Which iPhone?

[Dairyfarmer]

Many jobs that I am looking into require some iPhone / iOS exposure. I don't need to be an Apple certified know-it-all, just know my way around the device.

Which irritation of the iPhone should I be looking at getting that will allow me to do the basics plus some more? I can get an iPhone 7 in good condition with a 12 month warranty for £90

 

[Azbubu]

What are you doing now that you’re not DairyFarming?

iPhones generally receive 5-6 years of software supports. iOS 15 will probably be the last for the 6S which means the next update could be the last for the 7. An 8 might be a safer bet depending how long you want to keep it.

 

[chrisc]

I've had an 8 for 2 years now. Really good. Only drawback is short battery useage life

 

[Dairyfarmer]

What are you doing now that you’re not DairyFarming?

Doing a bit of day drinking and taking job interviews in the UK. Farming and IT as it turns out. Framing pays better!

 

[Dave]

I can get an iPhone 7 in good condition with a 12 month warranty for £90

If all you want is to get some experience of iOS the 7 will be exactly what you want. It’s still supported and will get iOS 15 and more.

 

[Dairyfarmer]

I've had an 8 for 2 years now. Really good. Only drawback is short battery useage life

iPhone 8 64Gb is £150. A bit more than I want to spend.

 

[Dairyfarmer]

If all you want is to get some experience of iOS the 7 will be exactly what you want. It’s still supported and will get iOS 15 and more.

I'll look around a bit more. Seen some in good condition for about £80.

 

[Dave]

I'll look around a bit more. Seen some in good condition for about £80.

Just be careful if buying privately that it hasn't had a screen replacement as it could screw up the touch ID. Apple will do a genuine battery replacement for £49 if you need it.

 

[Dairyfarmer]

Just be careful if buying privately that it hasn't had a screen replacement as it could screw up the touch ID. Apple will do a genuine battery replacement for £49 if you need it.

Lots of sites offer 2 month warranties.
Edit 12 months not 2 months

 

[Dave]

Lots of sites offer 2 month warranties.

Another option is to join avforums.com and see what’s available, it’s private sales but the site has really strict selling rules. I’ve bought and sold a fair bit there without problems.

 

[Dairyfarmer]

I have also seen some on Preloved. They have Trustap so you have time to check what you received is what was sold before the seller gets their money.

 

[SauRoNZA]

Is this for development?

Save your money and buy an M1 Air and use the emulators instead.

 

[Dairyfarmer]

Is this for development?

Save your money and buy an M1 Air and use the emulators instead.

No. Just for experience. I just can't afford to spend on an iPad or Mac, but thought iPhone would be a good start.

 

[Thor]

Get the 12

 

[SauRoNZA]

No. Just for experience. I just can't afford to spend on an iPad or Mac, but thought iPhone would be a good start.

Experience for what though?

For support work? Then get the Mac as it’s an actually useful skill.

iOS you can learn in a day holding one for a user.

 

[RedViking]

Oh no.... Another one has fallen

 

[Dave]

Get the 12

Have you read the thread before replying, Thor?

 

[Thor]

Have you read the thread before replying, Thor?

I love my 12.

Don't cop out.

Just get it.

Its worth the money.

 

[Dave]

I love my 12.

Don't cop out.

Just get it.

Its worth the money.

I also love my 12, but it’s not what Mr Dairy wants or can afford.

 

[Dave]

@Thor

So you don’t have to read this extremely long thread. Here’s the relevant posts

iPhone 8 64Gb is £150. A bit more than I want to spend.

Seen some in good condition for about £80.

I just can't afford to spend on an iPad