I have an original iPhone X (2017 model) that I purchased on the upgrade program during the late summer of ‘18 since my android died. Now I could upgrade to a ‘19 model and start a new upgrade program through Apple at the same monthly rate, but don’t feel the need... How many solid years of use can you get out of an iPhone model?
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iPhone X Upgrades: How often needed?
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Apple supports these phones for many years. Many people including a friend of mine are still using iPhone 6. He just put a new battery in it and is continuing with it.
Although it was not an iPhone, my iPad 2 (2011) that I had since early 2012 had a significant decline in 2016/2017. It was no longer worth using — slow and froze often at that point. It was worse than ever once it was on the last-supported version of software... So I am hesitant to update my iPhone X software every year.
I tend to upgrade every 2 years, as I find the tech improves significantly enough by then to warrant the upgrade. Realistically you could probably get 4-5 years of decent usage from an iPhone these days.
I'd say 3 years to experience everything working well.
But it depends how you use / view the iPhone. For many of my friends, it's there only computer / everything device and they take it everywhere with them so it gets bumps & knocks and I can see why they like to upgrade every 2 years.
For me, I like to upgrade every 2 years or at least I used to - these days the tariffs on iPhone XS / Pro are so high that I can't commit anymore and I'm not sure what my workaround will be when I replace the X next year. I can't see myself paying £70+ a month for a phone on a tarrif but then, I can't see myself paying £1200 for a iPhone that I carry everywhere. Maybe i'll end up keeping my X for 6 years like I did with my iPhone 4S (but that was not a nice experience after 1.5 years with bad slow downs from iOS6 upwards - iOS 8 & 9 killed the poor thing in terms of speed).
But it depends how you use / view the iPhone. For many of my friends, it's there only computer / everything device and they take it everywhere with them so it gets bumps & knocks and I can see why they like to upgrade every 2 years.
For me, I like to upgrade every 2 years or at least I used to - these days the tariffs on iPhone XS / Pro are so high that I can't commit anymore and I'm not sure what my workaround will be when I replace the X next year. I can't see myself paying £70+ a month for a phone on a tarrif but then, I can't see myself paying £1200 for a iPhone that I carry everywhere. Maybe i'll end up keeping my X for 6 years like I did with my iPhone 4S (but that was not a nice experience after 1.5 years with bad slow downs from iOS6 upwards - iOS 8 & 9 killed the poor thing in terms of speed).
I made the jump from the X to 11 pro. It’s really up to you. I loved my X but promised it to someone that needed a new phone. I make a good living so why not. As far as the phone goes I had zero issues keeping the X but I really do like the 11 pro. It’s an incremental update for sure and I’m curious how the new iOS 13 plays with the X’s optics if the AI has made photos better.
I use to keep my X in the Apple leather case which was great but the 11 pro is simply much tougher. I rock it ceaseless and have the AppleCare should I need it. I think I’m going to keep it this way. The first phone in a long time I can use the way it was intended. That too me was a very very big plus not to mention the extra battery.
however I will say if you have the X you won’t see any speed differences on the surface. Maybe within video recording/processing or something with photos but really it’s already plenty fast. The only thing you need to do is take a look at your battery health and go get it replaced if needed. That made a night and day difference for me when I had mine.
having said all of this if they come out with a full screen SE 2 with good specs I’ll sell this thing tomorrow and go get it. I’d pay the same price for a smaller version I don’t know why they think they need to gimp on the specs to get the price down. I miss the smaller form factors.
I use to keep my X in the Apple leather case which was great but the 11 pro is simply much tougher. I rock it ceaseless and have the AppleCare should I need it. I think I’m going to keep it this way. The first phone in a long time I can use the way it was intended. That too me was a very very big plus not to mention the extra battery.
however I will say if you have the X you won’t see any speed differences on the surface. Maybe within video recording/processing or something with photos but really it’s already plenty fast. The only thing you need to do is take a look at your battery health and go get it replaced if needed. That made a night and day difference for me when I had mine.
having said all of this if they come out with a full screen SE 2 with good specs I’ll sell this thing tomorrow and go get it. I’d pay the same price for a smaller version I don’t know why they think they need to gimp on the specs to get the price down. I miss the smaller form factors.
If you are on the IUP, upgrade every year. That’s the whole point of the IUP.
As for the phone itself, even the 6S is still perfectly fine performance wise today. Anything offered by newer phones are icing on the cake. So in general, upgrading iPhones every 4 to 5 years are perfectly doable. If you are an enthusiast, then the traditional every 2 year upgrade cycle is probably still valid.
Upgrade yearly only if you’re on the IUP, or if you’re a youtuber where you are given a new review phone every year.
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Phone should be solid for 4-5 years without any major issues, may be a good idea to pay for a battery replacement somewhere in the middle, but if you don't want to, there is really no need to upgrade. I wish I didn't want to always.
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