iPhone X vs iPhone XS Max
Quick answer
The iPhone XS Max is 6.5 millimetres0.26 inches wider and 34 grams1.20 ounces heavier than the iPhone X.
Both stopped getting updates years ago, so neither will see new software. The iPhone X on Amazon (paid link) feels noticeably lighter and smaller in hand, while the XS Max (paid link) offers a bigger screen at the cost of bulk. At these renewed prices, pick the size that fits your pocket without weighing down your day.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone X
Pocket: iPhone X
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone X
from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone XS Max
from $1,099 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 X: 143.6 by 70.9 by 7.7 millimetres, 174 grams. iPhone XS Max: 157.5 by 77.4 by 7.7 millimetres, 208 grams.
X, XS Max shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone X
from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone XS Max
from $1,099 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: X 143.6 millimetres, XS Max 157.5 millimetres.Height: X 5.65 inches, XS Max 6.20 inches.Width: X 70.9 millimetres, XS Max 77.4 millimetres.Width: X 2.79 inches, XS Max 3.05 inches.Depth: X 7.70 millimetres, XS Max 7.70 millimetres.Depth: X 0.30 inches, XS Max 0.30 inches.Weight: X 174 grams, XS Max 208 grams.Weight: X 6.14 ounces, XS Max 7.34 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | X | XS Max |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 143.6 millimetres5.65 inches | 157.5 millimetres, 13.9 millimetres more6.20 inches, 0.55 inches more |
| Width | 70.9 millimetres2.79 inches | 77.4 millimetres, 6.5 millimetres more3.05 inches, 0.26 inches more |
| Depth | 7.70 millimetres0.30 inches | 7.70 millimetres, the same0.30 inches, the same |
| Weight | 174 grams6.14 ounces | 208 grams, 34 grams more7.34 ounces, 1.20 ounces more |
| Volume | 78.4 cubic centimetres4.78 cubic inches | 93.9 cubic centimetres, 15.5 cubic centimetres more5.73 cubic inches, 0.94 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 83 percent | 84 percent, 1 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 5.8 inches | 6.5 inches, 0.7 inches more |
| Resolution | 1125 × 2436 | 1242 × 2688 |
| Pixel density | 458 pixels per inch | 458 pixels per inch, the same |
| Cutout | Notch | Notch |
| Rear main | 12MP | 12MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 7MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A11 Bionic | A12 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 13 hrs | 15 hrs |
| Port | Lightning | Lightning |
| Wireless | 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Water resistance | IP67 (1m for 30 min) | IP67 (1m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 64 – 256 GB | 64 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 999 dollars | 1,099 dollars, 100 dollars more |
| Released | Nov 2017 | Sep 2018 |
| Status | Legacy | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone XS Max is 13.9 mm (0.55 in) taller, 6.5 mm (0.26 in) wider and 34 g (1.20 oz) heavier than the iPhone X. The iPhone X measures 143.6 × 70.9 × 7.70 mm (5.65 × 2.79 × 0.30 in) and weighs 174 g (6.14 oz). The iPhone XS Max measures 157.5 × 77.4 × 7.70 mm (6.20 × 3.05 × 0.30 in) and weighs 208 g (7.34 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much bigger is the iPhone XS Max than the iPhone X?
The iPhone XS Max is 13.9 mm taller and 6.5 mm wider than the iPhone X. Both phones share the same 7.7 mm depth.
Is the iPhone XS Max heavier than the iPhone X?
The iPhone XS Max weighs 34 grams more than the iPhone X. This weight difference is noticeable in daily use.
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone X and iPhone XS Max?
The iPhone XS Max has a 6.5 inch display and the iPhone X has a 5.8 inch display. The difference amounts to 0.7 inches of screen space.
Which phone is better for one-handed use?
The iPhone X is easier to use one-handed than the iPhone XS Max. The iPhone X is also better for small hands.
Is the iPhone XS Max more pocketable than the iPhone X?
The iPhone X is more pocketable than the iPhone XS Max. Both fit in a typical men's jeans pocket, but the iPhone XS Max takes up more space.
Is the size upgrade from iPhone X to iPhone XS Max worth it?
Whether the size upgrade is worth it depends on how much screen area you need. The iPhone XS Max offers more display real estate but is larger and heavier.