The Apple iPhone XS is in our catalog but no UK retailer currently stocks it.
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Buyers who want a compact, well-built Face ID iPhone as a cheap secondary or backup handset, rather than a primary phone expected to run the latest software.
£5 off any Apple iPhone at Mozillion
Take £5 off any iPhone with code APPLE5. Available on phone contracts and SIM Free phones.
Terms: Valid on phone contracts and SIM free phones.
Ends 31 Aug 2026
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Upfront Cost:
£129.00
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£144.00
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£154.00
23 refurbished deals available - SIM-free from £109.00.
The Apple iPhone XS launched in September 2018 as the direct successor to the iPhone X, refining rather than reinventing Apple's first Face ID design. Its 5.8-inch Super AMOLED display was one of the best screens on any phone at the time, and the stainless steel frame with glass front and back gave it a premium feel that has aged well. The dual 12MP camera system added smarter Smart HDR processing for better dynamic range, and the A12 Bionic chip was the first 7nm chip in any smartphone, giving it noticeably snappier performance than its predecessor. IP68 water resistance meant it could survive deeper submersion than most rivals of the era. Nearly eight years later, the reality is that Apple has moved the iPhone XS onto security-only updates after iOS 18, so it no longer receives new features and its app compatibility will keep narrowing. It remains a solid, well-built phone for very light use or as a backup handset, but it is not a sensible choice as anyone's only phone in 2026.
Tracking the best prices since 27 Apr 2026.
| Feature | Apple iPhone XS | Apple iPhone XS Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.8-inch Super AMOLED, 1125x2436 pixels | 6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1242x2688 pixels |
| Battery | 2,658 mAh | 3,179 mAh |
| Weight | 177 g | 208 g |
| Dimensions | 143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm | 157.5 x 77.4 x 7.7 mm |
| Storage options | 64GB, 256GB, 512GB | 64GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Camera | Dual 12MP, 2x optical zoom | Dual 12MP, 2x optical zoom |
| SIM-free price | Not available | From £135.00 |
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
HDR
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)
1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Super Retina OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM)
5.8
1125 x 2436 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density)
Scratch-resistant glass
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66 - A2097
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
5.0, A2DP, LE
Lightning, USB 2.0
Yes
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
2658
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
