The iPhone XS launched in Singapore at S$1,649 in September 2018, and in 2026 you can pick one up refurbished from around S$198. That looks like a bargain, but the value picture changed this year. Apple no longer sells the XS or the XR new, and both dropped off the software-update list in 2026: iOS 18 was their last major version, and the final security patch landed in May 2026. So the question is no longer just what an iPhone XS costs in Singapore. It is whether buying a phone that will get no more updates 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.
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 seven years old, so stock is thinning and condition varies a lot.
The figures below come straight from each seller's live listings as of June 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 | Allo Allo | Good to Like New | From S$230 | 24 months |
| iPhone XS 256GB | Allo Allo | Good to Like New | From S$260 | 24 months |
| iPhone XS 256GB | Reebelo | Like New | From S$198 | 3 months incl. battery |
| iPhone XS | CompAsia | Pristine to Satisfactory | Listing-dependent | Up to 24 months (extendable) |
| iPhone XS | Mister Mobile | Used / refurbished | Listing-dependent | From 1 month |
This 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. Apple kept patching the XS and XR with security fixes on iOS 18 for a while after that, but those ended too: the final update, iOS 18.7.9, shipped in May 2026.
In plain terms, an iPhone XS bought today will not get new features and will stop receiving security patches. 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 new security hole found after May 2026 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 still received iOS updates in mid-2026. That single year of difference is why the 11 holds its value far better and is usually the smarter refurbished buy.
All three share the same A12 chip, the same iOS ceiling and the same end-of-support date, 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 most buyers chasing the lowest price, the XR is the better-value pick of the three.
| 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. Allo Allo backs some units with a 24-month warranty and a 30-day money-back guarantee. CompAsia runs a 32-step check with warranty options extendable up to 24 months. Read the policy before you read the price.
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. An out-of-warranty iPhone XS battery replacement at Apple in Singapore runs around S$129 as of June 2026. Add that to the sticker price when you compare listings, because a S$198 unit that needs a S$129 battery is really a S$327 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 refurbished XS today at around S$198 to S$260 is roughly an 84% to 88% 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 at around S$260 that you keep three years is roughly S$87 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 support cutoff, 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 or Allo Allo's 30-day money-back. 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, pay it.
Only for the right buyer. At around S$198 to S$260 refurbished it is cheap, but Apple ended software support in 2026, so it gets no new features and no security patches after May 2026. It suits a backup or secondary phone more than a primary device you bank and pay on daily.
No. iOS 18 was the last major version the iPhone XS, XS Max and XR could run, and iOS 26 dropped them. The final security update, iOS 18.7.9, shipped in May 2026. The phone keeps working but receives no further updates of any kind.
As of June 2026, a refurbished iPhone XS starts from around S$198 for a Like New 256GB unit at Reebelo, with 64GB units from about S$230 and 256GB from about S$260 at Allo Allo. Prices vary by condition, storage and the warranty length included.
For most buyers, the iPhone 11. It is one generation newer, still received iOS updates in mid-2026, and the price gap over an iPhone XS is often small. The XS only makes sense if its lower price genuinely matters and you accept that it no longer gets updates.
This is general financial information for Singapore, not personal financial advice. Figures change — verify current rates against the official sources above before acting. See our full disclaimer.