3 reasons you should buy the iPhone XS Max instead of the standard iPhone XS (AAPL)

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October 16, 2018 4:03 PM

The iPhone XS and XS Max are considered the true successors to last year's iPhone X, but if you're on the fence, there are a few reasons why the iPhone XS Max is right for you.

Apple unveiled three new iPhones this year: the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR.

Here are 3 reasons to choose the larger iPhone XS Max instead of the standard iPhone XS:

1. The iPhone XS Max has a bigger display — and for smartphones, bigger screens are better for just about anything.

The iPhone XS and XS Max both feature the same OLED "Super Retina" display from last year's iPhone X — the same pixel density, same contrast ratio, same everything.

The only difference, screen-wise, between the iPhone XS and the XS Max, is the size. But size is a pretty big deal.

Going from 5.8 inches on the iPhone XS to 6.5 inches on the iPhone XS Max is a pretty substantial leap, and that bigger screen comes in handy just about everywhere: If you're writing an email, taking notes, watching a movie, or just reading Reddit or Twitter, having more real estate is a good thing. Your content looks bigger and better — particularly your photos and videos, which really pop on that large OLED screen.

If you spend a lot of time on your phone, it's worth the extra $100 (to start) to upgrade to the bigger screen on the iPhone XS Max.

2. The iPhone XS Max has better battery life than the standard iPhone XS.

Last year'siPhone Xcould last about12 to 13 hourson a single charge.

This year'siPhone XSlasts 30 minutes longer than the iPhone X, soexpect 12.5 to 13.5 hours.

ButiPhone XS Maxlasts 90 minutes longer than the iPhone X, soexpect 13.5 to 14.5 hours.

3. The iPhone XS Max has a slight edge when it comes to graphics and overall performance compared to the standard iPhone XS.

Both new iPhones feature identical processors — including Apple's new A12 Bionic chip,

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