Which iPhone should I get for Christmas?

pjh8 · 27-11-2014, 16:18

So basically I am getting my first iPhone this Christmas and would love advice on which one is the best for its value on prepay.Here's what I know about them.

IPhone 4S- Cheapest but I worry that it will go out of date and will stop being updated by apple.

IPhone 5C-Around €400 in Ireland.Good price,like the colours and style but not sure about the plastic part.This was what I was planning on getting but worried about the news today that Apple are stopping it being made,will that mean it wont be updated? Also have heard that it breaks easily from friends.

IPhone 5S-My ideal choice.Great quality and image but at around nearly €600 in Ireland,it's out of my budget.

IPhone 6-Way too much money and doesnt seem to be that much better than the rest.

Any advice?

bringbackGalaxy · 27-11-2014, 16:44

Forget iPhone and get Samsung. Had an iPhone for 2 years, soon got fed up when all my mates had apps on their phones that Apple blocked.

pjh8 · 27-11-2014, 16:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by bringbackGalaxy

Forget iPhone and get Samsung. Had an iPhone for 2 years, soon got fed up when all my mates had apps on their phones that Apple blocked.

I've always had androids (all be it not great ones)and am sick of them tbh where as I loved the whole style of my iPod touch and most of my friends have iPhones.I have had a Sony Xperia J for the last two years and it really is awful.The camera is horrendous

Stig · 27-11-2014, 17:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by bringbackGalaxy

Forget iPhone and get Samsung. Had an iPhone for 2 years, soon got fed up when all my mates had apps on their phones that Apple blocked.

Not a helpful reply for someone who specifically wants an iPhone.

Stig · 27-11-2014, 17:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjh8

So basically I am getting my first iPhone this Christmas and would love advice on which one is the best for its value on prepay.Here's what I know about them.

IPhone 4S- Cheapest but I worry that it will go out of date and will stop being updated by apple.

IPhone 5C-Around €400 in Ireland.Good price,like the colours and style but not sure about the plastic part.This was what I was planning on getting but worried about the news today that Apple are stopping it being made,will that mean it wont be updated? Also have heard that it breaks easily from friends.

IPhone 5S-My ideal choice.Great quality and image but at around nearly €600 in Ireland,it's out of my budget.

IPhone 6-Way too much money and doesnt seem to be that much better than the rest.

Any advice?

Does it have to be new? You might be able to get a nearly new one in good condition. My wife got a 5C which was mint. Unfortunately, I don't know what to recommend in Ireland.

pjh8 · 27-11-2014, 17:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stig

Does it have to be new? You might be able to get a nearly new one in good condition. My wife got a 5C which was mint. Unfortunately, I don't know what to recommend in Ireland.

Well not really but buying phones on eBay and stuff can be dodgy.That's good to hear as the 5C is the one I was thinking of getting but am worried about the rumours about Apple taking it off the market.Everything is the same between the UK and Ireland phone wise just that the pound is worth more than the euro and there are some different phone networks I think.

anyonefortennis · 27-11-2014, 17:25

Apple is reportedly planning to pull the plug on the iPhone 5C next year so it may not be a good idea buying the 5C.

pjh8 · 27-11-2014, 17:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by anyonefortennis

Apple is reportedly planning to pull the plug on the iPhone 5C next year so it may not be a good idea buying the 5C.

I thought this too.What would the implications of having one be if this happened?Would they stop updating it?

anyonefortennis · 27-11-2014, 17:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjh8

I thought this too.What would the implications of having one be if this happened?Would they stop updating it?

Probably. I think once they drop a product they lose interest in it. You may have problems getting it fixed also if something should happen to it or getting replacement parts. The 5s is a great phone. The fingerprint id is very handy. You might be able to get a 2nd hand one or a refurb at a good price. The 6 is by far the best phone though of the ones on your list. It's a lot faster and smoother than the others.

KesterK · 27-11-2014, 17:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjh8

I thought this too.What would the implications of having one be if this happened?Would they stop updating it?

No, the iPhone 5C will most likely still get updates for a good few years yet, but it won't get all the latest features in an update (just like the iPhone 5S won't either as they save the best new features for the latest devices as an incentive to upgrade). They only just stopped giving updates to the iPhone 4 this year and that was released in 2010.

Stig · 27-11-2014, 18:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjh8

Well not really but buying phones on eBay and stuff can be dodgy.That's good to hear as the 5C is the one I was thinking of getting but am worried about the rumours about Apple taking it off the market.Everything is the same between the UK and Ireland phone wise just that the pound is worth more than the euro and there are some different phone networks I think.

A quick look on eBay finds sellers like Quick Post Phones who sell used 5c's in good condition. If you can get one locked to your carrier they are even cheaper.

d123 · 27-11-2014, 20:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjh8

So basically I am getting my first iPhone this Christmas and would love advice on which one is the best for its value on prepay.Here's what I know about them.

IPhone 4S- Cheapest but I worry that it will go out of date and will stop being updated by apple.

IPhone 5C-Around €400 in Ireland.Good price,like the colours and style but not sure about the plastic part.This was what I was planning on getting but worried about the news today that Apple are stopping it being made,will that mean it wont be updated? Also have heard that it breaks easily from friends.

IPhone 5S-My ideal choice.Great quality and image but at around nearly €600 in Ireland,it's out of my budget.

IPhone 6-Way too much money and doesnt seem to be that much better than the rest.

Any advice?

The iPhone 6 is worth the extra. You can buy it and not have to worry about obsolescence for the next few years.

If you can't afford it, just buy the newest model you can afford.

grumpyoldbat · 28-11-2014, 10:17

A couple of things to consider re iPhone 6 - the screen is larger than the 4 and 5 series models. This makes things like web browsing, games, and watching videos much more pleasant.

The battery life on the iPhone 6 is quite an improvement over the 5/5c/5s. I'm quite a heavy user and can easily get a day and half out of the phone on each charge. With my old 5, I only got a day at most.

pjh8 · 29-11-2014, 18:06

Thanks guys,ordered a green iphone 5C today.Unfortunately in Ireland,it's only available in 8gb but stilI doubt I'll need much more memory.

Stig · 29-11-2014, 18:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjh8

Thanks guys,ordered a green iphone 5C today.Unfortunately in Ireland,it's only available in 8gb but stilI doubt I'll need much more memory.

I hope you got a good deal.

I think the 5c is a classy phone. It feels good in the hand and in no way cheap. And I have an iPhone 6 Plus!

1saintly · 29-11-2014, 19:17

Too late for the OP but if anyone else is thinking of iPhone..
dont know if this a good sale or mot.
http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/fla...eiphone_291114

d123 · 29-11-2014, 20:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1saintly

Too late for the OP but if anyone else is thinking of iPhone..
dont know if this a good sale or mot.
http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/fla...eiphone_291114

It is a good deal as its a 32GB model included (only in yellow when I checked).

Unfortunately it doesn't help the OP who is in Ireland, so won't have a CPW nearby, nor want to have a contract with a UK network

.

1saintly · 29-11-2014, 20:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by d123

It is a good deal as its a 32GB model included (only in yellow when I checked).

Unfortunately it doesn't help the OP who is in Ireland, so won't have a CPW nearby, nor want to have a contract with a UK network

.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1saintly

Too late for the OP but if anyone else is thinking of iPhone..
dont know if this a good sale or mot.
http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/fla...eiphone_291114

So you didnt read all my post then?

27-11-2014, 16:18	#1
pjh8 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 3,656	Which iPhone should I get for Christmas? So basically I am getting my first iPhone this Christmas and would love advice on which one is the best for its value on prepay.Here's what I know about them. IPhone 4S- Cheapest but I worry that it will go out of date and will stop being updated by apple. IPhone 5C-Around €400 in Ireland.Good price,like the colours and style but not sure about the plastic part.This was what I was planning on getting but worried about the news today that Apple are stopping it being made,will that mean it wont be updated? Also have heard that it breaks easily from friends. IPhone 5S-My ideal choice.Great quality and image but at around nearly €600 in Ireland,it's out of my budget. IPhone 6-Way too much money and doesnt seem to be that much better than the rest. Any advice?

27-11-2014, 16:44	#2
bringbackGalaxy Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Medway, kent Posts: 1,208	Forget iPhone and get Samsung. Had an iPhone for 2 years, soon got fed up when all my mates had apps on their phones that Apple blocked.

27-11-2014, 16:59	#3
pjh8 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 3,656	Quote: Originally Posted by bringbackGalaxy Forget iPhone and get Samsung. Had an iPhone for 2 years, soon got fed up when all my mates had apps on their phones that Apple blocked. I've always had androids (all be it not great ones)and am sick of them tbh where as I loved the whole style of my iPod touch and most of my friends have iPhones.I have had a Sony Xperia J for the last two years and it really is awful.The camera is horrendous

27-11-2014, 17:03	#4
Stig Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sandy Heath, Beds. UK Posts: 10,383	Quote: Originally Posted by bringbackGalaxy Forget iPhone and get Samsung. Had an iPhone for 2 years, soon got fed up when all my mates had apps on their phones that Apple blocked. Not a helpful reply for someone who specifically wants an iPhone.

27-11-2014, 17:05	#5
Stig Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sandy Heath, Beds. UK Posts: 10,383	Quote: Originally Posted by pjh8 So basically I am getting my first iPhone this Christmas and would love advice on which one is the best for its value on prepay.Here's what I know about them. IPhone 4S- Cheapest but I worry that it will go out of date and will stop being updated by apple. IPhone 5C-Around €400 in Ireland.Good price,like the colours and style but not sure about the plastic part.This was what I was planning on getting but worried about the news today that Apple are stopping it being made,will that mean it wont be updated? Also have heard that it breaks easily from friends. IPhone 5S-My ideal choice.Great quality and image but at around nearly €600 in Ireland,it's out of my budget. IPhone 6-Way too much money and doesnt seem to be that much better than the rest. Any advice? Does it have to be new? You might be able to get a nearly new one in good condition. My wife got a 5C which was mint. Unfortunately, I don't know what to recommend in Ireland.

27-11-2014, 17:11	#6
pjh8 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 3,656	Quote: Originally Posted by Stig Does it have to be new? You might be able to get a nearly new one in good condition. My wife got a 5C which was mint. Unfortunately, I don't know what to recommend in Ireland. Well not really but buying phones on eBay and stuff can be dodgy.That's good to hear as the 5C is the one I was thinking of getting but am worried about the rumours about Apple taking it off the market.Everything is the same between the UK and Ireland phone wise just that the pound is worth more than the euro and there are some different phone networks I think.

27-11-2014, 17:25	#7
anyonefortennis Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: 🇬🇧 Posts: 60,865	Apple is reportedly planning to pull the plug on the iPhone 5C next year so it may not be a good idea buying the 5C.

27-11-2014, 17:28	#8
pjh8 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 3,656	Quote: Originally Posted by anyonefortennis Apple is reportedly planning to pull the plug on the iPhone 5C next year so it may not be a good idea buying the 5C. I thought this too.What would the implications of having one be if this happened?Would they stop updating it?

27-11-2014, 17:37	#9
anyonefortennis Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: 🇬🇧 Posts: 60,865	Quote: Originally Posted by pjh8 I thought this too.What would the implications of having one be if this happened?Would they stop updating it? Probably. I think once they drop a product they lose interest in it. You may have problems getting it fixed also if something should happen to it or getting replacement parts. The 5s is a great phone. The fingerprint id is very handy. You might be able to get a 2nd hand one or a refurb at a good price. The 6 is by far the best phone though of the ones on your list. It's a lot faster and smoother than the others.

27-11-2014, 17:54	#10
KesterK Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire Posts: 2,618	Quote: Originally Posted by pjh8 I thought this too.What would the implications of having one be if this happened?Would they stop updating it? No, the iPhone 5C will most likely still get updates for a good few years yet, but it won't get all the latest features in an update (just like the iPhone 5S won't either as they save the best new features for the latest devices as an incentive to upgrade). They only just stopped giving updates to the iPhone 4 this year and that was released in 2010.

27-11-2014, 18:25	#11
Stig Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sandy Heath, Beds. UK Posts: 10,383	Quote: Originally Posted by pjh8 Well not really but buying phones on eBay and stuff can be dodgy.That's good to hear as the 5C is the one I was thinking of getting but am worried about the rumours about Apple taking it off the market.Everything is the same between the UK and Ireland phone wise just that the pound is worth more than the euro and there are some different phone networks I think. A quick look on eBay finds sellers like Quick Post Phones who sell used 5c's in good condition. If you can get one locked to your carrier they are even cheaper.

27-11-2014, 20:11	#12
d123 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,993	Quote: Originally Posted by pjh8 So basically I am getting my first iPhone this Christmas and would love advice on which one is the best for its value on prepay.Here's what I know about them. IPhone 4S- Cheapest but I worry that it will go out of date and will stop being updated by apple. IPhone 5C-Around €400 in Ireland.Good price,like the colours and style but not sure about the plastic part.This was what I was planning on getting but worried about the news today that Apple are stopping it being made,will that mean it wont be updated? Also have heard that it breaks easily from friends. IPhone 5S-My ideal choice.Great quality and image but at around nearly €600 in Ireland,it's out of my budget. IPhone 6-Way too much money and doesnt seem to be that much better than the rest. Any advice? The iPhone 6 is worth the extra. You can buy it and not have to worry about obsolescence for the next few years. If you can't afford it, just buy the newest model you can afford.

28-11-2014, 10:17	#13
grumpyoldbat Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,636	A couple of things to consider re iPhone 6 - the screen is larger than the 4 and 5 series models. This makes things like web browsing, games, and watching videos much more pleasant. The battery life on the iPhone 6 is quite an improvement over the 5/5c/5s. I'm quite a heavy user and can easily get a day and half out of the phone on each charge. With my old 5, I only got a day at most.

29-11-2014, 18:06	#14
pjh8 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 3,656	Thanks guys,ordered a green iphone 5C today.Unfortunately in Ireland,it's only available in 8gb but stilI doubt I'll need much more memory.

29-11-2014, 18:27	#15
Stig Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sandy Heath, Beds. UK Posts: 10,383	Quote: Originally Posted by pjh8 Thanks guys,ordered a green iphone 5C today.Unfortunately in Ireland,it's only available in 8gb but stilI doubt I'll need much more memory. I hope you got a good deal. I think the 5c is a classy phone. It feels good in the hand and in no way cheap. And I have an iPhone 6 Plus!

29-11-2014, 19:17	#16
1saintly Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3,665	Too late for the OP but if anyone else is thinking of iPhone.. dont know if this a good sale or mot. http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/fla...eiphone_291114

29-11-2014, 20:00	#17
d123 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,993	Quote: Originally Posted by 1saintly Too late for the OP but if anyone else is thinking of iPhone.. dont know if this a good sale or mot. http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/fla...eiphone_291114 It is a good deal as its a 32GB model included (only in yellow when I checked). Unfortunately it doesn't help the OP who is in Ireland, so won't have a CPW nearby, nor want to have a contract with a UK network .

29-11-2014, 20:27	#18
1saintly Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3,665	Quote: Originally Posted by d123 It is a good deal as its a 32GB model included (only in yellow when I checked). *Unfortunately it doesn't help the OP* who is in Ireland, so won't have a CPW nearby, nor want to have a contract with a UK network . Quote: Originally Posted by 1saintly *Too late for the OP but if anyone else is thinking of iPhone*.. dont know if this a good sale or mot. http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/fla...eiphone_291114 So you didnt read all my post then?

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