The iPhone XS launched in Singapore at S$1,649 in September 2018, and in October 2026 you can pick one up checked and used from S$169. That looks like a bargain, but the value picture has changed. Apple no longer sells the XS or the XR new, and both are stuck on iOS 18: iOS 26 and iOS 27 left them out, and they now get only occasional security fixes, the latest being iOS 18.7.10 on 17 August 2026. So the question is no longer just what an iPhone XS costs in Singapore. It is whether buying a phone with no new features ahead and no promised patch date is smart money, or whether a few hundred dollars more on a still-supported model is the better call. The prices below are dated and sourced so you can decide.
Update, 13 October 2026: the cheapest in-stock listing is now CompAsia's 64GB XS at S$169, Reebelo's 256GB XS starts at S$238 (was S$198), and Allo Allo no longer sells the XS. Apple delisted both phones from its Singapore store years ago, so there is no brand-new retail price to quote in 2026. Every legitimate listing you will find is refurbished, certified pre-owned or second-hand. Prices swing widely because grading is not standardised between sellers, and because the XS is now eight years old, so stock is thinning and condition varies a lot.
The figures below come straight from each seller's live listings as of October 2026 for the most common configurations. The XR usually undercuts the XS on the resale market despite a bigger screen, because it shipped with a single rear camera and an LCD panel rather than the XS's dual camera and OLED.
| Model and storage | Seller | Condition | Price (SGD) | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone XS 64GB | CompAsia | Excellent | S$169 | 3 months, extendable to 24 |
| iPhone XS 256GB | CompAsia | Excellent | S$209 | 3 months, extendable to 24 |
| iPhone XS 256GB | Reebelo | Very Good to Like New, new battery | S$238 to S$248 | 3 months incl. battery |
| iPhone XS 512GB | Reebelo | Good, new battery | S$268 | 3 months incl. battery |
| iPhone XS | Mister Mobile | Pristine to Satisfactory | Out of stock (listed from S$138) | 1 month |
| iPhone XS and XR | Allo Allo | No longer listed | n/a | n/a |
Update, 13 October 2026: Apple shipped another security fix for the XS and XR, iOS 18.7.10, on 17 August 2026, so May's iOS 18.7.9 was not the last. The iOS cutoff is the single fact that separates a 2026 buying decision from an older one, and it is the reason an older price guide will steer you wrong. The iPhone XS, XS Max and XR run on Apple's A12 Bionic chip. Apple's iOS 18, released in September 2024, was the last major version they could install. iOS 26 dropped support for all three, and iOS 27 did not bring it back. Apple still patches the XS and XR with security fixes on iOS 18: the latest, iOS 18.7.10, shipped on 17 August 2026. Apple does not say how long those fixes will keep coming.
In plain terms, an iPhone XS bought today will not get new features, and Apple has not said how long its security patches will last. The phone still works, makes calls, runs apps it already has and takes the same photos it always did. But over time, banking apps, government apps such as Singpass, and some payment apps tend to drop support for unpatched operating systems, and any security hole found after the last patch stays open. For a device you store financial logins on, that is a real cost, not a footnote.
Contrast that with the iPhone 11, one model newer, which Apple's iOS 27 still supports. That single year of difference is why the 11 holds its value far better.
All three share the same A12 chip, the same iOS ceiling and the same security patches, so day-to-day speed and lifespan are identical. What you pay extra for is the screen and the second camera. The XS Max is just a larger XS; the XR is the cheaper sibling with an LCD screen and a single rear lens.
Because they expire on the same software timeline, the only sensible reason to pay the XS or XS Max premium over an XR in 2026 is if you specifically want the OLED screen or the telephoto lens. For buyers chasing the lowest price, the XR gets the same chip and the same software timeline for less.
| Model | Launch price (2018, from) | Screen | Rear cameras | Resale position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone XR | S$1,229 | 6.1" LCD | Single (wide) | Cheapest |
| iPhone XS | S$1,649 | 5.8" OLED | Dual (wide + telephoto) | Middle |
| iPhone XS Max | S$1,799 | 6.5" OLED | Dual (wide + telephoto) | Highest |
The label on the listing sets both the price and the risk, and on a phone this old the gap between them is large. A graded refurbished unit from a registered shop costs more but bundles testing, a battery check and a return window. A private resale on Carousell is usually cheapest, but you carry every risk yourself with no warranty and no recourse if the unit was previously reported lost or stolen.
Sellers handle grading differently. Reebelo cites a 40-plus point inspection with a 14-day trial and a 3-month warranty including the battery, and its current XS listings come with a new battery. CompAsia runs a 32-step check and includes 3 months of warranty, extendable to 12 or 24 months. Allo Allo, which gives a 24-month warranty and 30-day free returns, no longer lists the XS or XR. Read the policy before you read the price.
Update, 13 October 2026: Apple's Singapore repair price list no longer shows the iPhone XS, now a vintage model, though the XR's battery service is still S$129. On a phone built in 2018, battery condition matters more than a scuff on the back glass. An iPhone flags degradation once maximum capacity drops below 80%, and a cell that has never been replaced is almost certainly there by now. Always ask the seller for the exact maximum-capacity reading in Settings, not a vague reassurance that the battery is fine.
Treat a battery swap as a likely future cost unless the listing says the cell was replaced. Apple in Singapore charges S$129 for an out-of-warranty iPhone XR battery as of October 2026. Its estimate tool no longer lists the XS, which Apple now classes as vintage, so an XS battery there depends on parts being available; use S$129 as a guide. Add that to the sticker price when you compare listings, because a S$169 unit that needs a S$129 battery is really a S$298 phone.
The iPhone XS launched in Singapore at S$1,649 for the 64GB model on 21 September 2018, with the XS Max from S$1,799 and the XR from S$1,229. Buying a checked used XS today at S$169 to S$268 is roughly an 84% to 90% discount on that original price. On the sticker alone, it is a striking deal.
The honest comparison, though, is cost per year of usable life, and this is where the lost software support bites. If you pay S$230 for an XS that you realistically use for two more years before app compatibility forces an upgrade, that is S$115 a year before a possible battery swap. A still-supported refurbished iPhone 11, from S$250 at Allo Allo, that you keep three years is roughly S$83 a year, and it will not lock you out of updated banking apps. The cheaper phone can end up costing more per year of trouble-free use. Our guide to the best cheap phones in Singapore runs the same per-year maths across both Apple and Android.
Build the purchase into your monthly plan rather than treating it as a one-off. A quick pass through the personal budget calculator shows whether a S$230 outlay plus a possible S$129 battery is comfortable this month or better spread out. The sticker already includes 9% GST, so what you see is what you pay locally.
Despite the iOS 18 ceiling, there are buyers for whom a sub-S$250 iPhone XS or XR is a sound call. The key is matching the phone's remaining lifespan to how you will use it, and not storing your most sensitive logins on a device that will stop getting patched.
If you do buy, stick to sellers that publish a condition grade, a battery policy and a warranty in writing. The longer the warranty, the more of the unit's remaining-life risk the seller absorbs, which is worth a small premium on a phone this old. If you later face an out-of-warranty repair, weigh it against the phone's low value before paying. Our note on AppleCare and extended warranty in Singapore helps you decide whether paid cover is worth it on a second-hand unit.
Buy from sellers that state the condition grade, battery health and warranty up front, and prefer ones offering a return window such as Reebelo's 14-day trial. For private resales, meet in person, check the IMEI status, and test the cameras, Face ID and every button before paying.
Set a hard ceiling. Given the lost software support, paying much above S$280 for any iPhone XS, or S$230 for an XR, is hard to justify in 2026 when one model newer keeps getting updates. If the gap to a refurbished iPhone 11 is small, that gap buys a phone still on the current iOS.
Only for the right buyer. At S$169 to S$268 for a checked used unit it is cheap, but it is stuck on iOS 18, so it gets no new features. Its security fixes have no published end date, and the latest came on 17 August 2026. It suits a backup or secondary phone more than a primary device you bank and pay on daily.
Only security fixes. iOS 18 was the last major version the iPhone XS, XS Max and XR could run, and iOS 26 dropped them. Apple still patches them on iOS 18: the latest, iOS 18.7.10, shipped on 17 August 2026. Apple does not publish an end date for these fixes.
As of October 2026, a checked used iPhone XS starts from S$169 for a 64GB unit in Excellent condition at CompAsia, or S$209 for 256GB. Reebelo's 256GB units, fitted with a new battery, run S$238 to S$248, and Allo Allo no longer lists the XS. Prices vary by condition, storage and the warranty length included.
The iPhone 11 is one generation newer, runs iOS 27, and costs from S$250 refurbished at Allo Allo, often only a little more than an XS. The XS makes sense only if its lower price genuinely matters and you accept that it gets security fixes only.
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