iPhone XS Max

iPhone XS Max was the first Max-branded iPhone model ever created, which has usually been used to represent the large form factor premium iPhone model.

XS Max was essentially a larger variant of the iPhone XS, using the same external design, including the new gold colour.

iPhone XS Max also had the upgraded IP68 rating, adjustable Portrait Mode background blur and a new 512GB storage option.

Whilst previous iPhone models had come close to the £1,000 mark, this was the first model to ever officially cross that threshold.

New to this generation:

• A12 Bionic chip
• IP68 rating
• Gold colour
• 512GB SSD option

Highlights:

• Face ID
• All-screen design
• Dual camera system
• Stainless steel finish
• Large screen

Design

Curved stainless steel frame with a Silver Apple logo and back glass, available in Silver, Space Grey or Gold. 

Display

OLED Retina HD 6.5-inch display with a 60Hz refresh rate and 3D Touch.

Battery

Up to 25 hours of talk time, 13 hours of internet use and 15 hours of video playback. Apple also advertised that it could last up to 1 hour 30 minutes longer than the iPhone X.

Charging Port

Apple's proprietary Lightning Connector. 

Cameras

Dual 12MP camera system, with wide-angle and telephoto support. The dual camera system had a 2x optical zoom option, and a digital zoom up to 10x.

Portrait mode was updated with depth controls.

iPhone XS could record 4K video at 24, 30 and 60fps and had a front camera which could record 1080p HD video.

The front 7MP camera also supported portrait mode, Memoji and Animoji.

Chip

A12 Bionic with a Neural Engine. 

Storage Options

• 64GB
• 256GB
• 512GB