iPhone XS and XS Max: what international reviews say

Apple recently unveiled its new line of top of the line iPhones and, as soon as the smartphones were announced, the international critics already had different opinions about the new devices. In this article, we have compiled several reviews about the iPhone XS and XS Max where international experts evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the models, and risk a prediction for the future of these devices in the hands of consumers.

iPhone XS and XS Max

Among the many novelties, the iPhone XS has a screen OLED 5,8 Super Retina, rear and front cameras with 12 MP resolution and optical stabilization sensor, in addition to the new A12 chip. The main difference from the iPhone model XS Max It's because of its size, as it has a 6,5-inch screen! The curious thing is that both smartphones inherited the compact design, coined by iPhone X. You can check out more details about the iPhone XS and XS Max in this link.

Mashable

“The camera’s improved hardware, combined with the new automatic “Smart HDR” technology, powered again by the Neural Engine and the A12 Bionic chip’s ISP (image signal processor), means you get the best of the camera’s advanced optics and of computational photography, using only a smartphone.”

TechCrunch

“In terms of CPU performance, the world's first scaled 7nm architecture has delivered benefits. You can see in the iPhone XS benchmarks that it compares to fast laptops and easily exceeds the performance of the iPhone X.”

Daring Fireball

“iPhones cannot compete with large dedicated cameras in lens or sensor quality. Not even close. The laws of physics prevent this. But these traditional camera companies can't compete with Apple on custom silicon or software, and their cameras can't compete with iPhones in terms of convenience of availability and always-on Internet connectivity for sharing. In the long run, using money wisely is betting on silicon and software.”

The New York Times

“Apple has done a great job of increasing the screen size without adding bulk or compromising the usability of the iPhone XS Max. These changes have resulted in significant improvements in ergonomics and overall convenience.”

Best Products

“We see that the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max offer a perfect combination of design, craftsmanship, industry-leading performance, as well as an intuitive user experience.”

Hypebeast

“It's great to have a new device optimized for speed. The time it takes to open an app is the difference between me forgetting an idea or not. With the iPhone XS Max, I can get things done faster, and features like the camera feel more refined than ever. All these little things are welcome updates that make the workflow easier from my creative point of view.” — says Virgil Abloh, founder of OFF-WHITE and artistic director of Louis Vuitton.

Medium

“In the pure photography race, however, Apple takes the lead. Its intelligent HDR uses sensor, ISP and neural engine improvements to capture some of the best high dynamic range photos I have ever seen.”

Tom's Guide

“To upscale a 4-minute 2K video to 1080p, the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max shrunk even further to 39 seconds. The Galaxy S9+ took 2 minutes and 32 seconds to complete the task, and that's the fastest we've ever seen on an Android phone. … Based on our testing, the A12 Bionic processor inside both models makes these the fastest phones you can buy.”

dailymail.com (UK)

“From a massively upgraded processor, to an upgraded camera and amazing speakers, everything about the iPhone XS feels stronger, faster and better thought out than any iPhone before it.”

TechRadar (UK)

“The iPhone XS is for those who want a fast, powerful and impressive smartphone – not just Apple lovers.”

Hardwarezone (Singapore)

“One of the best things about iPhone photographs is their vivid, brilliant colors, and the iPhone XS takes it to the next level.”

Sydney Morning Herald (Australia)

“The impact of the OLED screen is quite seductive. In fact, the whole thing is quite seductive.” says Mags King, photo editor for the Sydney Morning Herald.

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