iPhone XS vs iPhone 11 Pro Max
Quick answer
The iPhone 11 Pro Max is 6.9 millimetres0.27 inches wider and 49 grams1.73 ounces heavier than the iPhone XS.
The iPhone XS on Amazon (paid link) no longer gets iOS updates, so it is stuck on its last version. The iPhone 11 Pro Max (paid link) still runs the newest OS, though it is the oldest iPhone Apple still updates and is probably next to go. It lasts longer between charges, but you pay more for renewed units and add weight to your pocket. Choose the 11 Pro Max for support or the XS for lightness. If you would rather have years of updates ahead, the iPhone 17 (paid link) is the safer pick.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone XS
Pocket: iPhone XS
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone XS
from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 11 Pro Max
from $1,099 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
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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: 143.6 by 70.9 by 7.7 millimetres, 177 grams. iPhone 11 Pro Max: 158 by 77.8 by 8.1 millimetres, 226 grams.
XS, 11 Pro Max shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone XS
from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 11 Pro Max
from $1,099 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: XS 143.6 millimetres, 11 Pro Max 158.0 millimetres.Height: XS 5.65 inches, 11 Pro Max 6.22 inches.Width: XS 70.9 millimetres, 11 Pro Max 77.8 millimetres.Width: XS 2.79 inches, 11 Pro Max 3.06 inches.Depth: XS 7.70 millimetres, 11 Pro Max 8.10 millimetres.Depth: XS 0.30 inches, 11 Pro Max 0.32 inches.Weight: XS 177 grams, 11 Pro Max 226 grams.Weight: XS 6.24 ounces, 11 Pro Max 7.97 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | XS | 11 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 143.6 millimetres5.65 inches | 158.0 millimetres, 14.4 millimetres more6.22 inches, 0.57 inches more |
| Width | 70.9 millimetres2.79 inches | 77.8 millimetres, 6.9 millimetres more3.06 inches, 0.27 inches more |
| Depth | 7.70 millimetres0.30 inches | 8.10 millimetres, 0.40 millimetres more0.32 inches, 0.02 inches more |
| Weight | 177 grams6.24 ounces | 226 grams, 49 grams more7.97 ounces, 1.73 ounces more |
| Volume | 78.4 cubic centimetres4.78 cubic inches | 99.6 cubic centimetres, 21.2 cubic centimetres more6.08 cubic inches, 1.29 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 | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A12 Bionic | A13 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 14 hrs | 20 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) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 64 – 512 GB | 64 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 999 dollars | 1,099 dollars, 100 dollars more |
| Released | Sep 2018 | Sep 2019 |
| Status | Legacy | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone 11 Pro Max is 14.4 mm (0.57 in) taller, 6.9 mm (0.27 in) wider, 0.40 mm (0.02 in) thicker and 49 g (1.73 oz) heavier than the iPhone XS. 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). 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).
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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 is also 0.4 mm thicker.
Is the iPhone 11 Pro Max heavier than the iPhone XS?
Yes, the iPhone 11 Pro Max weighs 49 grams more than the iPhone XS. This difference is noticeable.
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone XS and iPhone 11 Pro Max?
The iPhone 11 Pro Max has a 6.5-inch display while the iPhone XS has a 5.8-inch display. The difference is 0.7 inches.
Which phone is easier to use one-handed?
The iPhone XS is easier to use one-handed than the iPhone 11 Pro Max. It is better for small hands.
Which phone is more pocketable?
The iPhone XS is more pocketable than the iPhone 11 Pro Max. It fits in a typical men's jeans pocket.
Is upgrading from the iPhone XS to the iPhone 11 Pro Max worth it for size alone?
Whether the upgrade is worth it depends on what you need. The iPhone XS is compact while the iPhone 11 Pro Max lasts longer.