Apple released three new iPhone models in September 2018 and the iPhone XS Max is not only the biggest but also the most expensive of them all. The original price of the phone starts from $1,099 and can go up to $1,449 for higher storage.
The XS Max is considered a record breaker as it features the biggest display on an iPhone, has the most advanced features and processing power, and has the highest price tag ever.
There are a lot of similarities between the iPhone XS and XS Max. They both are powered by A12 Bionic chip – the industry’s first 7nm CPU with 8-core Neural Engine for faster Face ID and advanced camera capabilities like Smart HDR or dynamic depth of field. They have the maximum storage capacity of 512GB, feature the same stainless steel and glass design, notched front display, dual rear camera setup, IP68 water resistant rating, and OLED Super Retina displays.
There are just a few differences, such as the bigger battery on XS Max offering an hour longer than the battery on XS. Another difference is the huge 6.5-inch display on XS Max as compared to 5.8-inch on XS. Besides, although both models feature the Dual SIM Dual Standby technology, the iPhone XS offers a nano-SIM and digital eSIM while a version of the iPhone XS Max can take two nano-SIM cards at the same time. You can find that version in countries where eSIM is not available, such as China.
The iPhone XS Max comes in 4 model numbers, which are A1921, A2101, A2102, and A2104; They differ not only in LTE bands but also in the SIM card architecture. Let’s check out all those differences.
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iPhone XS Max A1921
| Description | The iPhone XS Max A1921 is the only version available in the United States and it works on both GSM and CDMA networks. This model is also available as a SIM-free factory-unlocked edition at Apple Store. Apart from the US, you can find it in other countries like Canada and Puerto Rico. Although the version supports dual SIM with an eSIM and a nano-SIM card, you should always buy the unlocked version to use two different carriers without any restriction. | |
| Countries & Carriers |
United States
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Canada
Puerto Rico
U.S. Virgin Islands
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United States – Unlocked SIM-free
United States – AT&T
United States – T-Mobile
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United States – Verizon
United States – Sprint
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iPhone XS Max A2101
| Description | The A2101 is the global version widely available in most countries in Europe and Asia. You can buy it in the United Kingdom, Spain, Russia, Italy, France, Singapore, Taiwan, etc. This model doesn’t support CDMA networks. It supports dual-SIM cards (1 eSIM and 1 nano-SIM card). | |
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Andorra Armenia Australia
Austria Bahrain Belgium Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Georgia Germany
Greece Greenland Hungary Iceland India
Ireland Isle of Man Italy
Jersey Kazakhstan Kuwait Latvia Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Mexico
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Monaco
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway Oman Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Romania Russia
Saudi Arabia Singapore
Slovakia Slovenia South Africa Spain
Sweden Switzerland Taiwan United Arab Emirates United Kingdom
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United Kingdom
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Vietnam
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iPhone XS Max A2102
| Description | The iPhone XS Max A2102 is built exclusively for the Japanese market. What makes it different are some exclusive bands used by carriers in Japan, for instance, band 11 for au and SoftBank, band 21 for Docomo, and band 42 that all those carriers are using. It supports dual-SIM cards (1 eSIM and 1 nano-SIM card).
Besides, if you plan to buy this version, notice that it always make a shutter sound when taking photos even when you mute the phone. This law is to discourage covert photography and ensure privacy. |
| Countries & Carriers |
Japan
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Japan
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iPhone XS Max A2104
| Description | The XS Max A2104 is the model released in China and Hong Kong. This is the only version that allows inserting two physical nano-SIM cards to the same SIM card tray. |
| Countries & Carriers |
China
Hong Kong
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China
Hong Kong
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If you have any question regarding the iPhone XS Max model numbers, just leave a comment below.
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Ignace says
If an I phone can be synchronized to I tunes does it mean automatically that it is an original??
Aqsa says
iphone x s max A2104 it’s original ??? or copy ????? please tell Me fast
Kiran says
Find my device
Ian says
Can i use in the Philippines with Globe Network with an Iphone Xs Max Model A1921 unlocked MT5E2LL/A (Unit coming from US from my Auntie as a gift/present) ? If yes, what are the disadvantages or repercussion or is it just a minimal that I can just ignore? Thanks in advance. Hope you can help me with it as I have the option to have it received in the form of cash rather than a already bought phone. The thing is, if I am getting it cash, I would have to toil or work on for the half price of the SRP as my Aunt will be giving me only $600.
Dragon Warriors says
Does iphone xs max 64GB Gold MT6H2LL/A can used e-sim in other countries?
Joe says
Philippines frequencies for mobile phones:
2G capabilities: GSM 900, GSM 1800
3G capabilities: UMTS 850, UMTS 900, UMTS 2100
4G capabilities: LTE 850, LTE 1800, LTE 2100
However, check with PLDT, Globe, and Smart which frequencies they used ensuring your device will work.
Paweł says
Też posiadam model 1921 i mam pytanie czy na twoim modelu na tylnej klapie pod napisem iPhone są jeszcze jakieś inne napisy bo u mnie nie ma.Gdzies przeczytałem że na USA i Kanadę nie było napisów.
David Black says
There are an exclusive model A2103 of iPhone Xs Max for China Mobile in China Mainland market and it’s SIM-free.
The iPhone Xs Max A2103 also have two SIM slot as the model A2104，but there are some differences.
If you are on China Mobile and China Unicom / China Telecom , the phone will not let you to use the data connection of China Unicom / China Telecom , but if you don’t use the service of China Mobile , there are no matter.
Miguel says
Buenas busque mi modelo pero no lo encontré según veo ba en orden para Cada compañía según los colores , pero veo que el color negro no sale en ningún lado y es el que más se vende? Mi modelo es el MT5K2LL/A
Ramon says
What about the MT502LZ/A model, is not in the list?
Chris says
Can the model A2104 be used outside of China and/or Hong Kong? Can I use that phone in Australia?
Stella says
Hello, just want to ask if XSMAX Model Number MT6K2LL/A is original or refurbished already?
Hoping for an answer. Thank you
Tayeb says
Can XS-Max A1921 LL/A found with dual physical sim card?