Is it still considered bad to buy a first-batch iPhone?

[Dulcimer]

I know that with new products, the first few batches *typically* are noted to have more manufacturing/QA issues (e.g., the "scuffgate" of iPhone 5 or iPad 3 and rMBP screen issues).

The scuffgate issue seems to be fixed, but what about things like screen quality, scratches, dust/hair under camera, etc.? Is an "S" model less prone to these issues?

 

[user-name-here]

The scuffgate issue seems to be fixed, but what about things like screen quality, scratches, dust/hair under camera, etc.? Is an "S" model less prone to these issues?

Quick question: what makes you think anyone here would know the answer to this question on a new model that has never been released?

 

[Dulcimer]

Quick question: what makes you think anyone here would know the answer to this question on a new model that has never been released?

I guess I was asking from experience with iPhone 4S compared to the iPhone 4.

 

[Mrbobb]

While no Foxconn production engineer is gonna chime in here... I think it's pretty safe to assume the "s" models are just same exterior with upgraded interior.

But if you are not in a big hurry, wait a few months, that's what I do by rule. Let the OCD people find all the "imperfections" and see if you can live with them.