iPhone 12 Pro Max Vs iPhone XS

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iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone 12 Pro Max
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iPhone XS
iPhone XS
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Customer reviews

iPhone 12 Pro MaxiPhone XS
Average
4/5
(1024)
3.7/5
(440)

Design

iPhone 12 Pro MaxiPhone XS
Width78.1 mm70.9 mm
Height160.8 mm143.6 mm
Weight228 g177 g
Thickness7.4 mm7.7 mm
Volume92.93 cmÂł78.4 cmÂł

Screen

iPhone 12 Pro MaxiPhone XS
Resolution1284 x 2778 px1125 x 2436 px
Density458 ppi458 ppi
Size6.7 inches5.8 inches

Battery

iPhone 12 Pro MaxiPhone XS
Battery capacity3687 mAh2658 mAh
Removable batteryNoNo
Wireless chargingYesYes
Fast chargingYesYes
Ultra power saving modeYesYes

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Performances

iPhone 12 Pro MaxiPhone XS
Maximum storage512 GB512 GB
External memory slotNoNo
RAM capacity6 GB4 GB
5G supportYesNo
LTE supportYesYes

Camera

iPhone 12 Pro MaxiPhone XS
Front camera resolution12 MP7 MP
Main camera resolution12 MP12 MP
Multi lensYesYes
Optical zoomYesYes
FlashYesYes
Optical stabilizationYesYes
Slow motion videoYesYes
Main camera video resolution2160 px2160 px

Audio

iPhone 12 Pro MaxiPhone XS
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jack socketNoNo
RadioNoNo
Number of microphones23

iPhone XS vs iPhone 12 Pro Max Comparison

The battle of the big phones, the iPhone 12 Pro Max takes on the iPhone XS

If you’re looking for a small, easy-to-grip phone then this isn’t the comparison for you, but if you want to see how these two big beauties shape up, read on.

iPhone XS -  a great screen and easier to grip

Big phones mean bigger screens, and we love them. They’re great for watching all the videos we love, from TikTok to Netflix, and gaming is so much better this way. But bigger phones can be harder to grip, so a smaller-sized big phone can be better. The iPhone XS measures 143.6 x 70.9 mm and has a 5.8-inch screen. It weighs 177 g. The iPhone 12 Pro Max is a beast of a phone, weighing almost 50 g more at 226 g and measuring 166.8 x 78.1. You do get a screen that’s almost an inch bigger though, it's 6.7 inches, but for some, this isn’t worth the payoff. Both phones have OLED screens with 458 ppi so you get a great experience on either, the iPhone 12 Pro Max is brighter than the iPhone XS.

iPhone 12 Pro Max – a fast phone with 4 camera lenses

It is is the newer of these two phones, so naturally, the iPhone 12 Pro Max price is higher but it also has a newer, faster processor. It runs on an A14 bionic chipset compared to A 12 bionic on the iPhone XS. It also has a much longer battery life, around 35 hours compared to 22. You also get more memory  with 6 GB compared to 4 GB and all of this is what makes the phone that much heavier. If you love your photography, the iPhone 12 Pro Max is a great choice with 4 x 12 MP rear cameras, 2.5 X optical zoom, an ultra-wide lens, and a 12 MP front camera with 4K video. The iPhone XS has 2 X 12 MP rear cameras, 2 X optical zoom, and a 7 MP front camera with HD video.

Which is best?

Both the iPhone 12 Pro Max and the iPhone XS cost around £1,000 when they were first released. You can also save around a third on either phone if you opt for a refurbished model. The iPhone XS will suit you if you don’t want something quite as big but still want a great screen. If you’re in the “bigger is better” camp get the iPhone 12 Pro Max, in addition to the size you get better cameras and a faster longer lasting phone.

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