iPhone XS Max is the biggest of the 2018 iterations of of the iPhone. It boasted of the biggest screen ever on an iPhone. The smartphone has a large screen real estate for those that like it big. It also features a top notch that houses the front camera. If you’ve always wanted your iPhone with more screen, the iPhone XS Max will tickle your fancy.
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This is the chance to get that in the new upgrade alongside features like improved camera, Apple latest flagship chipset and richer sounds. Now available in Gold, the smartphone looks more stylish than ever much like a bigger iPhone XS.
iPhone XS Max Key Specs and Features
- 6.5-inch Super Retina AMOLED Display, 1242 x 2688 pixels (458 ppi)
- iOS 12, Upgradeable to iOS 13
- Hexa-core Apple A12 Bionic
- 4GB RAM
- 64GB / 256GB / 512GB Built-in Storage, No Memory Card Support
- Dual 12MP + 12MP Rear Camera
- 7MP Front Camera
- 4G LTE
- Face ID
- Wireless Charging
- 3174 mAh Non Removable Li-ion Battery (1hr 30mins more Battery Time than iPhone X)
You may also be interested in older generation iPhones like the iPhone X, iPhone 8, and iPhone 8 Plus. They will become more affordable with the launch of the iPhone XS Max.
Design and Display
Basically, the iPhone XS Max is a larger version of the iPhone X with a similar glass build and metallic frame. It feels premium in every way and quite compact weighing as much as 208g with a thickness of 7.7-inch. the camera is aligned vertically same as before and protrude a bit at the back.
Going all the way to 6.5-inch, the smartphone is quite a large screen smartphone even if it is much like the iPhone 8 Plus in overall size. Colours appear vibrant with deep blacks and impressive contrast which marks viewing a beautiful experience.
There’s HDR10 as well as Dolby Vision, 3D Touch display and True tone display. It has a 1242 x 2688 pixels resolution in the 19.5:9 aspect ratio and a pixel density of 458 ppi
Battery and Camera
Details on the actual battery capacity of the smartphone have not yet been released as the only thing said about that is the duration of usage.
About that. Apple claims the iPhone XS Max will be able to last 1 hour 30 mins more than the iPhone X which ships with 2, 700mAh and a much smaller screen. There is wireless charge and fast charge although the cable for that was not included in the box
Cameras on the iPhone XS Max is the same as it is on the iPhone XS. Two cameras are at the rear side one having an f/1.8 aperture wide angle 12MP sensor and the other has an f/2.4 aperture on a telephoto lens of 12MP pixels too.
The duo has optical image stabilization and can be used to shoot videos at 2160p at 24/30/60fps and 1080p at 30/60/120/240fps with 720p going up to 960fps.
Like on the iPhone X, there is Animoji, Memoji and a new feature that allows you to adjust background blur even after the shot. The camera is capable of recording stereo sound and comes with AI scene recognition as well as other AI aided tweaks.
Hardware and Software
Same story goes for the iPhone XS Max and the smaller XS in the hardware section. The smartphone comes with the new Bionic 12 chipset which is said to be able to handle 5 trillion operations per second.
This means you should expect nothing short of impressive on the smartphone. There’s also 4GB of RAM and 64GB or 256GB as well as 512GB of storage space available. You’ve got Apples latest iOS 12 on it so you are rest assured of getting a smooth navigation on the iPhone XS Max.
iPhone XS Max Price and Availability
iPhone XS price in Nigeria starts at around 310,000 Naira depending on your location, number of SIM card slots, and built-in storage. The iPhone XS Max Price starts at around $340 at leading global online stores.
The iPhone XS Max is available for sale at various prices depending on the storage option you choose. The 64GB model sells for $1,099 (about 398, 000 Naira), 256GB for $1, 249 (452, 000 Naira) and the ultimate 512GB model for $1, 449 (525, 000 Naira).
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iPhone XS Max Price in Nigeria
Below is a price breakdown of the iPhone XS Max in Nigeria. You can choose between the 64GB, 256GB, and 512GB models. Here are their price range below:
- 64GB model – ₦340,000 to ₦630,000
- 256GB model – ₦370,000 to ₦750,000
- 512GB model – ₦540,000 to ₦850,000
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iPhone XS Max Price in Kenya
Below is iPhone XS Max price in Kenya. You can choose between the 64GB, 256GB, and 512GB models. Here are their price range below:
- 64GB model – KSh 144,000 to KSh 155,000
- 256GB model – KSh 170,000 to KSh 185,000
- 512GB model – KSh 191,000 to KSh 215,000
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iPhone XS Max Price in Ghana
Below is a price breakdown of the iPhone XS Max in Ghana. Here are their price range below:
- 64GB model – 6,990 GH₵ to 7,350 GH₵
- 256GB model – 7,990 GH₵ to 8,450 GH₵
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You may also be interested in cases and car mounts for your iPhone XS Max.
The iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Mini, and iPhone 12 Pro Max are the latest models of the iPhone.
iPhone XS Max Specs
Here are a few specs of the iPhone XS Max:
General Features
- Platform: iOS 12, upgradeable to iOS 13
- Processor: Hexa-core Apple Bionic 12 Neural engine
- GPU: Apple GPU
- Memory: 4GB RAM
- Colours: Space Gray, Silver, Gold
- Dimension: 157.5 x 77.4 x 7.7 mm
- Weight: 208g
- SIM Type: Nano SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM
Display
- Display: 6.5-inch, Super Retina OLED capacitive touchscreen, 1242 x 2688 pixels (458 ppi), HDR10, 3D Touch
- Screen Protection: Scratch Resistant Glass, Oleophobic coating
Camera
- Rear Camera: Dual 12MP + 12MP Camera, 2160p@24/30/60fps,1080p@30/60/120/240fps
- Rear Camera Features: Autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, OIS, PDAF, 2x optical zoom, Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
- Front Camera: 7MP Camera, 1080p Video@60fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 64GB / 256GB / 512GB
- Memory Card Support: No
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: 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), 29(700), 30(2300), 32(1500), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500), 46, 66(1700/2100), 71(600)
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: 42.2/5.76Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: LTE-A (4CA) Cat 16 1024/150Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1Mbps
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, v5.0 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD
- NFC: Yes
- Infrared Blaster: –
- USB Port: USB 2.0 reversible connector
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP4/DviX/XviD/H.265 player
- Video Player: MP4/DviX/XviD/H.265 player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: –
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: Yes
- SpO2: –
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: –
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes, (rear)
- Iris Scanner: –
- Face Unlock: Yes
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: –
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: Yes, Qi Wireless Charging
- Built-in Mobile Payment: Yes
- Water Resistant: Yes (IP68)
- Dust Resistant: Yes
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: 3174 mAh Non Removable Li-ion Battery
- Talktime: up to 25 hours
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Yes, 15W Fast Charging Capacity
