The
iPhone
XS
was released in 2018 alongside the iPhone XR and iPhone XS Max. It benefits from a 5.8-inch Super Retina HD display with a resolution of 2436 × 1125 pixels against 6.5 inches and 2688 × 1242 pixels for its counterpart, the iPhone XS Max. HDR compatible, it promises a refresh rate of 60 Hz for excellent fluidity. The iPhone XS is equipped with the Face ID facial recognition system which is even faster than on the iPhone X. On the photo side, it takes advantage of a dual 12 MP sensor including a wide angle and a telephoto lens for detailed shots of near and far. In video, the iPhone XS is able to shoot up to 4K at 60 frames per second.
Thanks to the A12 Bionic chip, the iPhone XS can run greedy video games without any problem.
It inherits an autonomy of about 12 hours against 13 hours for the iPhone XS Max.
IP68 certified, it is dust resistant and can be submerged in water to a depth of 2 meters for 30 minutes.
The iPhone XS comes in three colors: space gray, silver and gold.
It is available in 64 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB versions. To save you several hundred euros, Le Guide Shopping Le Parisien has compiled a list of the best offers for
refurbished
iPhone
XS.
This will allow you to buy a refurbished Apple smartphone for the price of a mid-range Android phone.
Our selection :
Refurbished iPhone XS 64 GB space gray
Refurbished iPhone XS 64 GB gold
iPhone XS 64 GB Refurbished Silver
Refurbished iPhone XS 256 GB space gray
Refurbished iPhone XS Max 64 GB space gray
What are the advantages of the iPhone XS?
Released in 2018, the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max are part of the 12th generation of Apple smartphones with the iPhone XR.
Powerful, fast and ergonomic, the iPhone XS combines all the qualities of a high-end smartphone.
It benefits from an excellent grip and a refined design.
Three years after its launch, the iPhone XS remains one of the best camera phones designed by Apple.
Super Retina HD display
The iPhone XS is equipped with a 5.8-inch Super Retina HD OLED multi-touch display with a resolution of 2436 × 1125 pixels.
It offers an almost infinite contrast ratio and offers excellent brightness, even in direct sunlight.
The iPhone XS Max has a larger 6.5-inch screen and a better resolution of 2688 × 1242 pixels.
In the continuity of the iPhone X, Apple offers edge-to-edge screens.
It occupies 83% of the front panel on the iPhone XS and 86% on the iPhone XS Max.
Face ID
Face ID facial recognition technology allows you to unlock your smartphone with your face even faster than on the iPhone X. Convenient and secure, Face ID can be used to make online purchases, but also to confirm contactless payments and validate app downloads from the App Store.
Photo in 12 MP and video in 4K
Ideal for taking beautiful photos and sharing them on social networks, the iPhone XS benefits from a dual 12 MP sensor.
Portrait mode allows you to capture shots with a bokeh effect in the background.
The iPhone XS is also proven successful in low light.
It can take detailed and colorful photos.
On the video side, the iPhone XS takes advantage of optical stabilization to shoot up to 4K at 60 images in HEVC and H.264 format.
A12 Bionic chip
Like the iPhone XR, the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max are equipped with the A12 Bionic chip.
This powerful processor has eight cores, two of which are 15% more powerful and 40% four more economical than the A11 Bionic chip of the iPhone X. It offers excellent performance for Internet browsing and video games.
Its fluidity is ensured by its 4 GB of RAM, ie 1 GB more than on the iPhone XR.
Apple regularly performs updates that extend the longevity of a refurbished iPhone XS.
Long-term autonomy
With a 2658 mAh battery on iPhone XS and 3174 mAh on iPhone XS Max, these Apple smartphones last 12 hours and 13 hours respectively.
This is more than enough to last a day with intensive use dedicated to video games.
You can count up to two days using your iPhone XS moderately.
Like the iPhone X and iPhone XR, it is compatible with induction charging thanks to its glass back.
Improved sealing
With an IP68 certification, the iPhone XS does better than the iPhone X and iPhone XR whose protection index is IP67.
Ideal for underwater photography, iPhone XS is dust resistant and can be submerged in water to a depth of up to 2 meters for approximately 30 minutes.
Why choose a refurbished iPhone XS rather than new or used?
Buying a refurbished iPhone XS saves you a lot of money and gives a working Apple smartphone a second life.
New, the product is charged 849 euros in 64 GB version and 999 euros in 256 GB version. Today, you can get a refurbished iPhone XS for less than 400 euros, almost 60% cheaper than its launch price.
This is quite simply the price of a mid-range Android smartphone.
A refurbished iPhone XS is tested and verified before it goes on sale, which is not necessarily the case with a used iPhone XS.
Obsolete parts are replaced with new ones in order to have the same characteristics as a new iPhone XS.
What are the guarantees of a refurbished iPhone XS?
Most sellers of refurbished iPhone XS often report a 6 or 12 month warranty.
However, the law on the legal guarantee of conformity requires them to guarantee their smartphones for a minimum period of 24 months.
This warranty covers failures, malfunctions and performance limitations that were not announced when the product was sold.
It allows you to get a refund or to replace your refurbished iPhone XS with another smartphone.
Depending on the seller, the warranty may not include accessories.
Where to buy a cheap refurbished iPhone XS?
There are many e-commerce sites where you can buy refurbished iPhone XS at low price. Amazon, eBay and Cdiscount are a few examples. Each site tells you in advance the status of the smartphone, the status of its battery, the duration of the warranty, accessories and other important information. Ordering a refurbished iPhone XS online saves you several hundred dollars and benefits from a smartphone whose components have been tested and refurbished. If you prefer to see your refurbished iPhone XS before buying it, go to one of the many stores specializing in electronics such as Fnac, Boulanger or Darty. This option allows you to test the smartphone in person and make sure that it is in good condition.The sellers are obliged to provide you with a legal guarantee of conformity of at least two years before validating the transaction.
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