Apple iPhone Xs

Technical specifications

I have been using it since June 2020. It still works excellently to this day. It does not freeze and loads applications quickly. I naturally replaced the battery recently, which gave it a second life. If they do not ruin it by ceasing updates, I will certainly use it for a long time to come.

Why was optical zoom not mentioned in the specifications, since it has a telephoto lens with 2x zoom (according to Apple)? Generally, the phone seems like a sensible choice if someone wants to try a system other than Android and, at the same time, not spend as much as on a used car. In good condition after a battery replacement, it will still serve for entertainment purposes for some time.
I do not know, perhaps the editor missed the need to enter it in the field, although there is a note about 2x zoom in the additional information. Thank you for bringing this to my attention. (jf)

Hello, I will write what I think about the iPhone. I was persuaded by my friends and bought it. Well, I like the phone because it is small, the display is nice, and it takes good photos, but I would not be so enthusiastic about whether this phone is so great and the system is so brilliant. I am comparing it with the Motorola edge 30 neo and the Motorola runs better and faster; the display in the Motorola is much better, and the battery too. Android is Android, sometimes an app lags, but it also happened to me on the iPhone—a freeze with a downloaded app, and it even froze once while listening to music so that it had to be reset. One person likes iOS, another likes Android; I will probably stay with Android. On auctions, these iPhones and higher models are sold, but I read about the inability to replace the battery or Face ID not working, or it is locked because Apple decided that if you forget the password, you have to discard it and buy a new one. I never had such problems with Android phones; only with Samsung, you can warm your hands in winter—they should sell them as heaters rather than smartphones. So, to each their own; I do not disqualify the iPhone, maybe I will change my mind someday, but for now, I will stay with Android. For your information, the iPhone 13 Pro has issues with the camera lenses; several friends sent them for service. For such a large amount of money, these phones should be more refined, whether it is the old Xs or the new iPhone 13-14. This was not a malicious opinion because every phone has flaws, it is just that in the case of the iPhone, you have to pay a large amount of money for those flaws.

I bought it last year out of curiosity because I had never owned an Apple device. I bought it because it was cheap, something around 400 zlotys. It was in very good condition, the only drawback was obviously the battery. It had 77 percent capacity. It was impossible to use this iPhone, which annoyed me, considering the fact that I really liked it. So I had to replace the battery. I bought a replacement battery online for 60 zlotys, replaced it myself, which turned out to be very simple, and after that the phone was like new. The battery lasts for a full day of intensive use. Everything works perfectly. iOS is excellent in every respect and outperforms very large smartphones with Android. It is amazing that it is still being updated today, and this year marks 8 years since its premiere. Practically everything about this phone is perfect for me. I will probably not return to Android and will stay with Apple.

The phone is great, better than the Apple iPhone 11 and smaller, and I will definitely not replace it with an Apple iPhone 12 or 13. Due to its size and shape, it fits the hand much better than newer models. The battery easily lasts me a day after two years of use with 87% health. It was never used excessively. Simple to operate. Some gestures annoy me, but it is possible to get used to them. Overall, I recommend buying a used one - replace the battery and it is truly excellent.

I have had it for almost 6 years and it refuses to break. I have the 512 GB version, with about 220 GB used and probably around 100 applications, yet the speed remains the same. Only the battery could be more powerful. However, it is the original one from the beginning - it is at 83%. Maybe it is because I take care of it - unlike most people, I turn off GPS and mobile data or Wi-Fi.

In my opinion, one of the most beautiful phones Apple has ever released. The biggest drawbacks of my iPhone Xs are the battery (it has been weak since it was new), the lack of fast charging and poor reception. The device has its pros and cons, but the phone has definitely served me very well throughout the entire period of use and I am definitely satisfied with it.

I have had this phone for almost two years, I can confidently write that it is a very successful device. After switching from 8 to 10 I was not sure how it would perform, but I was pleasantly surprised and I was not disappointed. I think it will serve me for as long as the 8 has so far, as a backup phone.