iPhone XS: what it's worth and whether to upgrade
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, 24 Sept 2026). In Hong Kong, local shops pay HK$500 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% |
| Japan | ¥12,000 | ¥16,000 イオシス 買取 | 7.3% |
| South Korea | ₩100,000 | ₩141,000 세티즌 Cetizen | 7.1% |
| Portugal | - | €95 CeX | 6.3% |
| Netherlands | - | €86 CeX | 5.8% |
| Singapore | - | $110 Mister Mobile | 5.8% |
| Australia | $100 | $121 CeX | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | £50 | £69 CeX | 5.8% |
| Canada | $100 | - | 5.7% |
| Malaysia | RM 300 | - | 5.5% |
| Italy | - | €81 CeX | 5.4% |
| United States | $60 | $39 GadgetGone | 5.0% |
| Switzerland | - | CHF 60 verkaufen.ch | 5.0% |
| Taiwan | NT$2,200 | NT$1,400 傑昇通信 | 4.9% |
| Spain | - | €71 CeX | 4.8% |
| Hong Kong | HK$500 | HK$500 Tradein852 先達 | 4.8% |
| Ireland | - | €70 CeX | 4.7% |
| 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% |
Should you upgrade from the iPhone XS?
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 $1,139 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 for one in good condition, depending on storage.
More
iPhone XR · iPhone XR · iPhone XS Max · iPhone XS Max
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 24 Sept 2026. How we collect and calculate.