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.
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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
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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
| 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 25 fps or 30 fps 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 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 |