhone XS, if you care about…
- Weight
- 177 g
- against 208 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone XS Max | iPhone XS |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A12 Bionic | Apple A12 Bionic |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
| Storage Type | NVMe | NVMe |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 353,210 Best value | 346,379 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,265 | 1,270 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,534 | 2,571 Best value |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest) | Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest) |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Hexa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| AnTuTu version | v7 | v7 |
Design
| Specification | iPhone XS Max | iPhone XS |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Silver, Gold | Grey, Silver, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 7.7 mm | 7.7 mm |
| Body Width | 77.4 mm | 70.9 mm |
| Body Height | 157.5 mm | 143.6 mm |
| Weight | 208 g | 177 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.4 % Best value | 82.9 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Stainless Steel | Glass, Stainless Steel |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 2 m | 2 m |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone XS Max | iPhone XS |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,174 mAh Best value | 2,658 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 7.5 W Best value | 5 W |
Display
| Specification | iPhone XS Max | iPhone XS |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 625 nits | 625 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ Best value | 5.8″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,242 px Best value | 1,125 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,688 px Best value | 2,436 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 458 ppi | 458 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,000,000 :1 | 1,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Scratch Resistant, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Capacitive Touch, 3D Touch | HDR10, Dolby Vision, Touchscreen, Scratch Resistant |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone XS Max | iPhone XS |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | 3D face recognition, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | 3D face recognition, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | iPhone XS Max | iPhone XS |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 18 | iOS 12 |
| OS Family | iOS | iOS |
| OS Version | 12 | 12 |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone XS Max | iPhone XS |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Password Sharing |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Charging, USB 2.0 | NFC, Infrared, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.16 W/kg Best value | 1.19 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.17 W/kg Best value | 1.18 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.99 W/kg | 0.99 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.99 W/kg | 0.99 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 1,024 Mbps | 1,024 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone XS Max | iPhone XS |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | 3 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone XS Max | iPhone XS |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | A1921, A2101, A2102, A2104, iPhone11,6 | A2097, A1920, A2100, A2098, iPhone11,2 |
