Apple iPhone XS Max: specs, release date, camera, screen, size, reviews

Added 09.14.18 | Updated 12.23.21

Key Features of the Apple iPhone XS Max

  • Model: iPhone XS Max
  • Brand: Apple
  • Rating: 3.85 out of 5 (52 votes)
  • Release Date:  September 19, 2024
  • Price: 1250 EUR
  • Processor: Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest)
  • Storage and memory: 64/256/512 GB
  • Screen: Super AMOLED 6.5 inc
  • Main Camera:  Dual, 12MP
  • Selfie Camera:  Single, 7MP

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Description of the Apple iPhone XS Max Specs

The iPhone XS Max, an Apple flagship device released in September 2018, is a premium smartphone known for its high performance and large Super AMOLED display measuring 6.5 inches with a resolution of 1242 x 2688 pixels. Wrapped in a durable front and back glass with a stainless steel frame, it features IP68 dust/water resistance, ensuring the device can withstand submersion up to 2 meters for 30 mins. The screen boasts impressive visual technologies such as Dolby Vision, HDR10, wide color gamut, 3D Touch, True-tone, and 120 Hz touch-sensing, all contributing to an immersive viewing experience.

Apple iPhone XS Max Detailed Specifications in Table

Common | Price | Design | Screen | Hardware | Memory | Software | Main Camera | Selfie camera | Cellular | Connectivity | Battery | Audio | Sensors | Performance Benchmark

Apple iPhone XS Max Release dateCommon

Brand and model

Apple iPhone XS Max

Other names

Versions: A2101 (Global market) A1921 (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands) A2104 (China, Hong Kong); A2102 (Japan)

Launch date

19 September 2024

Apple iPhone XS Max PricePrice

First price

1250 EUR

Apple iPhone XS Max dimension, size, weightDesign

Height

6.2 inc (157.5 mm)

Width

3.05 inc ( 77.4 mm)

Depth

0.3 inc ( 7.7 mm)

Weight

7.34 oz (208 grams)

Build materials

Front/back glass, stainless steel frame

Water resistant

IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 2m for 30 mins) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)

Colors

Space Gray, Silver, Gold

Apple iPhone XS Max screenScreen

Technology Super AMOLED
Size

6.5 inc

Screen Area

102.9 cm2

Resolution

1242 x 2688 px

Points per inch

458 PPI

Color Depth

16M

Ratio (height:width)

19.5:9

Ratio (screen:body)

84.4%

Screen Protection

Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating

Additional Features

-Dolby Vision
-HDR10
-Wide color gamut
-3D Touch
-True-tone
-120 Hz touch-sensing

Apple iPhone XS Max ProcessorHardware

Chipset

- Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm)

Processor CPU

- Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest)

Graphics processor GPU

- Apple GPU (4-core graphics)

Apple iPhone XS Max Memory and storageMemory

Internal Memory

64/256/512 GB, 4 GB RAM

Memory Card Slot

No

Apple iPhone XS Max SoftwareSoftware

Operating System (OS)

iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 12.1.3

User Interface

Apple iPhone XS Max main camera specsMain Camera

Number of Cameras

Dual

Specs

-12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55'', 1.4µm, OIS, PDAF
-12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4'', 1.0µm, OIS, PDAF, 2x optical zoom

Features

Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)

Video Recording 2160p@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
DxOMark Rating106 (Position 176 out of 296)
DxOMark Photos110
DxOMark Video96

Apple iPhone XS Max selfie camera specsSelfie camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)

Features

HDR

Video Recording 1080p@60fps
DxOMark Rating82 (Position 79 out of 101)
DxOMark Photos81
DxOMark Video82

Apple iPhone XS Max Cellular BandsCellular

Bands GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM) - for China 
CDMA 800 / 1900
-3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100  
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
-4G - LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 14(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 29(700), 30(2300), 32(1500), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500), 46, 66(1700/2100) - A2101 
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 14(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 29(700), 30(2300), 32(1500), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500), 46, 66(1700/2100), 71(600) - A1921 
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 14(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 29(700), 30(2300), 32(1500), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500), 46, 66(1700/2100), 71(600) - A2104
SIM Card Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) - for China
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps

Apple iPhone XS Max wifi bluetooth gps nfcConnectivity

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC Yes
USB 2.0, proprietary reversible connector

Apple iPhone XS Max Battery type and CapacityBattery

Capacity

3174 mAh

Type

 Non-removable Li-Ion

Endurance

Video playback - Up to 25 h (3G)
Audio playback - Up to 65 h

Charging

-Fast battery charging: 50% in 30 min
-Qi wireless charging

Apple iPhone XS Max sound and multimediaAudio

Headphone Jack No
Radio No
Others -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
-stereo speakers

Sensors

Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Other specifications

Others

-
-Siri natural language commands and dictation

Performance Benchmark

Apple iPhone XS Max antutu score Antutu Score

Antutu 10 Total676031 (Position 156 out of 259)
Antutu 10 CPU184996 (Position 118 out of 182)
Antutu 10 GPU176588 (Position 108 out of 182)
Antutu 10 Mem142942 (Position 93 out of 182)
Antutu 10 UX171505 (Position 101 out of 182)
Antutu 8 Score431328 (Position 153 out of 1145)
Antutu 7 Score354700 (Position 27 out of 2128)

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Apple iPhone XS Max geekbench ScoreGeekbench Score

GeekBench 6 Single Core1275 (Position 76 out of 565)
GeekBench 6 Multi Core2594 (Position 175 out of 564)
GeekBench 6 Metal8105 (Position 21 out of 30)
GeekBench 5 Single Core1111 (Position 179 out of 1887)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core2477 (Position 459 out of 1876)
GeekBench 4 Single Core4208 (Position 18 out of 1025)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core10588 (Position 19 out of 1023)

See the page Apple iPhone XS Max Geekbench where you will find details about the Geekbench result of the device, rankings, and similar models.

Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Apple. However, there may be differences in specifications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Apple iPhone XS Max cost?

The price of the Apple iPhone XS Max varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 1250 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Apple iPhone XS Max come out?

Apple iPhone XS Max mobile was launched on September 19, 2024 in these colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold.

What is the size and weight of Apple iPhone XS Max ?

The Apple iPhone XS Max has dimensions of Height: 157.5 mm Width: 77.4 mm Thickness: 7.7 mm and weighs approximately 208 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Apple iPhone XS Max?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 6.5 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 1242 x 2688 px at a pixel density of 458 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Apple iPhone XS Max have?

Device comes with chipset Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm) with processor Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest). Apple iPhone XS Max is available with internal memory of 64/256/512 GB, 4 GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Apple iPhone XS Max?

The device have a Dual rear camera setup with specs of 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55'', 1.4µm, OIS, PDAF 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4'', 1.0µm, OIS, PDAF, 2x optical zoom and features like Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Apple iPhone XS Max?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard) and features like HDR