Apple iPhone Xs Max (64 gb) - rewiew

Apple iPhone Xs Max

Reviewed in India on 16 july 2020

Amazing Phone

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The iPhone XS Max combines a big OLED screen, great speakers, great cameras, great battery life, and blazing fast speed into the best user experience on a smartphone. For the record, Apple will support this phone with software updates for 5 years...the Note 9 is a 2018 phone running 2017 Android software and Samsung gives software updates for 3 years. I’ll list some pros and cons and also what the tech media won’t tell you.

Pros:

- battery life is all day

- upgraded speakers get real loud

- Face ID is faster

- fast and smooth

- Siri has been given shortcuts

- upgraded cameras are just as good as Samsung cameras now and the front camera is better than the Note 9 front camera

Cons:

- expensive

- slow speed charger

- no headphone jack

- it’s made of glass on the front and back. A case is almost mandatory especially if you are clumsy

Bottom line...the iPhone and Galaxy phones are the best phones on the market right now. The iPhone is a step ahead because iOS gets frequent updates and starting with iOS 12 Apple actually sped up old iPhones and iPads which will allow users to keep their devices longer. An iPhone is now like a laptop and something you only need to upgrade once it breaks. The iPhone is also the ONLY smartphone that can stream all video apps in full screen. Android doesn’t have full screen built into the OS so video apps like HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, STARZ, Encore, and EPIC are all tiny on the Note 9...those apps are all full screen on the iPhone. Food for thought.

For people confused between xs and xs max, take the xs, why? because xs max doesnt give you more screen space, it just enlarges the icons and the text. Even after upgrading the ios to 12.0.1, there seems to be no difference, I think the screen could have been used to fit in more text compared to the Xs. having said that, im used to big phones, the Pixel 2xl, the 6sPlus, so if you are a big phone person, go for this phone with eyes closed.

If you are confused between apple and android flagships, let me tell you, I was on HTC for 3 years, then shifted to iphone 6s plus for 3 years and briefly shifted to pixel 2 xl, and now finally to Xs Max, which I intend to use for the next 3 years. having used both, I definitely feel iphones are quite premium and offer the best tech. I mean when I think about it, who invented face ID? who designed the notch? Almost all phones come with these features these days and after adapting to iphones technology, the other phones are going a step ahead, so definitely, apple is the trend setter! Comparing pixel 2xl with Xs Max, I found that the pixel 2 xl and even the pixel 2 get damn hot, definitely not the issue on the iphone. Iphone looks much better too! GREAT DISPLAY! Also great touch interface! its really smooth. Having said that, Its all personal choice!

I really love my purchase! and now I know why some people are reluctant to switch to android from iphone!

Description

iPhone XS Max features a 6.5-inch Super Retina display with custom-built OLED panels for an HDR display that provides the industry’s best color accuracy, true blacks, and remarkable brightness. Advanced Face ID lets you securely unlock your iPhone, log in to apps, and pay with just a glance. The A12 Bionic chip with next-generation Neural Engine uses real-time machine learning to transform the way you experience photos, gaming, augmented reality, and more. A breakthrough 12MP dual-camera system takes your portraits to the next level with Portrait mode, Portrait Lighting, enhanced bokeh, and all-new Depth Control. Water resistance. And iOS 12—the most advanced mobile operating system—with powerful new tools that make iPhone more personal than ever.

Features & details

• 6.5-inch Super Retina display (OLED) with HDR
• IP68 dust and water resistant (maximum depth of 2 meters up to 30 minutes)
• 12MP dual cameras with dual OIS and 7MP TrueDepth front camera—Portrait mode, Portrait Lighting, Depth Control, and Smart HDR
• Face ID for secure authentication
• A12 Bionic with next-generation Neural Engine
• Wireless charging—works with Qi chargers
• iOS 12 with Memoji, Screen Time, Siri Shortcuts, and Group FaceTime

Technical Details

iPhone XS Max

Display	6.5-inch Super Retina HD display with HDR and True Tone
Capacity	64GB, 256GB, 512GB
Splash, Water, and Dust Resistant	All-glass and stainless steel design, water and dust resistant (rated IP68)
Camera and Video	Dual 12MP cameras with Portrait mode, Depth Control, Portrait Lighting, Smart HDR, and 4K video up to 60 fps
Front Camera	7MP TrueDepth front camera with Portrait mode, Depth Control, Portrait Lighting, and Smart HDR
Power and Battery	Talk time (wireless):Up to 25 hours, Internet use: Up to 13 hours, Video playback (wireless): Up to 15 hours
In the Box	iPhone, EarPods with Lightning Connector, Lightning to USB Cable, 5W USB Power Adapter, Documentation
Warranty	1 year manufacturer warranty for device and 6 months manufacturer warranty for in-box accessories including batteries from the date of purchase
Height	157.5 mm (6.20 inches)
Width	77.4 mm (3.05 inches)
Depth	7.7 mm (0.30 inches)
Weight	208 grams (7.34 ounces)

Product Details

• Manufacturer: Apple Computer
• ASIN: B07J317TRK
• Product Dimensions: 15.8 x 0.8 x 7.7 cm; 208 g
• Item model number: iPhone XS Max
• Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)