iPhone XS Max vs iPhone X
Quick answer
The iPhone X is 6.5 millimetres0.26 inches narrower and 34 grams1.20 ounces lighter than the iPhone XS Max.
Both phones are stuck on their final iOS versions, so neither will receive future updates. The XS Max on Amazon (paid link) gives you a larger screen and better battery life, but the iPhone X (paid link) fits the hand far better and costs less renewed. Pick the Max if you need the size, otherwise the X is the easier daily carry.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone X
Pocket: iPhone X
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone XS 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 XS Max: 157.5 by 77.4 by 7.7 millimetres, 208 grams. iPhone X: 143.6 by 70.9 by 7.7 millimetres, 174 grams.
XS Max, X shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone XS Max
from $1,099 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone X
from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
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Height: XS Max 157.5 millimetres, X 143.6 millimetres.Height: XS Max 6.20 inches, X 5.65 inches.Width: XS Max 77.4 millimetres, X 70.9 millimetres.Width: XS Max 3.05 inches, X 2.79 inches.Depth: XS Max 7.70 millimetres, X 7.70 millimetres.Depth: XS Max 0.30 inches, X 0.30 inches.Weight: XS Max 208 grams, X 174 grams.Weight: XS Max 7.34 ounces, X 6.14 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | XS Max | X |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 157.5 millimetres6.20 inches | 143.6 millimetres, 13.9 millimetres less5.65 inches, 0.55 inches less |
| Width | 77.4 millimetres3.05 inches | 70.9 millimetres, 6.5 millimetres less2.79 inches, 0.26 inches less |
| Depth | 7.70 millimetres0.30 inches | 7.70 millimetres, the same0.30 inches, the same |
| Weight | 208 grams7.34 ounces | 174 grams, 34 grams less6.14 ounces, 1.20 ounces less |
| Volume | 93.9 cubic centimetres5.73 cubic inches | 78.4 cubic centimetres, 15.5 cubic centimetres less4.78 cubic inches, 0.94 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 | 12MP | 12MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 7MP |
| Chip | A12 Bionic | A11 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 15 hrs | 13 hrs |
| Port | Lightning | Lightning |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0 | 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP67 (1m for 30 min) | IP67 (1m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 64 – 512 GB | 64 – 256 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 1,099 dollars | 999 dollars, 100 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2018 | Nov 2017 |
| Status | Legacy | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone X is 13.9 mm (0.55 in) shorter, 6.5 mm (0.26 in) narrower and 34 g (1.20 oz) lighter than the iPhone XS Max. 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). 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).
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Questions about these phones
How much taller and wider is iPhone XS Max compared to iPhone X?
iPhone XS Max is 13.9 mm taller and 6.5 mm wider than iPhone X. Both phones have a depth of 7.7 mm.
What is the difference in screen size between iPhone XS Max and iPhone X?
iPhone XS Max has a 6.5 inch display whereas iPhone X has a 5.8 inch display. The larger screen adds 0.7 inches of viewing area.
How much heavier is iPhone XS Max than iPhone X?
iPhone XS Max weighs 208 g which is 34 g heavier than iPhone X at 174 g. This weight difference is noticeable in the hand.
Which model works better for one-handed use?
iPhone X is better for one-handed use because it is smaller and lighter. iPhone XS Max requires two hands for comfortable operation.
Which phone fits better in your pocket?
iPhone X is more pocketable than iPhone XS Max although both fit in a typical men's jeans pocket. iPhone XS Max may not fit as comfortably in narrower pockets.
Is upgrading from iPhone X to iPhone XS Max worth it for screen size?
Upgrading from iPhone X to iPhone XS Max for screen size depends on your preference for display area. The extra space comes with added size and weight.