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Apple iPhone XS Max (512GB) vs Motorola Moto Maxx

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone XS Max vs Motorola Moto Maxx phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto Maxx X Apple iPhone XS Max (512GB) 19Points
6.5"
AMOLED

1242x2688

12
MP

7.1mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3174
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.2"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.7
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone XS Max (512GB)

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iPhone XS Max (512GB)} 19 Advantages Apple iPhone XS Max (512GB) vs Moto Maxx} 7 Advantages Motorola Moto Maxx
+2.25GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)1%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.7GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR3
+512GB (498GB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (52GB available)
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.0
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)45%
Thinner
vs11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+6.5"25%
Larger screen
vs5.2"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP16%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 20.7MP
+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
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 7.1MP2 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2.1MP
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlock 3DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
208 grams (7.28 ounces)vs+176 grams (6.16 ounces)18%
Lighter
1242x2688 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels10%
Higher resolution screen
456 PPIvs+565 PPI24%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2300000 apps (App Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
3174 mAhvs+3900 mAh23%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

27 Common items in both devices
Super AMOLED
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
BSI sensor
4K UHD (3840x2160)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iPhone XS Max (512GB)Moto Maxx
 
ModeliPhone XS Max (512GB)Moto Maxx
Other model namesiPhone Xs Max A1921, A2101, A2102, A2104Motorola Moto MAXX XT1225 (Ballistic Nylon), Droid Turbo
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
Brazil(Global, International)
Brazil, (Global, International)
BrandAppleMotorola
Release date9/21/2018, Announced: 9/12/201811/5/2014
Depth7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)77.4 x 157.5 millimeters (3.05 x 6.2 in)73.3 x 143.5 millimeters (2.89 x 5.65 in)
Weight208 grams (7.28 ounces)176 grams (6.16 ounces)
Build, materialsStainless steel body, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

iPhone XS Max (512GB)Moto Maxx
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.5" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1242x2688 pixels (19.5:9)1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)456 PPI565 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display features625nits[typ]
Dolby Vision/HDR10
Oleophobic coating screen
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

iPhone XS Max (512GB)Moto Maxx
System versioniOS 12Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware updateiOS 18Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPhone XS Max (512GB)Moto Maxx
Chipset64bit: Apple A12 Bionic (7nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (28nm)
CPUHexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.25GHz Vortex (Dual-core)
4x 1.6GHz Tempest (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerApple GPU (4-Core)Qualcomm Adreno 420
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 353210 (v7)
Geekbench: 11432 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPhone XS Max (512GB)Moto Maxx
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage512GB (498GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

iPhone XS Max (512GB)Moto Maxx
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkAll models:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
A2104 model:
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 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 Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

iPhone XS Max (512GB)Moto Maxx
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP f/2.452mm1.0µm
20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 24 fps
FlashQuad-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length28mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
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 only main camera
Camera extras1080p@240fpsfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPhone XS Max (512GB)Moto Maxx
Front camera (secondary)7.1 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution3072x2304 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length32mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPhone XS Max (512GB)Moto Maxx
LoudspeakerStereo soundSupported
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
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFFMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

iPhone XS Max (512GB)Moto Maxx
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPhone XS Max (512GB)Moto Maxx
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 3D
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPhone XS Max (512GB)Moto Maxx
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3174 mAh3900 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless chargingQi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy25 hours (1 days)48 hours (2 days)
Standbyfeature not registered675 hours (28.1 days)

➕ Other features

iPhone XS Max (512GB)Moto Maxx
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
Apple Pay
• AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri
• Face ID
• Colors: Black Ballistic Nylon
• Moto Display
• Turbo Charger: 60% battery in 30min
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

iPhone XS Max (512GB)Moto Maxx
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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