How do I delete photos from an old iPhone but not from my new one
How do I delete photos on my old iPhone but not on my new one
iPhone 6, iOS 12
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iCloud Photos is a syncing service. Any photo you delete from a device where iCloud Photos is turned on will also be deleted from iCloud and from any other device connected to iCloud Photos.
However, you can use the following procedure to completely clear an old phone without affecting the new one: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
If your objective is to only delete photos, see the "How do I turn off iCloud Photos on only one device?" section in Get help with iCloud Photos - Apple Support