Do you feel like iPhones are worth the cost? Why or why not?

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My phone broke a few days ago, so I need a new one.

I'm thinking about getting an iPhone, but I'm hesitant about that because they're really really expensive. I've never had one before, so I'm not sure what they have to offer or why the price is so much.

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Gedaria | 178 opinions shared on Technology & Internet topic.
Master

1 mo

Personally I find them expensive. They are a phone with a camera, this do not warrent cost about 4times more than my my cheap Nokia. It does everything I want it to do...

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- Flower7
  
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  I agree. I don't feel like iPhones have very many extra features to warrant the extra cost.
StafJ
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1 mo

Nope, way too expensive. You could get 5 perfectly good android phones for, let's say, 1 iPhone X

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- Flower7
  
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  Good point. That's a very logical way to look at it!

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Makeushiver
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1 mo

They have remnants of Steve Jobs design. If you have an iMac or Macbook they work well together but expensive phones in general I've always thought were vanity items. I like cheaper phones because they are some of the few remaining phones that allow you to change the battery. I do own an iPhone however because I think they are made better than most Android phones. I've never owned an android anything where the charging cord lasted a year. After a few uses they seem to lose shape and become poor at charging and need to be replaced, The iPhone has long since been paid off and I'll use it until it breaks. I hope I don't need another phone until 5G is a second thought, I'm far more interested in getting off malware rife networks and into something that hasn't yet been overrun by hackers

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- Flower7
  
  1 mo
  Android chargers really do suck. I know that from experience.
  
  I don't have Apple anything right now and never have. So an iPhone would be completely new to me because I've never even used the company before. So for me, I guess it would be more of a vanity item.
BeeNee | 73 opinions shared on Technology & Internet topic.
Master

1 mo

Nope. My entire family has their iPhones, but I have refused since day one. To be fair, all phone brands market new products almost every year and try to upsell you on the latest and greatest, but I feel Apple is like a cult and they have managed to effectively convince most of their customers that they absolutely NEED a $500-1,000 phone every year because God forbid if they don't get it, they won't be cool.

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- Flower7
  
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  Yes, Apple definitely has some very hard-core fans!
0112358 | 154 opinions shared on Technology & Internet topic.
Master

1 mo

I’ve always been really happy with mine... and I also haven’t upgraded since the X because they’re so damn expensive (or at least one that I’d really notice the improvement on). If I was looking for one on a budget I might get an Xr.

iPhones just... work. Everything works. Updates just happen. Your OS stays up to date. You have less ability to configure stuff than android but things work much much more smoothly out of the box. That said if you’re currently all in an android ecosystem it’s a significant switch (I’m the other way, my entire extended family is on iOS and my entire immediate family expects me to fix their stuff when they screw it up).

you could always buy a used one and try it for a while. If you don’t like it you sell it at a pretty small loss. Probably a bunch of people selling now to get 12s. Meanwhile the price you could get selling it won’t drop that much for a year till next models come out.

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- Kitty46
  
  1 mo
  I still have iPhone 7, I got it on sale.
GoodGuyBreakingBad | 897 opinions shared on Technology & Internet topic.
Master

1 mo

I think it's a shame people put in good money to purchase iPhones or they are tied down to 24 months contracts, the pay on payment for the phone plus their monthly phone charge, recently on Teen Mom 2, the ones 10-year-old got an iPhone for her Birthday and it cost them like $586.00 that was all and then course she will have a monthly phone bill but my opinion iPhones seem to break easy and Apple seems not to care and I believe they should also include 2 years insurance for the phone too

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Onyxia
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1 mo

Being a techie, I kind of abhor iOS & elect to use Android. I also prefer PCs with Windows & Linux to MacOSX. The cost is obviously an issue, but I also like the option to have an open-source capability, more apps, & potentially expandable memory. Not to mention, I don't like Apple's restrictions for peripherals (charging cords, adapters, & accessories). Unless you're trying to be an amateur photographer with money to burn, I suggest going with a more affordable option (& add a protection plan, if you so choose). Good luck! If you need suggestions, let us know what you're looking for in a phone.

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- Flower7
  
  1 mo
  Being a techie is such a good hobby to have! I feel like that would make life so much easier, to be able to figure out I. T. issues on your own!
integrale77
Explorer

1 mo

My opinion in iPhone is they are expensive for what they are, restrictive to the user and app developers are getting a raw deal. And they all look the same.
They do have a stylish appeal and the restrictions in place make them more secure.

I will still stick with android as I prefer the flexability and don't want to look like a sheep following the rest of the hurd!

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- Flower7
  
  1 mo
  There does seem to be a bit of sheeping going on!
R3DthatDude
Explorer

1 mo

I buy an iPhone every 5-10 years I don’t buy a phone every time a new one comes out. iPhone have better quality apps especially the free essential apps that come with the phone. but your restricted to what iPhone allows. Android is more free and you can do a lot more things and have access to apps Apple would never allow. However it’s prone to virus and some of the standard free apps you get with apple you either have to find and download or pay monthly. Basically it’s what you need in a phone that should drive you

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- Kitty46
  
  1 mo
  I buy iPhones when my phone doesn’t work too good. I had iPhone 6 for years, I bought iPhone 7 months ago, got it on sale for $199. Apple made iPhone 12 Pro, I’m not interest in.
Isabellaxo
Xper 4

1 mo

It definitely depends, first of all, everyone linkes one system better (I person prefer Android over IOS). But what you have to keep in mond is that it's easier if it's the same for all your devices. Different chargers and the way you transfer data (if you don't do it over online storage) might get complicated... for me the cheaper models were always great and I am not as afraid to drop it by accident 😅

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- Flower7
  
  1 mo
  Cheap is always a good thing!
  
  And you have a good point about the chargers. I have a ton of Android chargers already, so it would suck to have to waste them and start buying iPhone chargers.
- Isabellaxo
  
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  My family for example only uses Android phones as well so I don't have to worry about not having a charger when I visit home, that's practical. Same with most friends.
  And I like listening to music old style with wire headphones :) gives me so kind of vibe, I don't know. Do you already have wireless headphones? Because otherwise you might need to get an adapter for your old ones.
genericname85 | 759 opinions shared on Technology & Internet topic.
Master

1 mo

no, cause you pay way more for equal hardware from other companies.

yes, cause other companies typically won't support their products for that long. with android you typically get maximum 3 years support and with apple 6, so you theoretically would only have to buy a phone half as often.

practically though, apple products don't last 6 years physically so that's not a benefit you can typically profit from.

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- Flower7
  
  1 mo
  Good explanation, thanks.
- 0112358
  
  1 mo
  They do list pretty long, my daughter is still using my iPhone 6.
- genericname85
  
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  @0112358 I bet you, her battery life sucks ass. Or did you have a replacement?
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- 0112358
  
  1 mo
  Replaced it when handed down. They then cut the price of battery replacements like 2 months later... and sent me the savings without me asking.
- genericname85
  
  1 mo
  @0112358 oh yeah I remember they had to cut prices cause there was a call back with the batteries in that particular phone. But usually you'd have a broken home key at that point, cause those were not very durable.
TraceyByrd
Xper 6

1 mo

iPhones are dumb way to steal money which they basically succeed cus of all dummys that buy it. Psht I rather buy more important stuff then that shxt , I'm always an android user nuff said

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- Flower7
  
  1 mo
  You're right that there's lots of other things that could be bought with that money!
jamesgoldman | 75 opinions shared on Technology & Internet topic.
Yoda

1 mo

I had 2 3GS's after the 5 had launched
One fell apart and the other I traded in as I couldn't be bothered with a phone at the time... then I bought a decent Android for under £200 and another and this is my 3rd in 4 years but busted the board on the first as I never took it off charge, the second met a watery end or so I thought and this is good

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OlderAndWiser | 147 opinions shared on Technology & Internet topic.
Master

1 mo

The bottom line question is "what features does an iPhone have that an Android does not, and are those features that I would actually use?"

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- Flower7
  
  1 mo
  That's what I'm trying to find out lol. I know absolutely nothing about iPhones. I just know they have some really hard-core fans so that leaves me wondering what all the hype is about.
- OlderAndWiser
  
  1 mo
  I think it is like talking to rednecks about Ford vs. Chevy trucks. Much ado about nothing.
Astarlessnightsky | 208 opinions shared on Technology & Internet topic.
Yoda

1 mo

No, i would always go for a phone for no more than 250 bucks, like the Samsung A6 i got now, I don't think a 1000 Iphone offers anything more than what the cheap ones do.

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- Flower7
  
  1 mo
  I definitely wouldn't be getting one of the $1000 ones! I would stick to the iPhones that are a bit lower priced.
- Astarlessnightsky
  
  1 mo
  Its up to you to decide,
  but if i can get a phone for 250, why should i pay 4 times as much, with no real benefit. I rather use the 700 bucks for something else.
- Flower7
  
  1 mo
  That's very true! I agree with you on that!
RemoErdosain
Yoda

1 mo

Nobody has given me a good reason to have an expensive phone until now. I still use other devices for gaming and other stuff, and my phone just for calls and messaging

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- Flower7
  
  1 mo
  Me too, I'm not seeing the purpose of an expensive phone.
Kitty46
Xper 7

1 mo

I had iPhone 6, I bought an iPhone 7 few months ago, AT&T was having a sale, I got it for $199.99, I don’t need anything fancy & very expensive. I always great at saving money.

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- Flower7
  
  1 mo
  That's a very good price for an iPhone!
Alya_pillowprincess
Xper 5

1 mo

I use my phone everyday for almost everything so I don't mind spending extra $$$$ on a nice one.

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- Flower7
  
  1 mo
  That makes sense!
Static_In_The_Attic
Explorer

1 mo

As a stockholder in the company I say they are totally worth it & wish everyone would buy them.

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- Flower7
  
  1 mo
  Lol I think you're a bit biased.
- Static_In_The_Attic
  
  1 mo
  Clal me whtaever yuo wnat teh stcoks aer up toady!
Jjpayne | 407 opinions shared on Technology & Internet topic.
Master

1 mo

I think it's less about the cost and more about what you need and what you are looking for

https://www. google. com/amp/s/www. tomsguide. com/amp/face-off/iphone-vs-android

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- Jjpayne
  
  1 mo
  www.google.com/.../iphone-vs-android
Reaperbot666
Guru

1 mo

the SE 2020 model is decent for the price. roughly $299 or less depending on carrier and phone plan.

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- Flower7
  
  1 mo
  That sounds a lot better than the other prices I saw!
- Reaperbot666
  
  1 mo
  can also lease one for a monthly rate at the bigger carriers if you can't cover the cost up front.
- Reaperbot666
  
  1 mo
  ok might be closer to $399 at some places. but still roughly have the cost of the top model ones that are $1.000+
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- Jamie05rhs
  
  1 mo
  It is never a good idea to lease a phone.
- Reaperbot666
  
  1 mo
  with modern smart phones. even if you own the physical phone. you don't always own the software on the phone. so the company that makes the phone/software. can always brick you phone anytime they want. typically by slowing the phone down a bit more with each new update. forcing you to get a new phone every 2-5 years anyway.
- Jamie05rhs
  
  1 mo
  Yeah, but if you lease the phone then you have to give it back. That means if you break it, you're f*cked.
- Reaperbot666
  
  1 mo
  which is why I typically opt to buy my phones out right. also keep my older ones in case new one breaks. because the older one can be turned on for a short while. to at least get calls and text if nothing else. while I wait for the insurance claim or save to buy a new one.
- Jamie05rhs
  
  1 mo
  Exactly. 👌
- Reaperbot666
  
  1 mo
  I have about a dozen phones from different plan companies that are out dated but still work. so can just reactivate one of those if I need to for a short while.
- Jamie05rhs
  
  1 mo
  Smart man.
- Reaperbot666
  
  1 mo
  when my kids get older plan to just give them my old hand me downs to use for basic stuff. rather not give them a top of the line model unless. they can pay for the phone and monthly plan themselves.
Tea-Spaghetti
Xper 7

1 mo

It’s worth it I think. Hard to imagine life without my iPhone...

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- Flower7
  
  1 mo
  What do you like about it?
- Tea-Spaghetti
  
  1 mo
  Searching internet, storing pictures, playing games, calling a Lyft or something...
- Flower7
  
  1 mo
  Androids can do all of those things also.
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- Tea-Spaghetti
  
  1 mo
  yeah I guess I just mean smart phone either way.
- Flower7
  
  1 mo
  Ok I see.
AmeerX
Yoda

1 mo

They are not. I would rather buy a personal computer for that much money

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- Flower7
  
  1 mo
  Good point!
awan1234
Xper 1

1 mo

It's based on what do you want from a phone
If you just like taking photographs a Google pixel would be a great option
If you like gaming a rig phone or redmagic would be good
If you want a flagship but can't afford iPhone or samsumg realme x50pro OnePlus 8t mi note 10 are great

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Hispanic-Cool-Guy | 181 opinions shared on Technology & Internet topic.
Master

1 mo

Considering Apple has copied Android with the options of widgets and picture and picture among a few other features, I would say Apple is now worthy of buying. Expect to pay around $1000 dollars but it will be worth it at least for me.

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Nahid1707 | 116 opinions shared on Technology & Internet topic.
Guru

1 mo

What happened to the phone? I think with any mobile cell phone once you get use to the phone it becomes normal

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- Flower7
  
  1 mo
  I dropped it on the hard bathroom floor at work and after that, it would never turn back on again.
- Flower7
  
  1 mo
  It fell out of my pocket.
- Nahid1707
  
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  I’m sorry that happened
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- Flower7
  
  1 mo
  Thanks! The pockets on women's pants are WAY too small!
- Nahid1707
  
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  I understand
bulletbob555
Xper 7

1 mo

The I phone is just too expensive. They break easily and you void the warranty unless you let Apple fix them

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- Flower7
  
  1 mo
  They are definitely expensive!
- bulletbob555
  
  1 mo
  How much talking or use could you get to make it worth a grand
- Flower7
  
  1 mo
  Oh, I wouldn't be paying a grand! I would stick to the ones that are about $400 or less.
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- bulletbob555
  
  1 mo
  Still seems like too much at that price you would be getting an older one that eventually wouldn't be supported by Apple. Security updates and app compatibility would be an issue sooner
BCA6010 | 331 opinions shared on Technology & Internet topic.
Guru

1 mo

No phone is ever worth its initial price on release. Either get a previous model, or wait for it to drop.

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Valnac
Yoda

1 mo

It has to do with security. They are more secure than the other mfg.

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- Flower7
  
  1 mo
  That has definitely been an issue for me. On the Android that I had, there was a massive virus on it that I couldn't get rid of, even after I'd tried everything, including a factory reset.
- Valnac
  
  1 mo
  Wow!
Liam_Hayden | 188 opinions shared on Technology & Internet topic.
Guru

1 mo

As with all things Apple I research it. My current phone is an iPhone SE 1st Gen (2016) 128GB. It runs the latest iOS and has 100% battery life. It cost me $100 earlier this year, new old stock.

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worldscolide | 165 opinions shared on Technology & Internet topic.
Guru

1 mo

It's not so much price for me, it's their anti consumer behaviors that make me anti apple, and the fact that they are anti right to repair.

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Iron_Man | 1K opinions shared on Technology & Internet topic.
Master

1 mo

Good phones but they break too easy when you drop them or throw them and they crack the screen and they’re way overpriced.

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CuriousMufuxka | 176 opinions shared on Technology & Internet topic.
Guru

1 mo

Not. Too inclusive, proprietary. Not that Android, I mean Google isn't trying to be the same. For price and benchmark, I've stuck with Samsung's Note series since 2013.

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Jamie05rhs | 79 opinions shared on Technology & Internet topic.
Guru

1 mo

Probably not. Though I've never had one before, either.

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ttnnkkrr
Xper 5

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why is a better question. what do they wxclusively have that you want

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- Flower7
  
  1 mo
  I don't know, that's why I'm asking. I've never used one before and don't know very much about them. I was just considering trying something different this time.
- ttnnkkrr
  
  1 mo
  if you dont know of something then it doesn't matter. your needs are not based on unknown features. find thecheapest thing that matches your needs. or igbore all reasoning and buy the most expensive device you can afford
Guardian45
Yoda

1 mo

No! Why should I pay for my information? Why is my phone proprietary?

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- Flower7
  
  1 mo
  What do you mean by "paying for your information"?
pizzalovershouse | 210 opinions shared on Technology & Internet topic.
Guru

1 mo

Adroid isn't the bad an 5 g net work i phone boast about won't be ready for 1 or 2 years so why waste money now

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legalboxers | 527 opinions shared on Technology & Internet topic.
Master

1 mo

I am team iphone without a doubt. But, I get the year prior. I want the Iphone 11, not the pro or whatever, maybe even the Iphone XS.

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Mehzmeh
Xper 7

1 mo

Noooooooooooooope!! Because they are worthless. Lol

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COMMODOREII | 245 opinions shared on Technology & Internet topic.
Master

1 mo

Possibly they are. But i would never buy one. 😎

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- Flower7
  
  1 mo
  Why would you never buy one?
- COMMODOREII
  
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  I hate apple. Lol
msc545 | 81 opinions shared on Technology & Internet topic.
Yoda

1 mo

Absolutely not.

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