iPhone XS Now Considered a Vintage Product by Apple
Apple has officially classified the iPhone XS as a “vintage” device, marking five years since it was last sold. Under Apple’s policy, products enter the vintage category five years after they are removed from the company’s retail lineup. While users can still request repairs, service is only available if replacement parts are in stock—meaning support may be limited going forward.
Looking ahead, the iPhone XS is set to become obsolete in two years. Once on that list, Apple and its authorized service providers will no longer offer hardware repairs, even if parts are available. In the same update, Apple added the fifth-generation iPad to its obsolete list, meaning it will no longer receive any official repair services.
Launched in 2018, the iPhone XS featured the A12 Bionic chip, a 5.8-inch OLED display, and a dual 12MP camera setup with both wide and telephoto lenses. Its larger counterpart, the iPhone XS Max—with a 6.5-inch display—was added to the vintage list in late 2023. That same year, Apple also released the iPhone XR, a more budget-friendly model that went on to become the best-selling of the trio, with more than 70 million units sold by the end of 2019.
Apple’s latest update to its support classifications also follows the recent addition of the iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 8 to the vintage list.
Additionally, the 2018 Mac mini is nearing the end of its serviceable life. Although it was reportedly sold up until 2023, Apple encourages users to confirm its repair eligibility through authorized service providers.
If you’re considering an upgrade, Apple’s iPhone 16e offers a cost-effective option. It delivers comparable performance to the standard iPhone 16 but comes with some compromises to help reduce the price by $200.
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