Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone XS Max
Infinix Note 30 VIP
Performance
64.473.0
Camera
50.950.1
Display
85.588.5
Battery
77.578.0
Build
78.077.8
Overall
68.671.6
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
108 MP
Main Camera Details
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
Front Camera
7 MP
32 MP
Front Camera Details
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
32 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
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
OIS
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Space Gray, Silver, Gold
Magic Black, Glacier White, Racing Edition
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Android 13, XOS 13
OS Version
iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Android 13, XOS 13
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✓
✗
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes

