In-Depth Review
Apple iPhone XS Max Review
By MobGadgets Editorial Team
Updated October 29, 2026 • 12 min read
Review: - The iPhone XS Max has a giant, gorgeous screen that is the best expression of Apple's smartphone philosophy so far.
- The new design dramatically increases usable screen real estate, making text and images denser and sharper.
- It is a brilliant upgrade for people who want a large phone but don't need the Samsung Galaxy Note 9's S Pen.
- The XS Max has the fastest processor available, ensuring smooth performance and responsiveness.
- The camera on the XS Max is excellent, producing high-quality photos.
- The battery life on the XS Max is long-lasting.
- The XS Max is the most expensive base model phone tested, starting at $1,099 for 64GB.
- The XS Max's features are similar to the iPhone XS, with the main difference being the screen size and battery.
- The Max's body is slightly smaller than the iPhone Plus, making it more manageable despite its large screen size.
- The XS Max has been compared to the iPhone 6/7/8 Plus and iPhone 8 Plus, as these are the phones that potential buyers may be considering.
- Overall, the XS Max is highly recommended for those who want a large, high-performance smartphone and can afford the high price.Review: - The iPhone XS Max is Apple's biggest and most expensive iPhone, launched in September 2018.
- The XS Max offers little improvement over the XS or even the 2017 iPhone X, apart from its bigger screen.
- The design of the XS Max is similar to previous iPhones, with a nearly all-screen front and glass rear available in three colors.
- The XS Max is noticeably larger and heavier than other flagship smartphones on the market, which can make it more challenging to handle.
- The XS Max has a 6.5-inch OLED display, which is slightly larger than the Samsung Note 9 and Google Pixel 3 XL.
- The XS Max has a solid and well-built feel, thanks to the stainless steel clasp that holds the front and rear glass together.
- One area where the XS Max falls short is its width, being wider than other flagship smartphones, making one-handed use more challenging.
- The XS Max has the same excellent cameras as the iPhone XS, offering high-quality photos and videos.
- The battery life of the XS Max is solid but not exceptional.
- The XS Max is powered by the A12 processor, providing excellent performance and speed.
- The XS Max's high price of $1,100 raises questions about its value for money, especially considering its lack of significant improvements over previous models.Review: - The iPhone XS Max is a big phone with a 6.5-inch OLED display, making it one of the best big phones on the market.
- The design of the iPhone XS Max is sleek and premium, with glass on both sides and a stainless steel frame. However, it can feel slippery in the hand and may benefit from a case for better grip.
- The iPhone XS Max has a powerful processor and offers top-of-the-line features, providing a smooth and impressive performance.
- The camera quality of the iPhone XS Max is impressive, producing high-quality photos and videos.
- The battery life of the iPhone XS Max is not as impressive, and it may require frequent charging.
- The iPhone XS Max does not have a headphone port, which may be inconvenient for users who prefer wired headphones.
- The iPhone XS Max does not have expandable storage, so users need to choose the storage capacity carefully.
- The software on the iPhone XS Max is user-friendly and offers a vast selection of apps and games.
- The iPhone XS Max is an expensive device, which may be a drawback for some users.
- The competition in the market offers alternative options for users looking for a big phone.Review: - The iPhone XS Max is Apple's largest iPhone ever, with a 6.5-inch OLED display that is slightly bigger than the Galaxy Note 9's 6.4-inch screen.
- It is also the most expensive iPhone, with a starting price of $1,099 for the 64GB version.
- The XS Max has the highest-capacity battery on any iPhone, which is necessary to power its large display.
- Like the other new iPhones for 2018, the XS Max runs on iOS 12 and is equipped with Apple's new A12 Bionic chipset.
- It has at least one 12-megapixel camera with new camera tricks, as well as a 7-megapixel front-facing camera with Face ID.
- The XS Max is physically larger and heavier than the iPhone XS, weighing 7.3 ounces compared to the XS' 6.2 ounces.
- Apple claims that the XS Max will have an hour and a half longer battery life than the iPhone X.
- Preorders for the XS Max start on Friday, and it will be available for sale on September 21st.
- The new design dramatically increases usable screen real estate, making text and images denser and sharper.
- It is a brilliant upgrade for people who want a large phone but don't need the Samsung Galaxy Note 9's S Pen.
- The XS Max has the fastest processor available, ensuring smooth performance and responsiveness.
- The camera on the XS Max is excellent, producing high-quality photos.
- The battery life on the XS Max is long-lasting.
- The XS Max is the most expensive base model phone tested, starting at $1,099 for 64GB.
- The XS Max's features are similar to the iPhone XS, with the main difference being the screen size and battery.
- The Max's body is slightly smaller than the iPhone Plus, making it more manageable despite its large screen size.
- The XS Max has been compared to the iPhone 6/7/8 Plus and iPhone 8 Plus, as these are the phones that potential buyers may be considering.
- Overall, the XS Max is highly recommended for those who want a large, high-performance smartphone and can afford the high price.Review: - The iPhone XS Max is Apple's biggest and most expensive iPhone, launched in September 2018.
- The XS Max offers little improvement over the XS or even the 2017 iPhone X, apart from its bigger screen.
- The design of the XS Max is similar to previous iPhones, with a nearly all-screen front and glass rear available in three colors.
- The XS Max is noticeably larger and heavier than other flagship smartphones on the market, which can make it more challenging to handle.
- The XS Max has a 6.5-inch OLED display, which is slightly larger than the Samsung Note 9 and Google Pixel 3 XL.
- The XS Max has a solid and well-built feel, thanks to the stainless steel clasp that holds the front and rear glass together.
- One area where the XS Max falls short is its width, being wider than other flagship smartphones, making one-handed use more challenging.
- The XS Max has the same excellent cameras as the iPhone XS, offering high-quality photos and videos.
- The battery life of the XS Max is solid but not exceptional.
- The XS Max is powered by the A12 processor, providing excellent performance and speed.
- The XS Max's high price of $1,100 raises questions about its value for money, especially considering its lack of significant improvements over previous models.Review: - The iPhone XS Max is a big phone with a 6.5-inch OLED display, making it one of the best big phones on the market.
- The design of the iPhone XS Max is sleek and premium, with glass on both sides and a stainless steel frame. However, it can feel slippery in the hand and may benefit from a case for better grip.
- The iPhone XS Max has a powerful processor and offers top-of-the-line features, providing a smooth and impressive performance.
- The camera quality of the iPhone XS Max is impressive, producing high-quality photos and videos.
- The battery life of the iPhone XS Max is not as impressive, and it may require frequent charging.
- The iPhone XS Max does not have a headphone port, which may be inconvenient for users who prefer wired headphones.
- The iPhone XS Max does not have expandable storage, so users need to choose the storage capacity carefully.
- The software on the iPhone XS Max is user-friendly and offers a vast selection of apps and games.
- The iPhone XS Max is an expensive device, which may be a drawback for some users.
- The competition in the market offers alternative options for users looking for a big phone.Review: - The iPhone XS Max is Apple's largest iPhone ever, with a 6.5-inch OLED display that is slightly bigger than the Galaxy Note 9's 6.4-inch screen.
- It is also the most expensive iPhone, with a starting price of $1,099 for the 64GB version.
- The XS Max has the highest-capacity battery on any iPhone, which is necessary to power its large display.
- Like the other new iPhones for 2018, the XS Max runs on iOS 12 and is equipped with Apple's new A12 Bionic chipset.
- It has at least one 12-megapixel camera with new camera tricks, as well as a 7-megapixel front-facing camera with Face ID.
- The XS Max is physically larger and heavier than the iPhone XS, weighing 7.3 ounces compared to the XS' 6.2 ounces.
- Apple claims that the XS Max will have an hour and a half longer battery life than the iPhone X.
- Preorders for the XS Max start on Friday, and it will be available for sale on September 21st.
