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Apple iPhone 11 vs Apple iPhone XS Max
Product A: Apple
101 of 162 known
Change Apple iPhone 11
Product B: Apple
98 of 162 known
Change Apple iPhone XS Max
50 of 154 fields differ
- 40 different values
- 10 known for one only
- 49 the same
- 55 missing for both
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AiPhone 11: 75.7 × 150.9 mm
- BiPhone XS Max: 77.4 × 157.5 mm
Weight
0 to 250 g
All 162 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
Status
Predecessor
Apple iPhone XR8Reviewmacrumors.com/roundup/iphone-11Read 7 October 2026MacRumors says the iPhone 11 succeeded the iPhone XR.10Reviewitpro.com/hardware/34503/apple-iphone-11-review-a-high-octane-crowd-pleaserRead 7 October 2026Verdict explicitly identifies iPhone 11 as a successor to the XR. Standard line, excluding XS and XS Max.22Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/iphone-xs-reviewRead 23 October 2026TechRadar's iPhone XS review says the iPhone 11 is a successor to the iPhone XR, not to the XS.
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Successor
Apple iPhone 129Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPhone-11_id11175Read 7 October 2026Discover More explicitly links Successor: Apple iPhone 12 specs. This is the standard iPhone line, not iPhone 12 mini or Pro.23Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/iphone/iPhone_12_PER_Oct2020.pdfRead 23 October 2026Apple's iPhone 12 environmental report names the iPhone 11 as the previous generation.24Press articlemacrumors.com/roundup/iphone-12Read 23 October 2026MacRumors says the 6.1-inch iPhone 12 was a successor to the iPhone 11.
Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
Black, Green, Yellow, Purple, (PRODUCT)RED, White1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111865Read 7 October 2026Finish section. Published current finish list, including any later colour additions.
Form factor
OS support period (claimed)
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Security support period (claimed)
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Security updates until
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Body
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Height
Width
Thickness
Thickness with camera bump
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Folded dimensions
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Weight
Frame
Front
Back
Dust and water rating
Water resistance depth
Water resistance time
MIL-STD-810
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SIM capacity
Stylus
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Stylus name
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Display
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Screen size
Resolution
Pixel density
325.7ppi
458.4ppi
Aspect ratio
19.5:925Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPhone-XS-Max_id10767Read 7 October 2026Actual display row directly gives 19.5:9 with 2688x1242 resolution. Published nominal aspect label, not a rounded-diagonal calculation.26Retailer pagevideotron.com/en/support/mobile/devices/iphone-xs-maxRead 7 October 2026Exact XS Max display row publishes 19.5:9 directly, agreeing with independent PhoneArena row.
Display type
Display type (as published)
Max refresh rate
Min refresh rate
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Touch sampling rate
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Instant touch sampling
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Display brightness (typical, claimed)
Outdoor brightness (claimed)
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Peak display brightness (claimed)
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Minimum brightness
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DCI-P3 coverage
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HDR playback formats
PWM dimming frequency
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Front camera cutout
Cover screen size
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Cover screen resolution
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Cover screen refresh rate
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Cover screen type
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Platform
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OS at launch
Software
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Latest stable OS (verified)
Chipset
Process
CPU cores
CPU configuration
AApple iPhone 11
| Count | Core |
|---|---|
| 2 | Performance |
| 4 | Efficiency |
Max CPU clock
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GPU
NPU performance
Memory
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RAM
4GB11Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+11+Teardown/126192Read 7 October 2026Logic-board step 6 identifies seemingly 4GB RAM. Notebookcheck exact iPhone 11 Memory table independently establishes 4 GB. No 6 GB camera-memory claim is inherited from Pro speculation.12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-11-Smartphone-Review-More-than-just-an-affordable-Apple-smartphone.435087.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specification Memory row expressly lists 4 GB for exact iPhone 11. This corroborates the teardown identification without relying on its tentative capacity wording.
Storage (nominal)
Storage type
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Memory card
None15Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-XS-Max-Smartphone-Review.333544.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Connectivity prose explicitly XS Max does not support microSD expansion. All storage variants described same hardware except volume. Exact maker handset diagram and FCC UICC slot agree. External Lightning memory readers are not physical memory-card slots. Notebookcheck generic eMMC storage label not adopted.25Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPhone-XS-Max_id10767Read 7 October 2026Hardware Storage expansion row explicitly not expandable, agreeing exact carrier External memory None. Maker handset interface diagram has only nano-SIM tray and Lightning connector. External wired readers remain separate.26Retailer pagevideotron.com/en/support/mobile/devices/iphone-xs-maxRead 7 October 2026Exact Memory section explicitly External memory None, alongside internal 64 GB and RAM 4 GB. PhoneArena independently states storage not expandable. This is built-in memory-card expansion, not a denial of external Lightning camera/card adapters.
Max card size
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Rear cameras
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Physical rear cameras
AApple iPhone 11
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | OIS | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 12 | 1.8 | Yes | Not available |
| Ultrawide | 12 | 2.4 | Not available | 120° |
BApple iPhone XS Max
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | OIS | Optical zoom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 12 | 1.8 | Not available | 1/2.55" | 1.4 | PDAF | Yes | Not available |
| Telephoto | 12 | 2.4 | 52 | 1/3.4" | 1 | PDAF | Yes | 2× |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Two physical 12 MP Wide and Telephoto lenses. Dual optical stabilisation applies to both, 2x optical zoom belongs to Telephoto. Generic Focus Pixels is not assigned an unproved AF enum.14Reviewitpro.com/mobile/32069/apple-iphone-xs-max-review-the-best-iphone-everRead 7 October 2026Exact XS Max camera paragraph directly gives native main 1.4 um, telephoto 52 mm equivalent and phase-detect autofocus on both rear cameras. Main focal 28 mm conflicts independent DXOMARK/PhoneArena 26 mm and remains omitted. Only generic PDAF is proved here, not the proposed dual-pixel subtype.24Reviewdxomark.com/apple-iphone-xs-max-review-flagship-imaging-powerRead 7 October 2026Exact XS Max original key-camera specifications: main 1/2.55-inch optical format with 1.4 um native pixels, telephoto 1/3.4-inch with 1.0 um pixels and 52 mm equivalent focal length. Generic PDAF stated. These are hardware claims, not new lab-score transfers. Main 26 mm conflicts ITPro 28 mm and is not stored.25Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPhone-XS-Max_id10767Read 7 October 2026Actual main and second-camera rows independently publish both optical formats/native pitches, tele 52 mm and generic PDAF on each lens. No dual-pixel subtype guessed. Main 26 mm conflicts ITPro 28 mm and is omitted. Radio/SAR or unknown lab sample metrics not transferred.
Number of rear cameras
2
2
Main camera
12MP
12MP
Longest physical-lens optical zoom
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2×
Maximum photo digital zoom
Flash
True Tone flash with Slow Sync1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111865Read 7 October 2026Camera section. As published.
Quad-LED True Tone flash with Slow Sync1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Maker wording.
Camera features
Sapphire crystal lens cover, Night mode, Deep Fusion1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111865Read 7 October 2026Camera section. Maker-named photographic features.
Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control, Smart HDR for photos, Sapphire crystal lens cover1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Explicit features for this exact model.
Maximum rear video rate per resolution
AApple iPhone 11
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 240 |
| 1280 | 720 | 30 |
BApple iPhone XS Max
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 240 |
| 1280 | 720 | 30 |
Max video resolution
3840 × 2160px
3840 × 2160px
Recorded video HDR formats
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Log recording
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Video recording codecs
Video stabilisation
Maximum slow-motion capture rate
240fps1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026Video Recording section. Exact 1080p240 Slo-mo recording maximum. Original manual separately distinguishes recording frame rate from slowed playback.4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/iphone/iph61f49e4bb/18.0/ios/18.0Read 5 October 2026Original guide Record videos section distinguishes faster recording frame rates from subsequently slowed playback in Photos. Slo-mo frame-rate/resolution recording settings are model dependent. Exact model specification supplies 1080p240 maximum.
Front camera
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Front cameras
AApple iPhone 11
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) |
|---|---|---|
| Main | 12 | 2.2 |
BApple iPhone XS Max
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 7 | 2.2 | 32 |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026TrueDepth Camera section. One photographic selfie camera. Authentication depth hardware is excluded.14Reviewitpro.com/mobile/32069/apple-iphone-xs-max-review-the-best-iphone-everRead 7 October 2026Exact XS Max photographic TrueDepth camera paragraph gives 7 MP/f2.2 and 32 mm equivalent. Only 32 mm cell appended. Biometric depth hardware is not another photographic camera.
Maximum front video rate per resolution
AApple iPhone 11
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 120 |
BApple iPhone XS Max
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
Front autofocus
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Audio
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Stereo speakers
3.5 mm jack
Audio features
Not available
Network
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Network
2G bands
GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111865Read 7 October 2026Exact model GSM/EDGE MHz ranges.
GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026Exact GSM/EDGE MHz ranges.
3G bands
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 21001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111865Read 7 October 2026Exact model UMTS/HSPA MHz ranges, not band IDs.
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 21001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026Exact UMTS/HSPA MHz ranges, not band IDs.
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 481Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111865Read 7 October 2026Exact A2111 LTE band list. Other regional models excluded.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 461Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026Exact A1921 FDD/TD-LTE band IDs. Other hardware variants excluded.
5G bands
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5G modes
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Maximum modem download rate
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Satellite
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Connectivity
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Bluetooth
Bluetooth audio codecs
NFC
Ultra-wideband
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Positioning
Dual-frequency GNSS
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Connector
USB data standard
2.026Retailer pagevideotron.com/en/support/mobile/devices/iphone-xs-maxRead 7 October 2026Carrier exact XS Max 64 GB technical table explicitly Lightning, USB 2.0. This is a model-level data-protocol claim for the same 64 GB XS Max hardware class, not a regional RF limit. Connection protocol is not inferred from a cable or adapter output. No carrier-specific band/package values transferred.27Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118280Read 7 October 2026Apple camera-adapter support separates specifically named USB 3-capable iPad/USB-C Pro phones from other supported iOS devices using USB 2. Supports the legacy Lightning iPhone class. Exact XS Max carrier row independently states USB 2.0, so no USB-C adapter limit is substituted for this phone protocol.
Video out over USB
IR blaster
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FM radio
Features and sensors
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Fingerprint
Face unlock
Sensors
Face ID, Barometer, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111865Read 7 October 2026Sensors section. Exact published list.
Face ID, Barometer, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026Sensors section. Exact model list.
Extra buttons
Haptic motor
Battery and charging
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Rated battery capacity
Battery capacity (typical)
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Rated battery energy
12.08Wh10Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCG-E3219A/Internal-Photos/Internal-photos-3974876.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same exact OEM pack label 12.08 Wh, directly published not calculated from voltage/mAh. Apple APIS/BPIS exact A1921 manufacturer table independently gives Wh Rating 12.08, BatteryPerProduct 1, CellsPerBattery 2. Cells are within one pack, not two batteries whose Wh must be summed. No multiplied mAh.11Maker spec sheet (PDF)device.report/m/f6b12d2a3c2f52038eb5edbcc001a64ec704fe4f5995edcf908ada5097ca8730.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Apple and Beats product battery information sheet at public mirror, July 6 2023 version. Actual 21-page document read in public web reader. Exact A1921 iPhone Xs Max row has one battery, two cells, Wh Rating 12.08. Multi-battery maximum-rating footnote is not misapplied because this row has one pack. No Smart Battery Case 10.4 Wh borrowed. Normal curl 403, standard reader rendered actual table.
Battery type
Claimed battery life
AApple iPhone 11
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Video playback | 17 |
| Video streaming | 10 |
| Audio playback | 65 |
BApple iPhone XS Max
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Video playback | 15 |
| Audio playback | 65 |
| Talk time | 25 |
Maximum wired charging power (claimed)
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Wired charging standards
Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)
Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)
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Wireless charging
Wireless charging power
7.5W9Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPhone-11_id11175Read 7 October 2026Battery Charge speed row expressly publishes Wireless: 7.5 W for iPhone 11. This corroborates the maker up-to Qi charging statement.16Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108377Read 7 October 2026How to wirelessly charge your iPhone applies to iPhone 8 or later and states many Qi-certified chargers charge iPhone at rates up to 7.5 watts. Exact iPhone 11 maker spec confirms Qi and PhoneArena exact table corroborates wireless 7.5 W. Up-to Qi input with compatible charger and current iOS, not reverse output or MagSafe charging.
7.5W23Reviewcultofmac.com/reviews/belkin-boost-up-charge-wireless-charging-stand-reviewRead 7 October 2026Contemporaneous accessory test uses iPhone XS Max and explicitly says Apple devices "can only receive 7.5W". Belkin exact compatibility page independently gives up to 7.5 W for XS Max on iOS 11.1.2 or later. Qi handset ceiling, not 10 W accessory capability or later MagSafe speed.28Maker product pagebelkin.com/support-articleRead 7 October 2026Accessory maker expressly includes iPhone XS Max in device-specific up to 7.5 W support. Cult of Mac exact XS Max accessory test independently states Apple phones can only receive 7.5 W, even from its 10 W version. Do not infer a phone ceiling merely from a charger output rating.
Wireless standards
Built-in alignment magnets
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Reverse wireless output power
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Reverse wired
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Charger in box
Included adapter rated power
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Measured
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Geekbench single-core
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Geekbench multi-core
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3DMark Wild Life Extreme
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AnTuTu
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Display brightness (measured)
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PWM dimming (measured)
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Mixed-use battery life (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
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EU label and regulatory
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EU energy class
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Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
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Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
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Drop resistance class
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Repairability class
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SAR head (US)
SAR body (US)
SAR head (EU)
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SAR body (EU)
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In the box
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In the box
iPhone 11, USB-C to Lightning Cable, Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111865Read 7 October 2026In the Box section. Current document describes the adapter-free retail bundle. The original launch bundle is not represented.
iPhone with iOS 12, EarPods with Lightning Connector, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026Exact current In the Box revision. XS document describes iOS 12 bundle with USB Power Adapter. Bundle OS is not launch OS evidence.
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/iphone/iphd690e36d3/ios3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/iphone/iphd690e36d3/iosRead 5 October 2026Exact iPhone 11 model page in Apple User Guide. Controls and model diagrams reviewed. Guide version is not a stable rollout claim.
support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/iphone/iphcd2066870/18.0/ios/18.03Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/iphone/iphcd2066870/18.0/ios/18.0Read 5 October 2026Original archived iOS 18 User Guide, exact iPhone XS Max model overview/control page. Guide generation is not asserted as current OS or original launch OS.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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