How is iPhone XS in 2024?

[@paulben0410]

Fun fact: used iPhone Xs is still like 250usd in Korea because the photos taken on it have more natural looks and warm vibes than recent iPhones 😂

[@monesamer2344]

There is no ultrawide camera and the night shots are so bad after experiencing him

[@leeseth]

@@monesamer2344 but the processing was worthy of a chefs kiss

[@JairusdeLeon]

about the photos the XS takes it does look objectively better to me that it doesnt look like an oil painting due to the over-sharpening with the recent iPhones do due to Deep Fusion.

[@monesamer2344]

@leeseth for me i traded a xsmax to s22 and its wayyy better

[@rudhreshwara4004]

True bro the other i had taken a photo from iphone 6 and my vivo x60 pro i was shocked to see the processing of iphone and vivo damn the phones are 7 years apart and still😅

[@leeseth]

shit, and I've been doing it for years

[@thesamuelnam]

lmao. I'll join you.

[@AbhayKarman]

Bruh😭​@@thesamuelnam

[@majortritone]

well that's awkward

[@leeseth]

@@thesamuelnam welcome to the team! hahaha

[@randaillizarte9809]

I'm currently using iphone 8 cause my s21 fe got green lines on screen. Works well but it's just bummer that some apps I'm uwing on android stopped being supported in ios

[@Astamuring]

When I watch your videos I always think “why are 99% of other tech KZbinrs are sooooooo boring?” Thank you for passion Samuel!

[@zpzp96]

iPhone X and XS are my favorite iPhone design

[@inemokpon9656]

💯

[@whyme1980]

I'm still rocking the XS MAX from 2018. Besides the battery being chewed up by modern apps, it works fine.

[@ホロキンド]

yeah battery was the only concern which made me upgrade from Xs Max to 16 pro!

[@16andbraindead]

still gets updates!

[@Initialxg2]

Just bought my dad an Xs max for Christmas. He’s just this senior who only got his first smart phone last year. Some cheap zte he got for free for signing a budget plan. I’m hoping he can get use of the xs max for a few years before support is gone

[@TylerPKegger]

If you’re still under warranty apple will send you a 14 Plus 500GB because they no longer have parts or device replacements for it. That’s what they’re doing for me right now because I’ve had since launch and my phone gets so hot doing basic stuff and battery dies in under an hour. I’m using my mom’s XS Max which got replaced a few years ago and the difference is night and day with performance and battery life because her battery health was at 97% compared to my 77%. Im using her’s until mine replacement comes in the mail since I bought hers along with mine but she upgraded to the 15 pro max last year.

[@BigCoolCatt]

No it does! Y'all come online and act like these phones aren't ageing I use and iPhone Xs Max and I can tell y'all reading this for sure that the story is totally different from what he's saying, Especially when you update to the latest iOS (iOS 18.1) That update specifically took a toll on my device and I've been using this phone since 2022 that's two years ago, I updated from iOS 15 to 16 no issue, 16-17 no groundbreaking issue but 17 -18??? My phone heats up like helllll, and when it does that guess what?, It lags soo bad it becomes totally unusable Ordinary day to day apps like KZbin and telegram would make my phone crumble to it knees especially when using it indoor with a neutral room temperature. Bro I literally use to play COD on this device and now it's practically impossible so coming online and seeing y'all just act normal is soo crazyyy fr

[@jejunamja]

Good video and Love seeing the family… you’re a blessed man.

[@guiancarlo]

The design is still holding up really well!

[@SahilSharma-kh5vm]

I'm also using my iphoneX, love how slim and compact it is. Doesn't even feel something is in my pocket.

[@Testimony201]

I literally use the iPhone XS 256Gb in Gold on iOS 18.1, I’ve been using it for 4yrs now. It’s a good phone, nice photos, nice oled display, love the size and nice performance. But the problems I’ve got with the phone is the overheating and battery life is not too good.

[@sourav7620]

Change the battery problem with be solved

[@NehemYah810]

I just posted a comment about how gorgeous the gold xs is 🤣 i have a 15 plus and to this day I still think about risking it all and getting an xs 💀

[@Testimony201]

@@sourav7620 Done that multiple times. The XS never had good battery life to begin with and overheating has always been a problem for X and XS/XS max.

[@dnickolov]

@@NehemYah81014 pro max here and still want the XS max in gold 🥺

[@kidnextdxxr]

@@NehemYah810me too but for the xs max

[@YeetusFeetus298]

I’m literally watching this on my IPhone XS max, it’s been 4years with this, hopefully I can make it last for another 1-2 years

[@TylerPKegger]

I’ve had mine for 6, so you’re good. Apple is giving me a newer model because they don’t have parts or replacements for it because I’m still under warranty.

[@iLuseMy1v1s]

Literally

[@HaslemBurner]

some things i noticed, probably just over the internet, are that a lot of people will make u feel like sh*t and make u feel like ur missing out if u have an older iphone. But the reality is, iphones are usually still usable and functional after 5+ years. A lot of the tedious and minuscule upgrades like camera whatver or the 6969 megabit processor or something that the older iphones lack aren't even noticeable especially if u only use ur phone for minor things.

[@BruceLeeRoy26]

The iPhone 11 series is currently the most used iPhone in the US and that’s 5 years old. Must be Android users making fun of people using older phones.

[@oi_mateisreal2241]

still use an iphone 6 🤣

[@simphiwelehlohonolo4961]

Whatsapp and tiktok for me that's it!

[@stevanb.2590]

In most of the conditions, side by side, 14PM and 11PM have almost the same results. Photo, video, low light, night, indorr, outdoor... you name it. All that "camera upgrades" are pure marketing stuff, if you have Iphone that can run latest iOS - you're fine.

[@Trakusenpai]

This is the most anticipated of all of your videos so far. I’ll update once I’ve watched it.

[@blgnstation]

In Brazil a lot of older iPhone's are still used much. From the 8 to the newer ones. My grandma still uses a iPhone 6s, and still works perfectly. I use an iPhone 11, and the only thing that bothers me is the screen, that's an LCD. But as long as a device can run WhatsApp, brazillians can use it.

[@francissanto12]

The only issue with using older phones is the battery because they deteriorate after a while. But if you get a battery replacement, you can easily get a few mores years out of the phone.

[@Klebaum295]

WhatsApp, tik tok, Instagram e KZbin né? Kskskskksksksks

[@Uebertim]

eu sou brasileiro e tenho um iPhone 6 e 13

[@anxiety_hanize]

Great video bro! Still rocking iPhone X in 2024! Hopefully make it with it to 2025!

[@drip_sauce7967]

@@anxiety_hanize at least swap it for a 10s bro, X is out of date rn

[@aglgaming2750]

Its ok bro some people still use iphone 7 and 8 x is fine till another year considering a normal useage and people's condition ​@@drip_sauce7967

[@sleepyporschealt]

upgraded from my xs 2 days ago, still a solid phone so i gave it to my sister, works great

[@H2Phone]

Your editing skills are top-notch! It makes watching your videos so enjoyable.

[@the-aviator]

the X series phones are still quite phenomenal! I was using my XR until this week, after which I switched to a 13 mini. The only reason I switched was because the screen got damaged from a fall and I decided it wasn't worth replacing it, otherwise I was still planning to use it for a year more. I already did a battery replacement for it a year back.

[@slowbluesmaster]

One of the most enjoyable phone reviews I've seen in a very long time. I smiled from start to finish. Subscribed!

[@Cosmorado]

Crazy cuz I still use a fucked up Iphone 8, I changed the battery once, but other than a heavily cracked back glass. It fits all my needs for now

[@KevinKevin-qp1lg]

My first iPhone was an iPhone 8 and it was so good, even though the battery was straight 💩 it was my go to to plug in and play Minecraft for like 3 hours straight, then I had the iPhone 10 R, amazing display back then, did the same, then the iPhone 16, and bro. The only difference from an 8 and 16, 8 years later, is everything is better by 20x and the overall gaming performance is TOP TIER like ZERO LAG, all people care about and test are triple A games but when u play smth like Roblox and Minecraft online, its smooth as hell and nobody brings that up

[@soniabawa8635]

I just found your channel and will keep watching

[@nikhildevani5938]

You deserve more subs. Your phone reviews are amazing.

[@PABLO6941]

I recently upgraded from the iPhone 11 to the iPhone 15 Pro. I'm not going to lie; I regret the upgrade. It's definitely quicker. I enjoy the 120Hz screen, stand-by mode, the always-on screen, and the upgrade to 5G. It makes very little difference in my day-to-day, and I would have rather saved the $900 and kept my 11. Plus it was red; I miss my red phone.

[@iLuseMy1v1s]

I feel like the iphone xs and Galaxy s10 series were peak design for each company. Both are just so clean minus the notch of course.

[@danielosawaru9045]

I'm not even an iphone guy tbh, but your interaction with this is so good. I know a lot of people who still use the X/Xs/Xsmax. And the things you complained about are all the same, but they still love the camera tho. If I'd ever get an iphone in the next year or 2 then I'd definitely be getting an older iPhone maybe the iphone 12/13. And yeah the face imitation from your daughter there at the end is so true haha.

[@alvinkharsyntiew5852]

2:15 nice to see you abiding with Lord even during work! God bless 🙌 ✝️💗

[@panlitouski]

I’m still using the XS and have no issues with it, just wish the battery was a bit more powerful, that’s all.

[@thetechrealist]

He’ll, I’ve used the iPhone 8 for 2 years, a year ago, & the only main drawbacks were battery life & internet speed, other than those 2 points, it feels smooth, stable, & modern! A few more points; the cameras are still surprisingly usable & videography beat my Pixel 4 XL. The iOS software, I found, is much better than Android. Fingerprint scanner blew stones but I have sweaty fingers so maybe that’s why, I loved the face unlock from the 4 XL. It is still fast in 2024 for light to medium gaming!

[@kulviruk5773]

I am using iPhone 16 and iphone xs both … xs as my secondary device i can proudly say it’s really good .

[@Lmbl4]

I have the XS and I am hesitating about buying the 16. Mainly because I really like my pictures with the XS i am afraid of changing and not liking it that much

[@pizzalikepizza]

I’ve been using this silver phone since it launched in 2018. Battery solid in 85% health from new!Never replaced! The stainless steel pretty good with regularly polished it like new again. What I love about this phone is pretty sleek at the back and the camera is so good and natural compared with current iphones. Hopefully Apple still support this phone until next year lol.😊

[@ertannebi3181]

Great video man iPhone XS still holds up in 2024 damn 🙌🙌

[@kidjiujitsu]

It’s so dope to see how good this phone is running. I just upgraded from the 11 just so my son could have a phone. And I got the 15 pro max. But I didn’t need to upgrade at all.

[@xolanimkhonto4275]

Watching this on my XS Max😅

[@donl74k]

Great video brother! In 2018, I upgraded from my Samsung S8 to an XS Gold. Despite testing the S8, It just felt wrong & felt it lacked something. The XS was just perfect for me, everything from design, weight, and overall feel were superior. I still prefer it today. Currently, I use an 14 Pro, but I’ve recently reunited with my XS (it is still in great condition, except for the battery). I use it as my work phone and sometimes switch to it for everyday web browsing or listening to podcasts. Picking it up today without a case gives of a great pleasuring feeling. It’s a gem! Recently, I visited an Apple store and picked up the 16 Pro from the display table. I like the MacBook-inspired edges; however, it just felt like a weightless toy .

[@sazid16]

Waited for this video since you told it was coming And It was worth the wait Thanks Sam 👍 And yeah watching this on iXS It really rocks

[@Melissalove44]

I loved the iPhone XS, but I was saving for few months and I'm upgrading to 16 pro max, Does somebody know a good leather case I can get?

[@thesamuelnam]

Bro check out Andar, they're good. They sponsored one of my videos and I still use their stuff. www.andar.com/SAMUEL78575 Use code “samuelnam“ for 15% off.

[@Juan888j]

Andar is good, right now I'm using the Vionentus leather case, any of those would do fine👍

[@creativepicnl]

I’ve been using the XS up until 2 months ago. The price for the battery replacement made me upgrade. Other than that the phone was fully functional for my use case.

[@jabiladaniel4059]

I do warch your videos not because of the phone you're reviewing but how you do review them Keep up the good work 🔥🔥🔥

[@TheAnthonyLJ]

You are a good storyteller my friend. Very entertaining videos

[@MrHaydnSir]

the more natural shallow depth of field due to the larger sensor size, but also the stabilisation in the newer iPhones is where i notice the biggest differences

[@thesamuelnam]

You're right. The cameras are night and day on every level. Can't mess with sensor size, lens + chipset combo.

[@marielameza9599]

I just upgraded from a XS max to a 16 pro max. Had it since launch date and changed the battery once in those seven years. Honestly best phone I ever had and would have kept it until it died but my sibling offered to buy me the newest phone and who am I to say no. Am still keeping it for when I do international travel so I can just pop a sim.

[@passivevii4052]

16 pm is garbage so is apple they can't give people 120hz on cheaper phones 😂 yet android has for years and now has 185hz oh and iOS 18 is a rip off of android

[@TylerPKegger]

If you took it to apple to change the battery they would have upgraded you to the newer model for free because they don’t have parts or device replacements for it. That’s what they’re doing for me. I’m just waiting for it to come in the mail.

[@yashafurman]

i’m daily driving an iphone 8 plus i recently bought in perfect condition. never repaired, 98% max. capacity. it’s the best phone i’ve used in years, last iphone i’ve had was a 15 pro max… it’s absolutely possible and even preferable because you’re reusing older devices plus some people might like the fact that the camera doesn’t over process pics etc.

[@mikelandsman8993]

I loved this phone when I had it. The screen was fantastic and it was the perfect size.

[@bivashchaudhuri4]

fun fact i had been using the Iphone XS 64 gigs originally bought in 2019 and replaced the battery this year June and trust me with IOS 18 and 100% battery health it just runs smoothly but unfortunately I had an accident in August, this is when I am surprised to see my XS survive but the oled faced dead pixel issues as It was in my pocket and this why I had to upgrade or else I would have used it till 2026 at least

[@BigCoolCatt]

My experience using the Xsmax after iOS 18 upgrade hasn't been the best I can't lie, Phone gets hot easily, phone lags alottt, animation becomes soo crappy, Phone automatically goes dark and shows that reboot/reloading infinite circle sign for like a minute or sometimes less, apps that should be easily crushed are giving the phone a tough time, I've even had to uninstalled my COD after the upgrade cause it'll fry my phone without a cooler I've been using this phone since 2022 and I've upgraded from iOS 15 all the way to 18.0(scared to upgrade to 18.1 cause the 18.0 experience has destroyed my experience and I don't want to cause more damage) If I had money for a new one I'm switching cause NGL the iPhone Xsmax has aged no matter how you look at it. I'm glad you didn't experience these issues and I'm also surprised you were able to still do those tasks easily even after upgrading...

[@2.0.2.5Music]

Hands down Bro’s videos are so good they have a different vibe to them

[@mirmustafaalikhan9356]

I bought an iphone xs last year after I decided to switch from android to ios... the android i used was a gaming phone by infinix and I thought that iphone xs wouldn't work for me but turns out i was wrong! the best decision that I made last year. I do need to upgrade but not because of this xs getting slower or anything, its just to experience the ai thing going on... trust me this iphone will be with me for a while!

[@pcmasterrace2306]

Why is no one talking about the fact that Pixel 9 scored almost similar benchmark score as iPhone XS! It also took almost the same time to finish Adobe Lightroom. How is a 2024 android flagship that costs 1000$ has similarly performing chipset as a 7 year old iPhone? iPhone 16 became a laughing stock in the industry for having 60Hz, but Pixel 9 gets a free pass?

[@RNT-147]

I consider the Pixel phones to be more of a laid back "flagship" with more focus on UIX, great cameras and battery life (the most clear example is the Pixel 5. It doesn't stand out on anything but it runs like a charm, really compact and the cameras were stunning. I went from it to an S20 FE 5G (SD) that was supposedly flagship standard at the time and i couldn't believe how sluggish, hot and battery inefficient it was, and the cameras were subpar). Shure they won't match an iphone or a samsung phone on the score and gaming department but the price won't match either. You can right now get a Pixel 8a for free if you use Google Fi because of the cashback. And the newer models are more compact aswell. If you want a compact iphone you'll sacrifice battery life and you have to get the plus one but if you want the 120hz screen you'll have to go for the Pro Max and skip the Pro entirely. That's where Pixel comes into play, you have awesome battery life and cameras in a compact frame with the 9 Pro without sacrificing a telephoto or screen capabilities, and sure you can get an S24 for a better chip but again; less battery life or go for the big one. And if money is a problem you can just go directly for the Google Fi deals and get a Pixel 9 Pro for literally $-100 over 24 months of cashback credits to use for other stuff in the future. I'll go for a Pixel myself but i do love the new Samsung phones and i'll totally switch to iPhone if it weren't for the 60hz screen or the battery life on the smaller models, and for the prices in my country (Over 200% extra over an used one. Disgusting)

[@AzureRT456]

I'm watching this on an S10+ that I bought recently. I have a newer phone but I'm using this instead for a week and I'm enjoying it

[@SasoriMark]

Not saying there is no value in your point about benchmarks (comparison to the newer Pixel 9) but, as someone who has used a Pixel 5 for years (and continues to), sometimes you don't need vast amounts of power to achieve a consistently solid/smooth experience. For example, my Pixel 5 would get tragic benchmark scores, but the battery life is still incredible after 3-4 years of use (weak, but efficient) and I barely experience a hitch/slowdown in my own general use, even when editing videos/photos for example. Got a 90hz display too so, it's helped by that. I do get what you're saying about Google's devices lagging behind though, just thought it's important to say, even their weakest devices still hold up now, 4 years on. Also, just me but I think Apple makes great, consistently solid devices, but they also limit them a little more than they could, like a weak Pixel can split screen apps, but your latest iPhone can't. Or like having one of the most powerful phones on the market in the iPhone 16, but not at least giving a 90hz display to fully appreciate that in the day to day use. Interesting video nonetheless! Definitely shows off how iOS is so consistent in user experience, even in iPhones way back, and that's one of its biggest strengths. I had an iPhone 5 for many years and I felt the same back then.

[@3XQST]

i made myself downgrade from a s10e to a 6s for like two weeks and even that was usable for the time i had it as a main phone

[@60_069]

apple did really good when it comes to making the iPhone XS and the iphone Xr. I use a 14 pro but i like the Xr more. I don't know why. even though it has much bigger bezzels and stuff, it feels really solid. And yeah speaking of the Xs i think it's the best looking iphone yet with it's gold colour being the best gold colour apple ever produced in their phones.

[@UruzVI]

Tried using the first SE for a week and it was not a bad experience. The apps that I use still works although you will notice you are using an old phone because of the camera. It is totally unusable at night (there's flash but it cannot illuminate longer distances).

[@nexxus_8487]

I love the OG SE/5s Gold phone. Amazing design. That with newer internals and camera would be an instant buy

[@Aeonikst8]

I agree, that was my favorite design. And the reason I bought an iphone back in the day.

[@alanhassall]

I’ve had a XS Max since 2020 after looking at a 12 Pro Max. I found, at the time, that I could get one with a lot of storage for about half the price of the 12 Pro Max. The cameras haven’t kept up and the battery was never great, but it does what ai need it to do and my wife takes the photos with her 13 Pro Max. She also starts to panic when her battery gets below 50% when it could last another day and has even unplugged my phone to charge hers unnecessarily. Mine really needed to be charged. I have been thinking about upgrading since iOS18 seems to be stressing it a bit more than iOS17. I upgraded accidentally when ai thought ai was getting another version on iOS17. It still works though.

[@mkee7568]

Ive been using the xr for a long time already until about 3rd quarter of this year, 78% battery life can go for a whole day for me and when I travel it can last half, I switched it for a 13 since more storage and battery life, the only difference I noticed was a bit better camera quality.

[@irevalsm1]

Using 11 pro max from past 4 years and the only thing I feel like ohw my phone is old is 5G and battery backup rest are still fine for me even performance pretty good

[@oofnibba6636]

Hey Samuel i just wanted to ask if maybe you could boost your audio a smidge like literally maybe 2-3%? the reason I asked is I noticed I needed to turn up my volume more then usual and thought it might be something you'd like to know for perfectionism sakes moving forward lol. with that being said I really enjoy your content and you deserve so many more people watching you! I am so glad I found your channel.

[@thesamuelnam]

Thanks man. I'll take this feedback. Expect 3% boost in audio for next video.

[@y87_99Firebird]

This was me but with Macs. I had a 2019 Air and then got a free 2011 iMac for free and decided to try and daily it. It's been a month now. 20gb of Ram and a 512gb SSD and it's been relatively decent on Sequoia. Better than 8gb/128gb on the Air.

[@americanboy48]

updated it to iOS 18

[@OpQr-w6u]

I'm still rocking my XS and s10+

[@mareckm9243]

I still use a iPhone 11pro Max in 2024 wanna upgrade since 2 years but i somehow push it still back because it still runs really good

[@CowPat101]

Been using it almost since it came out in 2018. I don’t want to upgrade as the new phones are huge in comparison! Hopefully apple makes a phone with a similar size factor as the XS in the future.

[@simphiwelehlohonolo4961]

You are Steve Jobs brother by the way you speak

[@xuus]

you should use a 13 mini, i love the size of it!

[@kaischmidt730]

still using iphone 6s. don’t miss anything, but the OS is not accepted by a few crucial apps.and the battery, well, just don’t go out without a power bank.otherwise, it is smooth and reasonably fast and doesn’t stutter.

[@fortdriver]

Good luck with the 8, used it up until recently and it’s a struggle.

[@Kurukuru925]

Honestly, u should try the iphone SEs...especially the first one I've been rocking ever iPhone SE that came out and I'm waiting for the 2025 model. They have solid performance for its lower price tag.

[@Hugobside]

Same I'm still rocking my X 🙌

[@rohitduda6702]

“Alright, let’s hope it works out for you” LOL best line of the video fantastic experiment, would be cool to see if this became a more common idea on youtube

[@jpracing893]

I picked one up about 2 months ago as a work phone, all I wanted too do was make a call, use teams and outlook. I expected very little - yet I was so surprised I've got a 16 Pro Max as my main phone and in terms of how quick things load day to day, it's not mega noticeable. Obviously some apps and heavy websites are much slower but just normal use it's crazy useable. Biggest things I noticed was obviously 120hz, battery and the cameras. But overall, such a solid phone love the design too.

[@maricelp116]

I've been waiting for this video. *edit, i think this video will make 2nd hand XS value skyrocket. 😅

[@Shxrann__]

I had 12 pro max and iPhone XS Max for like 4 years. I got them at the same time. 12 pro max broke and I was using xs max as primary. Expect battery life and heating issues. That phone is a beauty. The design and everything. It was good and I’m still using it. But as my secondary 😂

[@mayursoni3811]

Posting this comment from my xs max. I don’t game or do video or photo editing. So for casual social media usage. The phone is good. The only problem is the battery. I got a new battery last year. And the new battery worked well for an year. Now, for some reason, it is worse than the degraded original battery. Other than battery, the phone is good. Daytime photos have really good colours. I want to upgrade. My heart wants to upgrade now but my brain wants to wait for the 17 pro series.

[@ホロキンド]

that's like 10 months from now! You should definitely upgrade now.

[@mayursoni3811]

@ I have heard that the 5x on the 16 pro series is not that good. And on top of that I have heard the 17 pro series will have a 48mp 5x camera. That’s the reason I am thinking of waiting. But honestly, it is really hard to wait, considering the fact that I have already waited for so many years.

[@Lorain440]

Love your videos!

[@dismayed5159]

one of the best looking iphones ever

[@thesamuelnam]

Also best in hand feeling. I'd kill for iPhones to go rounded again.

[@shrn4697]

Samuel reminds me of my dad ahaha, thanks for your content

[@darko1-qo3yd]

The fact you had to ask Gemini on the foldable got me over here laughing

[@jonski89]

I bought the Iphone Xs just 2 months ago to be my backup phone. I love how it feels. Not too big, not too small. But the battery is not so good, I had to charge from 20% 3x for the whole day. Just last week, I got a hand me down iphone 12 from my Dad, i love how the battery is better but wished the iphoneXs had the same battery life. I'd still use my Xs if that's possible. For now, using the 12 but I will still keep my Xs coz its just a great phone.

[@Akademikerkind]

Lol, german KZbinr 'iKnowReview' just uploaded the same video idea today

[@xuus]

yeah I also noticed that, it’s such a coincidence

[@joerobinnettebiden4723]

Ja und sein Video war sehr schlecht

[@xuus]

@@joerobinnettebiden4723 ja stimmt, er hätte nicht ein iPhone XS mit kaputtem Akku nehmen sollen, das macht den ganzen test unbrauchbar

[@alyrr1402]

That video is so natural and friendly, I feel like it’s been really long time to not watch something not scripted. Thanks mate (Btw do you think it’s worth to battery replacement from Apple?)

[@jimmyfiredragon8582]

First ! Great Video Folks ! Happy December Folks !

[@stevanb.2590]

If there is one good thing about Iphones, it's their software support. Basically, if you have device that is supported with latest iOS, you're good. Using 14 PM as my primary and 11PM as a work phone, 11PM runs latest iOS 18 without any single problem, lag, stutter...

[@marp9444]

The last time I used an iPhone 10 was in late 2020, when I upgraded to the 12 Pro Max, sold the X, and am currently using the 15 Pro Max. Watching these videos makes me want to buy an iPhone Xs Max, fix the battery, and use it as a work phone.

[@Nrknowscars]

I am still rocking the Xs max it is great and I love it and it updates to the latest ios

[@MrOrtmeier]

Great video Sam. I was just thinking about you yesterday. The XS even gets iOS 18. That’s how good Apples chips are. A 6 year old Apple chip is still faster than budget, mid range Android phones and the latest Pixel. 😅

[@gjskxnj]

Apple wants you to use the device how they want you to use it, you dont own it. Have fun supporting apple.

[@Testimony201]

Exactly 😂

[@GingerZlatovcen]

i can say that i am a samsung glazer, but the xs is NOT better than the latest pixel, prove me wrong.

[@MrOrtmeier]

@@GingerZlatovcen Latest Pixel has a very weak Tensor chip. It competes with mid range chips, not flagship. Yes the XS chip performs about the same but it’s 6 years old… Also iOS is far better than Android and the Apple ecosystem is unbeatable. That makes it better pixel. Plus it’s all private. Pixel is an advert and spyware machine. It exists to steal your data and show you adverts

[@Testimony201]

@ it’s pretty close in performance but in camera and battery life, the pixel absolutely crushes the iPhone XS, I can say it cos even I own an iPhone XS 256gb. So I know what it can and can’t do. But for the latest Pixel 9 line and iPhone XS to be close in performance, it’s pretty bad, I mean it’s a 6yr old iPhone, yeah Google just started making their chips and u can use that as an argument, but they seem to be only focused on the NPU/AI aspect of the chip that enables their famed Google magic. I can’t buy a Pixel 9 pro and expect to keep it for 4yrs+ when even rn it’s more or less comparable to my iPhone XS in performance. They need to improve their raw performance and fast. Cos even midrange chips from Mediatek and Qualcomm snapdragon can run circles round the Google Tensor G chips, not to talk of the old flagship Apple chipsets like the A14 in the iPhone 12 line and IPad 10th gen. They have to improve fast if they ever want to compete in the Flagship performance space and keep their phones supported for 7yrs as they “promised”. They sell Flagship prices so they have to perform at that price point.

[@N3CR05_]

Welcome to my world man ive been using an iphone x for years

[@Ozzymandius1]

I’m a believer in only upgrading my phone if it’s going to lead to an overall cheaper cell phone bill. Got lucky af this year and was able to upgrade while saving $40 a month. I’d have been a idget not to.

[@originalvampire9307]

2:43 PLEASE THAT WAS SO CUTE 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@xddbzfan8697]

ive had my iPhone Xs Max 512GB since 2018 and im actually getting the new 16 Pro Max after this long. I did also have the X in 2017 but upgraded the next year for the Xs Max for the bigger screen. Tbh, having them both with me, they still work good, just had to replace the battery to ensure longevity. But its been a good 6-7 years with the phone.

[@mihaelniko]

It's a 6 year old phone, not 7. You scared the shit out of me for a second.

[@samdavidh]

i LOVE the design of the X series. it's elite.

[@mustafayearub6038]

I respect you when you said “honey , don’t come out I am recording ” respect

[@fantacola0x0]

The Xs does have 20W PD fast charging, so make sure your charging cube and your charging cable supports the PD fast charging function as well. 15 minutes for 5% is unheard of for me, 15 minutes should get you around 30% of charge or more depending on the battery level off the phone.

[@sstarsick]

the design of the iphone x/xs is so goood i can’t 2nd best designed iphone (5s on top)

[@JonnyKahann]

I'm still using the iPhone X

[@IsabelleShae]

Still pretty good. Coming to you from my iphone xs

[@s2000.]

XS 256GB here, Replaced the battery 2 times now. Still works fine and I really like everything about it. Photos are natural and 2x zoom is useful. Perfect human design, peak of iPhone. Battery is nothing great, always have to charge when can, but that's fine to me. You'll find that the SE2016 is the same story, just everything is a bit worse and old iOS will limit you.

[@TungNguyen-kl3fw]

Is your Xs update to iOS 18? I’m alsso using Xs with 14.8 but the app messenger can not be used normally cuz it require ios 15 or later 😢

[@s2000.]

@@TungNguyen-kl3fw I am on iOS 17.0, because with that I can use the Trollstore exploit to install any apps I want, like on android. Why don't you update to the latest? 14.8 is too old for apps, but great for jailbreaking.

[@s2000.]

@@TungNguyen-kl3fw I'm on iOS 17.0 because that specific version is the last one with the Trollstore exploit for unlimited sideloading. But why don't you update to latest software? Everything will work fine and a new battery helps a lot. 14.8 is only good for jailbreaking nowadays.

[@Biking_with_Akiva]

Im still using the XS 💯

[@vaidikshukla2801]

I used to have XS Max gold colour boy oh boy what a beautiful phone it was! 5s-SE-6 Plus- 7 Plus- XS Max - XR- 11- 12 PRO Max - 15 Plus❤

[@ChesterFoster]

No cap I’m keeping my iPhone 15 Pro Max for 5 years minimum. Thanks for the video

[@simongibbs2986]

I just purchased a pristine xs for £165. It's a great feeling getting an iPhone for less than £200!!

[@justmemoe]

I bought the Xs max 2 days ago and the battery is at 89 and it’s just like brand new, way better than any android, just missing the ultra wide