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.
@@he.sensei8708 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 !!!
@@dannymontes5305 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
@@dannymontes5305I 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.
@@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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 TH-cam 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.
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
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.
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 😢
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.
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
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!
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)
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.
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 am still using this phone everyday as main daily driver since it launched. Now battery health stay at 84% for the hell almost 6 years is incredible! The cameras are still solid, video recording top notch and the design is timeless with rounded stainless steel.
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!
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 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.
Still have my Xs because I just love the glossy back and I hate the sharp edges on the newer models. It's a great device still, and I think that the camera makes more natural photos than even the 15 Pro.
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 :)
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).
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.
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
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.
I remember when this phone was popular but I didn’t get my 1st iPhone till 2020 with the iPhone 11 but now I have the 15 the iPhone 15 camera is significantly better than the 13!
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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!
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 used to have the XS Max I miss this phone I loved it soo much. I am currently using the iPhone 13 and I’ll probably be keeping this phone for maybe 2 more years this phone is awesome!
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 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
I miss my XS Max. The battery was horrible tho. I have the 13 Pro Max & the battery tho at 83% still gets me through the day. Don't plan on upgrading yet & if I do I won't trade it in. This phone is the best iPhone I have ever own. It's just too heavy
Ik people mainly come here for the iPhone content but it'd be pretty interesting if you can review the Samsung Note20 Ultra since it was sorta the last of its kind (last phone in the Note lineup and kinda last Samsung flagship with MicroSD)
My dad is still using an XS MAX which was old even when I bought it for him dirt cheap. The battery was in a pretty bad condition so after a year of use I payed an authorised service to replace it. Being an ex android user for the past decade, it amazes me to see a 7 year old device work flawlessly with only a battery change. If my 13 Pro Max still works 7 years after I bought it when it was new, I would find it hard to think of a reason to switch to something newer.
The dumb thing is that Apple made the iPhone X a vintage product BEFORE the 6S and 7. WTF???? Then they are supporting the iPad 7 with an A10 FUSION WITH iOS 18!!!! They could have gave the iPhone X at least iOS 17. (Back on topic) My BF had a XS Max until just two weeks ago. 5G finally came in need and a better battery on the newer phones. Now he can go a whole day even with a used phone at 87% (13 Pro Max), and he is happy. He had a XS Max from mid 2020 until now basically. He had a XR for a year prior. The phone is still perfect despite that like mentioned. Battery is trash but it was still working great.
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.
I have the xs max and yeah battery just sucks but everything else is still running good. Camera is still vibrant with a little bit of editing. Basically still a good phone in 2024 but I'm still upgrading next year bc some features aren't available for this model.
I got a USED iPhone XS in nearly mint condition in Jan of 2021, I got the battery changed from 3rd party in 2022 end. I truly have no reason to upgrade. It's smooth, it gets the job done and I actually spend the money to buy an M2 Air than a new phone. I will only upgrade when Apple shops shipping new OS for this (as I get really excited to enjoy the new core features) and move on to either iPhone 12/13 or 16 (if Apple Intelligence, really amazes me) and this phone will be passed on to my 17 year old nephew. Kudos to Apple for building such long lasting devices.
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.
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.
@@he.sensei8708 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?
@@dannymontes5305 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
@@dannymontes5305I 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
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
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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?
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
I was literally yesterday searching to see if you made a video like this and boom here it is next day
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.
The iPhone Tennis. It was an amazing phone.
Took me a second 💀
Currently use the XS as my second phone , solid camera , it’s still a beast
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 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 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.
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
My grandpa still uses an iPhone XS and it works great for him. No issues as far as I'm aware.
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 TH-cam 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.
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
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
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.
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 😢
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.
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?
my xs batt is 75% im still satisfied with it as a back up phone
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!
Still using my 11 love it doing great for me and just fine next year I will get the 13 pro
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)
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.
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 am still using this phone everyday as main daily driver since it launched. Now battery health stay at 84% for the hell almost 6 years is incredible!
The cameras are still solid, video recording top notch and the design is timeless with rounded stainless steel.
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!
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 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.
Still have my Xs because I just love the glossy back and I hate the sharp edges on the newer models. It's a great device still, and I think that the camera makes more natural photos than even the 15 Pro.
I’m using iPhone xs gold 256 gb with replacement battery , it’s so good for me
Still using iPhone XS 64GB.
Works fine, and is still fast 😊
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 :)
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
out of all colors of all the iphones, my favorite one is definitely this xs rose gold
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).
The IOS 18 icon tint is ugly as hell.
I definitely agree. There are a ton of accessibility/visibility issues with the icon tinting and it just plain looks bad a lot of the time.
Then don't use it
@@0w3nn sure, but they can also improve it.
@@illhaveawtrplz it’s literally a new feature
@@0w3nn yes and I’ve been using the dev beta for a month, so I’m giving you my thoughts. They need to fix a lot of things before this goes live.
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.
This was the best feeling design in the hand. Even the 15 line up can’t compare.
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
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.
I remember when this phone was popular but I didn’t get my 1st iPhone till 2020 with the iPhone 11 but now I have the 15 the iPhone 15 camera is significantly better than the 13!
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.
I used mine until I dropped it into a pool. RIP Gold XS (2018-2021).
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
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.
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
I have two for backup phones and I must say iOS 18 beta is working like a champ on them
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.
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
I still use Xs Max as my main still great phone and great performance
I weirdly miss 3D touch
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?
I Will buy iPhone xs XSMAX AND iPhone 11 promax the design is so beautiful UP to this day
I can tell that things at 60hz over a video. I will never go back .
I had loved my iphone xs max and I loved using it until last year when my screen broke. I still miss it tbh.
My grandmas uses this and she likes it. Works fine for her cause she doesnt use too much.
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 used to have the XS Max I miss this phone I loved it soo much. I am currently using the iPhone 13 and I’ll probably be keeping this phone for maybe 2 more years this phone is awesome!
My iPhone XS Max has been in use for almost 6 years, but it's still in very good condition and I haven't experienced any problems."
I'm still using my Galaxy S7, so I'm definitely getting as much life as I can out of my phone :))
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 have a XS Max, and I need to charge it, all the time!
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
I miss my XS Max. The battery was horrible tho.
I have the 13 Pro Max & the battery tho at 83% still gets me through the day. Don't plan on upgrading yet & if I do I won't trade it in. This phone is the best iPhone I have ever own.
It's just too heavy
The XS its still usseles phone and its still very god phone 👌🏻
I know someone still using one of the X/XS variations (not sure which exact model, I just know because of the camera layout).
Pls do a video Xs performance after installing iOS 18
Recently updated from XS to 15 Pro MAX
Only issue is battery
Ik people mainly come here for the iPhone content but it'd be pretty interesting if you can review the Samsung Note20 Ultra since it was sorta the last of its kind (last phone in the Note lineup and kinda last Samsung flagship with MicroSD)
My dad is still using an XS MAX which was old even when I bought it for him dirt cheap. The battery was in a pretty bad condition so after a year of use I payed an authorised service to replace it. Being an ex android user for the past decade, it amazes me to see a 7 year old device work flawlessly with only a battery change. If my 13 Pro Max still works 7 years after I bought it when it was new, I would find it hard to think of a reason to switch to something newer.
still using it, 86% battery health, charging twice to three times a day 😁
My xs keeps restarting on its own for no reason, and it gets hot while at it
The dumb thing is that Apple made the iPhone X a vintage product BEFORE the 6S and 7. WTF???? Then they are supporting the iPad 7 with an A10 FUSION WITH iOS 18!!!! They could have gave the iPhone X at least iOS 17. (Back on topic) My BF had a XS Max until just two weeks ago. 5G finally came in need and a better battery on the newer phones. Now he can go a whole day even with a used phone at 87% (13 Pro Max), and he is happy. He had a XS Max from mid 2020 until now basically. He had a XR for a year prior. The phone is still perfect despite that like mentioned. Battery is trash but it was still working great.
Xs series is the very reliable in my experience
Miss the S series.
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.
I have the xs max and yeah battery just sucks but everything else is still running good. Camera is still vibrant with a little bit of editing. Basically still a good phone in 2024 but I'm still upgrading next year bc some features aren't available for this model.
If I didn’t absolutely love my iPhone 14 Pro Max I’d probably still be rocking my old XS Max
And if my grandson had not have grown up my wife would still be rocking him in her rocking chair.
This phone was always hot but was never slow
I just want to use it as a secondary phone shall I buy it ?
I still use mine xD
This iphone is small or no ?❤
But you posted using the iPhone XR in 2024 the other day. The XS is basically the same (the chip, the age)
how did you do the mono colour icons?
I got a USED iPhone XS in nearly mint condition in Jan of 2021, I got the battery changed from 3rd party in 2022 end.
I truly have no reason to upgrade. It's smooth, it gets the job done and I actually spend the money to buy an M2 Air than a new phone.
I will only upgrade when Apple shops shipping new OS for this (as I get really excited to enjoy the new core features) and move on to either iPhone 12/13 or 16 (if Apple Intelligence, really amazes me) and this phone will be passed on to my 17 year old nephew. Kudos to Apple for building such long lasting devices.
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 just upgraded from this phone to the iPhone 13, my next iPhone will be the 15 Pro when it's older, refuse to buy phones new
It is worth it to update to ios 17 right now guys ? My XR is still on 15 and its fine for now
Hey at least its not like the iPhone 4S on iOS 9!
My 4s is fast on iOS 9 somehow
Is it a good idea to buy it as a cheap secondary phone, just to try IOS?
Yes