Apple·Flagship · Released Sep 2018
iPhone XS Max
The first big-screen iPhone — 6.5″ OLED in 2018.
73/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$1,099
Color · Space Gray
Display
6.5" OLED 60 Hz
Chipset
Apple A12 Bionic
Memory
4 GB · 64 GB
Main cam
12 MP · f/1.8
Battery
3,174 mAh
Weight
208 g
AI Snapshot
The original phablet OLED — historic but ageing.
iPhone XS Max kicked off the big-screen iPhone trend. With iOS support ended, only collectors should consider one.
Subscores · 0–100
Display83
Camera78
Performance76
Battery72
Build86
Value60
- Biggest OLED screen at launch.
- Strong A12 chip.
- Stainless premium build.
- Camera still respectable.
Full specifications
Type
Super Retina HD OLED, 60 Hz
Size
6.5 inches
Resolution
2,688 × 1,242 px (458 ppi)
Main
12 MP, f/1.8, OIS
Telephoto
12 MP, f/2.4, 2× optical
Selfie
7 MP, f/2.2
Benchmarks
vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -76.5%
This
380,000
Class avg
1,620,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -58.6%
This
1,200
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -64.2%
This
2,900
Class avg
8,100
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -80.6%
This
12.0 fps
Class avg
62.0 fps
Frequently asked questions
When was the iPhone XS Max released?
The iPhone XS Max was released in Sep 2018.
What is the iPhone XS Max screen size and type?
The iPhone XS Max has a 6.5" OLED 60 Hz display.
What chipset does the iPhone XS Max use?
The iPhone XS Max is powered by the Apple A12 Bionic chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the iPhone XS Max have?
The iPhone XS Max ships with 4 GB · 64 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the iPhone XS Max battery capacity?
The iPhone XS Max has a 3,174 mAh battery.
What is the iPhone XS Max main camera?
The iPhone XS Max has a 12 MP · f/1.8 main camera.
Does the iPhone XS Max have 5G?
The iPhone XS Max does not support 5G (4G LTE only).
Is the iPhone XS Max waterproof?
The iPhone XS Max is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance.