cashdiPhone XS Max
Used resale value · updated Oct 16
$130 – $170
Typical $150▲ 7.1% · 32d
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Middle 50% of 79 used listings on eBay US. Asking prices; sales usually land 10–20% lower.
What moves the price
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The first iPhone to carry the "Max" name — a bigger 6.5-inch OLED display is the entire difference from the standard XS.
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Same A12 Bionic chip, cameras, and Face ID as the XS — performance is identical, only screen size differs.
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No separate "Pro" tier existed this generation, so storage and condition are the main price levers, not model tier.
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Now several generations old — confirm it's still on Apple's current supported-device list before listing.
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Battery health matters a lot at this age — a degraded battery is a real, noticeable price deduction.
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OLED burn-in (faint retained image) is a real, specific defect buyers check for on an OLED iPhone this old.
Listed now on eBay
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- Apple iPhone XS MAX 256GB Unlocked Smartphone - Space Gray$150
- Apple iPhone XS Max 64GB Unlocked - Used A Rose Gold$150
The full story
The iPhone XS Max was the first iPhone to carry the "Max" name — Apple's now-familiar large-screen premium tier, which replaced the earlier "Plus" naming starting with this generation. Beyond the bigger 6.5-inch OLED display, it's mechanically the same phone as the XS: same A12 Bionic chip, same cameras, same Face ID.
Because the size difference is the whole story, condition and storage matter more than any spec gap when pricing one — there's no separate "Pro" tier to compare against within this generation.
A general starting point — as the larger-screen sibling of the XS, expect a modest premium over the standard XS at the same storage and condition. Scan yours in Cashd for a configuration-specific estimate.
Used (eBay listings): the iPhone XS Max averaged $140 on Sep 14 and $150 on Oct 16, so prices rose 7.1% over 33 days of tracking. The lowest daily median was $135 (Sep 29) and the highest $150 (Sep 17).
Questions
How much is my iPhone XS Max worth?
It depends mainly on storage, battery health, and screen condition — it's the larger-screen sibling of the XS and typically sells for a modest premium over it. Scan yours in Cashd for a configuration-specific estimate.
What's the actual difference between the XS and XS Max?
Just screen size — 6.5" on the Max versus 5.8" on the standard XS. Chip, cameras, and Face ID are identical between them.
Does OLED burn-in affect iPhone XS Max resale value?
Yes, noticeably, if present — faint retained image on the display is a real defect serious buyers specifically look for on an OLED iPhone this old, and should be disclosed if visible.
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