Apple · iPhone XS Max

iPhone XS Max specifications

Name: iPhone XS Max
Brand: Apple

iPhone XS Max was introduced by Apple in 2018. This page includes every specification group published on Apple's official technical specifications page, plus model numbers, capacities, colors and current OS compatibility.

Software support: Not listed for iOS 26|Last reviewed: 2026-07-29

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No final software-support end date has been announced.

Specifications

Design and colors

Finish: Gold • Space Gray • Silver
Size and Weight: Width: 3.05 inches (77.4 mm) • Height: 6.20 inches (157.5 mm) • Depth: 0.30 inch (7.7 mm) • Weight: 7.34 ounces (208 grams)
Splash, Water, and Dust Resistant: Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 2 meters up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529

Display

Display: Super Retina HD display • 6.5‑inch (diagonal) all‑screen OLED Multi‑Touch display • HDR display • 2688‑by-1242‑pixel resolution at 458 ppi • 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio (typical) • True Tone display • Wide color display (P3) • 3D Touch • 625 cd/m2 max brightness (typical) • Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating • Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously

Performance and storage

Capacity: 64GB • 256GB • 512GB
Chip: A12 Bionic chip • Next-generation Neural Engine

Cameras and video

Camera: Dual 12MP wide-angle and telephoto cameras • Wide-angle: &fnof;/1.8 aperture • Telephoto: &fnof;/2.4 aperture • 2x optical zoom; digital zoom up to 10x • Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control • Portrait Lighting with five effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono) • Dual optical image stabilization • Six‑element lens • Quad-LED True Tone flash with Slow Sync • Panorama (up to 63MP) • Sapphire crystal lens cover • Backside illumination sensor • Hybrid IR filter • Autofocus with Focus Pixels • Tap to focus with Focus Pixels • Smart HDR for photos • Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos • Local tone mapping • Advanced red-eye correction • Exposure control • Auto image stabilization • Burst mode • Timer mode • Photo geotagging • Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG
Video Recording: 4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps • 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps • 720p HD video recording at 30 fps • Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps • Optical image stabilization for video • 2x optical zoom; digital zoom up to 6x • Quad-LED True Tone flash • Slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps • Time‑lapse video with stabilization • Cinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p) • Continuous autofocus video • Take 8MP still photos while recording 4K video • Playback zoom • Video geotagging • Video formats recorded: HEVC and H.264 • Stereo recording
TrueDepth Camera: 7MP camera • &fnof;/2.2 aperture • Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control • Portrait Lighting with five effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono) • Animoji and Memoji • 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps • Smart HDR for photos • Extended dynamic range for video at 30 fps • Cinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p) • Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos • Retina Flash • Backside illumination sensor • Auto image stabilization • Burst mode • Exposure control • Timer mode

Battery and charging

Power and Battery: Lasts up to 1.5 hours longer than iPhone X • Talk time (wireless): Up to 25 hours • Internet use: Up to 13 hours • Video playback (wireless): Up to 15 hours • Audio playback (wireless): Up to 65 hours • Fast-charge capable: Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes 9 with 18W adapter or higher (available separately) • Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery • Wireless charging (works with Qi chargers 10 ) • Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter

Connectivity and ports

Cellular and Wireless: Model A1920* FDD‑LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) • TD‑LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) • CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (800, 1900 MHz) • UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) • GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) • Model A1921* FDD‑LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) • All models Gigabit-class LTE with 4x4 MIMO and LAA 4 • 802.11ac Wi‑Fi with 2x2 MIMO • Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology • NFC with reader mode • Express Cards with power reserve
Location: Assisted GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and QZSS • Digital compass • Wi‑Fi • Cellular • iBeacon microlocation
External Buttons and Connectors: Volume up/down • Ring/Silent • Side button • Built-in stereo speaker • Lightning connector • Built-in microphone
Sensors: Face ID • Barometer • Three‑axis gyro • Accelerometer • Proximity sensor • Ambient light sensor
SIM Card: Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM) 11 • iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max are not compatible with existing micro‑SIM cards.

Software and security

Face ID: Enabled by TrueDepth camera for facial recognition
Operating System: iOS 12 • iOS is the world’s most personal and secure mobile operating system, packed with powerful features that help you get the most out of every day. • See what’s new in iOS

Audio and media

Audio Calling: FaceTime audio • Voice over LTE (VoLTE) 4 • Wi‑Fi calling 4
Audio Playback: Audio formats supported: AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC‑3), Dolby Digital Plus (E‑AC‑3), Dolby Atmos, and Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+) • Wider stereo playback • User‑configurable maximum volume limit
Video Playback: Video formats supported: HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2, and Motion JPEG • High Dynamic Range with Dolby Vision and HDR10 content • AirPlay Mirroring, photos, and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later) 6 • Video mirroring and video out support: Up to 1080p through Lightning Digital AV Adapter and Lightning to VGA Adapter (adapters sold separately) 6
Headphones: EarPods with Lightning Connector

In the box

In the Box: iPhone with iOS 12 • EarPods with Lightning Connector • Lightning to USB Cable • USB Power Adapter • Documentation

Additional specifications

Apple Pay: Pay with your iPhone using Face ID in stores, within apps, and on the web • Send and receive money in Messages • Complete purchases made with Apple Pay on your Mac
Video Calling: FaceTime video calling over Wi‑Fi or cellular
Siri: Use your voice to send messages, set reminders, and more • Get intelligent suggestions on your Lock screen and in Messages, Mail, QuickType, and more • Activate hands-free with only your voice using “Hey Siri” • Use your voice to run shortcuts from your favorite apps

Before buying

Match the model number to your region and cellular networks before buying.
Test the battery, display, cameras and biometrics, and review parts and service history on a used device.
Verify storage capacity because iPhone does not support expandable memory cards.

Sources

Official iPhone XS Max technical specifications — Apple Support
Identify iPhone models and model numbers — Apple Support
Devices compatible with iOS 26 — Apple Support