Processor
Apple A12 Bionic
Main Camera
12MP Main Camera with OIS
Display
6.5-inch 60Hz Super Retina OLED
Battery
3174 mAh Battery
Key Features & Connectivity
iPhone XS Max Overview
The iPhone XS Max is an Apple smartphone released in September 2018 with a US reference price of $1,099. It runs on the Apple A12 Bionic, has a 6.5-inch 60Hz Super Retina OLED display, uses a 12MP Main Camera with OIS and packs a 3174 mAh battery.
General Information
Display
Performance
Rear Camera
Front Selfie Camera
Battery & Charging
Network & Connectivity
Sensors
Software & AI
Pros
- • Introduced the first massive 6.5-inch OLED display to the bezel-less iPhone lineup.
- • The A12 Bionic chip delivered incredible computational performance and AR capabilities.
- • Offered much better battery life compared to the disappointing standard, smaller iPhone XS.
- • The premium stainless steel frame and glass design still feels incredibly luxurious today.
Cons
- • At its release, it was shockingly expensive, easily breaking the $1000 barrier for base models.
- • Extremely large and heavy, making one-handed use very difficult for most people.
- • No longer receives major modern iOS updates, making it a severe security risk to use today.
- • The aging A12 chip heavily struggles with modern demanding apps and multitasking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 'Max' mean in iPhone XS Max?
Apple introduced the 'Max' branding with this model to replace the older 'Plus' moniker, signifying that it had the absolute largest screen ever put on an iPhone at that time (6.5 inches).
Is the battery better on the XS Max than the standard XS?
Yes, significantly better. The much larger physical footprint allowed Apple to include a physically larger battery, easily outlasting the highly disappointing standard iPhone XS.
Does the iPhone XS Max have an OLED screen?
Yes! It features a beautiful, massive 6.5-inch OLED display with incredibly deep blacks and highly vibrant colors.
Does the iPhone XS Max still get updates today?
No. Apple officially discontinued major iOS support for the entire iPhone XS lineup, meaning it is no longer secure for modern daily use and will miss out on all new features.
What was the starting price of the iPhone XS Max?
At launch, it was controversially expensive, starting at a whopping $1,099 for the absolute lowest storage tier, fundamentally changing smartphone pricing expectations globally.
