Quick Verdict
- Choose Apple iPhone XS if you want the best value for your money.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone XS
Apple iPhone XS Max
Performance
52.1
52.1
Camera
40.0
40.0
Battery
40.0
40.0
Gaming
48.7
48.7
Overall
52.9
52.9
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Best Value
Apple iPhone XS
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
Tie
📷 Camera
Tie
🔋 Battery
Tie
🎮 Gaming
Tie
💰 Value
🏆 Apple iPhone XS
📱 Display
Screen Size
5.80"
6.50"
Display Type
Super Retina OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM)
Super Retina OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1125x2436
1242x2688
Refresh Rate
0 Hz
60 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
RAM
4 GB
4 GB
Storage
64 GB
64 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
Selfie Camera
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard) SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard) SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
2658 mAh
3174 mAh
Charging
15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min Wireless (Qi)
15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min Wireless (Qi)
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✗ No
✗ No
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
Lightning, USB 2.0
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm (5.65 x 2.79 x 0.30 in)
157.5 x 77.4 x 7.7 mm (6.20 x 3.05 x 0.30 in)
Weight
177g
208g
Build Material
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame
Colors
Space Gray, Silver, Gold
Space Gray, Silver, Gold
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.7
iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.7
Our Verdict
Both phones are very closely matched. Your choice should depend on which features matter most to you — whether it's camera quality, battery life, gaming performance, or value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone XS
Pros
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
Apple iPhone XS Max
Pros
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone XS or Apple iPhone XS Max?
Both phones are very closely matched with similar overall scores.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone XS or Apple iPhone XS Max?
Both phones have identical camera scores.
Which has better battery life?
Both phones have similar battery performance.
Which is better for gaming?
Both phones offer similar gaming performance.
Which offers better value for money?
Apple iPhone XS offers better value at PKR 141,999 with a value score of 1.7.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone XS and Apple iPhone XS Max?
Apple iPhone XS costs PKR 141,999 while Apple iPhone XS Max costs PKR 167,999. The price difference is PKR 26,000.
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