Should I buy a phone older than the iPhone X or not?

 

What are the benefits of buying a phone older than the iPhone X?

1. Budget-Friendly : -

If we buy a phone lower than the iPhone X, like the iPhone 6, 7, or 8, then the benefit is that their working condition will still be good, and they are also cheaper — at least between ₹6,000 to ₹12,000 in India or between $80 to $140 in dollars.

2. Compact Size : - 

These phones are quite small and handy, easy to hold, and they also look good. They also have a good hand grip.

3. iOS Support (but only for a limited time) : -

If we buy a phone older than the iPhone X, one problem is that some of those phones will no longer receive updates, and others may get updates but only for a short time. This is also a disadvantage — for example, after 2025, models up to the iPhone X could become outdated.

What are the disadvantages of buying a phone older than the iPhone X?

1. Old Hardware : -

If we buy an iPhone older than the iPhone X, we will get older hardware like the A11 or A10 chip. The disadvantage of this is that for apps or gaming, the processor is not good because it will be very slow.

2. Software Update Support : -

There is very little chance of getting software updates on phones between iPhone 8 and iPhone X. And even if we do get updates, they will only be available for 1 or 2 more years. After that, no updates will come, which could lead to security risks.

3. Battery Health : -

If we use an old iPhone or buy a second-hand one, we might face battery issues — like the battery not lasting long or the phone heating up.

4. Camera & Features : -

If we buy an old iPhone for the camera, we may face several problems — like not having Portrait mode, Night mode, or a better display. All these features are missing or not good in older iPhones because newer iPhones offer many more features compared to the old ones.

When should we buy a phone older than the iPhone X?

*If our budget is limited

*If we want to buy it for basic use like calls, WhatsApp, browsing, and YouTube

*If we need a phone for temporary use, like for 6 months or 1 year

When you should not buy it:

• If you are looking for a phone for long-term use (2+ years).

• If you are interested in new features, gaming, or photography, then you should not buy an old iPhone.

• If you prioritize security and updates.

What other options do we have besides these?

If we can increase our budget, then we can buy an iPhone 11 or 12 because the iPhone 11 and 12 have new software, and along with that, their camera condition is also okay. These phones are available as first-hand in the market, and if we buy them second-hand, we can get them at a very good price. The chance of any defect in them is very unlikely. They also have night mode, wide-angle, and portrait mode. Their battery health is good and the battery lasts for a long time. We can also expect software updates for 3 to 4 years.

 is it better for us to buy a second-hand or old iPhone, or should we get a latest Android phone because a good latest Android phone can come in a low budget, like Poco, Vivo, Infinix, Realme, Redmi, Oppo, Samsung phones, which are good and available at a low budget? These will have good processors, cameras, and security, and will work very well. Try to get a Samsung or Poco phone because these phones are good in every aspect.