Definition:
The Apple iPhone XS Max, released in September 2018, stands out with its large, immersive Super Retina OLED display and powerful A12 Bionic chip. Known for its premium build and high-quality camera system, this model combines performance with elegance, featuring an advanced dual-camera setup and robust water and dust resistance.

Product Overview:

Network Technology:

  • Supported Technologies: GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE
  • Launch Date: Announced on September 12, 2018
  • Current Status: Available; released on September 21, 2018

Body Dimensions & Build:

  • Dimensions: 157.5 x 77.4 x 7.7 mm (6.20 x 3.05 x 0.30 in)
  • Weight: 208 g (7.34 oz)
  • Build Materials: Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame
  • SIM Options: Nano-SIM and eSIM (International), Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) (China)
  • Water & Dust Resistance: IP68 (dust/water resistant up to 2m for 30 min)
  • Payment: Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)

Display:

  • Type: Super Retina OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision
  • Size: 6.5 inches (~84.4% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 1242 x 2688 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density)
  • Protection: Scratch-resistant glass
  • Additional Features: 3D Touch
  • Brightness: 625 nits (typical)

Platform:

  • Operating System: iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18
  • Chipset: Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
  • CPU: Hexa-core (2×2.5 GHz Vortex + 4×1.6 GHz Tempest)
  • GPU: Apple GPU (4-core graphics)

Memory:

  • Internal Storage Options: 64GB with 4GB RAM, 256GB with 4GB RAM, 512GB with 4GB RAM
  • Card Slot: No external memory slot
  • Storage Type: NVMe

Main Camera:

  • Dual Setup:
    • 12 MP wide (f/1.8, 26mm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS)
    • 12 MP telephoto (f/2.4, 52mm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom)
  • Features: Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
  • Video Capabilities: 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound recording

Selfie Camera:

  • Single Camera:
    • 7 MP standard (f/2.2, 32mm)
    • SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor)
  • Features: HDR
  • Video Capabilities: 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS

Sound:

  • Speakers: Stereo speakers
  • 3.5mm Jack: Not available

Connectivity:

  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
  • Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE
  • Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
  • NFC: Yes
  • Radio: Not available
  • USB: Lightning, USB 2.0

Features & Sensors:

  • Sensors: Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Battery:

  • Type: Li-Ion 3174 mAh, non-removable
  • Charging:
    • Wired, PD2.0 (50% charge in 30 min)
    • Wireless (Qi)

Models:

  • A1921, A2101, A2102, A2104, iPhone11,6

SAR Values:

  • SAR (Head): 1.16 W/kg
  • SAR (Body): 1.17 W/kg
  • SAR EU (Head): 0.99 W/kg
  • SAR EU (Body): 0.99 W/kg

Price:

  • Approximate Prices: $230.00 / €242.74 / £165.00

Tests:

  • Performance:
    • AnTuTu: 353,210 (v7)
    • GeekBench: 11,432 (v4.4)
    • GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
  • Display:
    • Contrast Ratio: Infinite (nominal), 4.516 (sunlight)
  • Camera:
    • Photo/Video Quality
  • Loudspeaker:
    • Voice 70dB / Noise 74dB / Ring 84dB
  • Audio Quality:
    • Noise: -93.7dB / Crosstalk: -82.8dB
  • Battery Endurance Rating: 79h

Colors Available:

  • Space Gray
  • Silver
  • Gold

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