Set up as new iPhone

[jabz10]

Hi, wondering when I get my X, I'd like to setup as a new iPhone instead of using my backup which has been accumulated from the iPhone 6 through to 7plus..

When I do this, I presume iCloud contents will sync across fine, like iMessages, notes, reminders.
I store photos in iCloud so ok with that and I don't mind re-setting up email sync.

But my question is, will my health data sync across? Or is that only stored in a backup?
I have a Series 2 watch.

 

[TITNTUFF]

My health data synced thru iCloud when I set my 6+ up as new. I have 2 devices showing data source. My 6+ on previous iOS, and current iOS.

 

[davidg4781]

When I did this with my 8 I lost iMessages. No big deal to me.

I THINK all games synced over, but YMMV, I only play 2 really. The others were finished.

 

[Gathomblipoob]

When I did this with my 8 I lost iMessages.

You are correct. iMessages will not transfer over. You'll start with a clean slate.

 

[davidg4781]

FWIW, doing anything with Messages is a lot snappier.

Safari is about the same though...