iPhone 14 Pro 14 pro today? Smart or not smart?

[cuzo]

I'm a older guy and ver simple and trying to stay off the phone (cough reddit) and get more active.

No AI, and lightning...

do you think this is better than buying a 16E?

I can get a second hand one off swappa for around 450 (256 gig) but I need a battery.

 

[vvvvvv]

Which Pro features do you need?

 

[maerz001]

If u don’t want lightning then you have to go 15 or 16.

For 50 more i would buy the 16e if you don’t want the more advanced camera system

 

[cuzo]

Which Pro features do you need?

2000 nit peak brightness is important and the cameras are needed.

That's about it though

 

[cuzo]

I got lightning cables and I got the old lightning cable apple earbuds

Just want to know how long it was be updated and possibly last and is it more durable than the new ones?

 

[GMShadow]

Not more or less durable (same really), it'll probably get another 4-5 years of updates. I didn't have any notable issues with mine for the time I had it, I just wanted to move up to the Max so I upgraded rather than go for a third year.

 

[cuzo]

The repair is way more expensive on the 13-14 while the 15-16 seem less durable.

 

[russell_314]

Unless you want the better camera of Pro model I would go with the 16e. It’s a newer device meaning it’ll receive updates longer and will work smoothly longer because of a more powerful processor.

Anything used is always a gamble. You buy the swappa phone and oh what’s this notification?.. Not a genuine apple battery? Oh no, why is it saying I’m at 1% when I just took it off the charger? I have a friend that just bought a phone like that.

 

[cuzo]

Unless you want the better camera of Pro model I would go with the 16e. It’s a newer device meaning it’ll receive updates longer and will work smoothly longer because of a more powerful processor.

Anything used is always a gamble. You buy the swappa phone and oh what’s this notification?.. Not a genuine apple battery? Oh no, why is it saying I’m at 1% when I just took it off the charger? I have a friend that just bought a phone like that.

That's a great point, battery 82% also but 256 for 450 with no scratches on the screen.

I don't like the 16E the brightness is too low.

 

[russell_314]

That's a great point, battery 82% also but 256 for 450 with no scratches on the screen.

Well, at least 82% means it’s a genuine battery so that’s a plus. It’s likely you’re going to need or have it replaced so if you have access to an Apple Store nearby, that’s not a big problem. It’s relatively cheap.

I don't like the 16E the brightness is too low.

Are you using the phone a lot in direct sunlight? If that’s one thing that’s really important then go with the 14 Pro then get the battery replaced once it hits 80%.

 

[cuzo]

Well, at least 82% means it’s a genuine battery so that’s a plus. It’s likely you’re going to need or have it replaced so if you have access to an Apple Store nearby, that’s not a big problem. It’s relatively cheap.



Are you using the phone a lot in direct sunlight? If that’s one thing that’s really important then go with the 14 Pro then get the battery replaced once it hits 80%.

It's completely authentic, nothing fake about it on swappa everything is there.

 

[Squiggles Chitter]

Just get a 15 pro on refurb.

 

[Timpetus]

I do think the 14 Pro is a good alternative to both the regular 15 and the 16e. 15 Pro is great if you can swing it, that's what I have and I'm happy with it.

 

[Allen_Wentz]

The repair is way more expensive on the 13-14 while the 15-16 seem less durable.

I certainly do not consider "the 15-16 seem less durable." But I have only owned the pro models since they have been an option. IMO the iPhone 16 PM is the toughest one yet. I have dropped it on concrete more times than I can count.

 

[Paddle1]

The 14 Pro has a battery issue where it often degrades quickly. If the brightness is important to you then the iPhone 15 gets just as bright as any recent pro model.

 

[roguester]

USB-C is super convenient to get anywhere