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throawayconfuso t1_j63glxa wrote

Is it worth it to buy an iPhone 11 in 2023 or should I go for a newer model?

I think my phone is currently dying on me so I might have to buy a new one soon. I've always been an Android user but I want to switch it up and buy an iPhone. The iPhone 11 is more convenient financially speaking but I'm afraid it'll be "outdated" very soon.

Is it still considered a good buy? Or should I go for the 13 and splurge a little more? I'm planning to keep it for at least 3 years so I'm afraid the 11 will die on me sooner than I'd like to.

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MangyCanine t1_j64dsw2 wrote

If you're OK with maybe around 2.7-3.7 years of iOS upgrades, the 11 is a decent phone. Just make sure the battery is in acceptable shape, or you'll want to replace it.

There are no guarantees but, historically speaking, apple has generally supported iPhones with iOS upgrades for around 6-7 years, sometimes with an additional 1-2 years of security updates.

The iPhone 11 was released in September 2019, or roughly 3.3 years ago. So, we can guess (and hope!) that the 11 will get roughly another 2.7-3.7 years of iOS upgrades, plus maybe another 1-2 years of security updates.

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throawayconfuso t1_j64gj4c wrote

Thank you! How about battery life? Is it good, or should I go for the 13?

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MangyCanine t1_j64ko43 wrote

Apple claims that the battery life of the 13 is a bit better, but I don't know how much you'll actually see. If you just want something that'll last 3 years, the 11 will likely last that long, but possibly no longer. The 13 should last longer and also has a brighter, higher-res display. If you can afford it, get the 13. However, the 11 would be a decent choice, too.

You can compare the two here: https://www.apple.com/iphone/compare/?modelList=iphone-11,iphone-13,iphone-14-pro

Side note: you probably don't care, but the 13 supports FaceID with mask; the 11 does not.

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dislikebuttonz t1_j67chdv wrote

the 11 should last you 3 years so i would take that tbh especially if ur more on a budget

but honestly a 13 is good also if you wanna play it safe & keep it even longer

as for the 11 being “oUtDaTeD” i wouldn’t worry about that. it still has the new all screen design & has face id so if people think it’s outdated then they’re just trying to put you down imo

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