Apple iPhone XS Max

iPhone XS Max was officially released globally on September 21, 2018. The phone was not launched in Pakistan, but it will be available through importers in the following PTA-approved variants:

4GB + 64GB — Rs. 65,000

4GB + 256GB — Rs. 75,000

4GB + 512GB — Rs. 85,000

iPhone XS Max features a 6.5-inch Super Retina OLED display, a dual 12MP rear camera system, 7MP front camera, and a 3174mAh battery. It originally launched with iOS 12 and is upgradeable to iOS 18.7. The phone is available in Space Gray, Silver, and Gold colors.

Display

• 6.5-inch Super Retina OLED display
• HDR10 and Dolby Vision support
• 1242 × 2688 pixels resolution
• Around 458 PPI pixel density
• 19.5:9 aspect ratio
• Around 84.4% screen-to-body ratio
• Up to 625 nits HBM brightness
• Scratch-resistant glass protection
• 3D Touch support
• Capacitive touchscreen
• Large display suitable for video streaming, gaming, browsing, reading, and social media
• OLED technology provides deep blacks and strong contrast

Processor

• Apple A12 Bionic chipset
• 7nm fabrication process
• Hexa-core CPU
• 2 × 2.5GHz Vortex performance cores
• 4 × 1.6GHz Tempest efficiency cores
• Apple 4-core GPU
• Designed for smooth everyday performance
• Suitable for gaming, photography, video editing, multitasking, and demanding applications
• A12 Bionic provides strong performance for regular iOS applications and games

RAM & Storage

• 4GB RAM
• 64GB internal storage
• 256GB internal storage
• 512GB internal storage
• NVMe storage
• No microSD card slot
• Large 256GB and 512GB options provide more space for photos, videos, apps, games, and documents
• Suitable for users who need different storage options according to their budget

Camera

The iPhone XS Max features a dual rear camera system designed for photography, portraits, and everyday video recording.

• 12MP primary wide camera
• f/1.8 aperture
• Dual Pixel PDAF
• OIS support
• 12MP telephoto camera
• f/2.4 aperture
• 2x optical zoom
• PDAF and OIS support
• Quad-LED dual-tone flash
• HDR support
• Panorama mode
• Rear camera supports 4K video recording at 24/30/60fps
• 1080p video recording at 30/60/120/240fps
• HDR video recording
• Stereo sound recording

Front Camera

• 7MP front camera
• f/2.2 aperture
• 32mm standard lens
• SL 3D depth and biometric sensor
• HDR support
• 1080p video recording at 30/60fps
• Gyro-EIS support
• Designed for selfies, Face ID, video calls, and social media

Battery

• 3174mAh Li-Ion battery
• Non-removable battery
• 15W wired charging
• PD 2.0 support
• Up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes
• Wireless charging
• Qi wireless charging support
• Designed for regular daily use, including calls, browsing, social media, and video playback

Software

• iOS 12 at launch
• Upgradeable to iOS 18.7
• Smooth and user-friendly Apple software experience
• Regular iOS features and security improvements
• Optimized software and hardware integration
• Access to Apple's App Store and iOS ecosystem
• Face ID support for secure device unlocking and authentication

SIM & Connectivity

• Nano-SIM + eSIM support
• Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM support on the China variant
• 2G GSM connectivity
• 3G HSPA and CDMA support
• 4G LTE connectivity
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
• Dual-band Wi-Fi
• Wi-Fi hotspot
• Bluetooth 5.0
• GPS
• GLONASS
• Galileo
• QZSS
• NFC support
• Lightning port
• USB 2.0
• Apple Pay support
• No FM radio
• No 3.5mm headphone jack

Design & Build

• Dimensions: 157.5 × 77.4 × 7.7 mm
• Weight: 208g
• Glass front
• Glass back
• Stainless steel frame
• Premium flagship construction
• IP68 dust and water resistance
• Can withstand immersion in up to 2 meters of water for 30 minutes
• Face ID security
• Accelerometer
• Gyroscope
• Proximity sensor
• Compass
• Barometer
• Stereo speakers
• Available in Space Gray, Silver, and Gold

Bottom Line

The iPhone XS Max remains a premium-looking Apple smartphone for users who want a large OLED display, good cameras, Face ID, wireless charging, and the iOS experience at a lower price than newer iPhone models. Its A12 Bionic chipset, dual 12MP rear cameras, Super Retina OLED display, and premium stainless steel design still provide a solid everyday experience.

Alternatives in the Same Budget

• Google Pixel 6 — Strong camera performance, clean Android software, and Tensor chipset
• Google Pixel 7 — Improved cameras, modern Android experience, and better overall performance
• Samsung Galaxy S21 — Premium AMOLED display, capable cameras, and strong flagship performance
• iPhone 11 — Newer Apple chipset, improved cameras, and longer-term usability