iPhone 11 Pro Max vs iPhone XS
Quick answer
The iPhone XS is 6.9 millimetres0.27 inches narrower and 49 grams1.73 ounces lighter than the iPhone 11 Pro Max.
The iPhone XS on Amazon (paid link) has stopped receiving updates and is ending on iOS 18, while the 11 Pro Max (paid link) still runs the latest version and offers longer endurance. The heavier device feels more substantial, but you gain real battery life. If you are buying renewed today, choose the 11 Pro Max unless compactness is your priority.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone XS
Pocket: iPhone XS
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 11 Pro Max
from $1,099 at launch.
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from $999 at launch.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.4 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.1 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone 11 Pro Max: 158 by 77.8 by 8.1 millimetres, 226 grams. iPhone XS: 143.6 by 70.9 by 7.7 millimetres, 177 grams.
11 Pro Max, XS shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 11 Pro Max
from $1,099 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone XS
from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
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Height: 11 Pro Max 158.0 millimetres, XS 143.6 millimetres.Height: 11 Pro Max 6.22 inches, XS 5.65 inches.Width: 11 Pro Max 77.8 millimetres, XS 70.9 millimetres.Width: 11 Pro Max 3.06 inches, XS 2.79 inches.Depth: 11 Pro Max 8.10 millimetres, XS 7.70 millimetres.Depth: 11 Pro Max 0.32 inches, XS 0.30 inches.Weight: 11 Pro Max 226 grams, XS 177 grams.Weight: 11 Pro Max 7.97 ounces, XS 6.24 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 11 Pro Max | XS |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 158.0 millimetres6.22 inches | 143.6 millimetres, 14.4 millimetres less5.65 inches, 0.57 inches less |
| Width | 77.8 millimetres3.06 inches | 70.9 millimetres, 6.9 millimetres less2.79 inches, 0.27 inches less |
| Depth | 8.10 millimetres0.32 inches | 7.70 millimetres, 0.40 millimetres less0.30 inches, 0.02 inches less |
| Weight | 226 grams7.97 ounces | 177 grams, 49 grams less6.24 ounces, 1.73 ounces less |
| Volume | 99.6 cubic centimetres6.08 cubic inches | 78.4 cubic centimetres, 21.2 cubic centimetres less4.78 cubic inches, 1.29 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 84 percent | 83 percent, 1 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.5 inches | 5.8 inches, 0.7 inches less |
| Resolution | 1242 × 2688 | 1125 × 2436 |
| Pixel density | 458 pixels per inch | 458 pixels per inch, the same |
| Cutout | Notch | Notch |
| Rear main | 48MP | 12MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A13 Bionic | A12 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 20 hrs | 14 hrs |
| Port | Lightning | Lightning |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0 | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP67 (1m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 64 – 512 GB | 64 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 1,099 dollars | 999 dollars, 100 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2019 | Sep 2018 |
| Status | Legacy | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone XS is 14.4 mm (0.57 in) shorter, 6.9 mm (0.27 in) narrower, 0.40 mm (0.02 in) thinner and 49 g (1.73 oz) lighter than the iPhone 11 Pro Max. The iPhone 11 Pro Max measures 158.0 × 77.8 × 8.10 mm (6.22 × 3.06 × 0.32 in) and weighs 226 g (7.97 oz). The iPhone XS measures 143.6 × 70.9 × 7.70 mm (5.65 × 2.79 × 0.30 in) and weighs 177 g (6.24 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much bigger is the iPhone 11 Pro Max than the iPhone XS?
The iPhone 11 Pro Max is 14.4 mm taller and 6.9 mm wider than the iPhone XS. It also has a slightly thicker body at 8.1 mm deep.
Is the iPhone 11 Pro Max much heavier than the iPhone XS?
The iPhone 11 Pro Max weighs 226 g while the iPhone XS weighs 177 g, a difference of 49 g. This weight difference is noticeable in daily use.
How does the screen size compare between iPhone 11 Pro Max and iPhone XS?
The iPhone 11 Pro Max has a 6.5 inch display compared to the 5.8 inch screen on the iPhone XS. Both models share the same pixel density of 458 ppi.
Which phone is easier to use one-handed, iPhone 11 Pro Max or iPhone XS?
The iPhone XS is easier to use one-handed due to its smaller overall dimensions. The iPhone 11 Pro Max is generally better suited for larger hands.
Do both phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
The iPhone XS is more pocketable than the iPhone 11 Pro Max because it is smaller. Both phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket, but neither fits a typical women's jeans pocket.
Is upgrading from iPhone XS to iPhone 11 Pro Max worth it for size alone?
Whether the upgrade is worth it depends on if you need the larger screen and battery life. The size increase alone may not justify the switch for everyone.