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What is the most attractive iPhone model ever made?
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The blurry photos weren't really flattering. Seeing it in person completely changed my mind.
Nothing beats the Space Gray 5S. The 5 was too blue and I prefer the look of Touch ID over the imprinted "home" button of iPhones past.
I think every iPhone has it's crowd of people that don't approve. People didn't like the 4 because of its design. People didn't like the 5 because of the size increase and also the same thing with the 6.
From best to worst:
1) 4/4S
2) 5/5S
3) 3G/3GS
4) Original
5) 6/6S/6S+
1) 4/4S
2) 5/5S
3) 3G/3GS
4) Original
5) 6/6S/6S+
No contest, 4/4S. Not the most practical design (shattered very easily when dropped), but definitely the most attractive. The most practical is probably the 5/5S. I hope Apple returns to the straight edges next year, since the 6 feels slippery like a piece of soap compared to the 5.
iPhone 4/4s in my opinion. That hardware design is what officially drew me to iPhone. I was a die hard blackberry guy. But when I saw that design I was "wow". That phone was beautiful and easy to use. Loved how the back was glass and you could easily put screen protector on front and back. Even on back didn't look hideous because it was just a flat design.
When the 4 and 4s came out, I thought the design of the phone was amazing. I think it was the fact that we were stuck with the plastic backing from the 3 and 3gs
A year later... when the 5 and 5s came out... I still think it is the best looking iPhone to date.
I'm not that big of a fan on the 6/6s models. I do like the thinness of them though. I thought they were ugly at first, but once I actually had it, it kind of grew on me.
A year later... when the 5 and 5s came out... I still think it is the best looking iPhone to date.
I'm not that big of a fan on the 6/6s models. I do like the thinness of them though. I thought they were ugly at first, but once I actually had it, it kind of grew on me.
I still like 3G/3GS design the best due to the curved rear design. It felt pleasant when held in hand. And the entire phone was black except for chrome accents, which I think gave a purposeful and substantial appearance.. There were flaws though. It didn't feel as solid as newer versions. The black plastic case had small cracks after 3 years.
But I guess it doesn't matter now since most people put their phones in cases.
But I guess it doesn't matter now since most people put their phones in cases.
To me easily the 5/5s design. I see it as a refinement of the 4/4s design. I'd say the space gray 5s specifically is the best looking overall. The plastic 3g and 3gs were my least favorite, they felt and looked cheap to me.
My ranking:
5/5s
4/4s
6/6s
original
3g/3gs
My ranking:
5/5s
4/4s
6/6s
original
3g/3gs
Oooops, I indeed forgot the 5C. It would be pointless to add it in now but my apologies for this oversight.
I doubt you would get a serious vote for the 5c.
Black 5/5s for me.
It's hard to judge past aesthetics from our current viewpoint. When the design for the iPhone 4 came out, it was stunning. Now, of course it looks dated.
I really do like the look of an un-cased iPhone 6/6s the most at this point. However, if I were to judge this based on my reaction at the time I first saw a design, I would pick the 4.
slate iPhone 5. Absolutely gorgeous, yet slightly sinister
