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MangyCanine t1_j64dsw2 wrote

Reply to comment by throawayconfuso in Weekly What Should I Buy Thread and Order/Shipping Thread by AutoModerator

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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