Howdy all, been waiting on a price drop of the iPhone 13 mini for months now to no avail (missed out on that Harvey Norman one) so with the unknown about the iPhone 15 and the 14 not being a huge leap from the previous model, looking at just getting a refurbished model to tie me over for the next 6-12 months at least.
My trusty iPhone 6 (yes old but so reliable) is well and truly getting slower and half the apps are now not updating due to needing a newer iOS which it cannot upgrade to anymore.
I know a lot of folks update phones regularly, so looking at refurb options, preferably in the highest "as new" condition. I thought I would ask opinions on what model you think was the most reliable and best bang for buck you had or recommend? Say from the iPhone 8 until the 11 and SE 2. Although I know the 8 is probably also the next model at risk of losing regular updates. Only looking at spending up to $500 otherwise anymore I may aswell get the 3rd gen iPhone SE (2022).
Also any recommendations on where to buy from? Woolies online seems to have some good well priced stock from Green Gadgets, also know of Phonebot and Reebelo but all seem to have varying experiences.
Thanks everyone!
Hold out another 2 months as the next revisions are due in September. You may be able to get the next line up for similar price.
8, X, XS and XR are nearing end of life now and are also slowing down with the latest iOS features and additions. Not worth picking up I would say (use a secondary X daily). If you insist then very least factor in a brand new battery replacement for them.