iPhone XS trade-in and resale value
Apple Trade In pays up to $60 in the United States, HK$500 in Hong Kong and £50 in the United Kingdom for an iPhone XS (Apple, 2 Nov 2026). In Hong Kong, local shops pay HK$500 to HK$700 for one in good condition, depending on storage. The iPhone XS stopped getting iOS updates at iOS 18.
What an iPhone XS sells for, by country
The best quote for an iPhone XS ranges from 8.4% of a new iPhone 18 Pro's price in India to 3.7% in Austria.
| Country | Apple Trade In | Best local quote | vs new 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | ₹9,500 | ₹13,800 CeX | 8.4% |
| Portugal | - | €95 CeX | 6.3% |
| Netherlands | - | €86 CeX | 5.8% |
| Singapore | - | $110 Mister Mobile | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | £50 | £69 CeX | 5.8% |
| Canada | $100 | - | 5.7% |
| Japan | ¥12,000 | ¥11,000 イオシス 買取 | 5.5% |
| Malaysia | RM 300 | - | 5.5% |
| Italy | - | €81 CeX | 5.4% |
| Australia | $100 | $110 CeX | 5.2% |
| South Korea | ₩100,000 | ₩85,000 민팃 Mintit | 5.0% |
| United States | $60 | $39 GadgetGone | 5.0% |
| Switzerland | - | CHF 60 verkaufen.ch | 5.0% |
| Taiwan | NT$2,200 | NT$1,200 地標網通 | 4.9% |
| Hong Kong | HK$500 | HK$500 Tradein852 先達 | 4.8% |
| Ireland | - | €70 CeX | 4.7% |
| Spain | - | €68 CeX | 4.6% |
| Poland | - | 265 PLN CeX | 4.2% |
| Germany | €60 | - | 4.1% |
| France | €60 | - | 4.1% |
| China mainland | CN¥400 | - | 4.0% |
| United Arab Emirates | AED 200 | - | 3.9% |
| Mexico | - | MX$1,125 CeX | 3.8% |
| Austria | - | € 53 eBörse | 3.7% |
Is it worth upgrading from the iPhone XS to the iPhone 18 Pro?
After selling an iPhone XS at the best US quote, an iPhone 18 Pro 256GB costs $1,112 in the United States (2 Nov 2026). Our default verdict: UPGRADE.
Your XS no longer gets iOS updates. Time to move on.
- Your phone stopped getting iOS updates at iOS 18. No more security fixes, and more apps will stop supporting it.
- It is 8 years old. Apps and iOS features increasingly assume newer hardware.
What the iPhone 18 Pro adds over the iPhone XS
- A20 Pro chip, 8 generations newer than your A12.
- 36 hours of video playback, against 14 on yours (both with a new battery).
- Apple Intelligence and the new Siri, which need an iPhone 15 Pro or later.
- A 120Hz screen instead of 60Hz, so scrolling is noticeably smoother.
- USB-C instead of Lightning, one cable for your phone, laptop and iPad.
- A 48MP main camera instead of 12MP.
In the United States, an iPhone 18 Pro 256GB costs $1,199. After selling an iPhone XS it costs $1,112 to $1,160. Your own result depends on battery health, condition and where you sell, so run the tool for your phone.
iPhone XS vs current iPhones
| XS | 18 Pro | 17 | 17e | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | A12 | A20 Pro | A19 | A19 |
| Video playback | 14 hrs | 36 hrs | 30 hrs | 26 hrs |
| iOS updates | ended at iOS 18 | iOS 27 | iOS 27 | iOS 27 |
| Apple Intelligence | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Display | 60Hz | 120Hz | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Port | Lightning | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C |
Questions
Does the iPhone XS get iOS 27?
No. The iPhone XS stopped at iOS 18, so it no longer gets new features or security fixes.
Can the iPhone XS run Apple Intelligence?
No. Apple Intelligence and the new Siri need an iPhone 15 Pro or later.
How much is an iPhone XS worth?
Apple Trade In pays up to $60 in the United States, HK$500 in Hong Kong and £50 in the United Kingdom for an iPhone XS. In Hong Kong, local shops pay HK$500 to HK$700 for one in good condition, depending on storage.
Where to sell an iPhone XS
- iPhone XS trade-in value in the US: up to $60 (Apple Trade In)
- Sell an iPhone XS in the UK: up to £69 (CeX)
- iPhone XS resale value in India: up to ₹13,800 (CeX)
- iPhone XS trade-in price in Australia: up to $110 (CeX)
More
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Trade-in prices by country: Australia · Austria · Hong Kong · India · Ireland · Italy · Japan · Mexico · Netherlands · South Korea · Spain · Switzerland · Taiwan · United Kingdom · United States
Sources: Apple Trade In and the local shops named above, checked 2 Nov 2026. How we collect and calculate.