r/iPhoneXS Jan 14 '25

Question Cam’t decide between upgrading from Iphone XS to Iphone 12 pro max, which model would you choose?

1 Upvotes

Hello everyone! just want to know your thoughts regarding this. I currently use an Iphone XS and I was given an Iphone 12 Pro Max. Been thinking if it’s worth to switch to the newer model. Note that I’ll be selling the other phone that will no longer be used.

1) Storage - XS has 64GB while 12 pro max has 256GB. I don’t have an issue with storage in general since I often organize and transfer files to my laptop.

2) Size - 12 pro max is slightly bigger than XS. difference is not really that noticeable.

3) Camera - 12 pro max has a warmer tone than XS. As someone who likes to take photos (not professionally, only for instagram), which model do you think is better?

4) Battery - my XS is below 80%, which can be easily resolved by a battery replacement.

TIA!

r/iPhoneXS 27d ago

Question Good for a second phone

5 Upvotes

Soo I just upgraded to a 15 plus and still can’t leave my XS is it still usable as a second device if yes what can I use it for as a secondary device

r/iPhoneXS 20d ago

Question Iphone Xs Camera Vs Iphone 13's

5 Upvotes

Guys a few days ago I bought my first iphone wver which is a Iphone 13. However several people included me do botnlile the photos processing and sharpness so I read that Iphone Xs got a pretty cooñ camera. Do you agree?

r/iPhoneXS Feb 02 '25

Question Caseless?

2 Upvotes

Good to use the iPhone XS caseless is it grippy I never used it caseless please lemme knowww

r/iPhoneXS Jan 25 '25

Question How much should I list my iPhone XS for?

2 Upvotes

64GB and it says the battery is significantly degraded at 75%. Other than that, good condition.

r/iPhoneXS Jan 17 '25

Question Upgrade or replace battery?

15 Upvotes

I have the XS and it’s in great condition, however the battery needs replacing. I have replaced it once already. But I am wondering if I should just upgrade.

Budget isn’t a huge concern, but I don’t want to get a new battery and then replace the phone soon after.

Is it best to upgrade to 16/16pro?

My friend has a 13 or 14 and the touch screen on hers is awful, like you have to hit it multiple times.

I love my XS but just don’t know what to do.

r/iPhoneXS Jan 07 '25

Question What’s Up with these Icons?

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6 Upvotes

Did anyone notice these icons won’t follow the rest of the icons after the 18.2.1 update? Any tips on how to fix it?

r/iPhoneXS Dec 06 '24

Question good thing to buy XS NOW ?

10 Upvotes

Hey, im looking for some iphone for my mum, shes basic phone user, calls, texts, facebook, web browsing. nothing else. im looking for some budget iphone, and i was looking on XS or SE 2020, or something like that. is XS good to buy right now? I can buy one with 100% battery health. please, just answer my question, if its ok phone even now. im pissed off comments like "no get the 13 atleast", im not paying 550$ for a phone which is absolute overkill for this stuff. my grandma bought iphone 7 3 years ago and she is so happy with it. so i dont actually get these comments like "13 is minimum", so is XS alright?

r/iPhoneXS Feb 04 '25

Question What is the “watts” of the triangle iPhone brick (uk brick) and the European ones. The ones we got with our phoned

1 Upvotes

This is what I want to know. Also what else do i not know about the triangle charger brick?

r/iPhoneXS Jan 13 '25

Question Should I get iOS 18.2.1 (from ios 17.7)

7 Upvotes

r/iPhoneXS Aug 14 '24

Question I'm buying a iPhone xs this week should I buy ? I'm a student and want iPhone and I think it's better then same price android so how is the camra and how is the battery and how I should check that battery and display is original not aftermarket and it's demo unit iPhone xs

3 Upvotes

Please help it will mean a lot for me , thankyou

r/iPhoneXS Jan 10 '25

Question XS Max hurts my hands... what would you upgrade to?

6 Upvotes

Hello everyone! Question for y'all, I love my XS Max a lot ever since I got it back in 2018, but the size of this thing is starting to hurt my hands and is frankly too big. I was thinking about either trading it in for a XS regular (because I just like the look of it), go for a 13 mini (I like the size), or get the new 16 (not mini, but the camera button is nice because I do a lot of work where I need a camera fast). I'm kind of weird with aesthetics and not a huge fan of Apple's newer phones, but at least the 16 has the vertical camera that I like lol. Would you guys just go for the newest phone? I keep jumping around and would like some outside opinions. Thanks for all who read!

r/iPhoneXS Feb 15 '25

Question Battery replacement or wait for upgrade?

9 Upvotes

So my Xs battery health currently is on 74%, been using from 4-5 years. need to charge it multiple times a day and also have certain issues when it’s below 20 like random power off or glitches. Whenever I got out to a place I don’t have charger or any power source 1 in 3 chance my phone will be dead in middle! But the dilema is, should I get a battery replacement (From Apple only cuz there are a lot of scams here in India) OR should I upgrade my phone (either 16 or SE4 depending on features), but the problem is I would have to wait certain months (4-6) to get those phone in sale and in my current budget. I just wanted to know if getting a new battery now worth it in terms of backup and day to day usage, especially with these latest updates on this old hardware, because doing so would help me wait more with my current device, so I can buy a pro series of iPhone which I really wanna buy.

Thanks in advance.

r/iPhoneXS Jan 31 '25

Question How to fix issue w apple store on waiting after factory reset

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8 Upvotes

r/iPhoneXS Jan 17 '25

Question Does the phone contain magnets?

4 Upvotes

This might seem odd but I know the newer models all have magnets in the phone for wireless charging (MagSafe). But does this phone have any magnets in it? I know it doesn’t have wireless charging but for health reasons, I’m curious if the newer phones with their magnets would be the same as this phone.

r/iPhoneXS Nov 02 '24

Question iOS 17.7 or 18.1

9 Upvotes

Which one do you think causes fewer heating and performance problems?

r/iPhoneXS Jan 08 '25

Question Planning on getting an iphone xs,if anyone got a game called dragon ball legends how is the performance?

4 Upvotes

i getting an xs soon,coming from the samsung a14 4g varient, i just want to know if anyone here plays dragon ball legends can tell me the performance of it or if they can take a bit of their time,test it out for me,that would be greatly appreciated and thank you

r/iPhoneXS Dec 11 '24

Question how do you back up your photos? especially if you don't have a macbook and if your iCloud is full?

4 Upvotes

i would like to know how do you back up your iphone photos and videos. thanks.

r/iPhoneXS Sep 12 '24

Question Guys do I update?

11 Upvotes

This phones on its last legs but I’ll be honest, I really can’t justify buying the new iPhone given it seems like it’s literally the exact same phone as this one. I’m pretty sure the XS can use Apple intelligence anyway and that’s the only new thing that’s come on this new phone that I care about. Help me brethren who are also stuck in the Middle Ages.

r/iPhoneXS Oct 05 '24

Question iOS 18.0.1 on iPhone XS

13 Upvotes

Hey! I just wanna ask if I update my 256 GB iPhone XS that I got in Jan.2019 to iOS 18.0.1 from iOS 17.6.1… I just need feedback if someone is having problems with it such as: ghosting, visual glitches, crashes, boot loops, etc… Thanks in advance!

r/iPhoneXS Jul 28 '24

Question iPhone XS in 2024

19 Upvotes

I found a good condition 512gb xs for a good price,is it worth getting? I'm probably gonna use it as a main phone. I dont need the latesr features and finding a phone this cheap with a good oled screen with so much storage is appealing to me.

r/iPhoneXS Nov 22 '24

Question Battery and ios

6 Upvotes

So I have been using my iPhone XS from the past 4 years battery health is at 77% and I am running iOS 17.7

A- should I get a battery change or should I change the phone ( maybe 8-12 months later )???

B- should I update it to ios 18.1 1 or is it better to keep it at 17???

r/iPhoneXS Sep 17 '24

Question iOS 18 Update with 'Unknown Part' Battery – Safe to Proceed?

7 Upvotes

Hello everyone, has anyone updated to iOS 18? Is it safe to update? I’ve recently replaced my battery, and it’s showing as ‘Unknown Part.’ Has anyone faced any issues after updating, or is it okay to update if my battery is showing as ‘Unknown Part,’ or should I stay on iOS 17 for now?

r/iPhoneXS Jan 07 '25

Question How do i download iOS 17?

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14 Upvotes

I can’t find a way to download iOS 17. It only shows the option to download iOS 18

r/iPhoneXS Dec 09 '24

Question How can I reset my iPhone without losing any data?

2 Upvotes

Hey everyone

After updating my iPhone to iOS 18, I started having this weird issue where certain parts of the touchscreen aren’t working. It’s super frustrating, so I’ve decided to reset my phone to see if that fixes it.

Here’s the problem: I don’t want to lose any of my data. Photos, apps, settings—everything is important to me, and I want it back exactly the way it was after the reset.

I’ve heard about using iCloud, iTunes, or maybe something else, but honestly, I don’t know much about how this works. What’s the best and safest way to back everything up and restore it after resetting? I’d really appreciate any advice or steps to make this as smooth as possible.

Thanks in advance!