
iPhone XR vs XS Comparison
iPhone XR vs iPhone XS comparison: which one is best for you?
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iPhone XS | iPhone XS Max | |
---|---|---|
Average |
3.9/5
(5099) |
3.9/5
(1152) |
iPhone XS | iPhone XS Max | |
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Width | 70.9 mm | 77.4 mm |
Height | 143.6 mm | 157.5 mm |
Weight | 177 g | 208 g |
Thickness | 7.7 mm | 7.7 mm |
Volume | 78.4 cm³ | 93.87 cm³ |
iPhone XS | iPhone XS Max | |
---|---|---|
Resolution | 1125 x 2436 px | 1242 x 2688 px |
Density | 458 ppi | 456 ppi |
Size | 5.8 inches | 6.5 inches |
iPhone XS | iPhone XS Max | |
---|---|---|
Battery capacity | 2658 mAh* | 3174 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 XS | iPhone XS Max | |
---|---|---|
Maximum storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
CPU frequency | 2.5 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
External memory slot | No | No |
RAM capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
5G support | No | No |
LTE support | Yes | Yes |
iPhone XS | iPhone XS Max | |
---|---|---|
Front camera resolution | 7 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 XS | iPhone XS Max | |
---|---|---|
Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
3.5mm jack socket | No | No |
Radio | No | No |
Number of microphones | 3 | 3 |
You can’t decide between the iPhone XS vs XS Max. You want a budget iPhone that still feels modern, but maybe you’re not sure if you should shell out the extra cash to get the iPhone XS Max, or just settle for the XS. Do you really need the bigger screen? That’s the ultimate question that you should be asking yourself.
What’s the best way to know if you should buy the iPhone XS or XS Max?As we said before, choosing between the iPhone XS vs XS Max boils down to whether you need the extra screen real estate. If you look at other specs, you’ll also notice that the battery of the XS Max is larger (3174mAh vs 2658mAh) but since it has a larger screen (6.5” vs 5.8”), it also eats up more power, so don’t expect to get that much more battery life out of it.
But back to the topic of screen real estate, since the XS has a bigger screen, it’s also a larger device. Since I personally favor smaller phones that I can easily use with one hand, I think I would buy the regular XS. But perhaps you’re the kind of person that prefers a bigger phone. Or perhaps you spend a lot of time watching movies/videos on your phone. If you fall into one of these camps, the iPhone XS might be the perfect device for you :)
iPhone XS vs XS Max: Final remarksMost of our iPhone comparison verdicts are slightly more technical, but there really are very few technical differences between the iPhone XS vs XS Max, and choosing between these devices is largely a matter of personal preference. Whichever used and refurbished iPhone you may decide to buy, we hope you enjoy it!
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