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General

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Series

iPhone 84Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2017/09/iphone-8-and-iphone-8-plus-a-new-generation-of-iphoneRead 5 October 2026Exact model family from maker launch.

iPhone XS5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2018/09/iphone-xs-and-iphone-xs-max-bring-the-best-and-biggest-displays-to-iphoneRead 5 October 2026Exact maker family announcement.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A18632Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026Exact model entry names A1863. US specification uses its matching radio group.

A19212Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026Exact iPhone XS Max identity entry names A1921.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

12 September 20174Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2017/09/iphone-8-and-iphone-8-plus-a-new-generation-of-iphoneRead 5 October 2026Exact maker launch announcement date.

12 September 20185Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2018/09/iphone-xs-and-iphone-xs-max-bring-the-best-and-biggest-displays-to-iphoneRead 5 October 2026Dated maker announcement, distinct from preorder and retail.

Status

Discontinued6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102772Read 7 October 2026Apple lists iPhone 8 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB as vintage worldwide and PRODUCT RED as obsolete. The same document defines both categories by Apple having stopped distributing the product for sale. This proves sale discontinuation, not software support end.

Discontinued19Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102772Read 7 October 2026About vintage products states Apple stopped distributing products for sale more than five and less than seven years ago. The worldwide vintage iPhone list explicitly names iPhone XS Max. No discontinuation date calculated.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Apple iPhone 77Reviewifixit.com/Device/iPhone_8Read 7 October 2026Exact iFixit iPhone 8 hardware entry explicitly calls it the successor to iPhone 7. Parallel Plus and X branches are excluded.35Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/iphone-8-plus-vs-iphone-7-plus-features-tech-specsRead 23 October 2026MacRumors says the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus are the natural successors to the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max21Reviewtheguardian.com/technology/2019/oct/09/iphone-11-pro-max-review-battery-camera-screenRead 7 October 2026Original iPhone 11 Pro Max review: "Like the iPhone XS Max it replaces". Same-type successor exists in the catalogue. No predecessor guessed for the first Max name.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

From $6998Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2017/09/iphone-8-and-iphone-8-plus-a-new-generation-of-iphoneRead 7 October 202630Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPhone-8_id10408Read 7 October 202631Spec databasephonemore.com/specs/apple/iphone-8/64gbRead 7 October 202632Spec databasephonemore.com/specs/apple/iphone-8Read 7 October 2026

$1,0998Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2018/09/iphone-xs-and-iphone-xs-max-bring-the-best-and-biggest-displays-to-iphoneRead 7 October 2026Original September 12 2018 maker release separately XS 999 and XS Max 1099 USD, respectively. Base 64 GB US configuration. Other-capacity/country or converted EUR prices excluded.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026US reference model from US exact-model technical specification. No cross-region radio or bundle merging.

US2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026US reference radio hardware, corroborated by exact model group in US maker specification.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Gold, Silver, Space Gray, (PRODUCT)RED1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Finish section. Published current finish list. Later colour additions are included only when named by this source.

Gold, Space Gray, Silver1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026Finish section. Named finishes only, trademark formatting tokens excluded.

Form factor

Bar1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Maker complete product diagram shows non-folding handset.

Bar1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026Maker complete model diagram shows a non-folding handset.

OS support period (claimed)iYears of OS updates promised by the maker. Do not convert a number of Android generations into years, or mix an EU minimum counted from end of sale with a launch-based promise.

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Security support period (claimed)iYears of security updates promised by the maker. State when the period starts in the source note. A regulatory minimum counted from end of market placement is a different basis.

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Security updates untiliPublished end date of security support for the exact model. Do not calculate a date from a rounded number of years.

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Body

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HeightiBody height in portrait orientation. Foldables use the unfolded body.

138.4mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight section. Explicit metric body dimension.

157.5mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight section. Exact metric body dimension.

WidthiBody width in portrait orientation.

67.3mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight section. Explicit metric body dimension.

77.4mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight section. Exact metric body dimension.

Thickness

7.3mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight section. Explicit metric body dimension.

7.7mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight section. Exact metric body dimension.

Thickness with camera bump

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Folded dimensions

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WeightiHandset weight without accessories. Colour and material differences belong in variants.

148g(5.2 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight section. Exact handset without accessories.

208g(7.3 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight section. Handset weight without accessories.

Frame

Aluminium2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026Exact identity/launch describes aluminium design. Apple legacy aluminium and frame band wording retained.

Stainless steel5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2018/09/iphone-xs-and-iphone-xs-max-bring-the-best-and-biggest-displays-to-iphoneRead 5 October 2026Exact launch explicitly names surgical-grade stainless steel band.

Front

Glass2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026Exact model identity describes the flat glass front.

Glass2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026Exact model identity describes glass front.

BackiMaterial of the back cover as the maker names it. Aluminium is a metal back cover, as on a unibody. Silicone is a back the maker calls silicone, even with a leather or fabric look. A mixed back, such as metal with a glass insert, is Other.

Glass2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026Exact identity states glass back.

Glass2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026Exact model identity describes glass back.

Dust and water rating

IP671Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Splash, Water and Dust Resistant section. IEC 60529 laboratory classification.

IP681Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026Splash, Water and Dust Resistant section. IEC 60529 laboratory rating.

Water resistance depth

1m1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Exact model laboratory maximum, not normal-use guarantee.

2m1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026Exact model laboratory maximum depth, not a normal-use guarantee.

Water resistance time

30min1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Exact model laboratory immersion duration.

30min1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026Exact model laboratory immersion duration. Resistance may decrease with wear.

MIL-STD-810

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SIM capacityiPhysical nano-SIM slots and maximum simultaneously active eSIMs. These counts are alternatives and must not be added to infer total active subscriptions.

Nano-SIMs1eSIM onlyNo2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026Exact identity entry describes one physical nano-SIM tray. No unsupported active-eSIM count is written.

Nano-SIMs1eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026SIM Card section. Dual SIM via one nano-SIM and eSIM, region/carrier restrictions apply. Maximum simultaneously active eSIM profiles unstated and omitted.

Stylus

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Stylus name

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Display

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Screen sizeiMaker diagonal for the main display as a full rectangle. Rounded corners and cutouts reduce the viewable area.

4.7in(11.9 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Display heading gives full rectangular diagonal. This display has square corners.

6.46in(16.4 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026Display footnote gives full standard-rectangle diagonal. Marketed heading: 6.5 inches. Actual viewable area is smaller.

Resolution

750 × 1334px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Display section. Portrait orientation.

1242 × 2688px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026Display section. Portrait orientation.

Pixel density

325.6ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

458.4ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

16:930Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPhone-8_id10408Read 7 October 2026Exact iPhone 8 display row explicitly says 1334x750px, 16:9 ratio. Independent corroboration, not a calculation from rounded display size.

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

LCD (IPS)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Display section expressly says LCD with IPS technology.

OLED1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026Display section explicitly names OLED.

Display type (as published)

Retina HD display1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Display section. Maker name.

Super Retina HD display1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026Display section. Exact maker display name.

Max refresh rateiHighest stated display refresh rate. Game-only or app-specific modes must be identified in the source note.

60Hz10Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Displays/Displays.htmlRead 7 October 2026Table 2-3 exact iPhone 8 display Refresh Rate 60 Hz. Recommended app frame rates are a separate column and are not lower adaptive-refresh support.

60Hz14Reviewitpro.com/mobile/32069/apple-iphone-xs-max-review-the-best-iphone-everRead 7 October 2026Contemporaneous exact XS Max review explicitly 60 Hz display refresh, distinct 120 Hz touch sensing. Declared hardware feature, not inferred from video recording or game frame rate alone. Other erroneous GPU table and conflicting main 28 mm focal value not imported.

Min refresh rateiLowest stated adaptive display refresh rate. A variable refresh display does not itself prove an LTPO backplane.

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Touch sampling rateiStandard touch sampling rate the maker states. A figure the maker ties to a game, boost or instant mode goes in the instant field. When the maker names no mode, the figure is stored here and the source note quotes the wording.

60Hz10Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Displays/Displays.htmlRead 7 October 2026Table 2-4 exact iPhone 8 Touch Sample Rate 60 Hz, Touch Delivery Rate 60 Hz. Finger input. No unsupported instantaneous or gaming boost inferred.

120Hz14Reviewitpro.com/mobile/32069/apple-iphone-xs-max-review-the-best-iphone-everRead 7 October 2026Same review explicitly explains keynote 120 Hz refers to touchscreen performance, not pixel refresh. Normal touch sensing, no higher instantaneous peak claimed.

Instant touch samplingiHighest touch sampling rate the maker states for a game, boost or instant mode.

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Display brightness (typical, claimed)iMaker stated typical brightness, not a reviewer measurement or automatic outdoor mode. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

625nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Display section. Maximum typical claim. cd/m² equals nits exactly.

625nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026Display section. Maximum typical brightness, not HBM or HDR peak. cd/m² and nits are equivalent.

Outdoor brightness (claimed)iMaker stated outdoor or high-brightness-mode value. A peak outdoor claim need not be full-screen sustained brightness.

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Peak display brightness (claimed)iManufacturer-stated peak brightness. Store HDR, window size and operating mode only as stated in the source note. Outdoor/HBM claims use the separate field. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

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Minimum brightness

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Colour depth per channeliBits for each RGB colour channel, not total bits per pixel. A 24-bit RGB pixel means 8 bits per channel. No native-versus-dithered assumption.

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DCI-P3 coverage

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HDR playback formatsiHDR formats the phone can display or play back. Recorded video HDR formats use the separate video field.

Dolby Vision, HDR101Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Video Playback section. Formats are playback support, not camera recording or panel peak-brightness claims.

Dolby Vision, HDR101Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026Video Playback section. Supported content formats, not a claim of HDR camera recording or panel peak brightness.

PWM dimming frequency

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Always-on display

No18Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109351Read 7 October 2026Apple complete Always-On display supported-model list starts with 14 Pro/14 Pro Max and later eligible models, excluding iPhone 8. Exact maker comparison iPhone 8 column also has no Always-On feature. Always keeping an app on screen is not the native always-on display feature.

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Front camera cutout

None1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Exact front model diagram.

Notch1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026Complete exact front model diagram.

Cover screen sizeiThe outer screen of a foldable, or a second screen on the back of a phone, such as on the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max.

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Cover screen resolutioniWidth and height as the screen stands when the closed phone, or the phone with a rear screen, is held upright. Some makers print the long side first, such as Motorola's 1272 x 1080 for a screen that is 1080 px wide.

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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

iOS 114Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2017/09/iphone-8-and-iphone-8-plus-a-new-generation-of-iphoneRead 5 October 2026Original launch OS generation. Current specification document may describe later bundle software.

iOS 125Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2018/09/iphone-xs-and-iphone-xs-max-bring-the-best-and-biggest-displays-to-iphoneRead 5 October 2026Exact maker launch explicitly states iOS 12.

Software

iOS11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 7 October 2026Exact Operating System section explicitly names iOS. No invented separate UI skin. Launch and latest versions use separate fields.

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Latest stable OS (verified)iLatest stable OS explicitly verified for the exact model on the source accessed date. A downloadable manual, beta, or launch specification does not prove a stable update rollout.

iOS 16.7.1612Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/100100Read 7 October 2026Current Apple security release history exact eligibility row lists iPhone 8/all relevant 8 models for iOS 16.7.16 released May 11, 2026. Latest published eligible stable release in the live history accessed October 7, 2026. No future support cutoff inferred from this release.

iOS 18.7.109Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/100100Read 7 October 2026Current Apple release table read October 7 2026. Latest listed update for specifically iPhone XS, XS Max and XR is 18.7.10 on August 17 2026. Later iOS 26/27 updates start iPhone 11, not eligible. This is released stable software, no future support deadline or beta inferred.

Chipset

Apple A11 Bionic1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Chip section. Exact installed processor.

Apple A12 Bionic1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026Chip section. Exact installed processor.

Process

10nm33Spec databasenotebookcheck.com/Apple-A11-Bionic-SoC-Benchmarks-und-Specs.250940.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact A11 Bionic chip reference explicitly gives Herstellungstechnologie 10 nm. Maker identifies installed A11 Bionic. This is immutable chip-process metadata, not a pooled benchmark or configured device power value.

7nm5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2018/09/iphone-xs-and-iphone-xs-max-bring-the-best-and-biggest-displays-to-iphoneRead 5 October 2026A12 Bionic section explicitly states 7-nanometer process.

CPU cores

64Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2017/09/iphone-8-and-iphone-8-plus-a-new-generation-of-iphoneRead 5 October 2026Exact A11 maker launch states six-core CPU.

65Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2018/09/iphone-xs-and-iphone-xs-max-bring-the-best-and-biggest-displays-to-iphoneRead 5 October 2026A12 Bionic section explicitly states six-core fusion CPU.

CPU configurationiCPU core counts, names and maximum clocks for the exact chipset configuration. Do not copy clocks from another regional chip or generic faster chip edition.

AApple iPhone 8

Count	Core
2	Performance
4	Efficiency

Source4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2017/09/iphone-8-and-iphone-8-plus-a-new-generation-of-iphoneRead 5 October 2026Exact maker launch states two performance and four efficiency cores.

BApple iPhone XS Max

Count	Core
2	Performance
4	Efficiency

Source5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2018/09/iphone-xs-and-iphone-xs-max-bring-the-best-and-biggest-displays-to-iphoneRead 5 October 2026A12 Bionic section explicitly states two performance and four efficiency cores, clocks not inferred.

Max CPU clock

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GPU

Apple 3-core GPU4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2017/09/iphone-8-and-iphone-8-plus-a-new-generation-of-iphoneRead 5 October 2026Exact maker launch explicitly identifies three-core Apple-designed GPU.

Apple 4-core GPU5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2018/09/iphone-xs-and-iphone-xs-max-bring-the-best-and-biggest-displays-to-iphoneRead 5 October 2026A12 Bionic section explicitly states four-core GPU.

NPU performance

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5TOPS5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2018/09/iphone-xs-and-iphone-xs-max-bring-the-best-and-biggest-displays-to-iphoneRead 5 October 2026Next-generation Neural Engine section explicitly states up to 5 trillion operations per second.

Memory

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RAM

2GB13Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+8+Teardown/97481Read 7 October 2026Teardown step 3 identifies actual unit A1863 and step 11 names 2 GB SK Hynix RAM. Exact PhoneArena memory rows independently corroborate all retained capacities. LPDDR subtype conflicts remain omitted.

4GB6Reviewarstechnica.com/gadgets/2018/11/iphone-xr-review-keeping-compromises-to-a-minimumRead 5 October 2026Exact original review specifications/differences section explicitly states XR 3 GB and XS/XS Max 4 GB. RAM type and storage interface are not inferred.

RAM typeiActual installed memory technology published for the phone. A chipset supported-memory list does not prove which type this device uses.

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Storage (nominal)iManufacturer nominal capacity before formatting, not available space. Published TB values use decimal SI conversion, 1 TB = 1000 GB. Literal maker GB values stay as published.

64, 128, 256GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Capacity section. Nominal marketed decimal GB, before formatting. Later capacity revisions remain the same model family.

64, 256, 512GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026Capacity section. Manufacturer nominal decimal GB before formatting.

Storage type

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Memory card

None31Spec databasephonemore.com/specs/apple/iphone-8/64gbRead 7 October 2026Exact A1863-named 64 GB page says External storage Not supported. Notebookcheck independently says internal storage cannot be expanded. This is no memory-card expansion, not a claim about cloud storage.

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 camerasiOne row per physical imaging camera. Sensor crops, optical-quality zoom modes, autofocus laser and depth scanners do not add photographic lenses. A colour or multispectral sensor is not a camera row, even when the maker gives it a megapixel figure. A depth camera with its own megapixel figure, such as a 2 MP depth camera, is a row with the depth role. A ToF or lidar scanner is not a row.

AApple iPhone 8

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	OIS
Main	12	1.8	28	1.22	PDAF	Yes

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Camera section. One physical 12 MP Wide camera with f/1.8 aperture and optical image stabilisation.24Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPhone-8_id10408Read 7 October 2026Exact main-camera row explicitly states PDAF, 28 mm focal length and 1.22 µm native pitch. Maker camera Table 4-3 defines P as phase detection and Table 4-4 exact iPhone 8 main camera AF=P. Optical-format size is omitted because DXOMark 1/2.8 conflicts with PhoneArena 1/3. Existing 12 MP/f1.8/OIS retained.28Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 7 October 2026Table 4-3 AF key: P is phase detection/focus pixels. Table 4-4 shared exact iPhone 8 back camera AF=P in full-resolution formats. No sensor-format or pitch inferred from cropping or FOV.29Reviewdcfever.com/phones/viewsamples.phpRead 7 October 2026Published original sample metadata Camera make Apple, Camera model iPhone 8 explicitly states Focal length 4.0 mm and 35 mm equivalent 28 mm at full 4032x3024 stills. Corroborates that the static 28 mm camera field is 35 mm-equivalent, not physical lens focal length. No sample exposure, location or performance measurements stored.

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

1=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

2=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Main camera

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Longest physical-lens optical zoomiLargest optical zoom factor of a physical telephoto lens. Optical-quality sensor crops and advertised zoom ranges are excluded.

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2×=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Maximum photo digital zoomiHighest stated digital zoom for photos. Video zoom can have a different limit. A total zoom factor such as Up to 100x counts, also when the maker adds AI processing to it.

5×1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Maximum photo digital zoom, separate from video zoom.

10×1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Maximum photo digital zoom, separate from video.

Flash

LED True Tone flash with Slow Sync1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Maker wording.

Quad-LED True Tone flash with Slow Sync1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Maker wording.

Camera features

Live Photos with stabilization, Auto HDR for photos, Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos, RAW photo capture via AVFoundation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Explicit published features. Historical beta qualifier retained where stated.27Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Table 4-1 states wide-gamut capture and RAW photo capture on the back camera. Existing Live Photos and AutoHDR retained. RAW requires a supporting app, not a claim that stock Camera exposes RAW. No portrait mode from Plus/X is transferred.

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 resolutioniHighest stated capture frame rate at each resolution, including slow-motion modes. Lens restrictions and cloud-processed output must be named in the source note.

AApple iPhone 8

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
4032	3024	30
3840	2160	60
3264	2448	30
2592	1936	30
1920	1080	240
1440	1080	60
1280	720	240
960	540	60
640	480	60
480	360	60
352	288	60
192	144	60

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Video Recording section. Highest capture rates include slow motion. 1080p/720p slow-motion limits checked separately for this exact model.25Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 7 October 2026Apple device capture-format Table 4-4 explicitly names iPhone 8 in the shared exact-camera table. Key Table 4-3 defines Dimensions as captured-video pixels and FPS as supported capture rates. Maximum per resolution across published 420v/420f formats is stored. HRSI still dimensions are excluded. These AVFoundation formats require app active-format selection and are not all exposed by the stock Camera app. Existing native Camera modes remain documented subsets.

BApple iPhone XS Max

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	60
1920	1080	240
1280	720	30

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026Video Recording section. Per-resolution maxima include explicitly stated 1080p240 Slo-mo recording. Extended dynamic range is separately limited to 30 fps.

Max video resolution

4032 × 3024px=CalculatedFrom Maximum rear video rate per resolution

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Maximum rear video rate per resolution

Recorded video HDR formatsiHDR formats explicitly supported for recording. Display playback support does not establish camera recording support.

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Log recording

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Video recording codecsiCodecs explicitly documented for recorded video. Excludes playback-only codecs and container names such as MP4 and MKV.

HEVC, H.2641Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Exact Video Recording section. Current supported recording codecs, not a launch OS claim.

HEVC, H.2641Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026Video Recording section explicitly names recorded formats, not inferred from playback.

Video stabilisation

EIS, OIS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Video Recording section. Cinematic video stabilisation and optical image stabilisation.

EIS, OIS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026Video Recording section. Cinematic and optical video stabilisation explicitly listed.

Maximum slow-motion capture rateiCaptured frames per second, not the playback rate. Recording resolution and supported camera belong in the source note.

240fps1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Video Recording section. 1080p slow-motion capture.

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 camerasiOne row per physical front imaging camera. Depth or face authentication components are not additional selfie cameras.

AApple iPhone 8

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)
Main	7	2.2

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Exact FaceTime HD Camera section. One physical selfie imaging camera.

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 resolutioniHighest stated front-camera frame rate at each resolution, including slow motion where documented.

AApple iPhone 8

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3088	2320	30
1920	1080	30
1440	1080	60
1280	720	60
960	540	30
640	480	60
480	360	30
352	288	30
192	144	30

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Exact FaceTime HD Camera section explicitly states 1080p30. Other models without stated front fps remain unknown.26Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 7 October 2026Apple device capture-format Table 4-5 explicitly names iPhone 8 in the shared exact-camera table. Key Table 4-3 defines Dimensions as captured-video pixels and FPS as supported capture rates. Maximum per resolution across published 420v/420f formats is stored. HRSI still dimensions are excluded. These AVFoundation formats require app active-format selection and are not all exposed by the stock Camera app. Existing native Camera modes remain documented subsets.

BApple iPhone XS Max

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
1920	1080	60

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026TrueDepth Camera section expressly states 1080p30/60 recording.

Front autofocus

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Audio

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Stereo speakers

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026External Buttons and Connectors explicitly identifies built-in stereo speakers. Stereo recording alone is not evidence.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026External Buttons and Connectors explicitly names built-in stereo speaker. Stereo recording alone does not establish playback speakers.

3.5 mm jack

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Complete External Buttons and Connectors diagram. Lightning connector, without 3.5 mm jack. A separate adapter is not a handset jack.

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026Complete physical connector diagram has Lightning and no 3.5 mm jack. Separate adapters do not count.

Audio features

Stereo playback, User-configurable maximum volume limit11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 7 October 2026Audio Playback explicitly lists Stereo playback and User-configurable maximum volume limit. Local AAC/ALAC/FLAC file formats are not substituted into Bluetooth codec support.

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MicrophonesiPhysical microphones in the phone. Noise reduction channel count does not always establish microphone count.

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45Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2018/09/iphone-xs-and-iphone-xs-max-bring-the-best-and-biggest-displays-to-iphoneRead 5 October 2026Exact XS family launch camera section explicitly states four built-in mics for stereo recording.

Network

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Network

GSM, HSPA, LTE, CDMA1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Exact A1863 Cellular and Wireless radio group. Other models and carrier modems excluded.

GSM, HSPA, LTE, CDMA1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026Exact A1921 Cellular and Wireless group explicitly lists GSM/EDGE, UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA, LTE and CDMA EV-DO. No regional model union.

2G bandsiExact model radio bands. State model and region. Do not substitute a worldwide union for one regional model.

GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Exact 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 bandsiExact model UMTS/WCDMA/HSPA bands or published MHz ranges. State which notation the source uses.

850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 21001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Exact 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 bandsiExact model LTE bands, not channel frequencies or aggregate world coverage.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 34, 38, 39, 40, 411Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Exact A1863 LTE bands. No worldwide union of regional hardware.

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 bandsiExact model 5G NR bands. A union of sub-6 and mmWave models is not evidence that every variant supports both.

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5G modes

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5G mmWave

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Maximum modem download rateiTheoretical maker-published device/modem rate. Name the radio technology, aggregation and carrier conditions in the source note. Chip capability alone does not establish device support.

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Satellite

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Wi-Fi calling

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Audio Calling/Cellular section. Carrier-dependent Wi-Fi calling.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026Audio Calling expressly lists Wi-Fi calling. Carrier and market restrictions apply.

Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Cellular and Wireless section explicitly names 802.11ac, the Wi-Fi 5 standard.

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026Cellular and Wireless explicitly states 802.11ac, the Wi-Fi 5 standard.

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz16Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-8-Smartphone-Review.250930.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact iPhone 8 Networking description explicitly says IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac in 2.4 as well as 5 GHz networks. Static model-family capability applies to the documented A1863 family, not a measured link throughput or band inference merely from Wi-Fi 5. Maker all-model 802.11ac/MIMO statement independently establishes shared family Wi-Fi support.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz12Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCG-E3219A/RF-Exposure-Info/SAR-Test-Report-1-of-10-3986223.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact A1921 report printed page 15 Wireless Technologies explicitly Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz with 802.11b/g/n and a/n/ac. No 6 GHz capability inferred. Published and tested device, not chipset support list.

Bluetooth

5.01Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Cellular and Wireless section.

5.01Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026Cellular and Wireless section.

Bluetooth audio codecsiWireless audio codecs explicitly supported by the phone. Local audio file formats and codecs supported only by the chipset are excluded.

AAC, SBC17Spec databasebluetoothcheck.com/d/apple-iphone-8Read 7 October 2026Dedicated exact iPhone 8 device entry explicitly says supports 2 Bluetooth A2DP audio codecs AAC and SBC. No LDAC/aptX inferred from Bluetooth 5.0 or from local audio file-format support. This is a published compatibility database claim, not an independently measured codec test.

SBC, AAC22Maker spec sheet (PDF)developer.apple.com/accessories/Accessory-Design-Guidelines.pdfRead 7 October 2026Public Apple Accessory Design Guidelines September 21 2026, pages 319 to 321. Table 53-1 explicitly applies SBC to iOS devices. Section 53.3 and table 53-2 describe Apple AAC-LC implementation over A2DP for devices. These are Bluetooth audio codecs, not local file playback. Section 53.4 starts AAC-ELD in iOS 27, which this model cannot run, so it is excluded. No chipset-only codec inherited.

NFC

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Cellular and Wireless/Apple Pay sections explicitly identify NFC support.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026Cellular and Wireless explicitly lists NFC with reader mode.

Ultra-wideband

No19Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-ae/109512Read 7 October 2026Apple complete first/second-generation Ultra Wideband hardware support list begins with iPhone 11 family, excluding iPhone 8. Exact maker comparison iPhone 8 UWB-chip cell is empty, and exact teardown has no UWB chip. This is hardware absence, not a regional disabled feature.

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Positioning

GPS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Location section. Only named constellations, no inference from generic GNSS.

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026Location section. Only explicitly named constellations. Generic GNSS does not prove additional constellations.

Dual-frequency GNSSiMultiple GNSS signal frequencies expressly documented by the maker, not a count of satellite constellations.

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Connector

Lightning1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026External Buttons and Connectors section.

Lightning1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026External Buttons and Connectors section.

USB data standardiUSB data protocol/speed, distinct from the USB-C connector shape, cable rating and charging capability.

USB 2.014Maker product pageapple.com/au/iphone/compareRead 7 October 2026Maker complete comparison data includes 42 named model columns. Exact iPhone 8 column 39 says Lightning Supports USB 2 in Connector rows. Device protocol is distinct from the cable connector and charging 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 USBiWired external display output over the physical port. Casting or wireless desktop mode does not establish wired video support.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Video Playback section. Wired output up to 1080p through Lightning Digital AV/VGA adapters, sold separately.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026Video Playback section explicitly supports wired output up to 1080p through Lightning Digital AV/VGA adapters, sold separately.

IR blaster

No31Spec databasephonemore.com/specs/apple/iphone-8/64gbRead 7 October 2026Exact A1863-named 64 GB Connectivity table says Infrared port Not supported. It refers to an infrared emitter/control port, not the proximity sensor or face camera.

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FM radio

No34Press articlearstechnica.com/gadgets/2017/09/fcc-chief-ajit-pai-wants-apple-to-stop-disabling-fm-radio-chips-in-iphonesRead 7 October 2026September 28, 2017 original Apple statement reprinted by Ars says iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 lack FM radio chips and FM antennas, so FM reception cannot be enabled. Direct maker statement in trusted press, not an inference from missing radio app.

No26Retailer pagevideotron.com/en/support/mobile/devices/iphone-xs-maxRead 7 October 2026Exact XS Max support table explicitly FM stereo radio No. Implemented radio receiver, not internet radio streaming or generic radio-chip capability.

Features and sensors

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FingerprintiUnder-display, type not stated is for a maker that says in-display or under-display but not optical or ultrasonic.

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None16Reviewtheguardian.com/technology/2018/sep/27/iphone-xs-max-review-apple-supersized-smartphoneRead 7 October 2026Exact XS Max review explicitly no fingerprint scanner. Biometric hardware fact only.

Face unlockiYes, type not stated is for a maker that names face unlock or facial recognition but not 2D or 3D.

None20Owner's manualhelp.apple.com/iphone/11/en.lproj/static.htmlRead 7 October 2026Archived iOS 11.4 manual exact iPhone 8 overview/Touch ID instructions identify fingerprint unlock. Face ID unlock is explicitly for iPhone X in this version. No native 2D/3D face unlock system is documented for iPhone 8. Photo face detection is a separate camera feature.

3D5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2018/09/iphone-xs-and-iphone-xs-max-bring-the-best-and-biggest-displays-to-iphoneRead 5 October 2026Face ID section explicitly describes precision depth-sensing technology beyond two-dimensional facial scanners.

Sensors

Touch ID fingerprint sensor, Barometer, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Sensors section. Exact list. Home-button Touch ID on non-X models has no schema position option.

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 buttonsiAdditional physical controls beyond ordinary power and volume buttons. On-screen navigation buttons are excluded.

Ring/Silent switch, Home button1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Exact external-control diagram. Extra buttons beyond standard side/power and volume buttons.

Ring/Silent switch1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026Complete external control diagram. Additional control beyond ordinary side/power and volume buttons.

Haptic motor

Taptic Engine13Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+8+Teardown/97481Read 7 October 2026Exact A1863 teardown step 9 identifies the Taptic Engine as a physical module near the Lightning port.

Taptic Engine17Reviewifixit.com/Guide/iPhone+XS+Max+Taptic+Engine+Replacement/117156Read 7 October 2026Exact XS Max repair guide explicitly installed Taptic Engine produces vibration and haptic feedback. Original unit component, not generic software vibration setting. No axis or resonance frequency guessed.

Battery and charging

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Rated battery capacityiRated/minimum manufacturer capacity when available. Multi-cell pack-equivalent mAh must be explicitly published and identified in the source note. Regional hardware must match.

1,821mAh13Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+8+Teardown/97481Read 7 October 2026Exact A1863 teardown step 7 and physical pack label explicitly identify 1821 mAh cell. Printed pack rating, not a typical capacity or inferred from voltage. Label energy is stored separately.

3,174mAh10Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCG-E3219A/Internal-Photos/Internal-photos-3974876.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Apple FCC internal photos, publicly released September 24 2018, exact A1921/A2103/A2104 cover. Page 19 Battery Front label directly shows 3174 mAh on complete L-shaped two cell pack. Rated pack capacity, not summed cell mAh or an aftermarket replacement. Ordinary PDF downloaded and original embedded photograph visually inspected. Typical capacity not independently labelled.

Battery capacity (typical)iManufacturer typical capacity, kept separate from rated/minimum capacity. For series cells, identify any explicitly published pack-equivalent figure.

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Rated battery energyiRated pack energy in watt-hours. Do not calculate it from rounded voltage or mAh. Typical energy, when different, belongs in the source note.

6.96Wh13Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+8+Teardown/97481Read 7 October 2026Exact A1863 teardown step 7 and physical pack label explicitly state 6.96 Wh. No multiplication of rounded voltage and mAh.

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

Li-ion1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery section explicitly identifies rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

Li-ion1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery explicitly states built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

Claimed battery lifeiMaker runtime claim for a named use case. Identify up-to/at-least wording, regional battery hardware and test conditions in the source note.

AApple iPhone 8

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	13
Audio playback	40
Talk time	14
Web browsing	12

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery tables. All stored talk, video and audio claims are up-to wireless claims. Actual runtime depends on network configuration, usage and settings. No unreported detailed test mode is inferred.23Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 7 October 2026Power and Battery explicitly says Internet use up to 12 h. Existing talk 14/video 13/audio 40 claims retained. Maker up to wording and network/usage variability apply. Not a reviewer active-use test.

BApple iPhone XS Max

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	15
Audio playback	65
Talk time	25

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery section. All values are up-to claims. These three rows explicitly say wireless. Maker footnote says actual results depend on network configuration, use and settings. Internet/standby variants omitted.

Maximum wired charging power (claimed)iManufacturer-stated handset charging input maximum. An adapter rating, power needed to achieve maximum speed, common-charger requirement or reviewer peak draw does not establish this value.

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Wired charging standards

USB Power Delivery15Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102574Read 7 October 2026Apple fast-charge instructions for earlier Lightning iPhones specify USB-C to Lightning and a comparable adapter supporting USB-PD. Footnote explicitly includes preproduction iPhone 8 tests. Version is not published here, so PD2.0 and a numeric device charging maximum are not inferred.

USB Power Delivery18Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102574Read 7 October 2026Maker supports fast charging iPhone 8 and later using USB-C-to-Lightning cable and compatible USB-PD adapter. Exact XS Max named in 2018 test footnote. Implemented charging standard, not handset input rating. Apple 18 W-or-higher adapter required for published 50% / 30 min claim does not establish device max 18 W.

Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)iManufacturer time to 50% from the stated starting level. A 55% or 75% claim is not interchangeable. Charger, cable and conditions belong in the source note.

30min1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery fast-charge claim, up to 50% in 30 minutes. Footnote 9: testing August 2017 with preproduction iPhone 8 and 8 Plus units/software, drained batteries and Apple USB-C adapters 18/29/30/61/87 W. Fast-charge adapters sold separately. Source heading says 18 W or higher.

30min1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery: up to 50% in 30 minutes with separately sold 18 W or higher adapter. Footnote 9: August 2018 preproduction iPhone XS Max units/software, drained units and Apple USB-C adapters 18/29/30/61/87 W. Actual times vary with environmental factors. Adapter wattage is not handset input power.

Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)iManufacturer full-charge claim. A review measurement uses measured_charge_time_min instead.

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Wireless charging

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery section explicitly supports Qi chargers.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery explicitly supports Qi chargers.

Wireless charging power

7.5W14Maker product pageapple.com/au/iphone/compareRead 7 October 2026Maker exact iPhone 8 comparison column says Qi wireless charging up to 7.5 W. This is supported input claim with compatible Qi accessory/software, not launch-only 5 W or a measured peak. US/UK Apple wireless support separately explains 7.5 W with current iOS and compatible chargers.

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 standardsiDevice wireless charging standard or qualification. Qi2 Ready needs a compatible magnetic case and does not mean built-in handset magnets.

Qi1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Exact maker Qi compatibility. No MagSafe, built-in magnets or input wattage inferred.

Qi1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery. No MagSafe, magnets or wattage inferred.

Built-in alignment magnetsiTrue only for alignment magnets built into the handset. A magnetic case or accessory does not make this true.

No21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/105047Read 7 October 2026Apple explicitly calls iPhone 8 models non-MagSafe Qi-compatible devices. Maker comparison lists Qi rather than MagSafe and exact physical teardown has wireless coil with no alignment magnet array. Camera OIS magnets are not charging-alignment magnets and do not make this true.

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Reverse wireless output poweriPhone output power while charging another device wirelessly, not its wireless input rating.

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Reverse wired

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Charger in boxiWhether a mains charging adapter is included in the exact regional retail bundle. A USB cable alone is not a charger.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026In the Box explicitly lists USB Power Adapter. Wattage not inferred.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026Exact current In the Box revision. USB Power Adapter expressly included. No power rating inferred.

Included adapter rated poweriRated power of the included adapter, distinct from the phone maximum charging input.

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5W13Reviewphonearena.com/reviews/Apple-iPhone-XS-and-XS-Max-Review_id4562Read 7 October 2026Contemporaneous review explicitly bundled 5 W chargers for XS and XS Max. Exact current maker US bundle independently includes USB Power Adapter. This is adapter rated output, not handset maximum charging power. No three-hour XS-only charging measurement borrowed for XS Max.

Measured

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Geekbench single-coreiReviewer CPU single-core result. Geekbench version, tested configuration and modes belong in the source note. Do not combine versions.

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Geekbench multi-coreiReviewer CPU multi-core result. Geekbench version and tested configuration belong in the source note.

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3DMark Wild Life ExtremeiReviewer Wild Life Extreme score. Unlimited, Original, Solar Bay, stress-test stability and frame rates are different measurements. Version and run/loop conditions belong in the source note.

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AnTuTuiReviewer AnTuTu total score. Test version, operating system and tested RAM/storage belong in the source note. Cross-version and cross-OS scores are not directly comparable.

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Display brightness (measured)iReviewer brightness result. Window size, manual/auto or HDR mode and test method belong in the source note. Not automatically a sustained full-screen peak. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

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PWM dimming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mixed-use battery life (measured)iReviewer mixed-use active endurance. Identify the test method. Continuous web browsing or video-only tests cannot populate this field.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer time to a full charge, with start/end percentage and charger identified. A 15/30-minute percentage result is not a full-charge time.

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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)iReviewer integrated loudness in LUFS. Less negative numbers mean louder output. This is not sound pressure level in dB.

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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)iStandardized EU endurance test result for the exact registered model. Preserve only the precision the source publishes. This is not a normal mixed-use or video-playback runtime.

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Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)iMinimum standardized charge cycles before the specified remaining capacity threshold. Notes retain greater-than or at-least qualifiers. EPREL prints this value in hundreds, so 10 there is stored as 1000.

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Drop resistance class

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Repairability class

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SAR head (US)iHighest published head SAR under the US 1 g tissue method for the exact model. Record separation and conditions when stated.

1.2W/kg22Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/rfExposure/iphone10,1/enRead 7 October 2026Observed public Apple RF client route for iPhone 8. Exact separate A1863 record Head 1.20 W/kg under 1 g method. Radios at highest transmission, head 0 mm separation. A1905/A1906 rows excluded.

1.164W/kg12Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCG-E3219A/RF-Exposure-Info/SAR-Test-Report-1-of-10-3986223.pdfRead 7 October 2026UL report 12124122-S1V1 dated August 30 2018, exact A1921. Printed page 5 highest reported local US 1 g head 1.164 W/kg, NII radio class. Head test 0 mm separation, touch/tilt positions, FCC 47 CFR 2.1093, IEEE 1528-2013 and DASY5. Reported tune-up/duty-cycle-scaled local values. Calculated simultaneous SUM-SAR 1.392 is a separate compliance aggregate, not substituted. Tests June 26-July 31 2018.

SAR body (US)iHighest published body SAR under the US 1 g tissue method. Do not substitute the limb result or EU 10 g result.

1.13W/kg22Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/rfExposure/iphone10,1/enRead 7 October 2026Exact A1863 Body 1.13 W/kg under 1 g method. Highest transmit levels, body 5 mm separation. No EU/limb substitution.

1.171W/kg12Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCG-E3219A/RF-Exposure-Info/SAR-Test-Report-1-of-10-3986223.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same exact report printed page 5 highest local US 1 g body-worn 1.171 W/kg, NII radio class, separation 5 mm. Hotspot row also 1.171 but body-worn is actual cited row. Calculated simultaneous SUM-SAR 1.518 excluded and preserved externally. Head/body not 10 g limb figures.

SAR head (EU)iHighest published head SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method for the exact model.

1.35W/kg22Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/rfExposure/iphone10,1/enRead 7 October 2026Exact A1863 Head 1.35 W/kg under 10 g method. Highest transmit levels, head 0 mm separation. Other regional hardware rows excluded.

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SAR body (EU)iHighest published body SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method, excluding separate limb values.

1.36W/kg22Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/rfExposure/iphone10,1/enRead 7 October 2026Exact A1863 Body 1.36 W/kg under 10 g method. Highest transmit levels, body 5 mm separation. Not limb exposure.

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Hearing aid compatibilityiPublished hearing-aid coupling or rating. Older M/T ratings, ASHA/HAP protocol support and conversational gain are different claims and must be named as published.

iPhone 8 (Model A1863, A1905): M3, T41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Rating for Hearing Aids section. As published, no method conversion.

M3, T41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026Rating for Hearing Aids section. Exact published rating.

In the box

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In the box

iPhone with iOS 13, EarPods with Lightning Connector, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Exact current maker In the Box list. Source document OS version describes bundle revision, not original launch OS. Included adapter output rating is not published here.

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

support.apple.com/en-us/1119761Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Exact maker technical specification, US model reference.

support.apple.com/en-us/1118801Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026Exact US maker technical specification.

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1119761Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Apple specification document published as HTML.

support.apple.com/en-us/1118801Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111880Read 5 October 2026Exact maker specification document published as HTML.

Manual

help.apple.com/iphone/11/en.lproj/static.html3Owner's manualhelp.apple.com/iphone/11/en.lproj/static.htmlRead 5 October 2026Apple archived iOS 11 User Guide. iPhone overview/model sections explicitly include iPhone 8. Controls reviewed. Manual version is not an OS-latest or launch OS 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 numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year9Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/ios-warranty-document-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026US Apple iOS hardware warranty, including historical 2016-2018 version applicable to launch: ONE (1) YEAR from original retail purchase. Applies to Apple-branded iPhone and in-box branded accessories. US manufacturer warranty only, excluding statutory rights and AppleCare extension.

1year20Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/ios-warranty-document-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026Original US warranty panel July 13 2018 to January 25 2021, WHAT IS COVERED: "for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the date of original retail purchase". Covers Apple hardware and original accessories. Manufacturer warranty only, no statutory rights or AppleCare duration.

Both are also in the API. Back to all phones.