Apple iPhone XS Max vs. Apple iPhone XR

Apple iPhone XS Max
  • 6.5" (2688x1242) OLED
  • 4GB
    A12 Bionic SoC     64GB/256GB/512GB Storage
  • 12-MP, f/1.8, OIS 2 Rear Cameras
    CAMERA HW score: 98
  • 3300 mAh W-Charge
iPhone XS Max
News (9)
iPhone XS Max Price
$1099. Search
Apple iPhone XR
  • 6.1" (1792x828) IPS LCD
  • 3GB
    Apple A12 Bionic SoC     64GB/128GB/256GB Storage
  • 12-MP, f/1.8, OIS 1 Rear Camera
    CAMERA HW score: 88
  • 2942 mAh W-Charge
iPhone XR
News (72)
iPhone XR Price
$411. Search

Specifications Highlights
Product NameiPhone XS MaxiPhone XR
ProductiPhone XS Max (Launched 2018-09-12)iPhone XR (Launched 2018-09-12)
Display6.5" 2688x1242 OLED , HDR10, Dolby Vision6.1" 1792x828 IPS LCD
Rear Camera(s)
  • 26mm 12-MP f/1.8 (Primary) +OIS
  • 52mm 12-MP f/2.4 +OIS
  • 26mm 12-MP f/1.8 (Primary) +OIS
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 32mm 7-MP f/2.2
  • 32mm 7-MP f/2.2
Computing
  • A12 Bionic SoC
  • 4GB RAM
  • 64GB/256GB/512GB Storage
  • Apple A12 Bionic SoC
  • 3GB RAM
  • 64GB/128GB/256GB Storage
Battery3300 mAh, Wireless Charging, 2942 mAh, Wireless Charging
DesignIP68, 208g (7.3oz), 77.4x157.5x7.9 mm (3.05 x 6.20 x 0.31 inches)IP67, 194g (6.8oz), 75.7x150.9x8.3 mm (2.98 x 5.94 x 0.33 inches)
Price (Market)$1099$411
Price at Launch$1099$749
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iPhone XS Max
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Display
Product NameiPhone XS MaxiPhone XR
TypeOLEDIPS LCD
Diagonal (inches)6.5"6.1"
Display/Body Ratio85.1%80.0%
Resolution2688x12421792x828
Sharpness (PPI)456 PPI324 PPI
Brightness (specs)625 NITs625 NITs
Features
  • Multitouch
  • Glossy
  • Dolby Vision
  • HDR10
  • Multitouch
  • Glossy
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Product NameiPhone XS MaxiPhone XR
Megapixel12-MP12-MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Focal Length (35mm) 26mm26mm
Sensor SizeSmallSmall
Autofocus Features
  • Contrast
  • Phase Detection
  • Contrast
Hardware Features
  • Autofocus
  • OIS
  • EIS
  • Dual Tone Flash
  • HDR Photo
  • Autofocus
  • OIS
  • HDR Photo
Video Resolutions
  • 2160p/30fps
  • 2160p/60fps
  • 1080p/240fps
  • 2160p/30fps
  • 2160p/60fps
  • 1080p/240fps
Short-Zoom Camera
Product NameiPhone XS Max
Megapixel12-MP
Aperturef/2.4
Focal Length (35mm) 52mm
Sensor SizeVery small
Autofocus Features
  • Contrast
Hardware Features
  • OIS
Battery
Product NameiPhone XS MaxiPhone XR
Battery TypeLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)3300 mAh2942 mAh
Battery Features
  • Wireless Charging Integrated
  • Fast Charge
  • Non-Removable
  • Wireless Charging Integrated
  • Fast Charge
  • Non-Removable
Talk Time25 hours25 hours
Computing
Product NameiPhone XS MaxiPhone XR
Processor BrandApple
Processor NameA12 BionicApple A12 Bionic
Processor # Cores66
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)2.6 GHz2.6 GHz
RAM Options4GB3GB
Internal Storage Options64GB/256GB/512GB64GB/128GB/256GB
Operating System + VersioniOS 12iOS 12
Communications
Product NameiPhone XS MaxiPhone XR
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT16 1000/105 Mbps
LTE Bands12, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 7112, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71
Modem Features
  • UMTS
  • EDGE
  • GPRS
  • HSPA+
  • LTE
  • LTE-A
  • EV-DO A
  • TD-SCDMA
  • TD-HSDPA
  • UMTS
  • EDGE
  • GPRS
  • HSPA+
  • LTE
  • LTE-A
  • EV-DO A
  • TD-SCDMA
  • TD-HSDPA
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
WiFi Features
  • Dual-band
  • Hotspot
  • Dual-band
  • Hotspot
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
  • NFC Supported
Connector Features
  • USB 2.0
  • USB 2.0
Sim Card 0
Product NameiPhone XS MaxiPhone XR
NameSIM0SIM0
SIM TypeNano SIMNano SIM
Sim Card 1
Product NameiPhone XS MaxiPhone XR
NameSIM1 SIM1
SIM TypeeSIMeSIM
SIM Features
  • 4G
  • 4G
Multimedia
Product NameiPhone XS MaxiPhone XR
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • Loudspeaker
Audio Formats
  • AAC
  • 3GA
  • AMR
  • RA
  • AWB
  • FLAC
  • MID
  • MIDI
  • MP3
  • OGA
  • OGG
  • WMA
  • WAV
  • AAC
  • 3GA
  • AMR
  • RA
  • AWB
  • FLAC
  • MID
  • MIDI
  • MP3
  • OGA
  • OGG
  • WMA
  • WAV
Video Formats
  • H.263
  • H.264
  • MPEG-4
  • H.263
  • H.264
  • MPEG-4
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS

Apple iPhone XS Max vs. Apple iPhone XR Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Geekbench 4 Single

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy S10+Samsung Galaxy Note 10+Apple iPhone XApple iPhone XRApple iPhone XS MaxApple iPhone XS2750300032503500375040004250450047505000

Geekbench 4 Multi

Higher is better
Apple iPhone XSamsung Galaxy S10+Apple iPhone XRSamsung Galaxy Note 10+Apple iPhone XS MaxApple iPhone XS8500875090009250950097501000010250105001075011000112501150011750

3DMark Slingshot 3.1

Higher is better
Apple iPhone XApple iPhone XS MaxApple iPhone XSSamsung Galaxy S10+Samsung Galaxy Note 10+25002750300032503500375040004250450047505000525055005750

GFXBench Manhattan (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Apple iPhone XSamsung Galaxy S10+Samsung Galaxy Note 10+Apple iPhone XS MaxApple iPhone XRApple iPhone XS50556065707580859095100105110115120125

GFXBench Manhattan 3.1 (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Apple iPhone XApple iPhone XS MaxApple iPhone XRSamsung Galaxy Note 10+Samsung Galaxy S10+3537.54042.54547.55052.55557.56062.56567.57072.5

GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Apple iPhone XSamsung Galaxy Note 10+Samsung Galaxy S10+Apple iPhone XS MaxApple iPhone XRApple iPhone XS112.5125137.5150162.5175187.5200212.5225

Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better
Apple iPhone XSApple iPhone 8 PlusApple iPhone XApple iPhone XRBLU Pure XRApple iPhone 11Apple iPhone XS MaxApple iPhone 11 Pro MaxNokia 7 plusSamsung Galaxy S10+Samsung Galaxy Note 10+2250250027503000325035003750400042504500

Battery Charge Speed (mAh/mn)

Higher is better
Apple iPhone XS MaxApple iPhone XRSamsung Galaxy S10+Samsung Galaxy Note 10+15202530354045505560657075808590