iPhone XS iPhone XS support? For how long?

[iphonefreak450]

Currently, I have the iPhone SE (first generation) and yes, its running iOS 13.4 which indicates that Apple is still supporting this model.

Just ordered the iPhone XS and now I am waiting for it. I had considered other iPhones below, but went ahead to get the XS for the below reasons. Financial reasons also come into a factor as well.

The XR, is way too big (6.1 inches)...

The XS is a reasonable size, since I had a Galaxy S10e as well which was also 5.8 inches and felt comfortable in my hand and in my pocket.

The SE is too small, and having the first generation of the SE which is even smaller, its about time to get a bigger iPhone.

The iPhone 11 Pro is the same size as the XS, but its too expensive for my budget...

Here is the question, since I went with the XS, how long do you think Apple will stop supporting it or stop updating it?
The great thing about Apple, is that they have a long life cycle support for their phones as opposed to Samsung.

If my SE is still supported which I bought back in 2016, then I assume the XS should be supported for the time being.

 

[rui no onna]

5 years at least.

Apple just released A10-based iPad 10.2 and A12-based iPad Air 3 and mini 5 last year. This bodes well for the A12-based XS.

 

[BugeyeSTI]

I'd say 5 to 6 years is not a problem for the XS especially since it has 4gb of ram. My X will be 3 years old in December and it performs extremely well. I could easily use it for another 2-3 years with a battery replacement. My backup phone is a 2015 6S and it has been a wonderful phone for 5 years and all I've had to do is replace the battery when Apple offered $29 replacements.. All iPhones with the A9 or newer chipset have/will age very well.

 

[mtneer]

5 to 6 years from original release date, so another 3 years or so from here on if you are buying now.

 

[44267547]

It’s just strange to me that somebody would be concerned with ‘how long will the XS’ would receive support for, being that it literally was released last year. The obvious answer is that we would see at least four years at minimum, but the initial concern for iOS support that far in advance seems unnecessary. I’m Not being negative, I just don’t understand why somebody would be concerned about iOS support for that many years in advance.

 

[LFC2020]

My XS max is still running like a champ not even a hint of lag or stutter.

The XS series should be able to get another 4-5 years of iOS updates easily.

 

[imp3rator]

If you after 4-5 years won’t get latest ios, is it any problem to use with older ios ?

 

[TechLord]

Another 3 and a bit years since it same out fall 2018 a safe prediction would be fall 2023.

 

[rui no onna]

It’s just strange to me that somebody would be concerned with ‘how long will the XS’ would receive support for, being that it literally was released last year. The obvious answer is that we would see at least four years at minimum, but the initial concern for iOS support that far in advance seems unnecessary. I’m Not being negative, I just don’t understand why somebody would be concerned about iOS support for that many years in advance.

XR/XS/XS Max with A12 was 2018.

Last year was 11/11 Pro with A13.

 

[zipster]

It’s just strange to me that somebody would be concerned with ‘how long will the XS’ would receive support for, being that it literally was released last year. The obvious answer is that we would see at least four years at minimum, but the initial concern for iOS support that far in advance seems unnecessary. I’m Not being negative, I just don’t understand why somebody would be concerned about iOS support for that many years in advance.

Especially when they're using the original SE that was released 4 years ago and is still supported.

 

[Spudlicious]

Currently, I have the iPhone SE (first generation) and yes, its running iOS 13.4 which indicates that Apple is still supporting this model.

Just ordered the iPhone XS and now I am waiting for it. I had considered other iPhones below, but went ahead to get the XS for the below reasons. Financial reasons also come into a factor as well.

The XR, is way too big (6.1 inches)...

The XS is a reasonable size, since I had a Galaxy S10e as well which was also 5.8 inches and felt comfortable in my hand and in my pocket.

The SE is too small, and having the first generation of the SE which is even smaller, its about time to get a bigger iPhone.

The iPhone 11 Pro is the same size as the XS, but its too expensive for my budget...

Here is the question, since I went with the XS, how long do you think Apple will stop supporting it or stop updating it?
The great thing about Apple, is that they have a long life cycle support for their phones as opposed to Samsung.

If my SE is still supported which I bought back in 2016, then I assume the XS should be supported for the time being.

You have chosen the tech-savvy gentleman's phone, the class of the field, and you won't regret it. ?

 

[kaielement]

Unless you got an extremely good deal on the Xs because it's discontinued. The price difference between the Xs and 11 pro is negligible in my opinion. The pro has better battery, camera, screen, and will potentially get a longer support. But hey like I said if you got a really good deal on the Xs then sure. But it would have had to have been a really really good deal.

 

[TechLord]

Unless you got an extremely good deal on the xs because it's discontinued. The price difference between the xs and 11 pro is negligible in my opinion. The pro has better battery, camera, screen, and will potentially get a longer support. But hey like I said if you got a really good deal on the xs then sure. But it would have had to have been a really really good deal.

Depends on where you live. Here in the UK you can pick up a brand new XS for 629£ at some places, same price as the 629£ for the XR, or 1049£ for the 11 pro. Don't know the situation elsewhere but its a real huge difference here. Could still make the argument for the 11 pro due to the chip/battery/camera of course.

 

[rui no onna]

Unless you got an extremely good deal on the xs because it's discontinued. The price difference between the xs and 11 pro is negligible in my opinion. The pro has better battery, camera, screen, and will potentially get a longer support. But hey like I said if you got a really good deal on the xs then sure. But it would have had to have been a really really good deal.

I've occasionally seen the XS brand new, unlocked SIM-free at Best Buy for $699. I believe it's the same price on Apple Certified Refurb. $300 less or same price as iPhone 11, I think that's a pretty good deal.

 

[DevinNj]

Here's my take OP, I know folks still using older 4S and even 5C models. Even though the latest IOS version isn't supported on those phones, it doesn't mean the phones are unusable. There just may be some newer features that wouldn't be available if the current operating system isn't supported. So with that being said, expect 4-5 years of compatibility with the latest IOS version like said by others above. So to me the "how long will my iPhone be supported" question everyone always asks, isn't really anything to worry about.

 

[aakshey]

5 to 6 years from original release date, so another 3 years or so from here on if you are buying now.

This.

But the XS already has very poor battery life. And each iOS version will make it much worse.

Realistically I would recommend you should upgrade again in 2021/2022 worst case scenario. And you might need to get your battery swapped at least once in the middle.
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Unless you got an extremely good deal on the xs because it's discontinued. The price difference between the xs and 11 pro is negligible in my opinion. The pro has better battery, camera, screen, and will potentially get a longer support. But hey like I said if you got a really good deal on the xs then sure. But it would have had to have been a really really good deal.

In India you can sometimes find the XS for like USD 650-800 or so. Whereas the 11 Pro starts around USD 1500+. You can even get the XS 512 GB for like 1000 bucks without a sale or XS Max 64 GB for like USD 900 or so without a sale. And there are no sales on the 11 Pro.

11 series starts close to around USD 900+ for 64 GB. Not the Pro.

 

[Spudlicious]

Depends on where you live. Here in the UK you can pick up a brand new XS for 629£ at some places, same price as the 629£ for the XR, or 1049£ for the 11 pro. Don't know the situation elsewhere but its a real huge difference here. Could still make the argument for the 11 pro due to the chip/battery/camera of course.

£629 was what I paid, from Amazon UK. Didn’t even consider £400 more for the 11 Pro.

 

[MultiFinder17]

I got an unlocked 256GB XS used for $600 last year, battery at 98%, still under the factory warranty until July. Not a bad deal given that it would have been $1150 for a 256GB 11 Pro

 

[CrazyForCashews]

You'll most likely upgrade to a new phone before Apple ends support for the iPhone XS.

 

[AnthroMatt]

Most places in the US sell the 256gb XS for the same price ($699) as the they are selling the 64gb version. I’d take a 256gb XS for $700 over a 64gb iPhone 11 Pro for $999

 

[iphonefreak450]

Still have the SE first generation running 13.4 and no issues. Performance seems fine.

Should be getting the XS soon.

 

[Zaft]

The iPhone 6s is still supported and it’s over 5 years old. So it will be supported for at least r to 5 years.

 

[Tsepz]

Currently, I have the iPhone SE (first generation) and yes, its running iOS 13.4 which indicates that Apple is still supporting this model.

Just ordered the iPhone XS and now I am waiting for it. I had considered other iPhones below, but went ahead to get the XS for the below reasons. Financial reasons also come into a factor as well.

The XR, is way too big (6.1 inches)...

The XS is a reasonable size, since I had a Galaxy S10e as well which was also 5.8 inches and felt comfortable in my hand and in my pocket.

The SE is too small, and having the first generation of the SE which is even smaller, its about time to get a bigger iPhone.

The iPhone 11 Pro is the same size as the XS, but its too expensive for my budget...

Here is the question, since I went with the XS, how long do you think Apple will stop supporting it or stop updating it?
The great thing about Apple, is that they have a long life cycle support for their phones as opposed to Samsung.

If my SE is still supported which I bought back in 2016, then I assume the XS should be supported for the time being.

The XS will be supported for a very long time, probably until 2024 at the very least, the A12 is still an absolute beast of a SoC, you’ll be fine.

The only thing you should worry about is Battery, you may need to replace it 2 years in, but that’s it, you’ll be good.

 

[Zaft]

Really the biggest upgrades now are the cameras not performance. An iPhone 6S opens apps perfectly fast enough.

 

[kaielement]

I've occasionally seen the XS brand new, unlocked SIM-free at Best Buy for $699. I believe it's the same price on Apple Certified Refurb. $300 less or same price as iPhone 11, I think that's a pretty good deal.

Like I said before if the person got a really good deal I guess its ok. But at normal price the Xs isn't That far off the 11 pro.