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Apple iPhone XS Max

Name: Apple iPhone XS Max
Brand: Apple

The specifications, radiation measurements and practical choices for your phone.

Display6.5 inches

ChipsetApple A12 Bionic (7 nm)

FCC identifierBCG-E3219A

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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 SAR · cellular only1.16 W/kg72% of US localized limit

Body SAR · cellular only1.17 W/kg73% of US localized limit

Hotspot SAR · cellular only1.17 W/kg73% of US localized limit

Head SAR · simultaneous1.39 W/kg87% of US localized limit

Body SAR · simultaneous1.52 W/kg95% of US localized limit

Hotspot SAR · simultaneous1.52 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, cellular only (US)	1.17 W/kg
Product-specific source field (US)	1.17 W/kg
Head (EU, 10 g)	— W/kg
Body (EU, 10 g)	— W/kg
FCC ID	BCG-E3219A — FCC equipment search ↗
Source	RF Safe original phone profile ↗
Data note	Values 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.

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Source specifications by category. Regional models, software and availability may differ.

General

Phone	Apple iPhone XS MAX
Technology	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Announced	2018-09-12 22:16:24
Availability (source snapshot)	Available. Released 2018, September 21
Price (historical source)	About 570 EUR
Model Names	A1921, A2101, A2102, A2104, Phone11,6

Display

Type	Super Retina OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM)
Size	6.5 inches, 102.9 cm2 (~84.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1242 x 2688 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density)
Protection	Scratch-resistant glass
Features	3D Touch
Display Test	Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 4.516 (sunlight)

Camera

Main Camera	Dual 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 Features	Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Video	4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Camera	Single Camera: 7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard) SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Selfie Camera Features	HDR
Selfie Camera Video	1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS

Battery

Type	Li-Ion 3174 mAh, non-removable (12.08 Wh)
Battery Test	Endurance rating 79h
Charging	15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised) Wireless (Qi)

Hardware

Operating system (source snapshot)	iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 16.3
Chipset	Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
CPU	Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest)
GPU	Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Performance	AnTuTu: 353210 (v7) GeekBench: 11432 (v4.4) GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Internal Storage	64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM NVMe
Card Slot	No
Sensors	Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Connectivity

Wi-fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE
USB	Lightning, USB 2.0
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Yes
Radio	No

Sound

Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm Jack	No
Loudspeaker Test	Voice 70dB / Noise 74dB / Ring 84dB

Design

Type	Bar
Dimensions	157.5 x 77.4 x 7.7 mm (6.20 x 3.05 x 0.30 in)
Weight	208 g (7.34 oz)
Colors	Space Gray, Silver, Gold
Build	Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame

Network

Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
SIM	Nano-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 Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM) - for China CDMA 800 / 1900
3G Network	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G Network	1, 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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