Apple iPhone XS Max review: It's all about the display

In 2017, Apple launched the phone that it said would shape the future. One which delivered on the promise of finally having a phone with a big screen that didn't take up much space in your hand or your pocket.

Beautiful design; Great big screen; Camera quality is excellent; Battery lasts a full day comfortably

Expensive (like really; Some apps still not optimised for notched displays; It'll be too big for some; No fast charger included

Full disclaimer: I've had the Samsung Note 9 for slightly more than a month now, but haven't had the chance to go hands-on with the newly-launched Apple iPhone Xs Max. Most publications have only had a limited hands-on with the phone, and I've based my conclusions in this piece on tech specification...

iPhone XS Max hands-on review review

Apple iPhone XS Max Review

One of the most frequent criticisms we've heard about the iPhone X is that its 5.8-inch screen simply isn't big enough. Last year, big-screen lovers had to opt for the less fully featured iPhone 8 Plus to get the most real estate. Not anymore.

Beautiful OLED screen; Strong performance; Great size for large screen lovers; Solid camera improvements; IP68 water resistance

Expensive; Bad name; No included fast charging cable

iPhone XS Max hands-on review

If you like a big-screen phone, you probably don't need to look elsewhere. This phone is the same size as the iPhone 8 Plus (actually, it's a whisker thicker but slightly shorter and less wide) and around the same weight. But it has a display that's a full inch bigger, and it looks utterly sumptuous as a result. It has lots of subtle upgrades, from the increased waterproofing to the longer battery life and then some bigger changes, such as the improved cameras, faster processor and upgraded colours on the display compared to the iPhone X. But it's the look that really sells it: a full-screen phone at this size is a real head-turner.