Apple iPhone Xs Max Buyer's Guide
iPhone Xs Max Release Date: September 2018
Swappasaurus says...
Apple released the iPhone Xs Max in October 2018. The iPhone Xs Max was part of the 12th generation of the iPhone and was released with 64GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage options and colors to include Silver, Space Gray, and Gold. Other features of the iPhone Xs Max include an Apple A12 Bionic chip with a next-generation Neural Engine and a 6.5-inch OLED screen with a resolution of 2688 x 1242. The iPhone Xs Max also had an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance and supported dual SIM with a regular nano-SIM and eSIM setup.
iPhone Xs Max Price
iPhone Xs Max Specs
Swappasaurus says...
Apple launched the iPhone XS Max with an all-screen design featuring a 6.5-inch Super Retina HD (OLED) display with HDR, True Tone, and a resolution of 2688 x 1242. Some of the other key features of the iPhone XS Max include Apple’s A12 Bionic chip with a next-generation Neural Engine, Face ID, up to 512GB of storage, and an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance. The iPhone XS Max, along with the iPhone XS was the first model in the iPhone lineup to support dual-SIM using a nano-SIM and digital eSIM. The iPhone XS Max also supports 4G LTE cellular connectivity.
Size and Weight
| Width | 77 mm 3.1 inches |
| Height | 158 mm 6.2 inches |
| Depth | 8 mm 0.3 inches |
| Weight | 208 g 7.3 ounces |
The iPhone XS Max featured a 6.5” display and was on the larger and heavier side in terms of measurements and weight. The iPhone XS Max measures 6.20” (H) x 3.05” (W) x 0.30” (D), and weighs 7.34 ounces.
Screen and Display
| Resolution | 1242x2688 |
| Screen Size | 165 mm 6.5 inches |
| Pixels Per Inch | 456 ppi |
The iPhone XS Max features a 6.5” Super Retina HD display. The display supports HDR and True Tone and has a resolution of 2688 x 1242. Some of the other highlights of the display include a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, wide color (P3), and a 625 nits (typical) max brightness.
Cameras
| Primary | 12.2 MP |
| Resolution | 4032x3024 |
The iPhone XS Max launched with what Apple referred to as a breakthrough dual-camera system. The rear-facing camera includes a 12MP array with a wide-angle and telephoto lens. Features of the rear camera include dual optical image stabilization, a True Tone flash with Slow Sync, Smart HDR for photos, Portrait mode, Portrait Lighting, and 1080p and 4K video recording at 24, 25, 30, or 60 frames per second. The front camera is a 7MP TrueDepth system with key features such as Portrait mode, Portrait Lighting, Animoji, and Memoji.
Battery and Charging
| Capacity | 3179 mAh |
| Longevity | 13 hours |
| USB | Lightning |
| Qi | |
The iPhone XS Max features a rechargeable 3,174 mAh lithium-ion battery that is able to provide up to 15 hours of video playback time or up to 65 hours of audio playback time. The iPhone XS Max is fast-charge capable and can reach a 50% charge in 30 minutes when using an Apple 20W wall power adapter. Charging options for the iPhone XS Max include a Lightning cable, and wireless charging using a Qi wireless charging pad.
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iPhone Xs Max Storage
Swappasaurus says...
The iPhone XS Max is available in three storage configurations. The storage options include 64GB, 256GB, or 512GB.
iPhone Xs Max Colors
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The iPhone XS Max is available in Silver, Space Gray, and Gold. All three color options include black bezels around the display and color-matched surgical-grade stainless steel bands around the edges of the phone.
Color Popularity
Gold
Gold is a popular iPhone Xs Max color preference, new to this generation of iPhone devices, and not found on the previous iPhone X.
Shop Gold iPhone Xs MaxGray
Gray is the most popular iPhone Xs Max color choice, a classic available on the previous generation iPhone X, and others in the iPhone family.
Shop Gray iPhone Xs MaxSilver
Silver is a unique iPhone Xs Max color choice, a classic available on the previous generation iPhone X, and others in the iPhone family.
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Device colors may appear to change under different lighting conditions.
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iPhone Xs Max Family
FAQ
The iPhone Xs Max is available in 3 models:
- A1921
- A2101
- A2104
The most popular iPhone Xs Max model option is A1921, favored by 99% of buyers on Swappa.
The most popular iPhone Xs Max storage option is 256 GB, chosen by 49% of buyers on Swappa.
More storage generally means a higher price for the iPhone Xs Max. In June 2025, the average sale price for the 64 GB option was $174, the 256 GB option was $198, the 512 GB option was $219.
The most popular iPhone Xs Max color is Gray, favored by 45% of buyers.
In general, iPhone Xs Max color doesn't affect price, resale value, or depreciation much on Swappa; so go with the color you like best. Other factors, such as condition, and storage size have a larger influence on iPhone Xs Max prices.
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