Technologies are developing and do not stand still. Every year Apple delights its consumers with a new line of modern iPhones. For outdated models, the price is reduced by almost half. But the question arises, which of them will last longer and better, and which should not be taken. The review will help you decide on the best iPhone models of 2020.
- Which iPhone you don't need to buy
- Discontinued iPhones that are still noteworthy
- iPhone 7/7 Plus - a budget employee among iPhones
- iPhone 8/8 Plus - controversial model
- iPhone X - still worthy of attention
- iPhone XS - Hurry Up While Still On The Counter
- Current models
- iPhone SE 2020 - no questions asked for the next 4 years
- iPhone XR - not the most profitable, but the most inexpensive frameless
- iPhone 11 - Best Price Quality 2019
- iPhone 11 PRO - still in service!
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 PRO - the flagship of the market
- Outcome
Which iPhone you don't need to buy
Do not pay attention to devices that do not support iOS13 firmware parameters. These models are morally outdated both in terms of functionality and in terms of hardware components. These include all devices released before the IPhone -6, as well as 6s, SE. The latter can still cope with modern firmware versions, but by the end of the year it will become irrelevant.
As a purchase not worth it consider IPhone models:
- 5, 5s, 5c;
- 6/6 Plus, 6s / 6s Plus;
- SE 2016 release.
These models either no longer cope, or will no longer cope with basic tasks in the near future.
Discontinued iPhones that are still noteworthy
There are 4 models that have already been discontinued not only from production, but also from sale, which still deserve the attention of buyers. They are quite suitable as a replacement for outdated devices.
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iPhone 7/7 Plus - a budget employee among iPhones
Excellent price / functionality ratio. The model was taken out of production last year, but experts are confident that it will receive an iOS update to versions 14 and 15. She has a productive A 10 Fusion processor, proprietary protection against moisture, an excellent camera with a resolution of 12 megapixels and a face recognition function, an additional 1 GB of RAM.
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iPhone 8/8 Plus - controversial model
Iron is better than the previous model, but not everyone is satisfied with the cost. Installed processor A 11 Bionic. The memory is the same 2 + 1 GB, the camera is 12MP with f / 1.8 aperture. The screen is not with the largest diagonal. The model is controversial. For a little extra, you can buy a more sophisticated XR series device. The owners of the model can safely use it for several more years.
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iPhone X - still worthy of attention
The device was taken off the market a year after it hit the market in 2018. Instead, an updated XS model was presented. But the device deserves attention: 3 GB of RAM, an A 11 Bionic processor, a dual module of a wide-angle and a tele lens. Compared to the previous ones, this smartphone has an updated design.
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iPhone XS - Hurry Up While Still On The Counter
The device was the flagship in 2018. Today its functionality is not outdated, and the price is cheaper than the top models of 2019. Advantages:
- A 12 Bionic processor;
- RAM 4 GB;
- OLED display (5.8 / 6.5 diagonal);
- 12 MP camera with wide-angle ƒ / 1.8 and tele ƒ / 2.4 modules.
With this functionality, you can shoot in any weather and time of day, play games without lags and freezes.
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Current models
What you should pay attention to before the presentation of the new flagship.
iPhone SE 2020 - no questions asked for the next 4 years
The budget option will help out the owner in the next 4 years. A gadget for those who are not chasing a newfangled design, but are attentive to the functionality declared by manufacturers. The device is equipped with an A 13 Bionic processor, a relatively fresh 12 MP / f1.8 camera, 3 GB of RAM. The screen is not full panel, unlocking with a fingerprint.
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iPhone XR - not the most profitable, but the most inexpensive frameless
The device is the cheapest of the "frameless". Compared to the previous model, it has a better 12MP / f2.2 camera, but a worse processor - A 12 Bionic. The gadget causes controversial feelings: SE is cheaper and more reliable, the XS has a better OLED screen, and the 11th model has a cooler camera. Before buying, you need to thoroughly weigh the pros and cons, as well as study the advantages and prices of other models.
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iPhone 11 - Best Price Quality 2019
The gadget is the most balanced purchase to date. Many are now arguing that it is better to buy 12 or 11 iPhones. There is no definite answer. If you have money, then feel free to buy 12, but if you want to get a good iPhone, with the latest iOS update for the coming years, then 11 iPhone is for you.
All premium components:
- A 13 Bionic processor + new generation Neural Engine system;
- RAM 4 GB;
- Liquid Retina display
- 12-megapixel cameras, wide-angle - f / 1.8, ultra-wide-angle - f / 2.4, night mode, 2x zoom.
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iPhone 11 PRO - still in service!
Top stuffing for 2019, three cool lenses, 4 GB of RAM. The only negative is the price. The device, although cheaper than flagships, is much more expensive than all previous models.
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iPhone 12
The front of the iPhone 12 is covered with glass. It is made with Ceramic Shield technology, which reduces the chance of damage to the screen by 4 times if dropped. The next innovation is the improved IP68 protection standard. Now the smartphone is not afraid of water up to a depth of 6 meters.
Inside the device is a powerful 5nm A14 Bionic chipset along with a Neural Engine system. The technology has received a new generation, which has increased the number of operations performed by a smartphone to 11 trillion per second. The iPhone 12 cameras received the following features:
- Dolby Vision video recording at up to 30 fps;
- Deep Fusion and Night Mode on the front camera.
iPhone 12 is the first device from Apple to support 5G connectivity. It also features MagSafe technology, and with it fast wireless charging.
iPhone 12 PRO - the flagship of the market
New from Apple supports Apple ProRAW format. It allows you to significantly expand the capabilities of users when editing photos. The iPhone 12 Pro camera has the following changes:
- Shooting HDR video in Dolby Vision (up to 60 fps);
- Wide-angle camera aperture now f / 1.6;
- Night mode is available on all cameras;
- A LiDAR space scanner that significantly expands the possibilities in creating AR applications. It also improves low-light performance.
The novelty has received an increased RAM. It is now 6 GB. The storage capacity in the standard version of the smartphone has also become larger: the new product is sold starting at 128 GB.
iPhone 12 Pro supports 5G mobile connectivity. It introduces MagSafe fast wireless charging technology.
Outcome
Budget up to 30 thousand rubles... Your choice of iPhone 7. Search your reseller for models. You shouldn't reach out and save up for a more expensive model, it's better to buy accessories.
Budget from 30 to 40 thousand rubles... Three models fall into this price segment at once: iPhone 8, iPhone SE and iPhone X. In all respects, the G8 loses. Choose between a bezel-less 10 or a more powerful SE. Hurry up, finding an iPhone X on sale is already quite difficult.
Budget from 40 to 50 thousand rubles... The choice will have to be between the 2018 models: iPhone XR and iPhone XS. Here XR can only offer a bright palette of colors. The XS has a better screen, a dual camera module, and better water resistance.
Budget from 50 to 60 thousand rubles... The choice is obvious - iPhone 11. Of the other options, only the iPhone XS Max can be distinguished.
Budget from 75 to 80 thousand rubles... Choose iPhone 11 Pro or Pro Max depending on the amount of money available.
Budget from 80 to 99 thousand rubles... Choose iPhone 12 or 12 Pro.
The choice of an iPhone will only depend on the buyer's budget. If the iPhone 7 will cost the owner up to 30 thousand rubles, then for the IPhone 12 PRO you will have to pay more than 90 thousand rubles. Some gadgets, for example, the 8, X series, will have to be looked for at sales or in mobile electronics stores remote from the center. The brand strives to improve its own products to the maximum. But this does not mean at all that the discontinued models should be sent to the scrap.
