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iPhone XS vs iPhone XS Max – What’s the Difference

iPhone XS lineup turns out to be the star of Apple’s media event held on September 12. Apple unveiled a 5.8-inch iPhone XS and a gigantic 6.5-inch iPhone XS Max. At first glance, both devices look identical apart from the size difference. Is there any hardware difference between iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max? What differentiates iPhone XS Max from iPhone XS? hit the jump to find out.

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Differences: iPhone XS vs iPhone XS Max

Just like any previous iPhone Plus models, the iPhone XS Max differs from iPhone XS in three key aspects of a smartphone: display size, dimensions, battery, and price. Continue reading to find the differences in greater details.

Display – iPhone XS Max vs iPhone XS

  • iPhone XS Max – 6.5-inch OLED display, 2688 x 1242 pixels resolution, 458ppi density
    iPhone XS – 5.8-inch OLED display, 2688 x 1242 pixels resolution, 458ppi density

Apple has used the same display tech on both the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max. Both devices feature an OLED display panel, but the display of iPhone XS Max is 0.7-inch bigger than the iPhone XS. The larger sibling sports a slightly bigger resolution, but have the same pixel density. Both the iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision.

Dimensions – iPhone XS Max vs iPhone XS

  • iPhone Xs Max – 157.5 x 77.4 x 7.7 mm and 208g
  • iPhone Xs – 143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm and 177g

The bigger display comes with a side effect of the device being bigger and bulkier. The iPhone XS Max is taller and wider than the iPhone XS, but both devices have the same thickness. The bigger size of the iPhone XS Max makes it 31grams heavier than the 5.8-inch iPhone XS.

Battery – iPhone XS Max vs iPhone XS

  • iPhone XS Max – survives 90 minutes longer than the iPhone X
  • iPhone XS – Lasts yo to 30 minutes longer than the iPhone X

Both the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max supports faster wired charging and 7.5W wireless charging. The bigger size provides more room for internal components and Apple has installed a bigger battery in iPhone XS Max than the iPhone XS. The iPhone XS is capable of providing 13 hours of internet usage, 15 hours of video playback, and 20 hours of talk time, while the 5.8-inch iPhone X offers 12 hours, 15 hours, and 25 hours respectively.

Price – iPhone XS Max vs iPhone XS

  • iPhone Xs Max – Starts from $1,099
  • iPhone Xs – Starts from $999

Just like any previous Plus variant, the iPhone XS Max is expensive than the iPhone XS. However, the difference is of $100 only. The iPhone XS starts at $999, while the larger 6.5-inch iPhone XS Max variants cost $1,099 for the entry-level storage.

Other than the above-mentioned differences, both the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max are almost identical. Both devices feature the same camera, design, connectivity, and Face ID.

iPhone XS vs iPhone XS Max – Specs Comparison

Here is a detailed showdown of iPhone XS vs iPhone XS Max hardware specifications.

iPhone XSiPhone XS Max

General

AnnouncedSeptember 12, 2018September 12, 2018
ReleasedSeptember 21, 2018September 21, 2018

Body

Dimensions143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm157.5 x 77.4 x 7.7 mm
Weight6.24 ounces (177 grams)7.34 ounces (208 grams)
ColorSpace Gray, Silver, GoldSpace Gray, Silver, Gold
MaterialGlass, Surgical-Grade Stainless SteelGlass, Surgical-Grade Stainless Steel
Water & Dust ResistanceIP68 (maximum depth of 2 meters up to 30 minutes)IP68 (maximum depth of 2 meters up to 30 minutes)

Display

Display TypeOLED OLED
Screen Size5.8-inch6.5-inch
Resolution1125 × 2436 pixels1242 x 2688 pixels
Pixel Density458ppi458ppi
Display FeaturesTrue Tone Display, HDR display, 3D Touch, All-screenTrue Tone Display, HDR display, 3D Touch, All-screen

Hardware & Software

ChipsetApple A12 Bionic (6 cores) with Neural engineApple A12 Bionic (6 cores) with Neural engine
GPU4-Cores4-Cores
RAM-
Internal Storage64GB, 256GB, 512GB64GB, 256GB, 512GB
External StorageN/AN/A
SIM CardDual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM)
For China Two Physical SIMs
Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM)
For China Two Physical SIMs
NFCApple PayApple Pay
SensorsFace ID (Facial recognition), Barometer, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensorFace ID (Facial recognition), Barometer, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor
OSiOS 12iOS 12

Camera

Main Camera12MP Dual:
Wide-angle: ƒ/1.8 aperture
Telephoto: ƒ/2.4 aperture
4K - @24fps, @30fps, @60fps
1080p - @30fps @60fps @120fps @240fps
720p - 30fps
12MP Dual:
Wide-angle: ƒ/1.8 aperture
Telephoto: ƒ/2.4 aperture
4K - @24fps, @30fps, @60fps
1080p - @30fps @60fps @120fps @240fps
720p - 30fps
Front Camera7MP - ƒ/2.2 aperture
1080p HD video recording
Animoji
7MP - ƒ/2.2 aperture
1080p HD video recording
Animoji
Camera FeaturesSmart HDR, Portrait Lighting, Portrait mode, Optical zoom; digital zoom up to 10x, Dual optical image stabilization, Quad-LED True Tone flash with Slow SyncSmart HDR, Portrait Lighting, Portrait mode, Optical zoom; digital zoom up to 10x, Dual optical image stabilization, Quad-LED True Tone flash with Slow Sync

Battery

Battery TypeLi-Ion battery, Non-removable Li-Ion battery, Non-removable
Battery Capacity
FeaturesWireless Charging, Fast Wired Charging, Non-RemovableWireless Charging, Fast Wired Charging, Non-Removable
Wireless ChargingYes, Works with Qi chargersYes, Works with Qi chargers

Connectivity

Wi-Fi802.11ac Wi‑Fi with MIMO802.11ac Wi‑Fi with MIMO
Bluetoothv5.0v5.0
USBLightningLightning

Network / Technology

4G NetworkBands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
3G Network850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
2G Network850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
Data Speed

Both the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max will go live for pre-order on September 14 and hit the shelves next week on September 21.

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