9 reasons you should buy the smaller iPhone XS instead of the iPhone XS Max
byAndro Alex-0
collected by :Clara William
Apple unveiled three new iPhones this year: the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR. Here are 9 reasons to choose the smaller iPhone XS instead of the larger iPhone XS Max: Slides View As: One Page1. The iPhone XS is more affordable than the iPhone XS Max. The iPhone XS is lighter than the iPhone XS Max. The iPhone XS is powered by the same brains as the iPhone XS Max.
Listen as Apple's iPhone XS Max takes on Google's Pixel 3 XL in our smartphone speaker test
VideoContinuing AppleInsider's video series comparing Apple's iPhone XS Max to Google's Pixel 3 XL, this installment takes a closer look — or listen — at the two flagships' speaker systems. Apple's iPhone XS and XS Max carry over the stereo speaker configuration seen on past iPhone models, with the ear speaker and down-firing loudspeaker acting as discrete units when holding the phone in a landscape orientation. On the XS Max, the bass is noticeably deeper but is less refined.The top speaker on the Pixel 3 XL, which also serves as the phone's ear speaker, is very quiet compared to the bottom loudspeaker. For instance, the smaller ear speaker takes care of most of the high notes, while the larger bottom speaker handles the mid and low tones. eBay sellers are also shipping units now.Those interested in purchasing the Google Pixel 3 XL can take advantage of a buy one Pixel 3 XL, get a free 64GB Pixel 3 at Verizon Wireless.
Comparing photography: iPhone XS Max versus Google Pixel 3 XL
as mentioned in iPhone XS Max (left) and the Pixel 3 XL (right)Detail ComparisonBefore we start the comparison, let's talk about the cameras. Pixel 3 XL (left), iPhone XS Max (right) photo detail testPixel 3 XL (left), iPhone XS Max (right) wide vs telephoto zoomPixel 3 XL (left), iPhone XS Max (right) testing exposure on treesPixel 3 XL (left), iPhone XS Max (right) at maximum zoomMacro Shots and Lens DifferencesPixel 3 XL (left), iPhone XS Max (right) wide macro photo detailPixel 3 XL wide lens shot of a truckiPhone XS Max telephoto lens shot of the same truckDynamic Range ComparedPixel 3 XL (left), iPhone XS Max (right) showing dynamic range differencesPixel 3 XL (left), iPhone XS Max (right) self portrait dynamic range under sunlightPixel 3 XL (left), iPhone XS Max (right) dynamic range of a waterfall scenePixel 3 XL (left), iPhone XS Max (right) dynamic range, with a person as the subjectPixel 3 XL panorama shot to test dynamic rangeDynamic range test for a panorama on the iPhone XS MaxPortrait Photo ComparisonPixel 3 XL (left), iPhone XS Max (right) portrait shot with bright sunlight on the facePixel 3 XL (left), iPhone XS Max (right) portrait shots at default blurAdjusting the Portrait Depth Control on the iPhone XS MaxPixel 3 XL (left), iPhone XS Max (right) extreme portrait test using pine needlesLow Light Photo ComparisonPixel 3 XL (left), iPhone XS Max (right) low light portrait photo with flashPixel 3 XL (left), iPhone XS Max (right) low light photoPixel 3 XL (left), iPhone XS Max (right) low light selfie with flashPixel 3 XL (left), iPhone XS Max (right) low light sunrisePixel 3 XL vs XS Max: Which phone takes better photos? Cropping in, the XS Max seems to be slightly more detailed.Since the XS Max has a telephoto lens, it has a huge advantage for zoom shots. The white balance on the XS Max is more accurate as well.Now with flash, the XS Max completely ruins this photo by flashing way too bright for the conditions. It was able to reproduce color much better than the XS Max, which still lacked contrast.We went back and looked at each photo and found that the iPhone XS Max produced better photos around 60% of the time, not including a few photos that came out as a tie.So with that, we're giving the win to the iPhone XS Max for photo quality.If you haven't already ordered Apple's iPhone XS Max, wireless carriers are incentivizing the purchase .
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