What to Upgrade to from iPhone6 for $600ish?

jayz on 28/09/2017 - 00:01

Hi all,
I currently have an Iphone6, and although nothing wrong with it, I'm considering upgrading it. I was holding out for the IphoneX for ages, but quickly canned that idea when I saw the price.

Ideally, the replacement phone could be had with not too much changeover. So that means flagship phones like the S8, Note, IphoneX etc are all out. The PlusOne5 looks nice.

Priorities are camera and battery. I'd assume anything I'd be looking at would probably be better than an Iphone6 anyways.
Or should I just keep my Iphone6? There's nothing wrong with it at all, nor do I feel like it's limiting me in any way.

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Comments

  • silverrat23 on 28/09/2017 - 00:14
    +8

    There's nothing wrong with it at all, nor do I feel like it's limiting me in any way.

    You answered your own question. Keep the iphone 6.

    • try2bhelpful on 28/09/2017 - 01:11

      I’m holding onto my iPhone 6 Plus and it’s working OK. I might still look at the iPhoneX but it better sing a lot for its supper. I would hold onto the iPhone 6 until you find a compelling reason to swap or they stop supporting the IOS upgrades. I looked at the Note 8 but they sure set a premium price for a product that previously had an internal combustion engine.

  • fredblogs on 28/09/2017 - 03:50

    I'm finding my iPhone 6 slower after I installed iOS 10, and am delaying installing iOS 11 as long as I can. You?

  • AlienC on 28/09/2017 - 05:48

    Only reason I would personally upgrade is if the ram started becoming a limiting factor and programs started either considerably slowing down or closing on their own otherwise ride it out as long as you can unless you really want some special specific features you can only get in other phones like notification display in the lgv20 or larger screen on a mi max etc or prefer another ecosystem like android or etc.

  • chumlee on 28/09/2017 - 06:36

    What about Oppo?

    https://www.jbhifi.com.au/phones/Outright-Mobile-Handsets/op…

    Key Features

    20MP Rear Dual Camera Set-up (20MP+16MP)
    The R11 series utilises 20MP + 16MP dual cameras and F1.7 apertures. It giving you crisp images – even when zoomed in. Capture your cherished moments with clarity.

    Exceptional Selfies with 20MP Front Camera
    The OPPO R11 leverages on advanced Beautify technology to produce natural looking selfies with its 20MP front-facing camera. The device can enhance outlines for selfies that prominently feature subjects against gently blurred backgrounds.

    Professional Portrait Mode
    Photography aficionados will appreciate the large depth of field. The R11 allows you to take stunning portrait images with your rear camera.

    2X Optical Zoom
    The R11 combines its 20MP dual camera with the revolutionary Spectra ISP technology for greater control. Shoot for the best, without loss of detail with a 2x optical zoom

    Flagship Camera Processor for Quality Images
    From an extensive 18-month collaboration between OPPO and Qualcomm emerged an optimised processor capable of speedy auto-focus and stunning image quality, even under low light. R11 fans can rejoice as they upgrade with superior imaging effects and capabilities.

    All New Ultra-fine Antenna Lines
    The visibly fluid design of the four-string antenna line extends to its functionality with a 4G signal enhancer and 2x2 MIMO WiFi, allowing surfing on the phone to become even faster and smoother. (186X)

    Arched Metal Exterior
    Akin to the full-hemisphere views of Earth at night, the smooth base curves of the R11 resonate with intensity and integrity in form and function. Produced with new forging and pressing technology, this streamlined device is firm to the touch and yet a sight to behold.

    Superior Viewing with Slim Bezels
    The OPPO R11 is a mere 1.66mm in width, with slim bezels melding seamlessly into sleek aluminum sides, giving users a comfortable screen viewing experience. (215X)

    Qualcomm Snapdragon Processor
    Featuring a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor, 4GB RAM and ultra large 64GB ROM, the R11 talks fast, runs smooth and stores big.

    Charge for 5 Minutes, Talk for 2 hours
    The industry-leading VOOC flash charge gives you two hours of talk time with a mere five minutes of charging.* Worry less about how long your phone is going to last and focus more on enjoying your time out.

    All New ColorOS 3.1 Faster, Safer, and Easier Than Ever
    The R11 banks on a new ColorOS 3.1 for even greater speeds. From launching the latest apps to loading the biggest games, it does so at a phenomenal pace. Top it off with split screens for multi-tasking, phone data transfers, O-share and nightly shield mode.

  • dogboy on 28/09/2017 - 07:02
    +3

    I don't understand why people feel the need to upgrade perfectly fine working phones. Is it for the status symbol amongst your peers? Its not like new games or apps are being released that require the upgraded processing capacity. For phones with replaceable batteries (pretty much every phone except iPhones) you can just buy a new battery if it starts losing its charge time. I a still rocking a Note 3 and have 2 spare batteries. When it starts to slow down, i just factory reset it and it is like a brand new phone. Rather spend the money on the more important things in life.

    • [Deactivated] on 01/10/2017 - 17:04

      Or buy a power bank. I only upgrade when my old phone breaks or when it is just too shit. Had a s4 that wouldn't turn on anymore so used the iPhone 4 which was lagging in typing, touchscreen and always freezing in chrome and YouTube.

  • Kangal on 28/09/2017 - 07:16
    +1

    The Plus models are a definite upgrade, but the base 6-models are getting too old.
    So try to grab a:
    iPhone 6S Plus, if you need the headset jack.
    iPhone 7 Plus, if you need water resistance.
    iPhone X, if you have more money than brains.

    The iPhone 8/8 Plus aren't worth upgrading over the 6S Plus, let alone the 7 Plus.

    If you want to move to Android I would recommend these guys:
    LG G6, if you want it cheap
    LG V30, if you want one of the best
    Note8, if you need the S Pen
    SGS8/8 Plus, if you want an Android version of the iPhone X

    There should be more to recommend from the Android camp soon enough.
    In particular, from the Pixel, Xiaomi, Huawei and Oppo camp.
    Or expensive devices from HTC, Motorola, Sony, Nokia, Lenovo, Asus… … …
    I wouldn't recommend the OnePlus 5.

    *some are above your budget, but I put them there just in case you wanted to have a look

  • Marcsie on 28/09/2017 - 07:36

    OnePlus 5, highly recommended, bought one 3 weeks ago to replaced my IPhone 6 Plus, extremely happy with it :)

  • coxjon on 28/09/2017 - 08:05
    +2

    I got $400 for my iPhone 6, made the upgrade to the 8 $600.

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