Apple iPhone series launched its new premium iPhone XS Max with a huge screen. The 6.5-inch iPhone XS Max is the first largest smartphone Apple has ever created. This smartphone was launched on 28th September 2018 after iPhone XS at the price starting from Rs.68,900. iPhone XS Max is no longer Apple’s new ‘Max’ product because the iPhone 11 Pro Max has taken that place but iPhone XS Max is still an attractive device. It looks great in your pocket. If you are looking for a bigger screen to play games or watch videos, iPhone XS Max is the best phone with great features like excellent super retina display, improved dual-camera system, with the first 7-nanometer chip, and more battery life and it is water, splash, and dust resistant. Let us see how else it has made its mark.

Specifications | ||
Launch Date | September 28, 2018 | |
Colors | Gold, Space Grey, Silver | |
Dimensions | Height | 157.5 mm |
Weight | 208 grams | |
Width | 77.4 mm | |
Depth | 0.28 inch (7.1 mm) | |
Display | Size | 6.5-inch (diagonal) all-screen OLED Multi-Touch display HDR display |
Type | Super Retina HD display | |
Pixel Resolution | 2688-by-1242 | |
Contrast ratio | 1,000,000:1 | |
Aspect ratio | 19.5:9 ratio | |
Screen to body ratio | 84.4% | |
Pixel density | 458 PPI | |
Brightness | 625 cd/m2 max brightness (typical) | |
Protection glass | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating | |
Features | Wide color display (P3) True Tone display Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously 3D Touch | |
Splash, Water, and Dust Resistant | Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 2 meters up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529³ | |
Performance | Processor | A12 Bionic chip Next-generation Neural Engine |
OS | iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 13.5 | |
CPU | Hexa-core (2×2.5 GHz Vortex + 4×1.6 GHz Tempest) | |
GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | |
Storage | RAM | 4 GB |
Internal memory | 64 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, | |
Expandable memory | No | |
Main Camera | Wide-angle camera | Megapixels- 12 Aperture- f/1.8 |
Telephoto camera | Megapixels- 12 Aperture- f/2.4 | |
Features | 2x optical zoom; digital zoom up to 10x Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control Portrait Lighting with five effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono) Dual optical image stabilization Six-element lens Quad-LED True Tone flash with Slow Sync Panorama (up to 63MP) Sapphire crystal lens cover Backside illumination sensor Hybrid IR filter Autofocus with Focus Pixels Tap to focus with Focus Pixels Smart HDR for photos Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos Local tone mapping Advanced red-eye correction Exposure control Auto image stabilization Burst mode Timer mode Photo geotagging Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG | |
Video Recording | 4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps 720p HD video recording at 30 fps Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps Optical image stabilization for video 2x optical zoom; digital zoom up to 6x Quad-LED True Tone flash Slo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps Time-lapse video with stabilization Cinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p) Continuous autofocus video Take 8MP still photos while recording 4K video Playback zoom Video geotagging Video formats recorded: HEVC and H.264 Stereo recording | |
FaceTime HD Camera | Selfie camera | Megapixel- 7 Aperture- f/2.2 |
Video | 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps Extended dynamic range for video at 30 fps Cinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p) | |
Features | Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control Portrait Lighting with five effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono) Animoji and Memoji Smart HDR for photos Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos Retina Flash Backside illumination sensor Auto image stabilization Burst mode Exposure control Timer mode | |
Battery | Type | Non-removable 3174 mAh battery Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery |
Charging | Wireless charging (works with Qi-certified chargers) Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter | |
Capacity | Talk time (wireless): Up to 25 hours Internet use: Up to 13 hours Wireless video playback: Up to 15 hours Wireless audio playback: Up to 65 hours Fast-charge: Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes with 18W adapter or higher (available separately) | |
Networks and connectivity | SIM slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM) |
Network Type | 4G, 3G, 2G | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology | |
Wifi | 802.11ac Wi‑Fi with 2×2 MIMO | |
NFC | NFC with reader mode | |
GPS | Yes | |
GSM | Yes | |
LTE | Yes | |
Apple Pay | Pay with your iPhone using Face ID in stores, within apps, and on the web Send and receive money in Messages Complete purchases made with Apple Pay on your Mac | |
Location | Assisted GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and QZSS Cellular Digital compass iBeacon micro-location Wi-Fi | |
Audio/Video calling | FaceTime audio/ video Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Wi-Fi calling | |
Intelligent assistant | Siri- Use your voice to send messages, set reminders, and more Get intelligent suggestions in Messages, Mail, QuickType, and more Activate with only your voice using “Hey Siri” Listen and identify songs | |
Face ID | Enabled by TrueDepth camera for facial recognition | |
Accessibility | VoiceOver Zoom Magnifier RTT and TTY support Siri and Dictation Type to Siri Switch Control Closed Captions AssistiveTouch Speak Screen | |
Input/Output | Volume up/down Ring/Silent switch Side button Built-in stereo speaker Built-in microphones Lightning connector | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Face ID Proximity sensor Three-axis gyro | |
In The Box | iPhone XS Max EarPods with Lightning Connector Lightning to USB Cable USB Power Adapter Documentation |
Dimension
Apple iPhone XS Max is available in three different elegant colors like Gold, Space Grey, Silver, and these colors make it look great when you hold it. This smartphone measures 157.5 mm height, 77.4 mm width, 7.1 mm depth which gives a slim and sleek look. It weighs 208 grams which is neither too heavy nor too light. The power button is on the right side of the phone and the SIM tray below it and the volume button on the left. It has a grip and you will not struggle while holding it.
Display
Apple iPhone XS Max comes with the largest display on an iPhone. It is built with a 6.5-inch (diagonal) all-screen OLED Multi-Touch display which delivers proper color, true blacks, and HDR. This Retina display supports Dolby vision. It has tapered edges and gives a premium look. The pixel resolution is about 2688-by-1242 at 458 PPI and the brightness level is about 625 cd/m2 max brightness. It has 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, and 84.4% screen to body ratio for better viewing experience. The front and back glass is the most durable glass ever and back glass is enabled with wireless charging. iPhone XS Max is splash, water, and dust resistant carries by IP68 rating (maximum depth of 2 meters up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529³. You can unlock the phone by face unlock in a secure and simple way. And it even faster when compared to other smartphones. This device is guarded with Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating from scratches and cracking the screen. The display features Wide color display (P3), True Tone display, Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously, and 3D Touch. Overall, iPhone XS Max has a huge display where you can enjoy playing games and watch movies or videos with a great effect.
Performance
Apple iPhone XS Max is equipped with A12 Bionic chip with next-generation Neural Engine. It features the first 7 nm chip which is a more powerful and smartest processor in a smartphone.. iPhone XS Max runs based on iOS 12 which is upgradable to iOS 13.5 and comes with Hexa-core (2×2.5 GHz Vortex + 4×1.6 GHz Tempest). It has Apple GPU (4-core graphics) for a good visual experience. This processor increases the speed and fluidity in whatever you do, you will feel an amazing reality experience, and it will deliver extraordinary portraits in-depth control. This device is straightforward to use. A12 bionic has six-core fusion architecture with two performance cores which are 15% faster, four efficiency cores which are 50% efficient, and a four-core GPU which is 50% faster. The overall performance of the iPhone XS Max is smooth and powerful.
Storage
As we are concerned about the storage, iPhone XS Max is built with 4 GB RAM with three variants of storage, 64 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB. The memory cannot be expanded by inserting a microSD card but the fast storage controller gives iPhone storage up to 512 GB. You can back up your photos, videos, files, documents from iCloud. And you even get an option where you can buy the storage or change the storage plan.
Camera
Looking at the camera, iPhone XS Max comprises dual camera setup with 12 MP wide-angle camera with f/1.8 aperture, and 12 MP telephoto camera with f/2.4 aperture. The innovative sensor works with the neural engine and ISP for creating amazing photos like never before. It comes with a smart HDR option. The highlight and shadow details to your pictures were given by a faster sensor, secondary frames, and A12 Bionic chip. It delivers images with deeper and larger pixels. The new sensor develops greater color accuracy, great image fidelity, and reduced noise in low light images. It has a portrait mode option where it delivers portrait images look even more professional with blur effect. And you can even adjust the depth of field in your portraits after you click. The features of rear camera include 2x optical zoom; digital zoom up to 10x, Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting with five effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono), Dual optical image stabilization, Six-element lens, Quad-LED True Tone flash with Slow Sync, Panorama (up to 63MP), Sapphire crystal lens cover, Backside illumination sensor, Hybrid IR filter, Autofocus with Focus Pixels, Tap to focus with Focus Pixels, Smart HDR for photos, Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos, Local tone mapping, Advanced red-eye correction, Exposure control, Auto image stabilization, Burst mode, Timer mode, Photo geotagging, and Image formats captured like HEIF and JPEG. You can shoot video 4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps, 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps, 720p HD video recording at 30 fps, Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps, Optical image stabilization for video, 2x optical zoom; digital zoom up to 6x, Quad-LED True Tone flash, Slo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps, Time-lapse video with stabilization, Cinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p), Continuous autofocus video, Take 8MP still photos while recording 4K video, Playback zoom, Video geotagging, Video formats recorded in HEVC and H.264, Stereo recording.
The facetime HD camera comes with 7 MP camera with f/2.2 aperture which is very important now for posting photos on Instagram. You can enjoy facetime video calling with your friends and family. It delivers stunning selfies. The features of front camera include Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control
Portrait Lighting with five effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono), Animoji and Memoji, Smart HDR for photos, Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos, Retina Flash, Backside illumination sensor, Auto image stabilization, Burst mode, Exposure control, and timer mode. You can short videos at 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps, an extended dynamic range for video at 30 fps, and cinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p).
Battery
The iPhone XS Max offers the biggest built-in rechargeable lithium-ion 3174 mAh battery which lasts for a long time in a day. It can be charged via USB to computer system or up to 50% charge in 30 minutes with an 18W adapter or via wireless charging which is at the back glass. The capacity of the battery stays up 25 hours on talk time, up to 13 hours on internet use, up to 15 hours on wireless video playback, and up to 65 hours on wireless audio playback.
Networks and Connectivity
Apple iPhone XS Max dual SIM slot which can access nano-SIM and eSIM and supports 4G, 3G, 2G networks. Looking at the connectivity, iPhone XS Max includes Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology, 802.11ac Wi‑Fi with 2×2 MIMO, NFC with reader mode, GPS, GSM, and LTE.
Other Specifications
iPhone XS Max comes with Apple pay where you can pay with your iPhone using Face ID in stores, within apps, and on the web, send and receive money in messages, and complete purchases made with Apple Pay on your Mac. You can find the location by Assisted GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and QZSS, Cellular, Digital compass, iBeacon micro-location, and Wi-Fi. XS Max is built with audio and video calling options like FaceTime audio, Voice over LTE (VoLTE), and Wi-Fi calling. It has an intelligent assistant like Siri where you can use your voice to send messages, set reminders, get intelligent suggestions in messages, mail, quicktype, activate with only your voice using “Hey Siri”, and listen and identify songs. You can unlock the phone by face unlock easily and it is enabled by true depth camera for facial recognition. Apple iPhone XS Max’s accessibility features include VoiceOver, Zoom, Magnifier, RTT and TTY support, Siri and Dictation, Type to Siri, Switch Control, Closed Captions, AssistiveTouch, and Speak Screen. The input and output functions include Home/Touch ID sensor, Volume up/down, Ring/Silent switch, Side button, Built-in stereo speaker, Built-in microphone, and Lightning connector. Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Barometer, Face ID, Proximity sensor, and Three-axis gyro are the sensors built in this device. You will get iPhone XS Max, EarPods with Lightning Connector, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, and Documentation in the box.
Looking at the above features, iPhone XS MAX proves to be powerful in performance. The price varies according to the storage but it is a amazing device which is one of the best high end phone.
Apple iPhone XS Max FAQ’s:
What is the price of Apple iPhone XS Max in India?
Apple iPhone XS Max starts from Rs.68,900 in India.
When was iPhone XS Max launched in India?
iPhone XS Max was launched on 28th September 2018 in India.
Is the iPhone XS Max waterproof?
Yes, iPhone XS Max is water, dust, and splash resistant. It carries rating IP68 rating (maximum depth of 2 meters up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529³.
Does iPhone XS Max have FM radio?
No, iPhone XS Max doesn’t support FM radio.
What all the accessories come in iPhone XS Max package?
iPhone XS Max package carries iPhone XS Max, EarPods with Lightning Connector, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, and Documentation.