Apple has officially listed the iPhone XS as “vintage,” affecting future repair options and support.
As of June 2025, Apple has added the iPhone XS to its vintage products list, marking it as five years removed from official sale. This change impacts how long you’ll be able to get repairs or hardware service from Apple or its partners.
What Does “Vintage” Mean?
Apple calls a product vintage once it’s been more than five years since it was last sold through official channels. In practical terms:
- Apple may still offer repairs, but only if parts are available.
- Service availability is not guaranteed, especially for specific components.
- In two more years, the iPhone XS will become obsolete, cutting off hardware support entirely.
If you’re planning to keep your XS running, now might be a good time to check for any needed repairs before parts run out.
iPhone XS: A Quiet Chapter in iPhone History
The iPhone XS launched in 2018 as the successor to the iPhone X. It kept the same design but brought:
- The A12 Bionic chip for improved performance
- Slight camera upgrades
- Dual SIM support via eSIM, a first for iPhones
It didn’t make waves like the iPhone X, but the XS served as a stable, powerful upgrade for many. With today’s news, it quietly slips into Apple’s legacy product catalog.
iPad 5 Now Obsolete, Mac mini Support in Question
Alongside the XS news, Apple has officially declared the fifth-generation iPad as obsolete. That means:
- No more hardware support. Apple won’t repair or service it, even if parts are available.
Meanwhile, the 2018 Mac mini is in a strange spot. It was added to the vintage list earlier this year, but now Apple’s support site tells users to “check with an Apple-authorized service channel” for repair eligibility. That suggests its repairability may vary depending on location or stock.
Should You Upgrade?
If you’re still using an iPhone XS or iPad 5, this may be a signal to start planning an upgrade. While the devices may still work fine, future iOS updates, app compatibility, and hardware support will become more limited.
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