Apple iPhone XS
VS
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Specifications
Apple iPhone XS
VS
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Build Quality
| Device Height | 143.6 mm (5.65 inches) | 163 mm (6.42 inches) |
| Device Width | 70.9 mm (2.79 inches) | 77.6 mm (3.06 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 7.7 mm (0.3 inches) | 8.25 mm (0.32 inches) |
| Device Weight | 177 g (6.24 oz) | 227 g (8.01 oz) |
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Back Panel Material | Glass | Glass |
| Frame Construction | Metal | Metal |
| Available Color Options | Silver, Gold, Gray | White, Black, Silver, Gold |
| Biometric Security | No | No |
| Display Coverage | 81.1% | 92.3% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | Apple A12 Bionic | Apple A18 Pro |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 2490 MHz | 4040 MHz |
| Processor Core Count | 6 (2 + 4) | 6 (2 + 4) |
| CPU Architecture | - 4 cores at 1.6 GHz: Tempest- 2 cores at 2.49 GHz: Vortex | - 4 cores at 2.2 GHz: - 2 cores at 4.04 GHz: |
| Production Details | TSMC | TSMC |
| Chip Manufacturing Process | 7 nanometers | 3 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | Neural Engine | Neural Engine |
| Graphics Processor | Apple A12 GPU | Apple A18 Pro GPU |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 1100 MHz | 1450 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 256 | 768 |
| Computational Performance | ~576 GFLOPS | ~2227.2 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Clock Speed | 2133 MHz | |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 4 |
Storage Specifications
| Storage Capacity | 64, 256, 512 GB | 256, 512, 1024 GB |
| Storage Technology | NVMe | NVMe |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
Operating System
| OS Version | iOS 12 (Can be upgraded to iOS 18.1) | iOS 18 (Can be upgraded to iOS 18.1) |
Battery Endurance Tests
| Web Browsing Battery Life | 05:44 hr | 14:34 hr |
| Video Playback Battery Life | 09:44 hr | 22:01 hr |
| Standby Battery Duration | 84 hr | 163 hr |
Primary Camera
| Camera Sensor Configuration | 12 megapixels | 48 megapixels |
| Zoom Capability | Optical, 2x | 142 |
| Camera Flash | Quad LED | Dual LED |
| 8K Video Support | No | No |
| 4K Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 120FPS |
| Full HD Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 120FPS |
| Slow-Motion Video | 240 FPS (1080p) | 240 FPS (1080p) |
| Widest Lens Field of View | 120° | |
| Camera Lens Count | 1) Standard: 12 MP 2) Telephoto: 12 MP | 1) Standard: 48 MP 2) Telephoto: 12 MP 3) Ultrawide: 48 MP 4) Depth |
| Camera Special Features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode - RAW support | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode - RAW support |
Front Camera
| Front Camera Megapixels | 7 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Front Camera Resolution | 3088 x 2316 | 4032 x 3024 |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/2.2 | f/1.9 |
| Front Camera Focal Length | 32 mm | 23 mm |
| Front Camera Sensor | CMOS | Sony IMX714 |
| Front Camera Sensor Dimensions | 1/3.6" | |
| Front Camera Pixel Size | 1.12 micron | 1.12 micron |
| Front Camera Autofocus | Phase autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Front Camera Stabilization | Digital | Optical |
| Front Camera Video Resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS | 2160p (4K) at 60 FPS |
| 3D Depth Sensor | No | Yes |
Network Specifications
| SIM Card Count | 1 | |
| SIM Card Type | Nano | eSIM |
| eSIM Capability | Yes | Yes |
| Hybrid SIM Slot | No | No |
| 2G Network Support | GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900 | GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) |
| 3G Network Support | HSDPA 850, HSDPA 900, HSDPA 1900, HSDPA 2100 | UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) |
| 4G Network Support | LTE 700, LTE 2100, LTE 800, LTE 1800, LTE 2600, LTE 850, LTE 1700, LTE 900, LTE 1900 | LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 |
| 5G Network Compatibility | No | Yes |
Audio Specifications
| Sound Output | Stereo | Stereo |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Advanced Audio Processing | Yes | Yes |
Additional Features
| Product Category | Flagship | Flagship |
| Announcement Date | September 2018 | September 2024 |
| Initial Pricing | $1000 | $1199 |
| Sensor List | - Barometer - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Face Recognition sensor | - Barometer - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Face Recognition sensor |
Final Rating
| Display Rating | 59 | 93 |
| Camera Rating | 51* | 94 |
| Gaming Performance Rating | 58 | 98 |
| Battery Rating | 44 | 95 |
| Connectivity Rating | 62 | 93 |
| Overall Review Score | 53* | 94 |
Phone Price Comparison
Apple iPhone XS
$1,000.00 USD
EUR
925.20
INR
85,664.90
NGN
1,533,130.50
JPY
150,372.50
MYR
4,434.20
CNY
7,259.80
ZAR
18,213.50
RUB
83,963.70
GBP
773.70
CHF
882.70
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
$1,199.00 USD
EUR
1,109.31
INR
102,712.22
NGN
1,838,223.47
JPY
180,296.63
MYR
5,316.61
CNY
8,704.50
ZAR
21,837.99
RUB
100,672.48
GBP
927.67
CHF
1,058.36
