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Differences Between iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max

iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max in Gold

The iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max are two new iPhones recently announced by Apple. While speaking they are two different iPhone models, they share the same features and technology. There is also very minor differences between the two models and you would be mistaken for thinking otherwise.

The purpose of this guide is to highlight and explain the key differences between the two models. In a way that I hope is easy to understand.

Same Features

Both models incorporate the same features and technology, making the two iPhone models practically the same. The main features of the two include:

  • Super Retina Displays with Dolby Vision and HDR
  • All-glass and stainless steel designs
  • Dual 12-megapixel rear cameras with Portrait mode, Depth Control, Portrait Lighting, Smart HDR, and 4K video
  • 7-megapixel TrueDepth front camera with Portrait mode, Depth Control, Portrait Lighting and Smart HDR
  • FaceID for authentication and Apple Pay
  • A12 Bionic chip with next-generation Neural Engine
  • Wireless Charging
  • Water resistant to 2 meters for up to 30 minutes

Both models will run the same Apps and Games, iOS 12, include the same warranty, and so on.

Differences

If the two share the same technology and features, then what is different about them? There are only four differences between the two. These variations include:

  • Display size
  • Physical size and weight
  • Battery life
  • Price

There are also three colours (Silver, Space Grey, Gold) and storage sizes (64 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB) to choose from. However, these are offered identically to both models.

Display Size

The iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max both include the same type of display. Both are a Super Retina Display with OLED technology and have 3D Touch, Dolby Vision and HDR support. But the size of the display is different between the two.

Apple iPhone XS with iPhone XS Max Front

The iPhone XS includes a 5.8-inch display, while the iPhone XS Max includes the largest display ever in an iPhone at 6.5-inches. Both are measured diagonally across the display. This is the key difference between the two.

Physical Size

With the iPhone XS Max having the largest display ever in an iPhone means it is larger physically than the iPhone XS. It also means the iPhone XS Max is heavier in weight.

The iPhone XS is 143.6mm (height) by 70.8mm (width) and is 7.7mm thin. While the iPhone XS Max is 157.5mm (height) by 77.4mm (width) and is also 7.7mm thin.

In terms of weight, the iPhone XS is 177 grams while the iPhone XS Max is 208 grams.

Battery Life

As the two models are different in size, Apple is able to pack in a larger battery into the iPhone XS Max. This does mean it has a longer battery life, but the iPhone XS has longer battery life over the previous iPhone X.

  • Internet use: 12 hours on the iPhone XS, 13 for the iPhone XS Max
  • Talk time: 20 hours on the iPhone XS, 25 hours on the iPhone XS Max

Apple is stating the iPhone XS has 30 minutes longer battery life over the iPhone X, but the iPhone XS Max has 1.5 hours more.

Price

Pricing does vary between the two models and how much you pay will depend on the storage size you choose.

iPhone XS pricing:

  • A$1,629 – 64 GB
  • A$1,879 – 256 GB
  • A$2,119 – 512 GB

iPhone XS Max pricing:

  • A$1,799 – 64 GB
  • A$2,049 – 256 GB
  • A$2,369 – 512 GB

Buying

All iPhone models can be purchased from Apple’s online store. They are currently offering free delivery or pickup and 14-day returns on all purchases. All models purchased from Apple are unlocked and can be used with most pre-paid and SIM-Only plans from carriers around Australia.

The 14-day free returns deal will allow you to return the iPhone should you wish to do so. It will also allow you to essentially trial the iPhone for 2 weeks should you still be undecided between the two iPhone models.

Buy: Shop Apple Online Australia

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