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Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) vs Lenovo Legion 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone XS Max vs Lenovo Legion 2 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Lenovo Legion 2 Pro X Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) 15Points
6.5"
AMOLED

1242x2688

12
MP

7.1mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3174
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
20Points Lenovo Legion 2 Pro (128GB/12GB) Compare Apple iPhone XS Max X
6.92"
AMOLED

1080x2460

64
MP

44mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Lenovo Legion 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

iPhone XS Max (256GB)} 15 Advantages Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) vs Legion 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)} 20 Advantages Lenovo Legion 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)
+256GB (244GB available)142%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (101GB available)
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 3.1
+208 grams (7.28 ounces)25%
Lighter
vs259 grams (9.07 ounces)
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)29%
Thinner
vs9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsAluminum frame, glass front/back
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsAMOLED
+1242x2688 pixels26%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2460 pixels
+456 PPI18%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs388 PPI
+Quad-LED flashAdvantage
The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsDual-LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.8 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
2.25GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)vs+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)48%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4Xvs+12GB LPDDR52 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
60Hzvs+144Hz140%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
6.5"vs+6.92"6%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 12MPvs+(dual camera) 64MP + 16MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
1/2.55" inchesvs+1/1.32" inches93%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 7.1MPvs+(front) 44MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4K UHD (3840x2160)vs+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
4G LTE-Avs+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps193%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
3174 mAhvs+5500 mAh73%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15Wvs+90W5 times
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
proprietary audio outputvs+Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Best output for headset
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 proprietary connectorvs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

24 Common items in both devices
Dolby Vision/HDR10 / HDR10+
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
BSI sensor
HDR photo/video on both cameras
Capacitive
Multitouch
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Lenovo Legion 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)
ModeliPhone XS Max (256GB)Legion 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)
Other model namesiPhone Xs Max A1921, A2101, A2102, A2104Lenovo Legion 2 Pro (L70081)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
China
China
BrandAppleLenovo
Release date9/21/2018, Announced: 9/12/20184/26/2021, Announced: 4/8/2021
Depth7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)77.4 x 157.5 millimeters (3.05 x 6.2 in)78.5 x 176 millimeters (3.09 x 6.93 in)
Weight208 grams (7.28 ounces)259 grams (9.07 ounces)
Build, materialsStainless steel body, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: RGB LED light panel
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Lenovo Legion 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size6.5" inches6.92" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1242x2688 pixels (19.5:9)1080x2460 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)456 PPI388 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz144Hz
Display features625nits[typ]
Dolby Vision/HDR10
Oleophobic coating screen
1300nits[peak]
HDR10+
111% DCI-P3
Touch Sampling Rate: 720Hz

🤖 Operating System

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Lenovo Legion 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)
System versioniOS 12Android 11
Firmware updateiOS 18feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredZUI 13

⚙️ Processor

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Lenovo Legion 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)
Chipset64bit: Apple A12 Bionic (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)
CPUHexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.25GHz Vortex (Dual-core)
4x 1.6GHz Tempest (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerApple GPU (4-Core)Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 353210 (v7)
Geekbench: 11432 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 809642 (v9)

💽 Memory and storage

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Lenovo Legion 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage256GB (244GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
128GB (101GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Lenovo Legion 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkAll models:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
A2104 model:
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16
VoLTE
A1921/A2104 models:
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)
A2101 model:
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19,20,25,26,28,29,30,32,66)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,46)
A2102 model:
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,11,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19,20,21,25,26,28,29,30,66)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,42,46)
LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 28, 41, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Lenovo Legion 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP f/2.452mm1.0µm
(dual camera)
64 megapixels
16MP ultrawide f/2.2123°16mm1.0µm
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
FlashQuad-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length28mm (lens)25mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/1.32" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@240fps8K@24fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@240fps (slow motion)
HDR10+

📸 Front camera

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Lenovo Legion 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)7.1 megapixels44 megapixels

*Motorized pop-up camera (slider)
Front camera resolution3072x2304 pixels7680x5720 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length32mm (lens)24mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.65" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Lenovo Legion 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundStereo sound with dual speakers
Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation3 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFFMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Lenovo Legion 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputproprietary audio outputType-C reversible connector
TV outputProprietary TV-outUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Lenovo Legion 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Lenovo Legion 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3174 mAh5500 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
90W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless chargingNot supported
Talk time autonomy25 hours (1 days)feature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Lenovo Legion 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold
• Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included
• Face ID
• Apple Pay
• AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri
• Colors: Ultimate Black, Titanium White
• Built-in two cooling fans
• Gaming triggers: 6 pressure sensitive zones: 4 ultrasonic buttons (top), 2 capacitive sliding buttons (back)

☢️ Radiation rate

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Lenovo Legion 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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