Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone XS Max
Infinix Note 30 VIP
Performance
78.294.2
Camera
95.864.5
Display
88.890.5
Battery
86.294.3
Build
96.773.9
Connectivity
69.878.0
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
74.680.9
Summary
- The Apple iPhone XS Max features a premium build with a stainless steel frame and Corning glass, while the Infinix Note 30 VIP has a plastic frame and glass back, making it slightly lighter.
- The XS Max's 6.5-inch Super Retina OLED display offers superior color accuracy and HDR support compared to the Note 30 VIP's 6.67-inch AMOLED display, which has a higher refresh rate of 120Hz but lacks HDR.
- In terms of performance, the XS Max is powered by the A12 Bionic chip, providing efficient processing, while the Note 30 VIP utilizes the Dimensity 8050, which offers strong multitasking capabilities.
- The camera systems differ significantly, with the XS Max featuring a dual 12 MP setup with optical image stabilization, while the Note 30 VIP boasts a 108 MP main camera but lacks OIS.
- Battery capacity is another distinction, with the Note 30 VIP's 5000 mAh battery significantly outlasting the XS Max's 3174 mAh, and it supports faster charging.
- Lastly, the XS Max runs on iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.5, while the Note 30 VIP operates on Android 13 with XOS 13, offering different software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone XS Max
Infinix Note 30 VIP
General
Release Date
2018, September 21
2023, June 12
Announced
2018, September 12
2023, June 12
Description
Versions:A2101 (Global market)A1921 (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands)A2104 (China, Hong Kong); A2102 (Japan)
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.67"
Type
Super Retina OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM)
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 900 nits (peak)
Resolution
1242 x 2688 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1242
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 8050 (6 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest)
Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Mali-G77 MC9
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 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
108 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.67", PDAF2 MP, f/2.42 MP, f/2.4
Main Camera Features
Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
32 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR
Dual-LED flash
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3174 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3174 mAh, non-removable (12.08 Wh)
5000 mAh
Charging Details
15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 minWireless (Qi)
68W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 80% in 30 min, bypass charging50W wireless, 50% in 30 minReverse wiredReverse wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
157.5 x 77.4 x 7.7 mm (6.20 x 3.05 x 0.30 in)
162.7 x 75.9 x 8.2 mm (6.41 x 2.99 x 0.32 in)
Weight
208 g
190 g
Materials
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame
Glass front, plastic frame, glass back
Colors
Space Gray, Silver, Gold
Magic Black, Glacier White, Racing Edition
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.16 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✗
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
Yes
NFC
✓
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Android 13, XOS 13
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✓
✗
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

