The Apple iPhone XS Max scores 4.5 out of 5 from over 6277 reviews

Features

  • The iPhone XS Max has a 12-megapixel wide-angle and telephoto camera. 2x optical zoom and 10x digital zoom. 4K video recording, A 7-megapixel front camera with 1080p HD video recording.
  • The A12 Bionic chip has six cores, four for efficiency and two for performance. The A12 is 2x faster than the A11 and has a 50% lower battery drainage.
  • The iPhone XS Max features a 6.5-inch Super Retina HD OLED Display with 2688x1242 pixel resolution with Gorilla Glass 6 and 3D touch.
  • The iPhone XS Max, has a height of 15.7 cm, a length of 7.7 cm and a width of 0.73 cm, and weighs 208 grams.
  • iPhone XS Max users with disabilities can make full use of their device with features like Voice Over. Zoom, Dictation, Real-Time Text, Assistive Touch, Speak Screen, Type to Siri, Closed Captions and Switch Control.
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Every device purchased comes with a 12-month warranty, backed and serviced by Phonetradr so that you never deal with third-party companies.
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FAQs

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A iPhone XS Max costs between R8000 - R11990 in South Africa.
A second-hand iPhone XS Max costs between R7000.00 - R12990.00 on Phonetradr.
From top to bottom, it is 15.7 cm x 7.7 cm x 0.73 cm.
You can get it in Silver, Gold and Space Grey.
The iPhone XS Max is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 6, the strongest display protector in smartphones today.
The iPhone XS Max is water resistant. It has an “IP68” rating, which means it's fully protected from dust and can handle being underwater for up to 30 minutes at a depth of 6 meters. If your phone gets dropped in a puddle, or a shallow pool, or gets wet from the rain, it will be just fine.
The iPhone XS Max has the A12 Bionic processor. The chip has six cores - four for high efficiency and two for high performance. This promises speed and efficiency that’s 2x faster than the A11 chip and up to 50% lower in battery drainage. The chip’s graphics processing is also an improvement from the A11 with four cores and 50% faster graphics processing.
You can get the iPhone XS Max with 64GB, 256GB or 512GB of space. For a better picture on how much 256GB is, it equates to an average amount of 73,224 photos.  For the 64GB model, that’s approximately 15,000 photos!
The phone comes with 4G of RAM.
It has a 12-megapixel dual camera at the back and a 7-megapixel selfie camera at the front. The dual camera means you get more range in your photos!
Yes, portrait mode is available on the iPhone XS Max. Portrait mode focuses on the subject of the photo and blurs the background, providing more depth. For photography enthusiasts, portrait mode makes use of the phone’s 56mm-equivalent "telephoto" lens.
Open your Camera app, then select ‘Portrait” on the right side. Your lighting options will appear on your screen such as Natural Light, Studio, Contour and Stage Light. After selecting your lighting, hold up your phone and focus on the person you’d like to photograph.
When taking a photo, there is a 2x zoom option on the screen. Taping this will give you 2X optical zoom. If you hold the 2x button, it will expand to give you further digital zoom options. In other words, anytime you use zoom up to 2x, it will automatically be optical zoom.
You can easily record a demonstration of something from your phone using the built-in  screen recorder. - Make sure your phone is updated to iOS 12 - Go to your Settings, then select Control Centre. Tap into ‘Customise Controls’ then add “Screen Recording” to the list - Exit your settings and then head to your homescreen. Swipe up the Control Centre and select the little white circle in the square icon. This is the Screen Recording icon. - The recorder will count down from 3 and then whatever actions you take on your iPhone will be recorded. - Once you’re done, tap the red recording timer at the top of your screen to stop the recording. You can find your recording in your camera roll and edit it just like a standard video such as trimming the start and end of it. Or, you can edit it in iMovie which comes free with your iPhone.
We would recommend that you invest in a case or cover for your iPhone XS Max. A good cover can protect your phone from cracked screens, from drops, dents, dirt, scratches and help keep it looking like new for when you’d like to sell it.
 The iPhone XS Max lasts up to 90 minutes longer than the iPhone X. Wireless talk time goes up to 25 hours, internet use up to 13 hours and video playback up to 15 hours.
It weighs 208 grams, which is around the same weight as a tinned tomato and onion mix.
You’ve just turned on your iPhone for the first time. The first step will then be to select your country or region. This is important because it will determine your time, date and language. - Now connect your device to WiFi to continue, then insert your SIM card. - Now you will set up your Face ID or your Touch ID, depending on which iOS system you’re on. For Face ID, raise your screen directly in front of your face so that your phone can capture your features. For Touch ID, choose the finger you’d like to use to unlock your screen. Then enter a 6-digit code as your two-factor authentication. - If you had an iPhone beforehand and backed up your data to iCloud or iTunes, select either ‘Restore from iCloud Backup’ or ‘Restore from iTunes Backup’. If you are transferring content from an Android, select ‘Move from Android’ and follow the steps above. - Sign in your create your Apple ID which is usually an email address and a password. If you already have an existing Apple ID from your previous iPhone, you’ll be asked to enter a verification code on that phone. - You can then set up Siri, Screen Time and automatic updates now or select ‘Set Up in Settings Manually’ - Tap ‘Get started’ to start using your phone!
Yes, the iPhone XS Max supports wireless charging via any Qi-certified wireless charger, and also supports fast wireless charging, which can charge your phone from 0% to 50% in around 30 minutes. To use fast wireless charging, you'll need a compatible fast wireless charger like the Apple MagSafe Charger, and a power adapter that supports at least 20W or higher.
Yes, the iPhone XS Max is compatible with the magnetic card holder cases.
There are many good card holder cases available for the iPhone XS Max. Here are some of the best ones: Smartish iPhone XS Max Wallet Case: This case has a durable construction and can hold up to three cards or cash. It has a slim design and comes in a variety of colors. Silk iPhone XS Max Wallet Case: This case is made of textured high-grip material and has a reinforced grip for added protection. It can hold up to three cards or cash and has a slim design. Vena vCommute iPhone XS Max Wallet Case: This case has a military-grade drop protection and can hold up to three cards or cash. It has a slim design and comes in a variety of colors. Spigen Slim Armor CS iPhone XS Max Case: This case has a dual-layer design with a shock-absorbing TPU interior and a hard polycarbonate exterior. It can hold up to two cards and has a slim design.
The best wireless charger for the iPhone XS Max is the Belkin Boost Up Wireless Charging Pad: This charger provides up to 7.5W of power and is compatible with the iPhone XS Max. It has a non-slip surface to keep your phone in place and comes with a wall adapter, we can also recommend the Anker PowerWave 7.5 Stand: This charger also provides up to 7.5W of power, has a stand design that allows you to use your phone while it charges. It has temperature control and surge protection to keep your phone safe.