I’m a senior and have a XR and ready to buy a new one but can’t afford the newest. I don’t use my phone to play games. I do want 5G since it’s safer with EMF than 2-4G. Would appreciate your advice since you are the experts. Thank you!
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Original Title: Best IPhone on a budget
iPhone XR, iOS 18
I’m not sure there is a best.
There is what is available for sale, and how that matches up with your budget, and your particular requirements beyond 5G support.
iPhone 12 and later, and iPhone SE 3rd (2022), have 5G.
You can compare models and sizes and details here:
iPhone - Compare Models - Apple
Apple has refurbs here:
Certified Refurbished Products - Apple
Some carriers provide the phone at discount or free — subsidies — with certain carrier plans.
Caveats:
The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying … - Apple Community
I’m not sure there is a best.
There is what is available for sale, and how that matches up with your budget, and your particular requirements beyond 5G support.
iPhone 12 and later, and iPhone SE 3rd (2022), have 5G.
You can compare models and sizes and details here:
iPhone - Compare Models - Apple
Apple has refurbs here:
Certified Refurbished Products - Apple
Some carriers provide the phone at discount or free — subsidies — with certain carrier plans.
Caveats:
The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying … - Apple Community
If a new phone is not in the budget, then take a look at a refurbished phone from Apple:
Refurbished iPhone Deals - Apple
The phone will look brand new, will have a new battery and a full AppleCare warranty.
Don't buy a used phone.......no matter how good the "deal" might be.
Thank you! I’ll check out refurbished ones. I won’t buy used. Never would do that.
Best budget iPhone with 5G for upgrading from iPhone XR
