• 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
  • 5.8" (2436x1125) OLED
  • 4GB
    A12 Bionic SoC
    64GB/256GB/512GB Storage
  • 12-MP, f/1.8, OIS 2 Rear Cameras
    CAMERA HW score: 98
  • 2659 mAh W-Charge

Specifications Highlights
Product NameiPhone XS MaxiPhone XS
ProductiPhone XS Max (Launched 2018-09-12)iPhone XS (Launched 2018-09-12)
Display6.5" 2688x1242 OLED , HDR10, Dolby Vision5.8" 2436x1125 OLED , HDR10, Dolby Vision
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
  • 52mm 12-MP f/2.4 +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
  • A12 Bionic SoC
  • 4GB RAM
  • 64GB/256GB/512GB Storage
Battery3300 mAh, Wireless Charging, 2659 mAh, Wireless Charging,
DesignIP68, 208g (7.3oz), 77.4x157.5x7.9 mm (3.05 x 6.20 x 0.31 inches)IP68, 177g (6.2oz), 70.9x143.6x7.7 mm (2.79 x 5.65 x 0.30 inches)
Price (Market)$1099$999
Price at Launch$1099$999
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Display
Product NameiPhone XS MaxiPhone XS
TypeOLEDOLED
Diagonal (inches)6.5"5.8"
Display/Body Ratio85.1%81.1%
Resolution2688x12422436x1125
Sharpness (PPI)456 PPI463 PPI
Brightness (specs)625 NITs625 NITs
Features
  • Multitouch
  • Glossy
  • Dolby Vision
  • HDR10
  • Multitouch
  • Glossy
  • Dolby Vision
  • HDR10
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Product NameiPhone XS MaxiPhone XS
Megapixel12-MP12-MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Focal Length (35mm) 26mm26mm
Sensor SizeSmallSmall
Autofocus Features
  • Contrast
  • Phase Detection
  • Contrast
  • Phase Detection
Hardware Features
  • Autofocus
  • OIS
  • EIS
  • Dual Tone Flash
  • HDR Photo
  • Autofocus
  • OIS
  • EIS
  • Dual Tone Flash
  • HDR Photo
Video Resolutions
  • 2160p/30fps
  • 2160p/60fps
  • 1080p/240fps
  • 2160p/30fps
  • 2160p/60fps
  • 1080p/240fps
Short-Zoom Camera
Product NameiPhone XS MaxiPhone XS
Megapixel12-MP12-MP
Aperturef/2.4f/2.4
Focal Length (35mm) 52mm52mm
Sensor SizeVery smallVery small
Autofocus Features
  • Contrast
  • Contrast
  • Phase Detection
Hardware Features
  • OIS
  • Autofocus
  • OIS
Battery
Product NameiPhone XS MaxiPhone XS
Battery TypeLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)3300 mAh2659 mAh
Battery Features
  • Wireless Charging Integrated
  • Fast Charge
  • Non-Removable
  • Wireless Charging Integrated
  • Fast Charge
  • Non-Removable
Talk Time25 hours20 hours
Computing
Product NameiPhone XS MaxiPhone XS
Processor BrandAppleApple
Processor NameA12 BionicA12 Bionic
Processor # Cores66
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)2.6 GHz2.6 GHz
RAM Options4GB4GB
Internal Storage Options64GB/256GB/512GB64GB/256GB/512GB
Operating System + VersioniOS 12iOS 12
Communications
Product NameiPhone XS MaxiPhone XS
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT16 1000/105 MbpsLTE 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 XS
NameSIM0SIM0
SIM TypeNano SIMNano SIM
Sim Card 1
Product NameiPhone XS MaxiPhone XS
NameSIM1SIM1
SIM TypeeSIMeSIM
SIM Features
  • 4G
  • 4G
Multimedia
Product NameiPhone XS MaxiPhone XS
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 XS Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Geekbench 4 Single

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

Geekbench 4 Multi

Higher is better
Apple iPhone XSamsung Galaxy S10+Samsung 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 XS50556065707580859095100105110115120125

GFXBench Manhattan 3.1 (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Apple iPhone XApple iPhone XS MaxSamsung 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 XS112.5125137.5150162.5175187.5200212.5225

Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better
Apple iPhone XSApple iPhone 8 PlusApple iPhone XBLU 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 MaxSamsung Galaxy S10+Samsung Galaxy Note 10+15202530354045505560657075808590