Apple iPhone XS Grey deals

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.