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Apple iPhone XS Max
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Apple iPhone XS Max

Full specifications. Reported SAR. The context behind your connection.

Display6.5 inches
ChipsetApple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
FCC identifierBCG-E3219A

RF Safe source record retrieved September 12, 2026. Regional specifications and test configurations may differ.

The SAR overview.

Reported US test values · W/kg averaged over 1 g of tissue

Head SAR1.16 W/kg72% of US localized limit
Body SAR1.17 W/kg73% of US localized limit
Simultaneous head1.39 W/kg87% of US localized limit
Simultaneous body1.52 W/kg95% of US localized limit
0–0.400.41–0.800.81–1.201.21+ W/kgUS localized test values · 1 g average

Colors indicate reported SAR ranges, not a safety verdict. Results depend on test configuration and regional model. A lower listed maximum does not guarantee lower everyday exposure. How to read these numbers →

Additional SAR values & source information
Hotspot (US)1.52 W/kg
Product-specific use (US)1.17 W/kg
Head (EU, 10 g)— W/kg
Body (EU, 10 g)— W/kg
FCC IDBCG-E3219A — FCC equipment search ↗
SourceRF Safe original phone profile ↗
Data noteValues are reported by the RF Safe source record and have not been independently re-tested here. Zero or blank source values are shown as not listed.

Your SAR comparison, at a glance.

Cellular-only and simultaneous-transmission values, side by side.

Apple iPhone XS Max SAR comparison chart showing cellular-only versus simultaneous Wi-Fi and cellular test values

RF Safe source chart. Green and red compare lower and higher values within this chart; they differ from the fixed SAR ranges above. Percentage differences compare test configurations and do not predict a personal exposure reduction.

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RF Safe reference illustrations for this phone.

Head exposure reference

Apple iPhone XS Max head SAR reference illustration

Body exposure reference

Apple iPhone XS Max body SAR reference illustration

Source illustrations visualize the RF Safe record. They are not scans of an individual, a measured personal dose, or a forecast of disease. Read the numerical labels and the original test context.

Every specification, in one place.

Historical RF Safe reference data. Software, pricing, and availability may have changed.

General
PhoneApple iPhone XS MAX
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Announced2018-09-12 22:16:24
Availability (source snapshot)Available. Released 2018, September 21
Price (historical source)About 570 EUR
Model NamesA1921, A2101, A2102, A2104, Phone11,6
Display
TypeSuper Retina OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM)
Size6.5 inches, 102.9 cm2 (~84.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1242 x 2688 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density)
ProtectionScratch-resistant glass
Features3D Touch
Display TestContrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 4.516 (sunlight)
Camera
Main CameraDual Camera: 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4m, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0m, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
Main FeaturesQuad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Video4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
Selfie CameraSingle Camera: 7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard) SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Selfie Camera FeaturesHDR
Selfie Camera Video1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Battery
TypeLi-Ion 3174 mAh, non-removable (12.08 Wh)
Battery TestEndurance rating 79h
Charging15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised) Wireless (Qi)
Hardware
Operating system (source snapshot)iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 16.3
ChipsetApple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
CPUHexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest)
GPUApple GPU (4-core graphics)
PerformanceAnTuTu: 353210 (v7) GeekBench: 11432 (v4.4) GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Internal Storage64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM NVMe
Card SlotNo
SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Connectivity
Wi-fiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
USBLightning, USB 2.0
GPSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCYes
RadioNo
Sound
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm JackNo
Loudspeaker TestVoice 70dB / Noise 74dB / Ring 84dB
Design
TypeBar
Dimensions157.5 x 77.4 x 7.7 mm (6.20 x 3.05 x 0.30 in)
Weight208 g (7.34 oz)
ColorsSpace Gray, Silver, Gold
BuildGlass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame
Network
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
SIMNano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) - for China IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 2m for 30 min) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)
2G NetworkGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM) - for China CDMA 800 / 1900
3G NetworkHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G Network1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66 - A2101 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66, 71 - A1921, A2104

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