iPhone 11 Pro Max vs iPhone XS: Which One Should You Buy?
iPhone 11 Pro Max edges ahead with a BeastScore of 64.2/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone XS
iPhone 11 Pro Max wins 2 of 8 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedTie6464
- CameraTie7575
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieiPhone 11 Pro Max6040
- BatteryTie5858
- DisplayTie6262
- ConnectivityiPhone 11 Pro Max6353
- SecurityTie100100
- ValueTie5555
- iPhone 11 Pro Max has the bigger battery3,969 mAh vs 2,658 mAh
- iPhone 11 Pro Max has the bigger screen6.5" vs 5.8"
- iPhone XS is lighter177 g vs 226 g
- iPhone XS launched cheaper$999 vs $1,099
- iPhone 11 Pro Max has a sharper selfie camera12 MP vs 7 MP
- iPhone 11 Pro Max has faster Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 5
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄iPhone 11 Pro Max wins — BeastScore 64.2/100
The iPhone 11 Pro Max is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (3,969 mAh vs 2,658 mAh) and bigger screen (6.5" vs 5.8"). The iPhone XS is worth a look if you prefer its lighter body (177 g vs 226 g).
Larger battery: 3,969 mAh vs 2,658 mAh · Larger display: 6.5" vs 5.8"
Lighter: 177 g vs 226 g (49 g less) · Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,099
Common questions
Which is better: iPhone 11 Pro Max or iPhone XS?
The iPhone 11 Pro Max is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (3,969 mAh vs 2,658 mAh) and bigger screen (6.5" vs 5.8"). The iPhone XS is worth a look if you prefer its lighter body (177 g vs 226 g). BeastScore: iPhone 11 Pro Max 64.2/100, iPhone XS 64.2/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between iPhone 11 Pro Max and iPhone XS?
iPhone 11 Pro Max has a 6.5-inch display and 3969 mAh battery. iPhone XS has a 5.8-inch display and 2658 mAh battery.
How do iPhone 11 Pro Max and iPhone XS compare for speed?
iPhone 11 Pro Max scores 64/100 for performance; iPhone XS scores 64/100.
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