iPhone XS Max is Apple's new Plus-size smartphone. A smartphone with a 6.5-inch screen will replace the iPhone Plus line. Is it worth it
Design and display
The main difference between the iPhone XS Max and the iPhone 8 Plus isIt is a design and display. iPhone XS Max with a display on the entire front panel looks modern, which can not be said about the iPhone 8 Plus. Now even budget smartphones come with minimal frames, the iPhone 8 Plus looks outdated with huge frames at the top and bottom of the screen. The iPhone XS Max has stainless steel frames that give it a more premium look, while the iPhone 8 Plus has aluminum frames.
The iPhone XS Max is IP68 and water resistant, and the iPhone 8 Plus is IP67.
The same goes for the display. IPhone 8 Plus 5.A 5-inch IPS LCD display that you can't call bad. Moreover, it is one of the best displays on smartphones. However, he still does not compete with the iPhone XS Max's 6.5-inch OLED display with support for HDR 10, Dolby Vision, higher resolution, contrast ratio and better color reproduction.
Performance
Despite the new A12 Bionic processor,The performance of the iPhone XS Max is not much better than the iPhone 8 Plus. The A11 Bionic processor remains very powerful. In addition, the iOS 12 update will make last year’s smartphone performance even better.
CameraTrueDepthandFace ID
The iPhone 8 Plus has a regular FaceTime HD camera, whileiPhone XS Max is the new TrueDepth system. This system is much more complex and consists of many sensors and a 7MP camera. TrueDepth can read depth information. It also provides Face ID, which now works even faster and more accurately than on the iPhone X.
The iPhone 8 Plus has Touch ID authentication. Even more reliable, fingerprint sensors are a thing of the past when Apple introduced Face ID technology, which is more convenient and advanced.
TrueDepth Camera on iPhone XS Max Providesalso the work of the Animoji, Memoji functions, as well as the Portrait mode with the Depth function. All these features are not available on the iPhone 8 Plus. This is not the main reason to update the smartphone, but it cannot be denied that the Face ID system is much more convenient than Touch ID. And Memoji and Animoji are a new fun way to chat with your loved ones.
Main camera
Both the iPhone XS Max and the iPhone 8 Plus doublemain camera. The 12-megapixel main lens of the iPhone XS Max supports the Smart HDR function, which will improve shooting in low light and will make photos more clear and detailed.
The camera of the new smartphone itself is impressive,but she didn’t go much ahead compared to the iPhone 8 Plus camera. The second telephoto lens of the iPhone XS Max has become better, because now it also supports optical image stabilization and a wider aperture.
Two Sim–cards
If you have to wear two smartphones withdifferent numbers, you can think about buying an iPhone XS Max, because it supports two SIM cards. However, before making a decision, find out if your carrier supports eSIM technology. With this technology, you can use one regular SIM card and one virtual one. Not all operators support the technology.
As a bonus, the iPhone XS Max also supports Gigabit LTE, i.e. network signal and mobile internet speed will be better.
Capacity
If you have an iPhone 8 Plus with 256GB of memory, and youthis is not enough, you can buy an iPhone XS Max with 512GB of memory. 256GB should be enough for most users, but if that’s not enough for you, you need to upgrade to iPhone XS Max.
Battery
iPhone XS Max can last 90 minutes longerthan iPhone 8 Plus. The new smartphone works 4 hours longer during a telephone conversation and an hour longer when browsing the Internet. The iPhone XS Max battery is better, but the difference is small. If you don't have enough charge for the iPhone 8 Plus for a day, the iPhone XS Max is unlikely to change that.
You can buy an iPhone 8 Plus quick charge adapter or put a wireless charging stand on your desktop to solve the problem.
The iPhone XS Max is better than the iPhone 8 Plus in terms of design and display, but these improvements are not worth its high cost. However, if you need the best iPhone available, buy the XS Max.