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Overview
iPhone XS Max and iPhone 16e, we can see that IPhone XS Max uses Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm), while iPhone 16e uses Apple A18 (3 nm). IPhone XS Max has 6.5" screen size, while iPhone 16e has 6.1" screen size. IPhone XS Max offers 1242 x 2688 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density), while iPhone 16e offers 1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density). IPhone XS Max has Li-Ion 3174 mAh, non-removable (12.08 Wh) battery, while iPhone 16e has Li-Ion 4005 mAh battery. iPhone 16e leads on battery with roughly 831 more mAh on paper. IPhone XS Max has 208 g (7.34 oz) weight, while iPhone 16e has 167 g (5.89 oz) weight. iPhone 16e is the lighter option by approximately 41g. IPhone XS Max provides 64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM, while iPhone 16e provides 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM. In summary: for a larger screen, choose iPhone XS Max (0.4" bigger); for extended battery life, iPhone 16e is the better choice; if portability matters, iPhone 16e is the lightest option. Refer to the detailed specifications table below for a complete side-by-side comparison of all features.
Specification iPhone XS Max iPhone 16e
network_cell Network GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
info_outline Announced 2018, September 12. Released 2018, September 21 2025, February 19
info_outline Status Discontinued Available. Released 2025, February 28
straighten Dimensions 157.5 x 77.4 x 7.7 mm (6.20 x 3.05 x 0.30 in) 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
scale Weight 208 g (7.34 oz) 167 g (5.89 oz)
info_outline Build Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, aluminum frame
info_outline Sim · Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)· eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
phone_iphone DisplayType Super Retina OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM) Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
phone_iphone DisplayResolution 1242 x 2688 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density) 1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
phone_iphone DisplayProtection Scratch-resistant glass Ceramic Shield glass, Mohs level 4
devices Os iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.7 iOS 18.3.1, upgradable to iOS 26.3
developer_board Chipset Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm) Apple A18 (3 nm)
info_outline Cpu Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest) Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz)
info_outline Gpu Apple GPU (4-core graphics) Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
info_outline InternalMemory 64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
camera_rear MainCamera 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS
camera_rear MainCameraFeatures Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, 3D (spatial) audio
camera_rear MainCameraVideo 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec. 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, Dolby Vision HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec.
camera_rear SelfieCamera 7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard), SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
camera_rear SelfieCameraFeatures HDR HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.
camera_rear SelfieCameraVideo 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, HDR
info_outline Wlan Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 5.3, A2DP, LE
info_outline Gps GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
nfc Nfc Yes Yes
usb Usb Lightning, USB 2.0 USB Type-C 2.0
sensors Sensors Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
battery_full Battery Li-Ion 3174 mAh, non-removable (12.08 Wh) Li-Ion 4005 mAh
palette Colors Space Gray, Silver, Gold Black, White
info_outline Price $ 309.66 / C$ 633.40 / £ 414.50 / € 460.00
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