The iPhone XS & XS Max are getting iOS 18, and seem to perform decently enough- assuming you're not having battery problems. Anyone using the XS right now? How's it working for you?
In my experience, aside from the battery, I don’t see a need to upgrade yet. Sure the thing is literally 5 years old but I still don’t feel that age yet. Everything is pretty smooth until you game on it. (probably the only thing that shows its age) I’ll probably consider upgrading if it starts feeling slow like the older iPhones or the features are big enough to miss out on (and yes, AI isn’t a big deal for my use case). For now, I’m pretty happy with it. Plus, the cameras on this thing are actually pretty good, actually closer to the newer ones than you might expect when given plenty of light. (compared to my friends’ iPhone 13’s and 14’s) I use it with a manual camera app for my recreational photography when my camera is dead or isn’t with me and it gets the job done, even giving me impressive results sometimes. Of course, newer iPhones will be better and easier to use, but I am pretty content with it.
@@sea-sann Sorry to break it to you but this phone is by far one of the worst iPhone in terms of year over year upgrade if you've even got x or 11 it would've been a better purchase as for its upgrades over previous phones !!!
@@OTFDanny11 it's not worth it as it is pretty expensive out of warranty and IOS 18 is also probably last update so if someone owns xs they should wait for 16 pro it will be worth it!
@@PeterEUbut we don’t know that for sure every said that it wouldn’t get iOS 18 and it did. Not point in worrying about what will get IOS 19 or the next IOS until Apple makes its pubic and this year proves that more then ever no point guessing or saying for sure
@@OTFDanny11I also have mine since 2018. I did not replace the battery yet, because it is still trucking along borderline okay. I have 1870 cycles on mine which is a lot, but I still get 3 1/2 hours of screen on time. This is obviously bad, but not totally broken bad. And so far that is usually enough to get by for me personally. And since it isn’t really getting any worse… I’m just gonna run it for now. I consider upgrading late 2025, but if it still runs well… heck I might delay it another year. This thing is running just fine except for the battery which is a bit bad.
Watching this on an XS Max 512GB. Got it for really cheap used a couple of years ago. It’s a great phone even compared to a more modern iPhone. I think it’s the best iPhone to hold of all I’ve had.
It's all about the A12 Bionic and how Apple really put their effort to future proof the software. Most of the advanced features started on iOS 15 and even then, using the X felt barebones not having any features that are "new" at the time.
I just bought a refurbished XS yesterday. I love the size and the oled screen. I've always been slow to upgrade to a new phone. I just want a phone that's simple, has a good screen, and can update to ios 18.
@@mozzy5286 i bought an XS yesterday from a second hand seller, it works very smoothly, only the battery lasts 4 hours while gaming, 3hrs and 42 mins and it was at 4%, if you use it for tiktok, a few games and messaging, it will smoothly handle you.
@@th42 hey hows your experience comparing with others in terms of front and back camera and would you recommend it for someone who'll use it for basic social media activity but mostly for camera quality
I picked up an iPhone XS, 256GB, with original battery (88% BH), and original box with inserts on eBay about six weeks ago for $150. It runs great and the battery gets me through a 8am-10pm day, and into the next morning between charges, too.
I have mine since 2018 with 1870 cycles on the battery. I don't plan on upgrading either. I‘ll probably keep it until I think that the battery won’t make it another year to the next iPhone launch. I wont be investing in a battery swap anymore, as I am not completely against upgrading, I certainly got my worth out of it, so if it eventually slowly gives out I won‘t be mad, but as long as I don’t have to upgrade, I won’t. This thing is still running just fine, except for the somewhat tired battery.
the xs has been good to me. purchased in june 19' and going strong as of sept 24'. i had to get the charging port repaired once. will be upgrading to the 16 this year
XS was the Most reliable iPhone ive owned. Used it Long and to the end i did a multiple week Long roadtrip in USA. Constlantly charging and Navigating and Laying in the sun in the Front while driving. Mastered it Like a Champ. I want a IPhone Like the XS again
My dad got the thing early 2019 and gave it to me on febuary of 2022. It has been running flawlessly for over 5 years only bad thing is the batterylife with a battery health of 80%. I dont believe its time to upgrade yet since with a battery replacement i hope i can get it to last for a few more years. Great device
My XS has been in use for almost 6 full years and is still a pleasure to use. I had one battery replacement three years ago and I’ll probably get another soon since I don’t follow battery best practices. I may try to use this phone for ten full years since it is the XS model… it would be kind of poetic. I’ll keep you posted on how it goes.
I wanted the XS Max ever since it came out, got one last November as a temporary replacement from my XR which I was in need of an upgrade. I then got a 12 Pro Max after. Despite my old XS Max which I got used having a 1% battery health decrease compared to my old XR, the battery life was actually way better.
before upgrading to the 12 Pro last February, my iPhone Xs did great to me but is kinda lacking on battery life. But what I miss from it a lot is the camera’s simplicity with no overprocessing at all. Pictures are clean and sharp as intended, though i felt the need to upgrade to have night mode and ultrawide lens
Still using it since the day it came out. Battery is horrible now but it's my fault due to using it a lot while charging and not taking care of it. Very reliable phone never let me down for 6 years and going strong.
Man I got some stories to tell about the iPhone XS Max in gold. It was till this day imo the most premium feel I had on a iPhone. The camera was amazing. I took so many good shot with it while I was travelling. Somebody in Istanbul stole it from me once and we went on a adventure with a local taxi driver to find it. We did eventually find it and I just started spamming the ringtone through my apple watch on my iPhone XS Max so the thief started panicking because it was so loud that anyone around him noticed and got bothered.
Still using the XS as well here with 256GB. Battery is indeed a bit of a problem but I carry my portable battery charger with me so it's most often not a problem. Aside from that, the phone performs really great and does not feel like a 6 year old iphone. The biggest thing stopping me from upgrading is the price. The new phones are a lot of money some I'm squeezing out every bit of performance from my XS until it's no longer usable.
The 10s was my dream phone since my uncle bought it on release. I finally got mine like 3yrs later cause I wanted a budget decent phone and everything said the XS was a value for the bucks. Finally pulled the trigger on a used (almost new condition) back in 2019 and this phone has since made me a smiling man. I LOVE IT. It’s premium, gorgeous and still runs as smooth as it did back then even on ios 17.5. Goated phone and i think one of apple’s staple designs. My feelings rn is that it will EASILY last me 2-3 more years and since I’m so in love with it i’ll use it until it’s practically unusable. sidenote if you’re considering it. The battery life (even a new one that I put in) is NOT GREAT but a 20€ powerbank investment is cheap and easy sooo not so much to worry about battery wise.
I think this is the most comfortable iPhone to hold in hand, not the max either just the 5.8” iPhone XS, it’s an astonishing phone, this is what the future was, still is. I never had one until 4-5 days ago and I’m in love.
I got the Xs upon its release in 2018 and its sad to me that just now (6 years later) Apple has finally came out with a phone that motivates me to upgrade: the IPhone 15 Pro. This is because previous to the 15 pro Apple has refused to make any real improvements to their newer models. But now that my IPhone is about to support for new IOS updates and the the IPhone 15 Pro has a 120hz OLED screen, a Dynamic Island, USB type C, and soon Apple Intelligence the upgrade seems worth it.
My uncle still use iPhone 6 or iPhone 7 it’s tiny tiny, even in an otter case. No one can convince he needs an upgrade, he say I can call, FaceTime work, I’m gucci
I'm using a 512 GB Xs Max and yeah the battery-life (mine at 78%) is starting to become an annoyance. Missing the extra lenses, too. Was tempted to upgrade to the 16 but the new capture button didn't exactly blow me away...so after your re-affirming video I say: One more year!
I use Xs as a second device. My main device is a 14 Pro Max. I don’t see any difference between these phone irl. Except camera and battery. Performance, Screen is quite the same. Using social media, Checking e-mails , Surfing and casual gaming is the same on both. The design on Xs is superior
Bought one last year. 512gb Xs Max. The durability and battery is pretty lacking, but the performance is pretty good. Looking to upgrade to base 15 after the 16 models are launched.
Still using it since it came out. Battery is kind of lacking now but it works. It’s strange how there’s been no real features in the new iPhones that have attracted me enough to buy a new phone. But honestly that’s mostly due to the cost. The XS Max was expensive and I’m not going to get a new iPhone every year.
Man I remembered purchasing this iPhone two years ago because I wanted to experience it, I mostly used it for “Music & photography” and it worked really great for me because the battery life was 93%, used for a year and gave it to my mom and she was happy. But I always check the battery life it’s at 88% now.
i was super loyal to my XS for so long. the display was actually a downgrade going to the 11 and that phone always felt like a successor to the XR rather than the XS. as every new iphone came out, i held onto it. until the display went out. i would still be using it today and only be considering upgrading it now but the circumstances made it a much easier decision to upgrade rather than fix my phone. rip my fav phone 💔
I’m still using my XS Max. My friends joke about it being old af. It’s starting to show its age. Slowdowns using apps like Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Was going to upgrade to the 16 but I think I’ll wait until a full redesign rather then a small incremental release.
Just upgraded to a 16 pro max from a day one XS max that had a cracked screen that wasn’t oem, a replaced battery that was at 76%, no Face ID, cracked camera lenses, damaged speaker and a damaged mic… Verizon offered $1000 in credit towards the upgrade and I couldn’t resist. Hopefully this one lasts a solid 5-6 years 🤞🏾
Love these types of videos I have a XS that started out with 84% battery life 2 months ago and now on 79% so it’s definitely dying but it’s a great phone needs an upgrade probably next year!
Hubby's still rocking his (I have a 12 mini), but we're upgrading to 16 Pros today. His battery is just forked, but otherwise the phone was working pretty well until now. Solid phone.
@@iPhoneMuseum no it’s just going to be a cool accessory to use on occasion. Thinking to mainly use it as my work phone only. I have a 13 pro max as my main.
I purchased the XS Max launch day 2018, however the screen is starting to fail with a vertical pink line a few pixels wide on the right side of the screen. Battery life is workable, still at 87% capacity. Looking forward to upgrading to the new one this year.
still use mine since release date, changed the battery a few months ago, didnt notice a difference in the battery with the new one. hope i can keep it one or two years more :)
I’ll be getting the xs soon I don’t really care for all the new phone but I do need something “newer” I have the iPhone 8plus currently lol. Still works great, had my phone (8plus) since highschool which was like 4 years ago and it’s in the best condition ever just a couples scratched. But I’ll be upgrading to the xs bc my phone is starting to become really slow now-
Loved this phone when it was new. One of the only iPhones that I got on launch! I got the Max and have had the bigger phones since then. Love your videos! Keep being awesome dude!
Are you in the US? Walmart sometimes has brand new 2022 IPhone SE for $150 and IPhone 11 for $199. You have to use their prepaid carrier for two months and then the phone automatically unlocks and you may switch. The prepaid carrier plans are very cheap and it’s only for 2 months. I think it’s an amazing deal for a new IPhone.
Loved my XS, but was under the impression that - seeing as the X lost access to the latest iOS last year - it was about to do the same when the new iPhone gets released. Therefore, when my battery needed replacing, I decided to go for something a bit newer. I need the latest iOS to pair with my Apple Watch, so I’m now using a 13 Mini, which should give me a few more years of support. Thanks for the content.
Loved my XS except for its battery life (and its speed compare to my 15 Pro). I still have my XS and I gonna say, always go for more RAM on Apple products. More RAM guarantees longevity (even in Apple's standard)
I still use xs 512Gb since 2018. Recently replaced battery and did full system reset because some apps were taking up more than 40Gb. Now it works great with iOS 18.2. It's still a good device for those who don't take photos in the dark and don't play resource-intensive games. It's scratched but not broken in 6 years. I think it's still a very nice and durable phone.
Hallo und vielen Dank für dieses Video. Mein iPhone Xs Max ist inzwischen fast 6 Jahre alt und ich bin damit absolut zufrieden. Es gibt keinen Grund auf ein neues Gerät zu wechseln. Alles funktioniert perfekt. Den Akku habe ich selbst getauscht und kann das auch nochmal machen wenn der Akku wieder zu schwach sein sollte. Da das iPhone nun auch noch iOS 18 bekommt finde ich wirklich genial. Somit kann ich das Gerät ohne Sorgen noch ein weiteres Jahr nutzen 😃👍 Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland
I had the XS max, amazing phone I ended up giving it to my mom after I swapped it with a new battery, I now have a 14 plus, meets my basic needs and got a great deal on it since it had poor sales lol
Been rocking my xs max again after bricking the Face ID on my 12 pro max 2 years ago and I’m going strong at 78% battery health but hopefully upgrading soon😂
my dad still uses it in 2024. i bought it in 2022 for him. He had still an old Nokia before. He loves it and I am also very impressed by the phone it is very good looking and very relieable. And now it got IOS 18! But it will be the last latest software it will get. Very nice phone.
Great review Josh. Can you do a day in the life review on the iPhone 8 Plus? I am still using a iPhone plus as my main device which shocks some people. However, even not getting the iOS anymore the phone is still fast and I’m a fairly heavy user. I can be running multiple apps, including TikTok, and the phone handles everything well. I did have the original battery replaced recently and when I keep the phone in low battery mode it can last quite awhile. Also, the iPhone 8 Plus to me feels better in the bulkier new iPhone pro max’s and I love having a home button. I do have a newer iPhone that use for photography and my RUclips channel but I still prefer my 8 plus. I think it’s telling that 7 year old phone can do almost everything a new $1500 dollar phone can do. You can find iPhone 8 Plus’s for around $120 American dollars. There’s a lot of people in the world still using the iPhone 8 plus. Many people simply cannot afford a new $1000.00 iPhone.
I had the iPhone 15 pro. I ended up giving it away. I bought myself a xs max pretine condition was still on iOS 14. Using this phone until the 16 pro comes out and to be honest it’s impressive how good it is still to this day. Oled screen and smooth with a decent battery 🔋 and still supported
Hey Josh! Could you possibly do a video in the future about the evolution of iOS? How it started, what was it like in the early days and what cool features we got over the years from iPhone 2G’s first OS all the way till now in iOS 17 (soon to be 18).
Still happy with my XS. Don’t like the look of the cameras on the newer ones. But, I suppose I’ll be forced to upgrade next year when they stop support for it 😢
I always loved the gold colour of the Xs so i upgraded my secondary phone to the Xs this year, it's so good, actually i ended up getting a good deal on the Xs Max because the face id doesn't work (i have never used this feature and hate it) I think storage capacity can cause the phone to become laggy especially if you are nearing the last 5-10GB of free storage. Mine has a new battery and lasts the entire day and sometimes even into half of the next day, though i don't do gaming so maybe that is what really affects the battery life. The Xs is definitely still a really good device to use but i would advise to get the 256GB/512GB storage model as the 64GB model is nothing especially in today's world and with a 4K camera. The speakers are so good especially when listening to music, it has become my music phone with over 9,000 songs on it.
Using Xsmax bought it used in 2021. BH currently at 82%. Bought it at 89%. Only issue i had was about a year ago when it got into a bootloop due to full storage so had to restore phone Imo it has the best frame. Nos scratching no peeling still fresh and shiny. I also like the weight. Feels premium Was running ios 14. But due to the bootloop ws restored to ios 16. I dont update my phones cos i feel like apple intentionally slows down phones when they want to phase out. I have an iPhone 8 Plus running ios 13 smoothly. Phone is even faster than my xsmax on ios 16
Loved the Gold XS/XS Max. I eventually upgraded to the 13 line-up but the XS Gold is still my color released by Apple. The XR colors being my 2nd favorite Apple colors.
The X, XS, and 11 Pro's 5.8" Display was the perfect size. I hope they bring it back for the SE. Having an iPhone X with an A18 chip for $399 would be a great option in 2024.
One year ago I bought iPhone 11 128gb from argos brand new and now battery health 100% iPhone 11 best phone and have ios17 and ios18 and im sure have ios19
My Galaxy S23 Ultra shattered the other day so i had to send it in to Samsung to get the screen replaced... Had an XS Max as a backup... I absolutely hate closed source firmware... But i love the fluidity of iOS even without the 90-120hz displays...
I’m watching this on the 10X Max right now. It works great except I am upgrading to the 16 pro Max because I have to use more tools on it for work so it is my wife and so we have to have an upgraded phone and with the support ending next year we want to be ahead of the curve. I find it interesting that the 10 X max has a larger green than just the 16 pro if you want a comparable screen, you have to go with the 16 Pro Max. The 10 X is 6.5 inches. The 16 pro is 6.3 and the 16 Pro Max is 6.9.
There is one additional hardware/cosmetic difference between the X and XS. They moved the camera bump ever so slightly, so if you put a case meant for the X on a XS its fit will be slightly off around the camera. Also I miss the notch from the XS, the Dynamic Island on recent iPhones pokes down too far and takes up significantly more useable screen space than the XS.
2 years ago I bought a XS Max from a "trusted" refurbished seller with good reviews. Ended up having a fake screen with uneven bezels, fake battery that overheated like crazy, dust under the camera lens and a broken Face ID. Apparently that's considered "pristine condition". Be careful if you buy used!
Just switched from the 15 Pro to the XS and I regret not doing it sooner. Love the thin, rounded corners (plus, I can use it caseless without worrying cause the phones' value is around 100 dollars)
@@ayomidejoseph3740 the XS is smaller lighter and thinner, i can use it comfortably without a case and not gonna lie i kinda love the very bad battery life. i have to be present every like 1.5 hours and i love that.
mine has about 70% of battery after some years, works pretty well ngl, but i need the iphone 15 pro because of its features and the usb c, still its a sick phone
I hope someone reads this, I currently have an iPhone SE 2022 with 64gb of storage and was looking to sell it and buy an iPhone XR with 128 storage, I will get a bigger screen, Face ID, and most importantly better battery because the SE just drains too fast. Is it a good idea?
no it isn't a good idea, the XR won't get as many years of updates as the se3, i would get atleast a used iphone 12 or even 13 if you have the money because the 13 has the same specs as the SE3. i mean the xr is still a pretty good phone but the updates are the bad thing
Used my XS until 2021. I have since upgraded to the 12 Pro and 14 Pro. This sort of makes me question my decisions, but by now the battery would probably be toast anyway
I used my iPhone XS since 2018 and have 1870 cycles on the battery. I am still on the original battery. I get about 3 1/2 hours of screen time from a full charge. Conclude from that number what you want. Depending on how much you would use it and what your charging options are during the day this may or may not be bearable. For me it is bearable, but for some it definitely wouldn’t be.
@@AzureRT456 It says it is at 76% and still capable of peak performance. Although it is obviously recommending a service since it is under 80%. As long as the battery isn’t completely dying off I’m not upgrading - works great otherwise. As said, I get about 3 1/2 hours of screen on time from a charge, which isn’t a lot, but enough to get by for me for now. I just charge it when I don’t need it. Although that might not be enough for some, which is understandable. But for now it isn’t really limiting myself.
I’m using the iPhone XS and it still feels awesome and premium I love my XS it is spectacular! If you’re on budget but still want a high quality good phone the XS is the best.
I have xs and 8 lol, both are great phones still. Yeah the photos could be better but regardless can't see any limitations with those I have. Also I can change batteries myself so it's not a problem for me. You can install increased capacity batteries also
Yes, it is what I did. And it is what caused me to make the swap from android to I o s you need to use it for a while first to fully understand what it has to offer
The iPhone XS & XS Max are getting iOS 18, and seem to perform decently enough- assuming you're not having battery problems. Anyone using the XS right now? How's it working for you?
It is alright, but there is some mild stutters that i dont really complain
How about you guys below?
I’m using an iPad mini 5, it runs fine on the latest beta, about the same as 17 plus the usual beta glitchyness
XS is pretty underwhelming phone just as you yourself mentioned on the tier list very little upgrade for its time
In my experience, aside from the battery, I don’t see a need to upgrade yet. Sure the thing is literally 5 years old but I still don’t feel that age yet. Everything is pretty smooth until you game on it. (probably the only thing that shows its age) I’ll probably consider upgrading if it starts feeling slow like the older iPhones or the features are big enough to miss out on (and yes, AI isn’t a big deal for my use case). For now, I’m pretty happy with it. Plus, the cameras on this thing are actually pretty good, actually closer to the newer ones than you might expect when given plenty of light. (compared to my friends’ iPhone 13’s and 14’s) I use it with a manual camera app for my recreational photography when my camera is dead or isn’t with me and it gets the job done, even giving me impressive results sometimes. Of course, newer iPhones will be better and easier to use, but I am pretty content with it.
@@sea-sann Sorry to break it to you but this phone is by far one of the worst iPhone in terms of year over year upgrade if you've even got x or 11 it would've been a better purchase as for its upgrades over previous phones !!!
Still using it with 80% battery health since end of 2018... pretty reliable phone
Why not replace the battery?
@@OTFDanny11 it's not worth it as it is pretty expensive out of warranty and IOS 18 is also probably last update so if someone owns xs they should wait for 16 pro it will be worth it!
@@PeterEUbut we don’t know that for sure every said that it wouldn’t get iOS 18 and it did.
Not point in worrying about what will get IOS 19 or the next IOS until Apple makes its pubic and this year proves that more then ever no point guessing or saying for sure
@@OTFDanny11I also have mine since 2018. I did not replace the battery yet, because it is still trucking along borderline okay. I have 1870 cycles on mine which is a lot, but I still get 3 1/2 hours of screen on time. This is obviously bad, but not totally broken bad. And so far that is usually enough to get by for me personally. And since it isn’t really getting any worse… I’m just gonna run it for now. I consider upgrading late 2025, but if it still runs well… heck I might delay it another year. This thing is running just fine except for the battery which is a bit bad.
@@copyer9088it will get ios 18 i just updated my xs to ios 18 beta 2
Man, that iPhone XS's gold colour is so good.
My 14 Pro gold couldn't even compete esthetically.
The Gold was really made for that rounded design and that shade of gold and beige used for the 8 and x’s is so great man
Watching this on an XS Max 512GB. Got it for really cheap used a couple of years ago. It’s a great phone even compared to a more modern iPhone. I think it’s the best iPhone to hold of all I’ve had.
100% agree I have the 14 plus now and sometimes I hold the Xsmax and just admire how comfortable it feels
How much was it?
Two things I miss from having a XS: 3D Touch and the 5.8" size
I like the size too but 15 pro just 3mm bigger in terms of length
i have a 5.8" if you want an alternative
What's "if you want an alternative" mean?@@burntsouffle
@@SnowySnailsI’m pretty sure he’s referring to his pen1s
5.8 was the perfect size
It's all about the A12 Bionic and how Apple really put their effort to future proof the software. Most of the advanced features started on iOS 15 and even then, using the X felt barebones not having any features that are "new" at the time.
I just bought a refurbished XS yesterday. I love the size and the oled screen. I've always been slow to upgrade to a new phone. I just want a phone that's simple, has a good screen, and can update to ios 18.
How good is it I was planning on getting it
@@mozzy5286 i bought an XS yesterday from a second hand seller, it works very smoothly, only the battery lasts 4 hours while gaming, 3hrs and 42 mins and it was at 4%, if you use it for tiktok, a few games and messaging, it will smoothly handle you.
XS has an LCD screen. Still using mine.
@@th42xs is an oled xr and 11 are lcd
@@th42 hey hows your experience comparing with others in terms of front and back camera and would you recommend it for someone who'll use it for basic social media activity but mostly for camera quality
I picked up an iPhone XS, 256GB, with original battery (88% BH), and original box with inserts on eBay about six weeks ago for $150. It runs great and the battery gets me through a 8am-10pm day, and into the next morning between charges, too.
That’s an insane deal, gonna get a good year of use at least
Still using the XS. Works great and I have no intention to upgrade it anytime soon.
I have mine since 2018 with 1870 cycles on the battery. I don't plan on upgrading either. I‘ll probably keep it until I think that the battery won’t make it another year to the next iPhone launch. I wont be investing in a battery swap anymore, as I am not completely against upgrading, I certainly got my worth out of it, so if it eventually slowly gives out I won‘t be mad, but as long as I don’t have to upgrade, I won’t. This thing is still running just fine, except for the somewhat tired battery.
@@herrkeks8509 how much percent, if you don’t mind answering?
@@herrkeks8509same. I love this iPhone sm
yup no need since the XS is a CHAMP
@@NoNeedForLungs Last one with 3D-touch right?
the xs has been good to me. purchased in june 19' and going strong as of sept 24'. i had to get the charging port repaired once. will be upgrading to the 16 this year
That's great I'm planning on getting one soon!
XS was the Most reliable iPhone ive owned. Used it Long and to the end i did a multiple week Long roadtrip in USA. Constlantly charging and Navigating and Laying in the sun in the Front while driving. Mastered it Like a Champ. I want a IPhone Like the XS again
What's the problem with newer iPhones?
I had an xs and it was amazing until I cracked the screen and water got in so the replacement screen had no Face ID and it was lcd
@@TheStopwatchGodthey are expensive
@@Bren-techthe xs has a OLED display
@@AndreyBro0 yeah but the replacement wasn’t
I was given the iphone xs max as a gift in 2022, still using it and it's working good
My dad got the thing early 2019 and gave it to me on febuary of 2022. It has been running flawlessly for over 5 years only bad thing is the batterylife with a battery health of 80%. I dont believe its time to upgrade yet since with a battery replacement i hope i can get it to last for a few more years. Great device
My XS has been in use for almost 6 full years and is still a pleasure to use. I had one battery replacement three years ago and I’ll probably get another soon since I don’t follow battery best practices. I may try to use this phone for ten full years since it is the XS model… it would be kind of poetic. I’ll keep you posted on how it goes.
Still using iPhone XS 64GB.
Works fine, and is still fast 😊
I wanted the XS Max ever since it came out, got one last November as a temporary replacement from my XR which I was in need of an upgrade. I then got a 12 Pro Max after. Despite my old XS Max which I got used having a 1% battery health decrease compared to my old XR, the battery life was actually way better.
I was literally yesterday searching to see if you made a video like this and boom here it is next day
My grandpa still uses an iPhone XS and it works great for him. No issues as far as I'm aware.
Currently use the XS as my second phone , solid camera , it’s still a beast
before upgrading to the 12 Pro last February, my iPhone Xs did great to me but is kinda lacking on battery life. But what I miss from it a lot is the camera’s simplicity with no overprocessing at all. Pictures are clean and sharp as intended, though i felt the need to upgrade to have night mode and ultrawide lens
Same, just upgraded my xs to 12 pro last May
Still using it since the day it came out. Battery is horrible now but it's my fault due to using it a lot while charging and not taking care of it. Very reliable phone never let me down for 6 years and going strong.
Man I got some stories to tell about the iPhone XS Max in gold. It was till this day imo the most premium feel I had on a iPhone. The camera was amazing. I took so many good shot with it while I was travelling. Somebody in Istanbul stole it from me once and we went on a adventure with a local taxi driver to find it. We did eventually find it and I just started spamming the ringtone through my apple watch on my iPhone XS Max so the thief started panicking because it was so loud that anyone around him noticed and got bothered.
Got mine 2022 secondhand now had 79% battery life it’s still doing pretty well probably got another year and abit in it
Still using the XS as well here with 256GB. Battery is indeed a bit of a problem but I carry my portable battery charger with me so it's most often not a problem. Aside from that, the phone performs really great and does not feel like a 6 year old iphone. The biggest thing stopping me from upgrading is the price. The new phones are a lot of money some I'm squeezing out every bit of performance from my XS until it's no longer usable.
The iPhone Tennis. It was an amazing phone.
Took me a second 💀
The 10s was my dream phone since my uncle bought it on release. I finally got mine like 3yrs later cause I wanted a budget decent phone and everything said the XS was a value for the bucks. Finally pulled the trigger on a used (almost new condition) back in 2019 and this phone has since made me a smiling man. I LOVE IT. It’s premium, gorgeous and still runs as smooth as it did back then even on ios 17.5. Goated phone and i think one of apple’s staple designs. My feelings rn is that it will EASILY last me 2-3 more years and since I’m so in love with it i’ll use it until it’s practically unusable.
sidenote if you’re considering it. The battery life (even a new one that I put in) is NOT GREAT but a 20€ powerbank investment is cheap and easy sooo not so much to worry about battery wise.
I think this is the most comfortable iPhone to hold in hand, not the max either just the 5.8” iPhone XS, it’s an astonishing phone, this is what the future was, still is. I never had one until 4-5 days ago and I’m in love.
I’m using iPhone xs gold 256 gb with replacement battery , it’s so good for me
I got the Xs upon its release in 2018 and its sad to me that just now (6 years later) Apple has finally came out with a phone that motivates me to upgrade: the IPhone 15 Pro. This is because previous to the 15 pro Apple has refused to make any real improvements to their newer models. But now that my IPhone is about to support for new IOS updates and the the IPhone 15 Pro has a 120hz OLED screen, a Dynamic Island, USB type C, and soon Apple Intelligence the upgrade seems worth it.
My uncle still use iPhone 6 or iPhone 7 it’s tiny tiny, even in an otter case. No one can convince he needs an upgrade, he say I can call, FaceTime work, I’m gucci
I'm using a 512 GB Xs Max and yeah the battery-life (mine at 78%) is starting to become an annoyance. Missing the extra lenses, too. Was tempted to upgrade to the 16 but the new capture button didn't exactly blow me away...so after your re-affirming video I say: One more year!
I use Xs as a second device. My main device is a 14 Pro Max. I don’t see any difference between these phone irl. Except camera and battery. Performance, Screen is quite the same. Using social media, Checking e-mails , Surfing and casual gaming is the same on both. The design on Xs is superior
Bought one last year. 512gb Xs Max. The durability and battery is pretty lacking, but the performance is pretty good. Looking to upgrade to base 15 after the 16 models are launched.
I have a shortcut which puts it into LPM when i disconnect it from the charger, it lasts about a day at most with lpm
Is it obsolete
If you're going to get the base 15 just go wait for the Se4 release, it'll be better than the 15.
Still using it since it came out. Battery is kind of lacking now but it works. It’s strange how there’s been no real features in the new iPhones that have attracted me enough to buy a new phone. But honestly that’s mostly due to the cost. The XS Max was expensive and I’m not going to get a new iPhone every year.
Man I remembered purchasing this iPhone two years ago because I wanted to experience it, I mostly used it for “Music & photography” and it worked really great for me because the battery life was 93%, used for a year and gave it to my mom and she was happy. But I always check the battery life it’s at 88% now.
my xs batt is 75% im still satisfied with it as a back up phone
Is the performance good on ft and games ?
i was super loyal to my XS for so long. the display was actually a downgrade going to the 11 and that phone always felt like a successor to the XR rather than the XS. as every new iphone came out, i held onto it. until the display went out. i would still be using it today and only be considering upgrading it now but the circumstances made it a much easier decision to upgrade rather than fix my phone. rip my fav phone 💔
oh let’s not forget the apple battery case bc i definitely had one of those too. lol
My dad has been using the iPhone XS Max since launch, just had a new battery fitted and runs fine, although he’s upgrading this September
Battery is not an issue if you have the battery pack (which is also a protective case). It will make the iPhone bulkier and heavier though.
I’m still using my XS Max. My friends joke about it being old af. It’s starting to show its age. Slowdowns using apps like Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Was going to upgrade to the 16 but I think I’ll wait until a full redesign rather then a small incremental release.
Just upgraded to a 16 pro max from a day one XS max that had a cracked screen that wasn’t oem, a replaced battery that was at 76%, no Face ID, cracked camera lenses, damaged speaker and a damaged mic… Verizon offered $1000 in credit towards the upgrade and I couldn’t resist. Hopefully this one lasts a solid 5-6 years 🤞🏾
Love these types of videos I have a XS that started out with 84% battery life 2 months ago and now on 79% so it’s definitely dying but it’s a great phone needs an upgrade probably next year!
Hubby's still rocking his (I have a 12 mini), but we're upgrading to 16 Pros today. His battery is just forked, but otherwise the phone was working pretty well until now. Solid phone.
I just just JUST bought a $90 iPhone XS 256gb 99% battery health off of eBay! Hope it goes well!
Is it your main phone?
@@iPhoneMuseum no it’s just going to be a cool accessory to use on occasion. Thinking to mainly use it as my work phone only. I have a 13 pro max as my main.
I bought Just $14
@@studyprocess7718 huh
@@studyprocess7718😂😂
I purchased the XS Max launch day 2018, however the screen is starting to fail with a vertical pink line a few pixels wide on the right side of the screen. Battery life is workable, still at 87% capacity. Looking forward to upgrading to the new one this year.
still use mine since release date, changed the battery a few months ago, didnt notice a difference in the battery with the new one. hope i can keep it one or two years more :)
I’ll be getting the xs soon I don’t really care for all the new phone but I do need something “newer” I have the iPhone 8plus currently lol. Still works great, had my phone (8plus) since highschool which was like 4 years ago and it’s in the best condition ever just a couples scratched. But I’ll be upgrading to the xs bc my phone is starting to become really slow now-
Loved this phone when it was new. One of the only iPhones that I got on launch! I got the Max and have had the bigger phones since then. Love your videos! Keep being awesome dude!
This and an iPhone SE 2020 (both with new batteries) are the same price. Which one is the better buy for my grandma?
Are you in the US? Walmart sometimes has brand new 2022 IPhone SE for $150 and IPhone 11 for $199. You have to use their prepaid carrier for two months and then the phone automatically unlocks and you may switch. The prepaid carrier plans are very cheap and it’s only for 2 months. I think it’s an amazing deal for a new IPhone.
Actually 6 years ago the XS battery life was a selling point.
Loved my XS, but was under the impression that - seeing as the X lost access to the latest iOS last year - it was about to do the same when the new iPhone gets released. Therefore, when my battery needed replacing, I decided to go for something a bit newer. I need the latest iOS to pair with my Apple Watch, so I’m now using a 13 Mini, which should give me a few more years of support.
Thanks for the content.
Loved my XS except for its battery life (and its speed compare to my 15 Pro). I still have my XS and I gonna say, always go for more RAM on Apple products. More RAM guarantees longevity (even in Apple's standard)
I still use xs 512Gb since 2018. Recently replaced battery and did full system reset because some apps were taking up more than 40Gb. Now it works great with iOS 18.2. It's still a good device for those who don't take photos in the dark and don't play resource-intensive games. It's scratched but not broken in 6 years. I think it's still a very nice and durable phone.
Hallo und vielen Dank für dieses Video. Mein iPhone Xs Max ist inzwischen fast 6 Jahre alt und ich bin damit absolut zufrieden. Es gibt keinen Grund auf ein neues Gerät zu wechseln. Alles funktioniert perfekt. Den Akku habe ich selbst getauscht und kann das auch nochmal machen wenn der Akku wieder zu schwach sein sollte.
Da das iPhone nun auch noch iOS 18 bekommt finde ich wirklich genial. Somit kann ich das Gerät ohne Sorgen noch ein weiteres Jahr nutzen 😃👍
Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland
I had the XS max, amazing phone I ended up giving it to my mom after I swapped it with a new battery, I now have a 14 plus, meets my basic needs and got a great deal on it since it had poor sales lol
Been rocking my xs max again after bricking the Face ID on my 12 pro max 2 years ago and I’m going strong at 78% battery health but hopefully upgrading soon😂
Still have one of these, after 5.5 years, though could do with battery replacing (service), best iPhone I've had to be fair .. has really lasted well.
Still using my 11 love it doing great for me and just fine next year I will get the 13 pro
my dad still uses it in 2024. i bought it in 2022 for him. He had still an old Nokia before. He loves it and I am also very impressed by the phone it is very good looking and very relieable. And now it got IOS 18! But it will be the last latest software it will get. Very nice phone.
Great review Josh. Can you do a day in the life review on the iPhone 8 Plus? I am still using a iPhone plus as my main device which shocks some people. However, even not getting the iOS anymore the phone is still fast and I’m a fairly heavy user. I can be running multiple apps, including TikTok, and the phone handles everything well. I did have the original battery replaced recently and when I keep the phone in low battery mode it can last quite awhile. Also, the iPhone 8 Plus to me feels better in the bulkier new iPhone pro max’s and I love having a home button. I do have a newer iPhone that use for photography and my RUclips channel but I still prefer my 8 plus. I think it’s telling that 7 year old phone can do almost everything a new $1500 dollar phone can do. You can find iPhone 8 Plus’s for around $120 American dollars.
There’s a lot of people in the world still using the iPhone 8 plus. Many people simply cannot afford a new $1000.00 iPhone.
I had the iPhone 15 pro. I ended up giving it away. I bought myself a xs max pretine condition was still on iOS 14. Using this phone until the 16 pro comes out and to be honest it’s impressive how good it is still to this day. Oled screen and smooth with a decent battery 🔋 and still supported
Why?
@@blurrysmokes6216lmao I was thinking the same thing
Hey Josh! Could you possibly do a video in the future about the evolution of iOS? How it started, what was it like in the early days and what cool features we got over the years from iPhone 2G’s first OS all the way till now in iOS 17 (soon to be 18).
Still happy with my XS. Don’t like the look of the cameras on the newer ones. But, I suppose I’ll be forced to upgrade next year when they stop support for it 😢
I always loved the gold colour of the Xs so i upgraded my secondary phone to the Xs this year, it's so good, actually i ended up getting a good deal on the Xs Max because the face id doesn't work (i have never used this feature and hate it) I think storage capacity can cause the phone to become laggy especially if you are nearing the last 5-10GB of free storage. Mine has a new battery and lasts the entire day and sometimes even into half of the next day, though i don't do gaming so maybe that is what really affects the battery life. The Xs is definitely still a really good device to use but i would advise to get the 256GB/512GB storage model as the 64GB model is nothing especially in today's world and with a 4K camera. The speakers are so good especially when listening to music, it has become my music phone with over 9,000 songs on it.
Using Xsmax bought it used in 2021. BH currently at 82%. Bought it at 89%. Only issue i had was about a year ago when it got into a bootloop due to full storage so had to restore phone
Imo it has the best frame. Nos scratching no peeling still fresh and shiny. I also like the weight. Feels premium
Was running ios 14. But due to the bootloop ws restored to ios 16. I dont update my phones cos i feel like apple intentionally slows down phones when they want to phase out. I have an iPhone 8 Plus running ios 13 smoothly. Phone is even faster than my xsmax on ios 16
Loved the Gold XS/XS Max. I eventually upgraded to the 13 line-up but the XS Gold is still my color released by Apple. The XR colors being my 2nd favorite Apple colors.
The design is still so attractive to me.
The X, XS, and 11 Pro's 5.8" Display was the perfect size. I hope they bring it back for the SE. Having an iPhone X with an A18 chip for $399 would be a great option in 2024.
My main phone is a 13 pro max but I’m using my xs max as we speak to watch RUclips while the other one charges lol still using it to this day 🎉
i just bought it XS gold with 256gb and battery above 85% with the newest IOS 18 update 😎 from my mom as secondary phone for only 80$
The XS its still usseles phone and its still very god phone 👌🏻
iPhone XS It’s still smooth as butter in 2024.
I have two for backup phones and I must say iOS 18 beta is working like a champ on them
My best favorite iPhone designs are the iphone 5s , XS , 14 pro , they’re so beautiful ❤
One year ago I bought iPhone 11 128gb from argos brand new and now battery health 100%
iPhone 11 best phone and have ios17 and ios18 and im sure have ios19
Pls do a video Xs performance after installing iOS 18
My Galaxy S23 Ultra shattered the other day so i had to send it in to Samsung to get the screen replaced... Had an XS Max as a backup... I absolutely hate closed source firmware... But i love the fluidity of iOS even without the 90-120hz displays...
I’m watching this on the 10X Max right now. It works great except I am upgrading to the 16 pro Max because I have to use more tools on it for work so it is my wife and so we have to have an upgraded phone and with the support ending next year we want to be ahead of the curve. I find it interesting that the 10 X max has a larger green than just the 16 pro if you want a comparable screen, you have to go with the 16 Pro Max. The 10 X is 6.5 inches. The 16 pro is 6.3 and the 16 Pro Max is 6.9.
Just wanted to say this was a great video 🎉
There is one additional hardware/cosmetic difference between the X and XS. They moved the camera bump ever so slightly, so if you put a case meant for the X on a XS its fit will be slightly off around the camera.
Also I miss the notch from the XS, the Dynamic Island on recent iPhones pokes down too far and takes up significantly more useable screen space than the XS.
Assistive touch can be assigned 2 tasks (long press & 3D touch) 7:36
Did not expect the Persona 5 music to suddenly play, that really made my ears perk up.
2 years ago I bought a XS Max from a "trusted" refurbished seller with good reviews. Ended up having a fake screen with uneven bezels, fake battery that overheated like crazy, dust under the camera lens and a broken Face ID. Apparently that's considered "pristine condition". Be careful if you buy used!
Bro so do you still have it!
Did u return it?
This was the best feeling design in the hand. Even the 15 line up can’t compare.
Just switched from the 15 Pro to the XS and I regret not doing it sooner. Love the thin, rounded corners (plus, I can use it caseless without worrying cause the phones' value is around 100 dollars)
😂 why did you downgrade, As in a very big downgrade
@@ayomidejoseph3740 the XS is smaller lighter and thinner, i can use it comfortably without a case and not gonna lie i kinda love the very bad battery life. i have to be present every like 1.5 hours and i love that.
The gold XS Max is an absolute beauty
imo the gold and silver xs' look cheaper then the space gray ones, but everyone has his own opinion
i like my XS max, but i also mostly just use it for music at this point and its perfect for that, even with 82% left on the battery.
mine has about 70% of battery after some years, works pretty well ngl, but i need the iphone 15 pro because of its features and the usb c, still its a sick phone
out of all colors of all the iphones, my favorite one is definitely this xs rose gold
I had loved my iphone xs max and I loved using it until last year when my screen broke. I still miss it tbh.
I’m watching it on XS 😂 just replaced the battery myself under 25 buck and it’s going good 👍🏻
just upgraded to a 16 pro max from my xs max. i miss that phone already
The gold on the 10s max is just beautiful
I hope someone reads this, I currently have an iPhone SE 2022 with 64gb of storage and was looking to sell it and buy an iPhone XR with 128 storage, I will get a bigger screen, Face ID, and most importantly better battery because the SE just drains too fast. Is it a good idea?
no it isn't a good idea, the XR won't get as many years of updates as the se3, i would get atleast a used iphone 12 or even 13 if you have the money because the 13 has the same specs as the SE3. i mean the xr is still a pretty good phone but the updates are the bad thing
That was the last iphone i had before moving to samsung galaxy. I miss it a lot.
Used my XS until 2021. I have since upgraded to the 12 Pro and 14 Pro. This sort of makes me question my decisions, but by now the battery would probably be toast anyway
I used my iPhone XS since 2018 and have 1870 cycles on the battery. I am still on the original battery. I get about 3 1/2 hours of screen time from a full charge. Conclude from that number what you want. Depending on how much you would use it and what your charging options are during the day this may or may not be bearable. For me it is bearable, but for some it definitely wouldn’t be.
@@herrkeks8509Wow, that's a lot of cycles. What's your battery health at?
Ouch 3 hours really @@herrkeks8509
@@AzureRT456 It says it is at 76% and still capable of peak performance. Although it is obviously recommending a service since it is under 80%. As long as the battery isn’t completely dying off I’m not upgrading - works great otherwise. As said, I get about 3 1/2 hours of screen on time from a charge, which isn’t a lot, but enough to get by for me for now. I just charge it when I don’t need it. Although that might not be enough for some, which is understandable. But for now it isn’t really limiting myself.
@@herrkeks8509 Nice. I know you said it doesn't bother you, but why not get a battery replacement?
I’m using the iPhone XS and it still feels awesome and premium I love my XS it is spectacular! If you’re on budget but still want a high quality good phone the XS is the best.
I love my iPhone XS, and if I upgrade, I'll always miss 3D touch and the perfect design and size.
I have xs and 8 lol, both are great phones still. Yeah the photos could be better but regardless can't see any limitations with those I have. Also I can change batteries myself so it's not a problem for me. You can install increased capacity batteries also
Is it a good idea to buy it as a cheap secondary phone, just to try IOS?
Yes
Yes, it is what I did. And it is what caused me to make the swap from android to I o s you need to use it for a while first to fully understand what it has to offer