iPhone XR vs XS Comparison
iPhone XR vs iPhone XS comparison: which one is best for you?
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iPhone 12 Pro Max | iPhone XS | |
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Average |
iPhone 12 Pro Max | iPhone XS | |
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Width | 78.1 mm | 70.9 mm |
Height | 160.8 mm | 143.6 mm |
Weight | 228 g | 177 g |
Thickness | 7.4 mm | 7.7 mm |
Volume | 92.93 cmÂł | 78.4 cmÂł |
iPhone 12 Pro Max | iPhone XS | |
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Resolution | 1284 x 2778 px | 1125 x 2436 px |
Density | 458 ppi | 458 ppi |
Size | 6.7 inches | 5.8 inches |
iPhone 12 Pro Max | iPhone XS | |
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Battery capacity | 3687 mAh | 2658 mAh |
Removable battery | No | No |
Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
Fast charging | Yes | Yes |
Ultra power saving mode | Yes | Yes |
*Refurbished devices sold on Back Market offer at least 85% of this maximum power |
iPhone 12 Pro Max | iPhone XS | |
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Maximum storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
External memory slot | No | No |
RAM capacity | 6 GB | 4 GB |
5G support | Yes | No |
LTE support | Yes | Yes |
iPhone 12 Pro Max | iPhone XS | |
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Front camera resolution | 12 MP | 7 MP |
Main camera resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP |
Multi lens | Yes | Yes |
Optical zoom | Yes | Yes |
Flash | Yes | Yes |
Optical stabilization | Yes | Yes |
Slow motion video | Yes | Yes |
Main camera video resolution | 2160 px | 2160 px |
iPhone 12 Pro Max | iPhone XS | |
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Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
3.5mm jack socket | No | No |
Radio | No | No |
Number of microphones | 2 | 3 |
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 -Â 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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