Apple iPhone XS Max: CSS viewport of 414 × 896 px, resolution and responsive test

Apple · iOS 12 · Smartphone · 2018

Apple iPhone XS Max, smartphone Apple from 2018, displays a CSS viewport of 414 x 896 pixels. Below, find its 3x density, ready-to-copy media queries, and how to test your site on it without buying the device.

Test your site on Apple iPhone XS Max directly in your browser, without buying the device.

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Why test your site on Apple iPhone XS Max?

3x density

Each CSS pixel of Apple iPhone XS Max is rendered by 3 physical pixels. Any image, icon, or font provided in simple resolution appears immediately blurry.

Very elongated screen

With a ratio of 19.5:9, Apple iPhone XS Max displays a lot of height for little width. Sections designed in landscape become endless columns, and full-screen visuals are poorly cropped.

Older hardware

The hardware of Apple iPhone XS Max dates from 2018. Its processor makes costly animations, heavy scripts, and display times visible that recent devices mask.

CSS viewport resolution of Apple iPhone XS Max

This is the width your CSS considers. All your breakpoints and media queries compare to this value, not the number of physical pixels on the panel.

  • 414 pixels in width
  • 896 pixels in height

The height remains indicative: Safari, Chrome, and other mobile browsers reduce the visible area with their address bar, which folds on scroll.

Be cautious when analyzing your statistics: some tools only report the manufacturer resolution, never the CSS viewport presented here.

Pixel density of Apple iPhone XS Max

3

The device pixel ratio of Apple iPhone XS Max is 3.

Your images should therefore be exported 3 times larger than their display size, otherwise they will appear softened on this screen.

Manufacturer resolution of Apple iPhone XS Max

This is the actual number of pixels on the panel. This value does not affect your layouts, but it's the one reported by technical specifications and most analytics tools.

  • 1242 pixels in width
  • 2688 pixels in height
  • 19.5:9 Screen ratio

458 pixels per inch (ppi) · 6.5 inches diagonal, or 16.5 cm

Media queries and code snippets for Apple iPhone XS Max

These snippets are generated from the exact characteristics of Apple iPhone XS Max. Copy them directly into your stylesheet or configuration.

CSS media query

Targets screens whose width matches that of Apple iPhone XS Max and models of the same format.

@media only screen and (min-width: 414px) and (max-width: 895px) {
  /* Apple iPhone XS Max */
}

Density media query

Serves high-resolution images to screens of at least 3x.

@media only screen and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 3),
       only screen and (min-resolution: 288dpi) {
  /* High-density images and icons */
}

Tailwind configuration

Adds a named breakpoint at the exact width of Apple iPhone XS Max.

// tailwind.config.js
module.exports = {
  theme: {
    screens: {
      'apple-iphone-xs-max': '414px'
    }
  }
}

JavaScript detection

Detects format and density client-side.

const isDeviceWidth = window.matchMedia('(min-width: 414px)').matches;
const isHighDensity = window.devicePixelRatio >= 3;

Meta viewport tag

Essential for Apple iPhone XS Max to use its CSS viewport and not a simulated width of 980 pixels.

<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1">

Free Apple iPhone XS Max simulator

Mobile FIRST does not yet include Apple iPhone XS Max, but a model with the same format is available. You can already validate your breakpoints and display density.

This is where the difference with Chrome DevTools' responsive mode is seen: DevTools resizes a window, the extension replicates the device's browser and allows exporting shareable screenshots and videos.

  1. 01 Install the extension Add Mobile FIRST to Chrome, Firefox, or Edge. Installation is free and requires no account.
  2. 02 Open the page to test Go to the URL to check, including a local address like localhost:3000.
  3. 03 Choose Apple iPhone XS Max Select Apple iPhone XS Max from the list of devices. The viewport switches to 414 x 896 pixels, and the mobile User-Agent is applied.
  4. 04 Check rendering Scroll, change orientation, test your forms, then capture an image or video to share.

Models sharing the format of Apple iPhone XS Max

These 1 devices share exactly the viewport of 414 x 896 pixels and the 3x density of Apple iPhone XS Max. Their CSS rendering is therefore exactly the same: what you validate on one is valid on all others.

Comparison with similar models

The neighboring formats of Apple iPhone XS Max are the ones to test right after, as they reveal poorly placed breakpoints.

Comparison of resolutions of Apple iPhone XS Max and nearby models
Model CSS Viewport Pixel density Manufacturer resolution
Apple iPhone XS Max 414 x 896 3x 1242 x 2688
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 360 x 880 3x 1080 x 2640
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 412 x 883 3.5x 1440 x 3088
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max 414 x 896 3x 1242 x 2688
Apple iPhone XR 414 x 896 2x 828 x 1792
OnePlus Nord 2 412 x 915 2.625x 1080 x 2400
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max 428 x 926 3x 1284 x 2778

Frequently asked questions about Apple iPhone XS Max

What is the CSS viewport resolution of Apple iPhone XS Max?

The CSS viewport of Apple iPhone XS Max measures 414 pixels wide and 896 pixels high. This is the width to use for defining your media queries, not the manufacturer's resolution.

What is the pixel density of Apple iPhone XS Max?

The device pixel ratio of Apple iPhone XS Max is 3. Each CSS pixel is thus displayed by 3 physical pixels, requiring you to provide your images in 3x to keep them sharp.

What is the screen resolution of Apple iPhone XS Max?

The panel of Apple iPhone XS Max displays 1242 x 2688 physical pixels. This is the value reported by most analytics tools, while your CSS works on a viewport of 414 x 896 pixels.

Which devices have the same viewport as Apple iPhone XS Max?

1 other models share exactly the viewport of 414 x 896 pixels and the 3x density of Apple iPhone XS Max: Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max. A rendering validated on one is valid on all others.

How to test my site on Apple iPhone XS Max without the device?

Install the Mobile FIRST extension on Chrome, Firefox, or Edge, then select Apple iPhone XS Max. Your page displays in a viewport of 414 x 896 pixels with the corresponding mobile User-Agent, in two clicks and for free.

What is the difference with Chrome DevTools' responsive mode?

DevTools resizes the window and applies partial emulation. Mobile FIRST additionally applies the User-Agent of Apple iPhone XS Max, touch events, scroll behavior, and the actual appearance of the device, and allows capturing directly usable images and videos.

Can I test a localhost address on Apple iPhone XS Max?

Yes. The extension works on any URL open in your browser, including localhost:3000, 127.0.0.1, or a password-protected pre-production environment.

Do you need to buy a Apple iPhone XS Max to test your site?

No. The simulation covers the vast majority of development needs at no cost. A final test on a real device is still recommended before critical production deployment, but it's no longer necessary for each iteration.

Which media query to use to target Apple iPhone XS Max?

A media query on the exact width targets Apple iPhone XS Max: @media only screen and (min-width: 414px). Combine it with the pixel density to precisely target this model and those sharing its format.

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  • Also works on localhost and in pre-production
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