iPhone buyers guide
- sep
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If you're looking to get a new iPhone but you're not sure which one, here's everything you need to know!
There are a lot of decisions involved when it comes to buying or upgrading to a new phone, be it a new iPhone 6s, previous generation iPhone 6s, or 4-inch iPhone SE. Which model, what screen size, which color, what storage capacity, which carriers, with or without AppleCare+... the list goes on and on.
Enter iMore's iPhone buyers guide! If you need help deciding what to buy, we've got your back. And if you've already decided, just bookmark, email, Facebook, or Tweet this page so we can help your friends and family and you can get on with enjoying your new iPhone!
- How to sell your old iPhone — or Android phone! — before upgrading to iPhone 6s or iPhone SE
- Should you upgrade to iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s Plus?
- Should you upgrade to iPhone SE?
- Which iPhone should you get: iPhone SE, iPhone 6s, or iPhone 6s Plus?
- What iPhone screen size should you get: 4-inches, 4.7-inches, or 5.5-inches?
- What color iPhone should you get: Silver, gold, space gray, or rose gold?
- What iPhone storage size should you get: 16GB vs. 64GB vs. 128GB?
- Which iPhone carrier should you get? In the U.S., in Canada, and in the U.K.
- Should you get AppleCare+ or insurance for your iPhone?
iPhone reviews
We went hands-on with the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s plus and give you our in-depth reviews and videos. If you're interested in learning more about 3D Touch, the 12 megapixel camera, the Apple A9 chipset, or anything else, start here.
How to sell your old iPhone — or Android phone! — before upgrading to iPhone 6s or iPhone SE
It used to be, especially in North America, that you signed up for a cell phone contract, chose your phone, and didn't change it until it was time to sign up for a new contract. Now, however, we're increasingly seeing people buy a new iPhone one year, use all the great features it comes with, and then sell it so they can better afford the next, new model. Whether you're looking to upgrade to one of the new iPhones 6s or 4-inch iPhone SE or anticipating next fall'siPhone 7, here's everything you need to know to sell the old and get the new!
Should you upgrade to iPhone 6s or iPhone SE?
When new iPhones are introduced, one of the toughest decisions to make is whether or not to upgrade to the latest and the greatest. If money is no object, it won't matter. If you're on a plan that allows for early or yearly upgrades, it won't matter much either. Otherwise, it comes down to whether or not the new features in the iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s Plus are compelling enough to be worth the price. So what are the pros and cons and when is the value worth the cost? Let's take a look!
Which iPhone should you get: 4-inch iPhone SE, 4.7-inch iPhone 6s, or 5.5-inch iPhone 6s Plus?
Apple is fielding fully modern iPhones in three separate sizes. There's the 4-inch iPhone SE, the 4.7-inch iPhone 6s, and the 5.5-inch iPhone 6s Plus. On one end you have maximum portability and, on the other, maximum productivity. Which ones is best will depend entirely on what you want to do with it. So, let's break it own!
- Which iPhone should you get: iPhone SE, iPhone 6s, or iPhone 6s Plus?
- What iPhone screen size should you get: 4-inches, 4.7-inches, or 5.5-inches?
What iPhone storage size should you get: 16GB vs. 64GB vs. 128GB?
If all you do is text, stream, and access web portals, you might be able to get by on 16 GB. If you shoot 4K video, download all your media, and want tons of apps, 128 GB might be the only option. If you do a lot of different things or are anywhere in the middle, choosing which iPhone SE, iPhone 6, or iPhone 6s storage size to get can be one of the hardest decisions you make. So, here's everything you need to consider.
What color iPhone should you get: Silver, gold, space gray, or rose gold?
Color is one of the most visually distinctive and personal things about a new iPhone, which makes it one of the most important choices you'll have to make. The original iPhone only came in aluminum and black, but now Apple offers the iPhone SE and iPhones 6s in space gray, silver, gold, and the brand new rose gold, and the previous generation iPhones 6 in space gray and silver.
Which iPhone carrier should you go with?
We've got a wide range of options when it comes to purchasing a new iPhone 6s in the United States. You can pick one up from your local carrier store (as the majority of customers still do) or order from your carrier online. You can get one at carrier resellers like Best Buy. Or you can get an iPhone from the welcoming confines of your local Apple Retail Store or from the Apple Online Store.
- Which U.S. iPhone carrier and plan should you get: AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, or T-Mobile?.
- Which Canadian iPhone carrier and plan should you get: Bell, Rogers, Telus, or another option?
- Which U.K. iPhone carrier and plan should you get?.
Should you get AppleCare+ or insurance for your iPhone?
If you get a new iPhone SE or iPhone 6s, you may want to protect that investment. Everyone from Apple to carriers and big box retailers to credit card companies offer some type of protection plan or extended warranty on purchases. AppleCare+ is comprehensive — and included in the iPhone Upgrade Program — but you might have loyalty programs or even credit card offers that provide at least some coverage for less. Here are some options!
