iPhone experts...which model?

jr_80 · #1 12-05-2018, 01:29 PM

So my dad has a 4 and it constantly drops calls, won’t call out, when he calls someone they can’t hear him, etc, so going to get him one for Xmas. Currently we are on a buisiness 20 which is a bring your own device. Wanting to stick with iPhone because that’s what he knows and at his age he will be stubborn if he had to learn a different platform. He basically only uses it for calls, texts, taking a few pictures, and checking the weather forecast.

Leaning towards an 8. Can purchase online for about $700 new. Apple lists it at $820. Would a 6 or 7 be good enough for the next 5+ years? The X seems priced to high. Which model has better battery life?

JB_AOL · #2 12-05-2018, 01:43 PM

Buy the newest model you can afford.

Apple is known for building in reduced battery life in new "updates" to old models, so buying old equipment (especially if he wants to keep it for 5 yrs) is pointless.

TimeOff · #3 12-05-2018, 01:44 PM

The 8 still has the home button, more or less works the same as older models. Batt life is probably 30% better than the 5 or older. Telus business has a free 8 with unlimited Canada call/text and 3gb data for $70 month for 2 years right now.

fishtank · #4 12-05-2018, 01:57 PM

i have a 6 its working good big upgrade compare to my 4 , you can buy them for $150-300 ( i got mine for free as a upgrade from my provider ) . when it come the phones, i tend to get a gen or 2 behind save some money and they are always coming with new ones so why spend more then you need to .

Red Bullets · #5 12-05-2018, 01:59 PM

Get the new retro model.

Bigwoodsman · #6 12-05-2018, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TimeOff

The 8 still has the home button, more or less works the same as older models. Batt life is probably 30% better than the 5 or older. Telus business has a free 8 with unlimited Canada call/text and 3gb data for $70 month for 2 years right now.

I just got this package a couple of weeks ago. My 6 started to falter, had it 3 years good deal. The 8 is much better then the 6 was. Happy so far, and the phone was free with the 2 year plan. My old plan was 75.00 a month as well a 120.00 saving over the 2 year term.

BW

Ken07AOVette · #7 12-05-2018, 02:13 PM

Samsung galaxy s9+.

The iKoolaid is crap.

Johnny Huntnfish · #8 12-05-2018, 03:05 PM

Get the 8....best bang for your buck right now....anything above the 8 doesn't have home button anymore...face recognition

midgetwaiter · #9 12-05-2018, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by JB_AOL

Buy the newest model you can afford.

Apple is known for building in reduced battery life in new "updates" to old models, so buying old equipment (especially if he wants to keep it for 5 yrs) is pointless.

That’s not an accurate description of what they were doing at all. They were reducing the processor clock speed when the phone was under load because batteries close to the end of their life would fail to provide enough current and the phone would be unstable. It was a reasonable solution to the problem but they should not have been secretive about it.

I recently went to the XR and I have to admit it’s been more adjustment than I expected, I like a lot of the new features but I still miss the home button. Great sound though and I’m happy with the screen even if it isn’t the super fancy. I think a 7 or 8 would be less adjustment though.

I have my 128g 7 with a new in September Apple installed battery I am going to sell, jr_80 pm me if you are interested.

CaberTosser · #10 12-05-2018, 09:07 PM

I just got an iPhone 7 to replace a 5. I had more confidence in the metal case of the 7 over the glass case of the 8 (apparently the glass case back is to allow wireless charging), it goes in an Otterbox Defender case anyways as I need waterproof durability with my line of work. I got the model with 128 GB of memory. My smartphone uses are fairly simple compared to many/most: phone, camera, a few downloads like code books but barely any apps at all aside from a credit card/debit Bluetooth widget.

fordtruckin · #11 12-05-2018, 09:23 PM

Went from a 4 to a 6 to an 8. The 6 was by far my favorite of them. I got my 8 a week or so before the X came out. For minimal use such as talk text and some online I’d say go with the 6. Having said that the 8 is already an old model so if you can get a new one it will be supported for longer than the 6 will. Stupid phones always getting orphaned. I have had a Samsung S6 and S9 for work and can’t stand the stupid things. The camera is much better than the iPhone but the operating system is fubar!

Only reason I went to the 8 was a user error which resulted in my father in law running my phone over with his truck. Got the screen replaced and fixed but was never the same. Update came with my provider and I went with it.

MrPants · #12 12-05-2018, 09:46 PM

Wife got me the iPhone XS Max. Not really a big phone guy, but it’s the coolest phone I’ve owned. I was perfectly happy complaining about my 6, she wasn’t.

Smokinyotes · #13 12-05-2018, 10:08 PM

I like my 8 with cordless charging.

JB_AOL · #14 12-06-2018, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by midgetwaiter

That’s not an accurate description of what they were doing at all. They were reducing the processor clock speed when the phone was under load because batteries close to the end of their life would fail to provide enough current and the phone would be unstable. It was a reasonable solution to the problem but they should not have been secretive about it.

Yeah, I always get mixed which excuses they have now for forced upgrading.

harv3589 · #15 12-06-2018, 08:47 AM

You can get your iPhones battery swapped out...I’ve done that and time to do it again.

jstubbs · #16 12-06-2018, 12:37 PM

I have a 5SE. 128 gb storage. Love the phone. Works perfectly fine for me. Fast, decent battery, no issues.

I especially like how the screen isn't massive. I don't need a small tablet for a phone. And I like having a headphones jack.

HeavyD111 · #17 12-06-2018, 01:31 PM

Bingo. I bought the SE to replace my 5 beause I also didnt like having to carry around a device the size of a textbook.

jstubbs · #18 12-06-2018, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by HeavyD111

Bingo. I bought the SE to replace my 5 beause I also didnt like having to carry around a device the size of a textbook.

Right? I did the same but had a 5S before. Owned it for over three years without issue, still have it as a fully functioning back-up phone. Good units.

Pixel Shooter · #19 12-06-2018, 05:54 PM

Pic up my new iPhone XS max tomorrow. From an iPhone 7+. Hope it has better battery life. No specs on battery. Look forward to wireless charging and face recognition over thumb print.