iPhone XS Max vs iPhone XR
Quick answer
The iPhone XR is 6.6 millimetres0.26 inches shorter and 14 grams0.49 ounces lighter than the iPhone XS Max.
Neither will get new iOS updates, so you are buying legacy hardware. The XR on Amazon (paid link) is easier to grip and costs less on the renewed market, while the Max (paid link) gives more real estate. Pick these only if you need a bargain now.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone XR
Pocket: Same
Weight difference: Not noticeable
iPhone XS Max
from $1,099 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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from $749 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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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 XR: 150.9 by 75.7 by 8.3 millimetres, 194 grams.
XS Max, XR 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 XR
from $749 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, XR 150.9 millimetres.Height: XS Max 6.20 inches, XR 5.94 inches.Width: XS Max 77.4 millimetres, XR 75.7 millimetres.Width: XS Max 3.05 inches, XR 2.98 inches.Depth: XS Max 7.70 millimetres, XR 8.30 millimetres.Depth: XS Max 0.30 inches, XR 0.33 inches.Weight: XS Max 208 grams, XR 194 grams.Weight: XS Max 7.34 ounces, XR 6.84 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | XS Max | XR |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 157.5 millimetres6.20 inches | 150.9 millimetres, 6.6 millimetres less5.94 inches, 0.26 inches less |
| Width | 77.4 millimetres3.05 inches | 75.7 millimetres, 1.7 millimetres less2.98 inches, 0.07 inches less |
| Depth | 7.70 millimetres0.30 inches | 8.30 millimetres, 0.60 millimetres more0.33 inches, 0.02 inches more |
| Weight | 208 grams7.34 ounces | 194 grams, 14 grams less6.84 ounces, 0.49 ounces less |
| Volume | 93.9 cubic centimetres5.73 cubic inches | 94.8 cubic centimetres, 0.9 cubic centimetres more5.79 cubic inches, 0.06 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 84 percent | 79 percent, 5 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.5 inches | 6.1 inches, 0.4 inches less |
| Resolution | 1242 × 2688 | 828 × 1792 |
| Pixel density | 458 pixels per inch | 326 pixels per inch, 132 pixels per inch less |
| Cutout | Notch | Notch |
| Rear main | 12MP | 12MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A12 Bionic | A12 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 15 hrs | 16 hrs |
| Port | Lightning | Lightning |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0 | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0 |
| 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 | 749 dollars, 350 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2018 | Oct 2018 |
| Status | Legacy | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone XR is 6.6 mm (0.26 in) shorter, 1.7 mm (0.07 in) narrower, 0.60 mm (0.02 in) thicker and 14 g (0.49 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 XR measures 150.9 × 75.7 × 8.30 mm (5.94 × 2.98 × 0.33 in) and weighs 194 g (6.84 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much smaller is the iPhone XR than the iPhone XS Max?
The iPhone XR is 6.6 mm shorter and 1.7 mm narrower than the iPhone XS Max.
Is the iPhone XR lighter than the iPhone XS Max?
The iPhone XR weighs 14 g less than the iPhone XS Max, but the weight difference is not noticeable.
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone XR and iPhone XS Max?
The iPhone XR has a 6.1 inch display while the iPhone XS Max has a 6.5 inch display.
Which phone is easier to use with one hand?
The iPhone XR is easier to use with one hand than the iPhone XS Max due to its smaller dimensions.
Do both phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Both the iPhone XR and iPhone XS Max fit in a typical men's jeans pocket but not in a typical women's jeans pocket.
Is upgrading from the iPhone XR to the iPhone XS Max worth it for size alone?
Whether upgrading from the iPhone XR to the iPhone XS Max is worth it depends on your preference for screen size and handling.