Apple iPhone Xs Max (US/Canada/A1921) 64, 256, 512 GB Specs
Identifiers: iPhone Xs Max - MT5A2LL/A* - iPhone11,6 - A1921* - 3219*
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Please note that this A1921 iPhone Xs Max is compatible with FDD‑LTE bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32, 66, and 71 as well as TD‑LTE bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, and 46. It does not support band 28. It is intended for carriers in North America. In the US, this single device was sold for AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon. It also was available unlocked and SIM-free.
All iPhone Xs Max models -- which Apple styles as both iPhone Xs Max and the uppercase iPhone XS Max -- have a 3D-touch equipped 6.5" (diagonal) OLED HDR "Super Retina" display (2688x1242, 458 ppi, 1 million:1 contrast ratio) that occupies nearly the entire front of the device. It has three cameras. On the front -- tucked in the "notch" -- is a "TrueDepth" camera that in addition to supporting "Advanced Face ID" identification functionality, takes 7 megapixel photos, shoots 1080p video, and has software support for Portrait mode, Portrait lighting, and more. The two rear cameras, one wide angle (f/1.8 aperture) and one telephoto (f/2.4 aperture), both have 12 megapixel sensors, support optical image stabilization, and shoot 4K photos and video. With a combination of hardware and software functionality, the rear cameras offer "advanced depth segmentation," Smart HDR, improved bokeh quality, and dynamic retroactively adjustable depth of field.
The iPhone Xs Max uses a "surgical-grade stainless steel" case and has a glass front and back. It is splash, water, and dust-resistant to the IP68 standard (maximum depth of 2 meters up to 30 minutes). It provides three color options, gold, silver, and a dark "Space Gray" (pictured, left).
Internally, the iPhone Xs Max is powered by a 64-bit, 7 nm "Apple A12 Bionic" processor with six cores -- two performance cores and four high-efficiency cores -- and an "8-core Neural Engine." It has 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB, 256 GB, or 512 GB of flash storage. It also supports 802.11ac Wi-Fi with 2x2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0, LTE (Gigabit-class with 4x4 MIMO and LAA), NFC for Apple Pay, "Express Cards with power reserve" for compatible transit systems, and dual SIMs, one hardware nano SIM and one software-based eSIM.
Apple estimates that the iPhone Xs Max provides "up to" 65 hours of audio playback, 25 hours of talk time, 13 hours of Internet use, and 15 hours of wireless video playback. Because of the device's glass back, the battery can be charged wirelessly using a charging mat that supports the Qi standard.
In the US, unlocked and SIM-free, this specific iPhone Xs Max originally cost US$1099, US$1249, and US$1449; with 64 GB, 256 GB, or 512 GB of storage, respectively. A variety of payment plans also were available.
Also see:
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- What are the major differences between the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR? Which is best for me? (In-Depth)
- What are the "pros and cons" of the iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max, and iPhone XR? Is one the right iPhone for me? (Quick Read)
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| Introduction Date: |
September 12, 2018* |
Discontinued Date: |
September 10, 2019 |
| Details: |
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.
*This model was introduced on September 12, 2018, was available for pre-order on September 14, 2018, and first was available in stores on September 21, 2018.
Also see: All iPhone models introduced in 2018. |
| Processors: |
1 (6 Cores) |
Geekbench 2 (32): |
N/A |
| Details: |
This model does not support the Geekbench 2 benchmark. This number is an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all Geekbench 2 user submissions for devices with the iPhone11,6 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Geekbench 3 (32): |
N/A |
Geekbench 3 (32): |
N/A |
| Details: |
This model does not support the 32-bit Geekbench 3 benchmark. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for devices with the iPhone11,6 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Geekbench 3 (64): |
4806 |
Geekbench 3 (64): |
11140 |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 3 benchmarks are in 64-bit mode and are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 64-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for devices with the iPhone11,6 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Geekbench 4 (SC): |
4797 |
Geekbench 4 (MC): |
11203 |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 4 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 4 benchmarks are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 4 user submissions for devices with the iPhone11,6 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Geekbench 5 (SC): |
1109 |
Geekbench 5 (MC): |
2651 |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 5 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 5 benchmarks for the iOS are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 5 user submissions for devices with the iPhone11,6 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Processor Speed: |
2.49 GHz* |
Processor Type: |
Apple A12 Bionic* |
| Details: |
*Apple officially reports that the iPhone Xs Max uses a 7 nm "A12 Bionic chip" with a 64-bit architecture as well as a "next-generation Neural Engine." It has six cores -- two "performance" cores, reported to be 15% faster than their predecessor and four "high-efficiency" cores, reported to use 50% less power than their predecessor.
Also see: How fast are the iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max compared to one another and earlier iPhone models? How fast are they compared to the iPhone XR? |
| Onboard RAM: |
4 GB* |
Storage Capacity: |
64, 256, 512 GB |
| Details: |
*Apple provides no official details regarding RAM used by the iPhone Xs Max, but third-party software analysis reports that it has 4 GB of RAM.
Also see: Is it possible to add external storage to the iPhone? How? |
| USB Support: |
Sync & Charge |
Firewire Support: |
None |
| Details: |
The iPhone Xs Max models are capable of charging and syncing by USB via its Lightning connector. It does not have a "traditional" headphone jack. It does not offer a "disk mode" for file transfer, either. |
| Connectivity: |
USB |
Ports: |
Lightning Only |
| Case Type: |
Handheld |
Form Factor: |
iPhone Xs Max |
| Housing Color: |
Metallic Glass* |
Controller: |
3D Touch |
| Details: |
*The iPhone Xs Max models are available in three colors -- silver, gold, and a dark "Space Gray" with glass surfaces on both the front and back. The case is made of "surgical-grade stainless steel." It is splash, water, and dust resistant to the IP68 standard (maximum depth of 2 meters up to 30 minutes).
This model supports 3D Touch and has no Home button. |
| Built-in Display: |
6.5" Color |
Display Resolution: |
2688x1242 (458 ppi) |
| Details: |
The iPhone Xs Max has a 6.5" (diagonal) widescreen OLED multi-touch, HDR, wide color (P3), True Tone display that Apple markets as "Super Retina." This display specifically has a 2688x1242 native resolution at 458 ppi, a 1,000,000:1 typical contrast ratio and 625 cd/m2 max brightness. It supports 3D Touch, as well.
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| Standard Wireless: |
802.11ac (2x2 MIMO)* |
Standard Bluetooth: |
5.0 |
| Details: |
*Apple notes that the iPhone Xs Max models support 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi with 2x2 MIMO as well as Gigabit-class LTE with 4x4 MIMO and LAA, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and Express Cards with power reserve (for transit systems).
This specific iPhone Xs Max -- the A1921 -- supports "FDD‑LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71); TD‑LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46); CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (800, 1900 MHz); UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) [and] GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)." |
| Cell Network: |
GSM/CDMA/LTE* |
Camera: |
12.0 Megapixels** |
| Details: |
*This A1921 iPhone Xs Max supports "FDD‑LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71); TD‑LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46); CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (800, 1900 MHz); UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) [and] GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)." In the US, the same model is available for AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, and Verizon.
**The iPhone Xs Max models have dual rear cameras and a front camera. There are two rear 12 megapixel cameras, one wide-angle with a f/1.8 aperture and another telephoto with a f/2.4 aperture. It supports 4K video recording at 24, 30, or 60 fps as well as 1080p HD video at 30 or 60 fps and 720p HD video at 30 fps. It also supports "advanced depth segmentation," Smart HDR, improved bokeh quality, and dynamic retroactively adjustable depth of field.
The front "TrueDepth" camera has an f/2.2 aperture and takes 7 megapixel photos and 1080p HD video. |
| Battery Type: |
Lithium Ion |
Battery Life (Music): |
65 Hours |
| Battery Life (Voice): |
25 Hours* |
Standby Time: |
N/A |
| Details: |
*Apple reports that the iPhone Xs Max provides "up to" 65 hours of audio playback, 25 hours of talk time, 13 hours of Internet use, and 15 hours of wireless video playback. It also is "fast-charge capable" up to 50% in 30 minutes. It supports wireless charging with a Qi charger, as well.
Also see: Why does my iPhone run out of power so quickly? How can I conserve battery life?
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| Apple Order No: |
MT5A2LL/A* |
Apple Subfamily: |
iPhone Xs Max |
| Details: |
*MT5A2LL/A is the order number for this iPhone Xs model in silver with 64 GB of storage, unlocked and contract-free. Unlocked and contract-free in silver with 256 GB or 512 GB of storage are MT5E2LL/A and MT5H2LL/A, respectively. Unlocked and contract-free in "Space Gray" are MT592LL/A, MT5D2LL/A, and MT5G2LL/A, respectively. Unlocked and contract-free in Gold are MT5C2LL/A, MT5F2LL/A, and MT5J2LL/A, respectively.
On AT&T, in silver, the respective order numbers are MT5W2LL/A, MT602LL/A, and MT632LL/A; on AT&T in "Space Gray," they are MT5V2LL/A, MT5Y2LL/A, and MT622LL/A; and on AT&T in gold, they are MT5X2LL/A, MT612LL/A, and MT642LL/A.
On Sprint, in silver, the respective order numbers are MT5L2LL/A, MT5P2LL/A, and MT5T2LL/A; on Sprint in "Space Gray," they are MT5K2LL/A, MT5N2LL/A, and MT5R2LL/A; and on Sprint in gold, they are are MT5M2LL/A, MT5Q2LL/A, and MT5U2LL/A.
On T-Mobile, in silver, the respective order numbers are MT662LL/A, MT692LL/A, and MT6D2LL/A; on T-Mobile in "Space Gray," they are MT652LL/A, MT682LL/A, and MT6C2LL/A; and on T-Mobile in gold, they are MT672LL/A, MT6A2LL/A, and MT6E2LL/A.
Finally, on Verizon, in silver, the respective order numbers are MT6G2LL/A, MT6K2LL/A, and MT6N2LL/A; on Verizon in "Space Gray." they are MT6F2LL/A, MT6J2LL/A, and MT6M2LL/A; and on Verizon in gold, they are MT6H2LL/A, MT6L2LL/A, and MT6P2LL/A. |
| Apple Model No: |
A1921* (EMC 3219*) |
Model ID: |
iPhone11,6 |
| Details: |
*The model number and EMC number both are unique to this specific device. However, neither is externally listed. The model number is listed on the box and within the Settings app and the EMC number only is listed within the Settings app.
Also see: All iPhones with the A1921* Model Number, the 3219* EMC Number, and the iPhone11,6 Model Identifier. |
| Pre-Installed OS: |
iOS 12.0 (16A366) |
Maximum OS: |
Current* |
| Details: |
This model fully supports the final versions of iOS 12, iOS 13, iOS 14, and iOS 15. This model also supports the final version of iOS 16, but it does not support the Accessibility Detection, Live Captions, improved Depth of Field, and Visual Look Up features as well as Apple Music Sing.
Likewise, this model supports iOS 17 with the exception of the minor React with Your Hands; More Accurate Autocorrect in English, French, and Spanish; Inline Predictions (English); and Point and Speak features.
Finally, this model supports the current version of the iOS -- iOS 18 -- with the exception of the Apple Intelligence (AI), Messages via Satellite, Live audio transcriptions, Enhance Dialogue, Hands-free Unlock, Eye Tracking, and Music Haptics features.
Also see: Which iPhone models support iOS 18? Do some models "partially" support iOS 18? Which ones? |
| Dimensions: |
6.20 x 3.05 x 0.30* |
Avg. Weight: |
7.34 oz. (208 g) |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth (157.5 x 77.4 x 7.7 mm). |
| Mac Support: |
OS X 10.11.6* |
Windows Support: |
Windows 7* |
| Details: |
*Apple reports that the iPhone Xs Max, if syncing with iTunes is desired, is compatible with a Mac running OS X 10.11.6 and iTunes 12.8 or later or a Windows PC running Windows 7 or later and iTunes 12.9 or later. |
| Audio Support: |
Apple reports that the iPhone Xs Max supports "AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC‑3), Dolby Digital Plus (E‑AC‑3), and Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+)" |
| Photo Support: |
Apple does not formally specify photo formats for the iPhone Xs Max. However, it can sync photos in JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats. |
| Video Support: |
Apple reports that the iPhone Xs Max supports "HEVC, H.264, MPEG-4 Part 2, and Motion JPEG."
It also supports AirPlay Mirroring and video out to the Apple TV 2nd Gen or later as well as video mirroring and video out "up to" 1080p through the Lightning Digital AV Adapter and the Lightning to VGA Adapter. |
| Incl. Accessories: |
Ships with Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector, a Lightning to USB Cable, and a USB Power Adapter.
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| Original Price: |
US$1099, US$1249, US$1449 |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$250-US$400 |
| Details: |
*In the US, unlocked and SIM-free, this specific iPhone Xs Max originally cost US$1099, US$1249, and US$1449; with 64 GB, 256 GB, or 512 GB of storage, respectively.
On AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon, it was available on the "Apple iPhone Upgrade Program" for US$54.08, US$60.33, or US$68.66 per month for 24 months, respectively, which included an upgrade to a new iPhone every year and AppleCare+ coverage, but not mobile or data service.
On AT&T, this iPhone Xs Max also was available on an "AT&T Installment Program" locked to AT&T for US$45.80, US$52.05, or US$60.38 per month for 24 months, which included an upgrade every 12 or 24 months with an eligible trade-in, but no AppleCare+ coverage or mobile or data service (eligible service was required, if canceled, the device balance became due).
On Verizon, this iPhone Xs Max also was available on a "Verizon Device Payment Program" and locked to Verizon for US$45.79, US$52.04, or US$60.37 per month for 24 months, which included an upgrade to a new iPhone every year, but no AppleCare+ coverage or mobile or data service.
Finally, this iPhone Xs Max also was available on a monthly "Apple iPhone Payments" plan for US$45.79, US$52.04, or US$60.37 per month for 24 months without an annual upgrade, AppleCare+ coverage, or mobile or data service.
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Global original prices for the iPhone Xs Max (US/Canada/A1921) in 24 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region. Please note that prices with an asterisk (*) are bound by carrier contractual obligations.
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Original Prices - North & South America
| Canada: |
C$1519, C$1729, C$1999 |
Brazil: |
N/A |
| Mexico: |
N/A |
United States: |
US$1099, US$1249, US$1449 |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
N/A |
Belgium: |
N/A |
| Denmark: |
N/A |
Finland: |
N/A |
| Luxembourg: |
N/A |
Netherlands: |
N/A |
| Norway: |
N/A |
Portugal: |
N/A |
| Switzerland: |
N/A |
United Kingdom: |
N/A |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
N/A |
Hong Kong: |
N/A |
| India: |
N/A |
Indonesia: |
N/A |
| Malaysia: |
N/A |
The Philippines: |
N/A |
| Singapore: |
N/A |
Taiwan: |
N/A |
| Thailand: |
N/A |
Vietnam: |
N/A |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
N/A |
New Zealand: |
N/A |
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