Apple iPhone XS
#576
Apple iPhone XS Max
#551Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone XS
Apple iPhone XS Max
Performance
78.278.2
Camera
95.895.8
Display
88.688.8
Battery
83.286.2
Build
97.396.7
Connectivity
69.869.8
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
74.274.6
Summary
- The Apple iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max share similar build quality, featuring glass fronts and backs with stainless steel frames, but differ in size and weight, with the XS Max being larger and heavier.
- Both models utilize Super Retina OLED displays, but the XS Max offers a larger 6.5-inch screen compared to the 5.8-inch display of the XS, while maintaining the same pixel density.
- Performance is identical, powered by the Apple A12 Bionic chip and offering the same RAM and storage options.
- The camera systems are also the same, providing dual 12 MP rear cameras with optical image stabilization and 4K video recording capabilities.
- Battery capacity is greater in the XS Max at 3174 mAh versus 2658 mAh in the XS, allowing for longer usage.
- Both devices run iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.5, and feature stereo speakers without a headphone jack.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone XS
Apple iPhone XS Max
General
Release Date
2018, September 21
2018, September 21
Announced
2018, September 12
2018, September 12
Description
Versions:A2097 (Global market)A1920 (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands)A2100 (China, Hong Kong); A2098 (Japan)
Versions:A2101 (Global market)A1921 (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands)A2104 (China, Hong Kong); A2102 (Japan)
Display
Size
5.8"
6.5"
Type
Super Retina OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM)
Super Retina OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1125 x 2436 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density)
1242 x 2688 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density)
PPI
1125
1242
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest)
Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
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
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
Main Camera Features
Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Front Camera
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2658 mAh
3174 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2658 mAh, non-removable (10.13 Wh)
Li-Ion 3174 mAh, non-removable (12.08 Wh)
Charging Details
15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 minWireless (Qi)
15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 minWireless (Qi)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm (5.65 x 2.79 x 0.30 in)
157.5 x 77.4 x 7.7 mm (6.20 x 3.05 x 0.30 in)
Weight
177 g
208 g
Materials
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame
Colors
Space Gray, Silver, Gold
Space Gray, Silver, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.19 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body)
1.16 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
Lightning, USB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.5
iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✓
✓
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer