📱 Model features |
| Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) | Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB) |
| Model | iPhone XS Max (256GB) | 12S (256GB/8GB) |
| Other model names | iPhone Xs Max A1921, A2101, A2102, A2104 | 小米12S 5G (8GB RAM) |
| Country or region available | 
(Global, International) |
(Global, International) |
| Brand | Apple | Xiaomi |
| Release date | 9/21/2018, Announced: 9/12/2018 | 7/7/2022, Announced: 7/4/2022 |
| Depth | 7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 77.4 x 157.5 millimeters (3.05 x 6.2 in) | 69.9 x 152.7 millimeters (2.75 x 6.01 in) |
| Weight | 208 grams (7.28 ounces) | 182 grams (6.37 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Stainless steel body, glass front/back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System |
| Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) | Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB) |
| System version | iOS 12 | Android 12 |
| Firmware update | iOS 16 | feature not registered |
| User Interface | feature not registered | MIUI 13 |
⚙️ Processor |
| Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) | Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB) |
| Chipset | 64bit: Apple A12 Bionic (7nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.25GHz Vortex (Dual-core)
4x 1.6GHz Tempest (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.19GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core)
3x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Apple GPU (4-Core) | Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 353210 (v7)
Geekbench: 11432 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage |
| Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) | Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB) |
| RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 8GB LPDDR5 |
| Internal storage | 256GB (244GB available)
NVMe (SSD) | 256GB (218GB available)
UFS 3.1 |
| External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display |
| Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) | Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB) |
| Display type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.5" inches | 6.28" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~85.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~89.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1242x2688 pixels (19.5:9) | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 456 PPI | 419 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 1 billion |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Display features | 625nits[typ]
Dolby Vision/HDR10
Oleophobic coating screen | 1100nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10+ |
📶 Mobile networks |
| Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) | Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB) |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 1024/150 Mbps | 2000/1024 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band detailsCollapse details |
| GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | All models:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
A2104 model:
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE 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 Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78) |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
| Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
📷 Camera |
| Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) | Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB) |
| Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MPf/2.452mm1.0µm | (triple camera)
50 megapixels
13MP ultrawidef/2.415mm123°1/3.06"1.12µm
5MP telephoto macrof/2.450mmAF |
| Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps |
| Flash | Quad-LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 28mm lens | 24mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | 1/1.28" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 1.22µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| Camera extras | 1080p@240fps | 4K@60fps
1080p@960fps
Sony IMX707
Leica optics |
📸 Front camera |
| Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) | Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB) |
| Front camera (secondary) | 7.1 megapixels | 32 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 3072x2304 pixels | 6528x4896 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.5 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 32mm lens | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.7µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia |
| Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) | Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB) |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound | Stereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Tuned by Harman Kardon |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity |
| Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) | Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB) |
| USB | USB 2.0 proprietary connector | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | proprietary audio output | Type-C reversible connector |
| TV output | Proprietary TV-out | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.2 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors |
| Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) | Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB) |
| Sensors | Accelerometer
Ambient Light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor | Accelerometer
Ambient Light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery |
| Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) | Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB) |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable) | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3174 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0 | 67W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 4
USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
| Wireless charging | Qi wireless charging | 50W Qi wireless charging
10W Reverse wireless charging |
| Talk time autonomy | 25 hours (1 days) | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features |
| Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) | Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB) |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | • Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold
• Face ID
• AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri
• Apple Pay
• Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included
• Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min | • Colors: Gray, White, Purple, Green |
☢️ Radiation rate |
| Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) | Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB) |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |