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Apple iPhone XS Max
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Apple iPhone XS Max Specifications

Released 2018, September 21

The Apple Apple iPhone XS Max is a sophisticated smartphone featuring a 6.5" display with 1242 x 2688 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density) resolution, powered by the Apple A12 Bionic processor.

Photography enthusiasts will appreciate its 12MP camera system capable of recording 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec..

The device is equipped with a 3174mAh battery supporting 15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min Wireless (Qi) and runs on iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.2, officially released 2018, September 12.

Display

6.5" 1242x2688 pixels

Camera

12MP

Chipset

Apple A12 Bionic

Battery

3174mAh 15W5W

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key specifications of the device?

The Apple iPhone XS Max features a Apple A12 Bionic processor, 6.5" display, 12MP main camera, and 3174mAh battery.

What processor (CPU) and GPU does the Apple iPhone XS Max use?

Apple iPhone XS Max is powered by Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm) with Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest) and Apple GPU (4-core graphics) graphics.

What type of display does Apple iPhone XS Max have? What is the size and resolution?

Super Retina OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM) 6.5 inches, 102.9 cm2 (~84.4% screen-to-body ratio) with 1242 x 2688 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density)

What network technologies does Apple iPhone XS Max support? Does it support 5G?

Apple iPhone XS Max does not support 5G technology. It supports GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE.

What materials is it made of?

Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame

What are the charging capabilities?

15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min Wireless (Qi)

What are the camera specifications of Apple iPhone XS Max?

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

Does Apple iPhone XS Max support wireless charging?

Yes, Apple iPhone XS Max supports wireless charging. 15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min Wireless (Qi)

What type of security features does Apple iPhone XS Max have?

Apple iPhone XS Max features a face unlock sensor for secure authentication.

Detailed Specifications

Display

Type
Super Retina OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM)
Size
6.5 inches, 102.9 cm2 (~84.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1242 x 2688 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density)
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass

Platform

OS
iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.2
Chipset
Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)

Memory

Card slot
No
Internal
64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM

Battery

Type
Li-Ion 3174 mAh, non-removable (12.08 Wh)
Charging
15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min Wireless (Qi)

Network

Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66 - A2101
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps

Body

Dimensions
157.5 x 77.4 x 7.7 mm (6.20 x 3.05 x 0.30 in)
Weight
208 g (7.34 oz)
Build
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)

Features

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

Sound

Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack
No

Tests

Performance
AnTuTu: 353210 (v7) GeekBench: 11432 (v4.4) GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Display
Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 4.516 (sunlight)
Camera
Photo / Video
Loudspeaker
Voice 70dB / Noise 74dB / Ring 84dB
Audio quality
Noise -93.7dB / Crosstalk -82.8dB
Battery (old)
Endurance rating 79h

Launch

Announced
2018, September 12
Status
Available. Released 2018, September 21

Misc

Colors
Space Gray, Silver, Gold
Models
A1921, A2101, A2102, A2104, iPhone11,6
SAR
1.16 W/kg (head)     1.17 W/kg (body)
SAR EU
0.99 W/kg (head)     0.99 W/kg (body)
Price
$ 221.10 / C$ 299.00 / £ 159.49 / € 245.17

Main Camera

Dual
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
Features
Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Video
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.

Selfie camera

Single
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard) SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Features
HDR
Video
1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS

Comms

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC
Yes
Radio
No
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0

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