Apple iPhone XS Max

Apple Sep 21, 2018

Overview

The Apple iPhone XS Max is a 2018 smartphone from Apple. It features a 6.5" Oled display with 1242 x 2688 px resolution (456 ppi pixel density). The device is powered by the Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm process), 4GB RAM and Apple 4-core graphics processing unit + M12 motion GPU. The camera system features a 12.2MP Standard main sensor with f/1.8 aperture, accompanied by 12MP Telephoto + portrait, plus a 7.2MP selfie camera. Power is provided by a 3174 mAh Li-Ion battery. The phone runs on iOS 12, upgradable to 18. Available in multiple configurations: 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, 4GB RAM + 256GB storage, 4GB RAM + 512GB storage. Color options include Space Gray, Silver, Gold.

Basic Information

Apple iPhone XS Max
BrandApple
ModelApple iPhone XS Max
Launch DateFriday, September 21, 2018
Release Year2018
Dimensions157.5 × 77.4 × 7.7 mm
Weight208 g
Volume93.87 cm³
Available Colors
  • Space Gray
  • Silver
  • Gold

Apple iPhone XS Max was released on Friday, September 21, 2018. The phone measures 157.5 × 77.4 × 7.7 mm with a volume of 93.87 cm³ and weighs 208g. It features a 6.5" Oled display with 1242 x 2688 px resolution (456 ppi pixel density) The device is available in the following colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold.

Display

Size6.5"
TypeOled
Resolution1242 x 2688 px
Pixel Density456 ppi
Aspect Ratio19.5:9
Refresh RateN/A
Brightness
Contrast RatioN/A
HDR SupportHDR10
ProtectionN/A
Additional Features
  • Wide screen notch
  • Touch sampling rate 120 Hz
  • Brightnes 625 cd/m² (typ)
  • Full sRGB standard
  • Retina HD display
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Ion-strengthtened glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Oleophobic (lipophobic) coating
  • Force Touch
  • Bluelight Filter
  • Frameless

The Apple iPhone XS Max features a 6.5" Oled display with 1242 x 2688 px resolution (456 ppi pixel density) in 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The screen supports advanced HDR formats including HDR10. User-centric features include wide screen notch, touch sampling rate 120 hz, multi-touch, force touch. Technical capabilities include brightnes 625 cd/m² (typ), full srgb standard, retina hd display, led notifications, ion-strengthtened glass, capacitive, oleophobic (lipophobic) coating, bluelight filter, frameless. Additional protection features include scratch resistant.

Sensors

Security Sensors
  • Face ID
Motion Sensors
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
Environmental Sensors
  • proximity
  • compass
  • barometer
Health SensorsN/A

For security, the Apple iPhone XS Max features face id. Motion tracking is handled by accelerometer gyro. Environmental monitoring includes proximity compass barometer.

Battery

Capacity3174 mAh
TypeLi-Ion
Fast ChargingYes
Wireless ChargingN/A
Features
  • Non-removable
Additional InfoN/A

The Apple iPhone XS Max is equipped with a 3174 mAh Li-Ion battery. It features fast charging support. The battery system includes non-removable.

Hardware

ChipsetApple A12 Bionic
CPU
Processor Details
  • processor type: Hexa-Core
  • production process: 7 nm
  • max freq: 2.5 GHz
  • 64-bit
GPUApple 4-core graphics processing unit + M12 motion
RAM & Storage4GB, 64GB
Apple iPhone XS Max Versions:
  • 4GB RAM + 64GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM + 512GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM + 64GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM + 64GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM + 512GB Storage
AnTuTu Score683,746 (v10)
Additional FeaturesN/A
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Gravity
Audio Features
  • Dolby Digital Plus
SD Card SlotNo
Battery3174 mAh

The Apple iPhone XS Max is equipped with Apple A12 Bionic built on 7 nm process technology with 64-bit architecture. Graphics processing is handled by Apple 4-core graphics processing unit + M12 motion. The device comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. In AnTuTu benchmark v10, it achieves 683,746 points. Audio capabilities include Dolby Digital Plus. Integrated sensors include Proximity, Light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope. The device is powered by a 3174 mAh battery. The Apple iPhone XS Max is available in 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, 4GB RAM + 256GB storage, 4GB RAM + 512GB storage, 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, 4GB RAM + 256GB storage, 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, 4GB RAM + 256GB storage, 4GB RAM + 512GB storage configurations.

Connectivity

WiFi
WiFi Standards
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Other WiFi Features
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
Network Bands
4G LTE

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B14 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B46 (TDD 5200)
  • B66 (1700/2100)

3G

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B33 (TD 1900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)

2G

  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
SIMDual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM / eSIM)
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
NFCYes

The Apple iPhone XS Max supports 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11n 5GHz, 802.11ac with features like Dual band, Hotspot, MiMO. The Apple iPhone XS Max comes with Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption supporting A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), LE (Low Energy). For cellular connectivity, the Apple iPhone XS Max uses Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM / eSIM). The Apple iPhone XS Max features Charging, Mass Storage connectivity. The Apple iPhone XS Max includes NFC support for contactless payments and quick device pairing. The Apple iPhone XS Max supports 4G LTE bands, 3G bands, 2G bands.

Camera Features

Video Resolution
  • 4K
  • 1080p
Frame Rates
  • 24fps
  • 30fps
  • 60fps
  • 120fps
  • 240fps
Video Features
  • HDR
  • Stereo Sound

The Apple iPhone XS Max features a 2-camera setup with a 12.2MP Standard main sensor (f/1.8) of 1/2.5" size and 1.40 µm pixel size. The Apple iPhone XS Max also includes a 12MP Telephoto + portrait (f/2.4). For selfies, the Apple iPhone XS Max uses a 7.2MP front camera with f/2.2 aperture. The Apple iPhone XS Max's camera system includes 4K Video, Digital zoom, Optical zoom.

DxOMark Scores

Selfie Camera DxOMark Scores

105
Overall
97
Photo
119
Video

Camera details

Rear Camera

Resolution: 12.2 MP
Aperture: f/1.8
Sensor Model: Apple iSight X
Sensor Type: CMOS
Pixel Size: 1.40 µm
Sensor Size: 1/2.5"

Resolution: 12 MP
Aperture: f/2.4

Selfie Camera

Resolution: 7.2 MP
Aperture: f/2.2

Additional Features

Extra:
  • 6 element lens
  • Sapphire crystal lens cover
  • Flash True Tone quad LED
  • 240 fps 1080p
  • Smartcam scene recognition mode
  • Second rear camera telephoto
  • Second rear camera 6 element lens
  • Second rear camera OIS
Front:
  • CMOS BSI Sensor
  • f/2.2 aperture
  • 4K 60FPS Video
  • Video 720@240fps
Flash:
  • Quad LED
Optical Stabilisation:
  • Yes
Slow Motion Video:
  • Yes, 240 fps
Features:
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW

Software

OSiOS
OS Version12
Max OS Version18

The Apple iPhone XS Max runs on iOS 12 and is upgradable to 18. It is powered by the Apple A12 Bionic chipset .

Prices

Store Price Storage RAM
Amazon DE EUR 248.68
USD 269.47
256 GB 4 GB
Amazon DE EUR 282.29
USD 305.89
512 GB 4 GB
Amazon US USD 219.28
USD 219.28
256 GB 4 GB
Amazon US USD 279.49
USD 279.49
512 GB 4 GB
Amazon UK GBP 154.00
USD 200.35
256 GB 4 GB
Amazon UK GBP 197.61
USD 257.09
512 GB 4 GB
Amazon DE EUR 248.68
USD 269.47
256 GB 4 GB
Amazon DE EUR 282.29
USD 305.89
512 GB 4 GB
Amazon US USD 219.28
USD 219.28
256 GB 4 GB
Amazon US USD 279.49
USD 279.49
512 GB 4 GB
Amazon UK GBP 154.00
USD 200.35
256 GB 4 GB
Amazon UK GBP 197.61
USD 257.09
512 GB 4 GB