My 14-year-old son wants an iPhone for Christmas. Do I need to get him the 15 or will an older version be okay?

He’s only ever had Samsung phones, and not very good ones at that.

  • a7madib@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I would suggest an iPhone 14 (not pro) since the back glass is easy replaceable on that model and you can get it for a decent price nowadays

  • FiremanPair@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    An iPhone 12 or 11 will serve him well. If you want to go above and beyond a 12 or 13 pro max is about as high as I would go

  • roccerfeller@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Older is ok. He’s 14 he doesn’t need the newest. I just wouldn’t get him an SE, go at least 13 or 14. They will be supported for years to come with the A15 chip

  • pentichan@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    i have an iphone 12 and it still feels like a new phone. iphones are super great for longevity, so theres rarely ever a point in getting the newest one. the 14 and 15 aren’t different enough to warrant the price difference rn. iphones are kinda hitting a ceiling where the newest version is never really that different from the last one. in a lot of ways, my iphone 12 gives me mostly the same experience of having the newest phone and i really don’t plan on upgrading for a while because iphones take a long time to become heavily obsolete

  • One-Log-6791@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Stick with the 14, they are cheaper and work great. There really isn’t a huge difference between the 14 and 15

  • kilgoreandy@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    If he’s going to take care of it and you know he works hard then yeah get him a newer one.

    If he’s reckless and careless. Get him an older one or hand me down one.

  • SpartyHR@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Go for the best deal on the highest model, meaning take advantage of any “add a line” deal. We grabbed an iPhone 13 Mini for ours.

  • brackmastah@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Just be sure to get a good case and turn on find my friends with him…I am pushing 40 and have lost my phone and had friends and family lose theirs and find my friends got it found every time

  • No-Address-2459@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I’ve had a 12 mini since launch… it’s still amazing and receiving all the updates :) so a 12 or 13 should be perfect. It’s not too old and not insanely expensive anymore

  • Sky_Hawk105@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Check for carrier offers, Verizon for instance you could have a 15 for free with a new line

  • NoElephant7744@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Highly recommend the 13 – great model and a more economical option especially considering his age… check into AppleCare+ as well.