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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone XS
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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max — quick specs
- Network5G / LTE / HSPA
- Display—
- Camera—
- Memory—
- BatteryNon-removable Li-Po
- OSOriginal: iOS 26<br>
Apple iPhone XS — quick specs
- NetworkLTE / HSPA / EVDO
- Display5.8 inches · 1125×2436
- Camera12 MP
- Memory4 GB RAM
- Battery2658 mAh
- OSiOS 12
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Spec
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple iPhone XS
NETWORK
Technology
2G GSM/EDGE, 3G UMTS/HSPA+, 4G LTE, 5G NR
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Technology
A2G GSM/EDGE, 3G UMTS/HSPA+, 4G LTE, 5G NR
BGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
2G bands
—
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
2G bands
A—
BGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
—
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
3G bands
A—
BHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
—
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 14(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 29(700), 30(2300), 32(1500), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500), 46(5200), 66(1700/2100) - A2097
4G bands
A—
BLTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 14(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 29(700), 30(2300), 32(1500), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500), 46(5200), 66(1700/2100) - A2097
Speed
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HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
Speed
A—
BHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
LAUNCH
Status
Available. Released 2025
Available. Released 2018, September
Status
AAvailable. Released 2025
BAvailable. Released 2018, September
Announced
—
2018, September
Announced
A—
B2018, September
BODY
Dimensions
163.4xx78.0xx8.75
143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm (5.65 x 2.79 x 0.30 in)
Dimensions
A163.4xx78.0xx8.75
B143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm (5.65 x 2.79 x 0.30 in)
Weight
233 g
177 g (6.24 oz)
Weight
A233 g
B177 g (6.24 oz)
Build
Slate
Front/back glass, stainless steel frame
Build
ASlate
BFront/back glass, stainless steel frame
SIM
—
Nano-SIM, Electronic SIM card (eSIM)
SIM
A—
BNano-SIM, Electronic SIM card (eSIM)
PLATFORM
OS
Original: iOS 26<br>
iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 13.2
OS
AOriginal: iOS 26<br>
BiOS 12, upgradable to iOS 13.2
Chipset
Apple A19 Pro
Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
Chipset
AApple A19 Pro
BApple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
CPU
—
Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest)
CPU
A—
BHexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest)
GPU
—
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
GPU
A—
BApple GPU (4-core graphics)
MEMORY
Card slot
No
No
Card slot
ANo
BNo
Internal
NVMe
64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM
Internal
ANVMe
B64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM
SOUND
Loudspeaker
Stereo speakers, spatial audio
Yes, with stereo speakers
Loudspeaker
AStereo speakers, spatial audio
BYes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack
No
No
Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
3.5mm jack
ANo
BNo
Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
COMMS
WLAN
Wi-Fi 7 tri-band, Bluetooth 6.0 (A2DP, LE), Ultra-wideband, Thread, NFC (reader mode, Express Cards), LEO satellite (Globalstar, limited), USB-C: USB 10Gbps, Dual-frequency GPS (L1,L5), GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
WLAN
AWi-Fi 7 tri-band, Bluetooth 6.0 (A2DP, LE), Ultra-wideband, Thread, NFC (reader mode, Express Cards), LEO satellite (Globalstar, limited), USB-C: USB 10Gbps, Dual-frequency GPS (L1,L5), GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC
BWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.x, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
Bluetooth
A5.x, A2DP, LE
B5.0, A2DP, LE
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS
AYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
BYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
USB
USB Type-C 3.x
Yes
USB
AUSB Type-C 3.x
BYes
NFC
Yes
—
NFC
AYes
B—
Radio
—
Yes
Radio
A—
BYes
FEATURES
Sensors
Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Siri natural language commands and dictation
Sensors
AFingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
BFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Siri natural language commands and dictation
BATTERY
Charging
Fast charging
Fast battery charging 15W: 50% in 30 min
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Qi wireless charging
Charging
AFast charging
BFast battery charging 15W: 50% in 30 min
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Qi wireless charging
Battery Type
Non-removable Li-Po
Non-removable Li-Ion 2658 mAh battery (10.13 Wh)
Battery Type
ANon-removable Li-Po
BNon-removable Li-Ion 2658 mAh battery (10.13 Wh)
DISPLAY
Type
—
Super Retina OLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Type
A—
BSuper Retina OLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size
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5.8 inches, 84.4 cm2 (~82.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Size
A—
B5.8 inches, 84.4 cm2 (~82.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
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1125 x 2436 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density)
Resolution
A—
B1125 x 2436 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density)
Protection
—
Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Protection
A—
BScratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
MAIN CAMERA
Dual
—
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom";
Dual
A—
B12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom";
SELFIE CAMERA
Features
—
HDR
Features
A—
BHDR
Video
—
1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Video
A—
B1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Dual
—
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)
SL 3D camera
Dual
A—
B7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)
SL 3D camera
MISC
Colors
—
Space Gray, Silver, Gold
Colors
A—
BSpace Gray, Silver, Gold
Models
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A2097, A1920, A2100, A2098
Models
A—
BA2097, A1920, A2100, A2098
Price
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About 629 USD";
Price
A—
BAbout 629 USD";
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