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When upgrading to Apple's new iPhone XS, you have to choose between the 5.8-inch XS or the 6.5-inch XS Max. After spending a month with both phones, there's a few real-world differences between the two models that may be worth knowing about before reaching a decision.
Reasons to Buy iPhone XS Instead of iPhone XS Max
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iPhone XS, XS Max Review: Get The Big One
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The iPhone XS & XS Max Review: Unveiling the Silicon Secrets
Why to Buy iPhone XS Max Instead of the Standard iPhone XS
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iPhone XS and XS Max Review: Bigger, faster, gold-er, better
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iPhone XS vs. iPhone XS Max vs. iPhone XR: What's the difference? - CNET
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Apple iPhone Xs vs iPhone X: Here's what is different - The Economic Times
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