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Apple iPhone XS Max Specs

9.3

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Apple iPhone XS Max Review

9.3

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Released

Sep 21, 2018

Display

6.5-inch
2688 x 1242 px

Camera

12 MP Main
7 MP Selfie

Battery

3179 mAh

Storage

64GB

Hardware

Apple A12 Bionic
4GB RAM

OS

iOS 15.x

Description

The iPhone XS Max is like a supersized version of the iPhone XS, featuring a bigger, 6.5-inch OLED display and longer battery life. It also has the same, 7nm A12 Bionic chipset with more power and greater efficiency than the A11. The new, 12MP dual camera has a bigger sensor and larger pixels for better image clarity, while advanced software and a new signal processor enable better HDR capturing and Portrait photos with adjustable amount of bokeh. The iPhone XS offers Face ID, louder stereo speakers, and better, IP68 water resistance.

This device is also known as Apple A1921, Apple A2101

Pros

Supports wireless charging

Cons

64GB basic storage (not expandable)

I want it 40 users

I have it 42 users

I had it 29 users

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Display Benchmarks
Size:	6.5-inch
Resolution:	2688 x 1242 px, 19.5:9 ratio, 458 PPI
Technology:	OLED
Screen-to-body:	84.29 %
Peak brightness:	625 cd/m2 (nit)
Features:	HDR support, Pressure-sensitive, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware Benchmarks
System chip:	Apple A12 Bionic APL1W81 (7 nm)
Processor:	Hexa-core, 2490 MHz, Vortex and Tempest, 64-bit
GPU:	Apple 4-core GPU
RAM:	4GB (LPDDR4)
Internal storage:	64GB, not expandable
OS:	iOS (15.x, 14.x, 13.x, 12.x) Screenshots
Device type:	Smartphone

Battery Benchmarks
Capacity:	3179 mAh
Type:	Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Battery life test results:	link
Charging:	USB Power Delivery, Qi wireless charging
Max charge speed:	Wired: 15.0W Wireless: 7.5W

Camera
Rear:	Dual camera Camera samples
Main camera:	12 MP (Sapphire crystal lens cover, OIS, PDAF, CMOS image sensor, BSI sensor)
Specifications:	Aperture size: F1.8 Focal length: 26 mm Sensor size: 1/2.55" Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Second camera:	12 MP (Telephoto, Sapphire crystal lens cover, OIS, PDAF, CMOS image sensor, BSI sensor)
Specifications:	Optical zoom: 2.0x Aperture size: F2.4 Focal Length: 52 mm Sensor size: 1/3.4" Pixel size: 1 μm
Flash:	Quad LED
Video recording:	3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD)
Features:	OIS, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video calling, Video sharing
Front:	7 MP (Wide Angle, HDR)
Video capture:	1920x1080 (Full HD)

Design Size comparison
Dimensions:	6.20 x 3.05 x 0.30 inches (157.5 x 77.4 x 7.7 mm)
Weight:	7.34 oz (208.0 g)
Materials:	Back: Glass Frame: Stainless steel
Resistance:	Water, Dust; IP68
Biometrics:	3D Face unlock
Keys:	Left: Volume control, Other; Right: Lock/Unlock key
Colors:	Gold, Silver, Space gray

Cellular
4G (FDD):	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
4G (TDD):	Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46
3G:	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)
Data Speed:	LTE-A Pro Cat 16 (1000/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, HSUPA, UMTS
Dual SIM:	Yes
SIM type:	Nano SIM, eSIM
HD Voice:	Yes
VoLTE:	Yes

Multimedia Benchmarks
Headphones:	No 3.5mm jack
Speakers:	Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Screen mirroring:	Wireless screen share
Additional microphone(s):	Noise cancellation, Video recording

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:	5.0
Wi-Fi:	802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB:	Lightning
Features:	Charging, Headphones port
Hearing aid compatible:	M3, T4
Location:	GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors:	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Other:	NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling)

Regulatory Approval
FCC approval:
Date approved:	Sep 12, 2018
FCC ID value:	BCG-E3219A
Measured SAR:
Head:	1.00 W/kg
Body:	1.00 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:	1.52 W/kg
Wireless Router:	1.00 W/kg

Buyers information
Price:	$ 1099
In The Box:	EarPods with Lightning Connector, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation

Availability
Officially announced:	Sep 12, 2018

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Alternative variants

Apple iPhone XS Max

with 512 GB storage

Differences from the main variant:
Internal storage:	512GB
Price:	$ 1449

Apple iPhone XS Max

with 256 GB storage

Differences from the main variant:
Internal storage:	256GB
Price:	$ 1249

Carrier Availability

Discontinued

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U.S. Cellular
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Cricket
Boost Mobile
Xfinity Mobile

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Overall User Rating

(6 reviews)

9.3

Build quality

9.5

Camera quality

9.8

Performance

Display

Battery life and charging

9.5

JalenTowns

Arena Apprentice

Best iPhone I've ever owned.

Posted: Aug 16, 2020, 8:42 PM

Phone owned for less than a year

Really big and nice display much better than the X. Yet battery life is much better. Where my X would die shortly after reaching 10% the XS Max can last a good 15 minutes. If you want a big screen iPhone but don't want to pay for the latest model this is a good alternative.

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What I like

Great battery, Big and colorful display, nice camera

What I don't like

A bit expensive even at two years old, not much over the X and 8 Plus aside from better display and battery.

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PetePR

Arena Apprentice

When the iPhone becomes a luxury

Posted: Jun 18, 2019, 6:06 PM

Phone owned for less than a year

I put a review on my new Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus, and I think is about time I put a review in this one, I used this phone for over six months and its good, not the best I had but very good. I just expected so much for the battery and it was not as great as everyone has said. The Display is very very good, maybe just second to S10+ or OnePlus 7 Pro. Great camera. the phone gets hot very easily, it does while it charging and is not very fast in charging mode. Like I said its a great phone but has its problems. And last but not least NO CUSTOMIZATION!!!!!!

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What I like

Great Display , Fast Internet, Great multimedia, good camera, easy for use

What I don't like

No SD, Battery could be better, Gets Hot, Siri is funny but nothing else, no customization, very fragile

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iphonedude77

Arena Apprentice

Best iPhone yet!

Edited: Jun 07, 2019, 9:50 AM

Phone owned for less than a year

Just as with every passing year a new iPhone arrives and it is leaps and bounds above the previous year. The XS and the XS Max are no different.

I am totally in love with this phone. From the screen to the sound to the build to the color and he heft. Wonderful to hold!!