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Apple iPhone XS vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple iPhone XS ($98) vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max ($1,299) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone XS | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $98 | $1,299 |
| Weight | 177g | 249g |
| Chip | A12 Bionic | A20 Pro |
| Display | 5.8" 60Hz OLED | 6.9" 120Hz OLED |
| Camera | 12MP dual | 48MP Pro Fusion Triple |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | 177g (Apple published) | — |
| Storage | — | 256GB–2TB |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone XS
- OLED and dual camera at a very low price
- Compact 5.8-inch body
- Stainless steel build
- Battery was weak new and is weaker now
- Lightning
- Nearing end of iOS support
- No ultrawide
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Longest battery life of any iPhone (up to 45 hrs video)
- Biggest Pro display at 6.9"
- Same A20 Pro camera system as 18 Pro
- Ceramic Shield 2 front and back
- $1,299 starting price, $100 over 18 Pro
- 249g, the heaviest current iPhone
- Same aluminum-not-titanium tradeoff as 18 Pro
Apple iPhone XS is the better value at $98. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.