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Sarvadi t1_j6lndcm wrote

My mother currently uses my old Galaxy S3. It's incredibly slow and probably not going to last much longer. She also has a problem with the nerves in her fingers and it results in her having issues tapping/swiping. I had her try my iPhone 13 to see what she thought of the screen - apparently it's much easier to use.

I'm considering buying her a refurbished older model for her birthday. Google tells me that Apple has been using the same touchscreen tech since the XR, so anything since should be suitable.

I'm thinking an 11. Thoughts?

I've ordered an 11. Thanks for the responses.

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MangyCanine t1_j6m4i0o wrote

An 11 is decent. Just try to find one with a good battery health, or you'll end up paying for a battery replacement sooner rather than later (not a huge deal, but Apple's battery replacement price for the 11 is going up to $90 in a month).

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nowooski t1_j6pbbek wrote

If you can find one with a decent battery health, the 11 is definitely your best bet for a budget friendly, not mini, iPhone. PerfectRec has the iPhone 11 at an 84% match for someone who wants an affordable iPhone that's not small. If size is more important, you might consider a used 12 or 13 PM.

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