Overall Score
74.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#551)74.6
Performance(#2420)78.2
Camera(#393)95.8
Display(#953)88.8
Battery(#476)86.2
Build(#52)96.7
Connectivity(#1759)69.8
Audio(#115)87.6
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Short Review
- The Apple iPhone XS Max features a premium design with a glass front and back, complemented by a stainless steel frame, weighing 208 grams.
- Its 6.5-inch Super Retina OLED display offers a resolution of 1242 x 2688 pixels, supporting HDR10 and Dolby Vision for vibrant visuals.
- Powered by the A12 Bionic chipset, it delivers robust performance with a hexa-core CPU and 4GB of RAM across storage options of 64GB, 256GB, and 512GB.
- The dual rear camera system includes a 12 MP wide and a 12 MP telephoto lens, enabling 2x optical zoom and 4K video recording capabilities.
- A 7 MP front camera is available for selfies, enhancing the photography experience.
- The battery capacity is 3174 mAh, supporting 15W wired and wireless charging.
- Running on iOS 12, it is upgradable to iOS 18.5, ensuring access to the latest features.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC, but it lacks 5G support.
- The device is water-resistant, adding to its durability.
- Special features include stereo speakers and a lack of a headphone jack, aligning with modern design trends.
Specifications
General
Release Date2018, September 21
Announced2018, September 12
DescriptionVersions:A2101 (Global market)A1921 (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands)A2104 (China, Hong Kong); A2102 (Japan)
Display
Size6.5"
TypeSuper Retina OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM)
Resolution1242 x 2688 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density)
PPI1242
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✓
ProtectionScratch-resistant glass
Performance
ChipsetApple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
CPUHexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest)
GPUApple GPU (4-core graphics)
Memory64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
Main Camera FeaturesQuad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Front Camera7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Optical Stabilization✓
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity3174 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3174 mAh, non-removable (12.08 Wh)
Charging Details15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 minWireless (Qi)
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions157.5 x 77.4 x 7.7 mm (6.20 x 3.05 x 0.30 in)
Weight208 g
MaterialsGlass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame
ColorsSpace Gray, Silver, Gold
Foldable✗
SAR1.16 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBLightning, USB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackNo
Software & Security
Operating SystemiOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✓
SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer