Refurbished iPhone XS Max
A tested & certified iPhone XS Max from £145 — fully tested and honestly graded. The same phone as new, for a fraction of the price.
1 iPhone XS Max option in stock
Apple iPhone XS Max
Should you buy an iPhone XS Max in 2026?
The iPhone XS Max is a budget pick. It is approaching or past the end of its maker's update window, which makes it best suited as a first phone, a spare, or a work handset rather than a long-term main phone. The price reflects that honestly.
Apple has historically kept iPhones on the latest iOS for around six to seven years after launch, so an iPhone XS Max released in 2018 can reasonably be expected to receive updates into 2024–2025.
Own one already? An iPhone XS Max screen replacement is a fixed £50 and a new battery £50 (full iPhone XS Max repair price list). Upgrading instead? We pay up to £85 for an iPhone XS Max — get a trade-in quote.
iPhone XS Max at a glance
- UK release
- September 2018
- Age
- 8 years
- Ours from
- £145
- Updates expected
- to ~2024
- Storage options
- 64GB
- Grades in stock
- Good
- Trade-in up to
- £85
- Screen repair
- £50
- Battery repair
- £50
Buying a pre-owned iPhone XS Max: what to know
Every iPhone XS Max we sell is put through a full diagnostic — screen, cameras, speakers, charging, biometrics and battery — then graded honestly as Like New or Good so the price reflects exactly what you receive. There are no surprises on arrival and no vague “fully working” claims hiding a tired battery.
Battery health is stated on each listing above (what the percentage means). If you'd rather keep your current iPhone XS Max running, a battery or screen repair is often the smarter spend — get a fixed-price repair quote in seconds. Upgrading? Our trade-in portal turns your old device into instant credit.
New to buying pre-owned? Our 8-point buying checklist covers everything worth checking first.
Common questions
How much is a refurbished iPhone XS Max?+
A tested & certified iPhone XS Max starts from £145 at Optimise Marketplace. The exact price depends on storage (64GB), colour and condition grade. Every one includes a 12-month warranty, free insured UK delivery and 30-day returns.
How old is the iPhone XS Max?+
The iPhone XS Max went on sale in the UK in September 2018, making it 8 years old. Apple has historically kept iPhones on the latest iOS for around six to seven years after launch, so an iPhone XS Max released in 2018 can reasonably be expected to receive updates into 2024–2025.
Will the iPhone XS Max still get software updates?+
Yes. Based on the maker's stated policy and track record, the iPhone XS Max should keep receiving updates until around 2024, so it is safe for banking apps, security patches and new features for the foreseeable future.
What does an iPhone XS Max repair cost if I damage it?+
Our fixed prices for the iPhone XS Max are £50 for a screen replacement and £50 for a new battery, usually done the same day in Batley. Accidental damage isn't covered by the warranty, but it's inexpensive to put right.
How much is my old iPhone XS Max worth?+
We currently pay up to £85 cash for an iPhone XS Max in Like New condition, with lower grades priced honestly. Get an instant quote on our trade-in page — the price is locked for 7 days.
Is a refurbished iPhone XS Max worth buying?+
Yes — though "refurbished" is not quite the right word for ours. Nothing has been rebuilt or modified: these are pre-owned handsets with 100% original parts, tested and graded. A iPhone XS Max bought this way performs identically to new at a significant saving. Each device is inspected and function-tested by us, graded honestly and comes with a 12-month warranty (covering hardware faults in normal use) plus 30-day returns.
Is the iPhone XS Max unlocked?+
Our iPhone XS Max stock is sold unlocked unless clearly stated otherwise, so it works with any UK network and with eSIM plans.
What battery health does the iPhone XS Max have?+
Battery health is listed on every individual iPhone XS Max listing, so you know before you buy. Every pre-owned phone we sell has at least 85% battery health, Like New and Good alike.