iPhone XS Max vs iPhone 6s

Which one is best for you?

Three years separate the releases of iPhone 6s and iPhone XS Max, and Apple have not rested on their laurels. Constant innovation has led to a phone that is all but unrecognisable as a successor to 2015’s flagship iPhone.

The adoption of OLED technology has not only provided a vivid display with vibrant colours and pin-sharp resolution, but has removed the need for a bezel, enabling an edge-to-edge display on iPhone XS Max that makes the most of the available space, and measures a hefty 6.5 inches – perfect for gamers and film fans.

There have been huge improvements in camera technology too, with the single lens camera on iPhone 6s giving way to iPhone XS Max’s outstanding dual-lens camera with Smart HDR. This impressive new feature offers improved low-light capability, and crisper photos with better contrast.

iPhone 6s remains an excellent phone with premium features, but the new generation of iPhone models represent an entirely different proposition.

• Apple

  iPhone XS Max

  • Take stunning professional pictures with iPhone XS Max’s feature-laden dual-lens camera, including Apple’s Smart HDR

  • See more on the gorgeous 6.5-inch OLED display – or multi-task with split screen view

  • Experience a smoother and more immersive gaming experience thanks to the powerful new A12 Bionic chip.

  • Personalise your favourite Animoji and add stickers and filters for even more fun

  Buy the XS Max
• Apple

  iPhone 6s

  • Say goodbye to fingerprint smudges thanks to a special coating that repels oil and reduces annoying smears

  • View crystal clear videos and images with the 4.7-inch Retina HD display

  • Relive your favourite memories. Live Photos sets your pictures in motion

  • Take 8-megapixel still photos while recording 4K video

  Buy the iPhone 6s

Name	iPhone XS Max	iPhone 6s
Image	Buy the XS Max	Buy the iPhone 6s
Display	6.5 inches	4.7 inches (diagonal)
Size and weight	Height: 157.5 mm Width: 77.4 mm Depth: 7.7 mm Weight: 208 grams	Height: 138.3 mm Width: 67.1 mm Depth: 7.1 mm Weight: 143 grams
Rear camera	Dual 12 MP	12 MP
Front camera	7 MP	5 MP
Video recording	4K video recording at 24fps	4K video recording at 30 fps 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps
Processor	A12 Bionic Chip	A9 chip with 64-bit architecture Embedded M9 motion coprocessor
Battery	3174 mAh	1715 mAh
Storage	64 GB 256 GB 512 GB	16 GB 64 GB 128 GB
Splash, water and dust resistant	Yes
Buy now	Buy the XS Max	Buy the iPhone 6s