9 reasons you should buy the smaller iPhone XS instead of the iPhone XS Max

as declared in 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.

WATCH: Smart launches the iPhone Xs, Xs Max with Kris Aquino

Once announced, the wait was on for Filipino fans, tuning in to the official Apple website, and telcos' social media pages for price and availability details. On Friday, October 26, however, the new iPhones officially became available across official outlets, Smart being among them. Rival Globe also held an official launch a day before the Smart launch, Thursday, October 25. Official Apple retailers Beyond The Box and Power Mac Center held midnight launches as well, Friday, October 26. A number of longtime Smart subscribers were also present at the launch party, who were given a huge surprise.

Camera Comparison: iPhone XR vs. iPhone XS Max

As it stated in iPhone XR vs. iPhone XS Portrait ModeiPhone XR vs. iPhone XS Portrait Mode in low lightFront-facing camera on iPhone XR and iPhone XSThe iPhone XR and the iPhone XS models share many similarities, but one major difference is the rear camera setup. That means you can't get Portrait Mode shots of pets, flowers, food, or other objects.You can do non-person Portrait Mode photos on the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max because two cameras are used together to calculate depth information. Images taken in standard zoom mode, for example, look the same.You will, however, see some differences using the iPhone XS telephoto lens for 2x optical zoom in conditions where lighting is good, because this feature isn't available on the iPhone XR . With no second lens, the iPhone XR ls limited to digital zoom that maxes out at 5x. Do you prefer the iPhone XS camera?