TOP 10 iPhone models popular in 2022: which iPhone has the best battery

Mini rating (updated in 2022)
Current Iphone models in 2022 (newest) :

General advantages and disadvantages of iPhones

The advantages include impressive performance and excellent photo/video capabilities, if we consider the phones themselves, as well as a well-functioning ecosystem and guaranteed long-term support, if we talk about iOS in general.

The disadvantages include: high price, lack of configurations with two physical SIM cards on the Russian market, inability to expand memory. To be fair, we note that the mentioned features are no longer so relevant in 2022. Model lines of recent years have support for electronic SIM cards, and only the lazy cannot use cloud storage.

Many users will not be satisfied with the software ban on recording telephone conversations, problems with transferring files, or the specifics of iTunes. For example, to copy music in FLAC format you have to use a third-party application. By the way, the variety and quality of the software available in the App Store is not at all impressive. Unlike its price. In addition, try downloading an application honestly purchased from a store if its size exceeds a hundred megabytes and only an Internet connection is available.

Be that as it may, they look up to Apple, the company’s successful solutions are shamelessly copied (the example with the unibrow is proof of this), and we offer you an overview of the best iPhone models that will be popular at the end of 2022.

iPhone X

Official rating: “up to 2 hours longer than iPhone 7” • Talk time: up to 21 hours • Internet use: up to 12 hours • Video playback: up to 13 hours • Audio playback: up to 60 hours • iPhone X battery: 2,716 milliamps

Our testing:

How long does the iPhone X charge? I wonder? It's not as powerful as the iPhone 8 Plus, but you'll still get through the whole day with a decent charge unless you're just checking Instagram for an hour and a half.

Despite the large screen and small body, the iPhone X still has reliable battery life. We found that at the end of the day, our smartphone usually had about 30% left. It's worth adding a few more models from older versions, such as the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. The batteries of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are noticeably better than the battery capacity of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6s, but they can still be better, of course.

What to look for when choosing

So, you've decided that you need a new iPhone. Which criteria and specifications will be most important?

With each new improvement, the iPhone's parameters only improve, so many believe that the flagship model will be the best option. But here the price plays a significant role, which not everyone can afford. Therefore, we shouldn’t succumb to the general craze and chase fashion; let’s arm ourselves with common sense and choose an iPhone based on a slightly different principle.

Purposes of use

The first step is to decide for what purpose you need the device and what functions will be most important to you. Based on this, we need to build on it. If you don’t have the habit of reading books from your iPhone, watching videos and playing toys, then you simply won’t need a large screen. For many users, the compactness of the model is one of the main criteria. The main thing is that it is reliable, high quality and “indestructible”.

Housing material

Depending on the model, there are two options.

1. The back cover is made of anodized aluminum, and the front is made of durable glass. A fairly strong, unbreakable design, but very slippery - the percentage of falling out of hands or pockets is high.
2. The latest models have a completely glass body. It is not as slippery, but a little less durable - it can break, especially when dropped on a hard surface.

Since iPhones are very expensive, most users prefer to play it safe and protect them with silicone cases, so the material of the case does not play a special role.

Screen diagonal

For watching videos and toys, the larger the size, the better and more convenient. The largest screen is 6.5 inches. Models with a smaller diagonal are more compact, they are comfortable to hold with one hand, they are comfortable to use and are intended more for phone calls than for entertainment.

Memory

Not a single iPhone has an additional slot for a flash drive, which means the size of the internal storage is one of the main parameters. The larger it is, the better. The optimal size is considered to be 64 GB or more.

What to do if your iPhone battery doesn't hold a charge?

To keep your iPhone charged until the evening, you can use the following tips. They will help you preserve battery capacity:

• Avoid completely draining the battery,
  charge your iPhone at 10-20% battery. But once every 3 months it is worth completely discharging and charging the device, this will reset the battery charge “threshold”.
• Do not allow the iPhone to be noticeably affected by temperature.
  Do not leave the device in the heat; use a heat-resistant case in the cold.
• Use the original charger.
  Minor savings when buying a Chinese analog loses its meaning compared to the cost of replacing the battery.
• Take advantage of ways to programmatically save battery power:
  activate the power saving mode (network activity, additional animations, background application updates, etc. are disabled);
• reduce the display brightness (the difference in operating time between minimum and maximum brightness is 1.5 times);
• disable: parallax (icon animation); updates in the background; unnecessary pop-up notifications in the “Settings” - “Notifications” menu; Internet with a weak network signal using airplane mode; automatic search for Wi-Fi using the menu “Settings” - “Wi-Fi” - “Request to connect” - “Off”; Airdrop, if you don’t need the function; geolocation for unnecessary applications; Apple product improvement feature; tracking frequently visited places.

Rating of current models and new products

Apple iPhone Xr 64GB

Sales start date is October 26, 2022. The “budget” iPhone received 77% of “A” reviews in Yandex Market and 84% of recommendations for purchase. There is only one main camera. It is the same as the main one in the iPhone XS: a 12 megapixel sensor with a wide viewing angle, ƒ/1.8 aperture, optical stabilization and a matrix with enlarged pixels. Front camera 7 MP.

Dxomark gave the iPhone Xr camera a score of 104 for photography and 96 for video according to the 3rd testing protocol.

Specifications:

• 6.1 inch screen
• Screen type – IPS.
• resolution 1792x828.
• OS iOS 12. 64 GB of storage and 3 GB of RAM,
• without memory card slot.
• Apple A12 Bionic processor.
• Battery capacity 2942 mAh.

The manufacturer indicated the following battery life : talk time 25 hours, music listening mode 65 hours.

Apple iPhone Xs 64GB

The sales start date is September 28, 2022. Apple's flagship received 57% of five reviews in Yandex Market and 75% of recommendations for purchase.

Technical characteristics: OLED screen with a unibrow with a diagonal of 5.8 inches with a resolution of 2688 × 1242. iOS 12 OS. 64 GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM, without memory card slot. Apple A12 Bionic processor. The result of the AnTuTu Benchmark performance test is 467.4 thousand points.

Battery capacity 2568 mAh. The manufacturer indicated the following battery life: talk time 20 hours, music listening mode 60 hours.

The main camera is dual 12+12 megapixels. Despite Apple’s statement that “the iPhone Xs camera opens a new era in the history of photography,” specialists from the photo resource DxOMark, immediately after testing the iPhone Xs Max, ranked it after the Huawei P20 Pro, released in the spring of 2022, in terms of total points (105 versus 109), according to quality of photos (110) and video (96 points). Front camera 7 MP.

Apple iPhone Xs Max 64GB

The sales start date is September 28, 2022. Apple's flagship received 66% of five reviews in Yandex Market and 83% of recommendations for purchase.

The Xs Max lineup also has varieties with 256 and 512 GB of memory, however, the version with 64 GB was chosen for the rating, because... it has the best reviews and is also the most affordable.

Screen – 6.5 inches. Screen type – OLED. Resolution 2688x1242. iOS 12 OS. 64 GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM, without memory card slot. Apple A12 Bionic processor.

Battery capacity 3,174 mAh. The manufacturer indicated the following battery life: talk time 25 hours, music listening mode 65 hours.

The main camera is dual 12+12 megapixels, the same as the iPhone Xs. Front camera 7 MP. Dxomark gave the iPhone Xs Max camera, according to the 3rd testing protocol, 110 points for photography (7th place in the ranking of the best camera phones for 2022) and 96 points for video.

iPhone 11

A productive smartphone that can handle the most demanding applications. Equipped with a powerful camera and high-quality display.

Main parameters:

• Screen diagonal, in inches: 6.1;
• Display resolution, in pixels: 1792x828;
• Processor brand: Apple A13 Bionic;
• Battery capacity, mA*h: 3110;
• Maximum amount of internal memory, GB: 256;
• RAM, GB: 4.

Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max

This model is distinguished by its large size and screen diagonal. Productivity is as always at a high level. In combination with a battery of increased capacity, it provides the user with a lot of possibilities.

Main parameters:

• Screen diagonal, in inches: 6.5;
• Display resolution, in pixels: 2688x1242;
• Processor brand: Apple A13 Bionic;
• Battery capacity, mAh: 3500;
• Maximum amount of internal memory, GB: 512;
• RAM, GB: 4.

iPhone 12

The 12th generation of iPhones was released in October 2022. All 4 models received the same A14 Bionic processors, made using 5 nanometer technology. The regular 12 received an OLED (Super Retina XDR) matrix with a diagonal of 6.1 inches and a resolution of 2532 × 1170 px, with high backlight brightness and pixel density.

In terms of size and weight, model 12 is not very large and heavy, it fits well in the hand. Now you don’t have to worry about the glass if your phone falls to the floor from a height of human height. Ceramic Shield technology is used to protect against mechanical damage; the likelihood of glass breaking is reduced by 4 times. This will avoid costly repairs.

It is worth mentioning 5G support, and the enormous download speed of video and audio content (up to 2 Gbps), the 4G era is beginning to become a thing of the past.

In addition to these innovations, Apple smartphones began to come with a geomagnetic sensor (digital compass) and an atmospheric pressure sensor. But now the package has been cut down; now you won’t find the usual headphones and power adapter in the box, but it comes with a USB-C/Lightning cable for fast charging. The boxes themselves have become significantly smaller, as the Cupertino people say, this was done out of concern for the environment. The cameras take pictures not bad, but they are far from their older brothers with the PRO attachment and their LiDAR scanner.

iPhone 12 mini (2020)

At the time of its release, the iPhone 12 mini was a real surprise - this is the first “full-fledged” iPhone in a miniature case, because before it Apple offered (and still offers) only SE with an outdated design and simplified characteristics. The iPhone 12 mini is exactly the same as the iPhone 12, just smaller - absolutely all the components of these smartphones are identical (if you don’t go into boring specifications and don’t mention something like a smaller vibration motor, which makes the tactile response feel a little weaker).

iPhone 12 mini is a salvation for those who are tired of the trend for large screens. This smartphone fits into any pocket and is convenient to operate with one hand (your finger can easily reach the far corner). True, it is worth understanding the disadvantages of the iPhone 12 mini as a representative of a compact format - it does not have the largest battery, and the text may seem too small (you will have to increase the font in the settings).

Why is there no alternative at a similar price:

• iPhone 11 Pro (2018, Ref) from 49,990 rubles - the advantages are an additional camera and a brighter screen, but the main camera is worse, as is the processor. Opting for an improved main matrix and at least an additional year of update support seems optimal;
• iPhone 12 (2020) from 54,700 rubles - in fact, the iPhone 11 from the previous paragraph differs only in the screen (OLED instead of IPS), a standard increase in performance and a very slightly improved main camera. These innovations are clearly not worth the overpayment of 17,000 rubles, especially considering that there is exactly the same, but smaller and cheaper iPhone 12 mini.

iPhone 12 PRO

Version 12 PRO has a surgical-grade stainless steel case, with support for MagSafe accessories (rare earth magnets built into the back cover). It is worth mentioning the protection of the display glass, called Ceramic Shield; the technology can reduce the likelihood of damage to an expensive part by 4 times. The matrix itself is made using Super Retina XDR technology with impressive brightness and contrast and occupies the entire front panel - from edge to edge.

Data transfer speeds are simply amazing, thanks to 5G support, in ideal conditions you can send and view content at speeds of up to 2 Gbps.

The cameras deserve special praise; now they are not just passive photo matrices, they are almost a professional tool. Thanks to the LiDAR scanner, which can create precise structural maps of a room in a matter of nanoseconds, autofocus is up to 6 times faster in low light.

The new optical image stabilization system, capable of making up to 5,000 adjustments per second, works only with the sensor, not the lens, so your photos are clear even if your hands are shaking. The 47% larger sensor and larger pixels significantly improve the wide-angle camera's ability to capture light even at night.

All these technological innovations allow you to take clear and beautiful photos under any conditions. Even if something goes wrong, Deep Fusion technology will help correct colors and contrast in any lighting level. The Neural Engine system analyzes each pixel in several images with different exposures, so all elements of the frame will be as detailed as possible.

Smart HDR mode will automatically correct light and dark areas. Smart HDR 3 adjusts white balance to bring out every highlight, sparkle and reflection. The sea foam in the photo retains its shape and structure - even in dynamics.

iPhone 12 Pro Max

Version 12 PRO MAX is the heaviest of the 12s - 226 grams. The device feels solid in the hand, but does not slip out and is quite comfortable to use, despite its weight. The body is made of surgical stainless steel, the OLED matrix (Super Retina XDR) is covered with glass made using Ceramic Shield technology, which reduces the risk of damage by 4 times.

As with other models, there is support for MagSafe standard accessories. This is very convenient for wireless charging and using a smartphone in the car. You can buy interesting additions such as special wallet cases attached to the back of the case.

In terms of technical stuffing, this is a real combine, capable of processing any applications and games; the performance of the A14 Bionic processor, made using 5 million technology, will last for years. 5G networks are just beginning to be implemented around the world, and here there is already 5G support. The data transfer rate under ideal conditions is 2 Gbit/s.

The cameras in the 12 PRO MAX are simply fabulous. The development of a LiDAR scanner with new optical image stabilization, enlarged pixels in sensors, and various software modes allows even a beginner to take “bomb” pictures under any lighting conditions and scene dynamics.

Apple iPhone 13 128GB

The start date of sales in Russia is September 24, 2022.

Specifications: 6.1-inch OLED screen with unibrow. Resolution – 2532×1170. OS – iOS 15. 128 permanent memory (the amount of RAM is not specified by the manufacturer), without a slot for a memory card. 6-core Apple A15 Bionic processor with 5G support. The result of the AnTuTu Benchmark performance test is 839.7 thousand points. The manufacturer did not indicate the battery capacity, but indicated the battery life in different modes: listening to music up to 75 hours, playing videos up to 19 hours, watching videos in streaming mode up to 15 hours.

Rated IP68 according to IEC 60529 (submersible in water up to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes). However, damage resulting from contact with liquid is not covered by the warranty, so it is unlikely that anyone would think of testing an iPhone at a depth of 6 meters.

There is no fingerprint scanner, instead there is facial recognition using the TrueDepth camera.

Supports two SIM cards, one of which is standard and the other is eSIM.

As in the 12th and 11th iPhones, there are two 12-megapixel main cameras, one of which is ultra-wide-angle with an aperture of ƒ/2.4 and a viewing angle of 120°, and the other is wide-angle with an aperture of ƒ/1.6. Optical stabilization system. The iPhone 13 camera scores 138 for photography, 55 for zoom, and 117 for video on Dxomark. Total score – 130 (5th place today).

The front camera is also 12 megapixels (ƒ/2.2).

Let's look at the differences between the iPhone 13 and the iPhone 12. New processor and new OS, improved cameras and battery life (for example, the iPhone 12 had 17 hours of battery life while watching videos, and the iPhone 13 had 19 hours), which still does not reach the level of the iPhone 11 Pro Max and iPhone 12 Pro Max.

Apple iPhone 13 Pro 128GB

The start date of sales in Russia is September 24, 2022.

Specifications:

• OLED screen with a frequency of up to 120 Hz, 6.1 inches diagonal with a monobrow.
• Resolution – 2532×1170.
• OS – iOS 15. 128 permanent memory (the amount of RAM is not specified by the manufacturer),
• Without memory card slot.
• 6-core Apple A15 Bionic processor with 5G support. The result of the AnTuTu Benchmark performance test is 839.7 thousand points.
• The manufacturer did not indicate the battery capacity, but indicated the battery life in different modes:

1. listening to music up to 75 hours,
2. video playback up to 22 hours,
3. watching videos in streaming mode for up to 20 hours.

• Waterproof rating IP68 according to IEC 60529 (allows immersion in water up to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes).
• There is no fingerprint scanner, instead there is facial recognition using the TrueDepth camera.
• Supports two SIM cards, one of which is standard and the other is eSIM.

• 3 main cameras of 12 megapixels:

1. ultra-wide-angle with ƒ/1.8 aperture and 120° viewing angle,
2. wide-angle with aperture ƒ/1.5 with optical stabilization,
3. telephoto (ƒ/2.8) with 3x optical zoom and optical stabilization.

The iPhone 13 Pro camera scores 144 for photography, 76 for zoom, and 119 for video on Dxomark. Overall score – 137 (1st place in the ranking of the best camera phones for 2022).

• The front camera is also 12 megapixels (ƒ/2.2).

If we compare the iPhone 13 Pro with the iPhone 13 Pro, the new version has a better processor, battery life and cameras.

What are the differences between the Pro version and the standard iPhone 13?

The Pro version has three cameras instead of the standard version's two and a more powerful battery.

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max 128GB

The start date of sales in Russia is September 24, 2022.

Specifications:

• OLED screen with a frequency of up to 120 Hz, 6.7 inches diagonal with a monobrow.
• Resolution – 2778×1284. OS – iOS 15. 128 permanent memory (the amount of RAM is not specified by the manufacturer),
• Without memory card slot.
• 6-core Apple A15 Bionic processor with 5G support. The result of the AnTuTu Benchmark performance test is 839.7 thousand points.
• The manufacturer did not indicate the battery capacity, but indicated the battery life in different modes:

1. listening to music up to 95 hours,
2. video playback up to 28 hours,
3. watching videos in streaming mode for up to 25 hours.

• Waterproof rating IP68 according to IEC 60529 (allows immersion in water up to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes).
• There is no fingerprint scanner, instead there is facial recognition using the TrueDepth camera.
• Supports two SIM cards, one of which is standard and the other is eSIM.
• 3 main cameras of 12 megapixels:

1. ultra-wide-angle with ƒ/1.8 aperture and 120° viewing angle,
2. wide-angle with aperture ƒ/1.5 with optical stabilization,
3. telephoto (ƒ/2.8) with 3x optical zoom and optical stabilization.

• The front camera is also 12 megapixels (ƒ/2.2).

The Pro Max version differs from the Pro version in a larger screen (with higher resolution) and better battery life. The cameras for both versions are identical.

iPhone XS Max

Official Rating: "Up to 1.5 hours longer than iPhone X" • Talk time: up to 25 hours • Internet usage: up to 13 hours • Video playback: up to 15 hours • Audio playback: up to 65 hours • Battery capacity: 3.179 milliamps

Our testing:

Holds charge for a day. Almost like the iPhone 11, but the noticeable thing is that it discharges a little faster.

The iPhone XS Max is no slouch when it comes to longevity either. As mentioned, at the end of a typical day, our iPhone XS Max had between 40% and 30% charge left. This is definitely not a two-day phone, but it's not the type of device that will force you to search for a charger as well (at least on the first day).

Discontinued items to look out for

If you want to buy an iPhone on a limited budget, you can consider options for equipment that has already been officially withdrawn from sale, but can still be purchased in some stores.

Some models are still in demand. The same iPhone 7 continues to be popular, so in its price segment it is aimed at buyers of devices operating on the Android system. To choose the technical means that are most accessible, we suggest considering the options described below.

iPhone 7/7 Plus

If you want to buy a version of the iPhone that will cost less, you can pay attention to this device from 2016.

This iPhone has the following features:

• filming enthusiasts will be pleased with an additional device with a resolution of 12 megapixels, optical zoom and stabilization;
• a modified mechanism for the “Home” button in the iPhone 7/7 Plus, which instead of a pressing mechanism has become touch-sensitive and responsive to the force of pressing;
• preservation of the “3D Touch” system used in iPhone 6S models;
• ensuring autonomy thanks to the battery, however, a modern iPhone requires replacement with a more capacious version;
• lack of support for iPhone fast charging function;
• lack of a mini-jack audio jack (3.5 mm) intended for connecting headphones;
• Compared to previous versions, this iPhone has become officially waterproof, but this does not mean that you can shower or swim with it, since the protection is only implemented for immersion for a short period of time to a depth of 1 meter;
• presence of a quad-core processor.

On the one hand, today you can buy devices that are better in all respects, but this model also receives an operating system update to iOS 15, so it can still be used.

iPhone 8/8 Plus

After the April 2022 announcement of sales of the new generation iPhone SE 2, the 8 and 8/8 Plus models ended production as most of the features were retained in the version considered to be the best.

However, if you wish, you can still purchase the iPhone 8/8 Plus, which has the following distinctive features:

• updated design compared to the iPhone 7/7 Plus version;
• larger viewing angles of the display, a more saturated image, as well as the use of True Tone technology, which opens up excellent possibilities for adapting the color temperature of the screen;
• increased performance powered by the A Bionic 11 processor, resulting in 25 percent faster iPhone plus performance and 75 percent higher efficiency;
• the presence of improved stereo speakers that are noticeably louder;
• equipped with support for wireless charging and fast charging when using a certain power adapter;
• the same level of water resistance as in the previous models - according to the IP67 standard;
• improved additional camera characteristics, faster autofocus and a wider color range.

If you find such an iPhone on sale, you can still purchase and use it.

iPhone X

When the iPhone XS and XR were released in the fall of 2022, the tenth version was declared obsolete and discontinued, but then management decided to resume production for the purpose of sale in certain countries. Therefore, the iPhone X, due to its affordable price, has found its niche there.

Now you can buy it and take advantage of the following benefits :

• give preference to the OLED screens that these versions of the iPhone are equipped with;
• gesture recognition using 3D Touch technology;
• unlocking the iPhone using Face ID technology, which identifies the owner’s face;
• the main iPhone camera, which has a resolution of 12 megapixels, dual optical stabilization, as well as a “TrueTone” flash, which consists of four LEDs that ensure high uniformity of illumination;
• 7 MP front camera, capable of shooting video and 1080p series;
• battery charge lasts more than two hours compared to iPhone 7 models;
• wireless charging support;
• different options for flash memory capacity - 64 and 256 GB.

This iPhone is also characterized by the absence of a Home button and authorization through fingerprint identification.

iPhone XS

As we said above, in the fall of 2022 the company released the iPhone XS along with the cheaper XR model. At the same time, sales of the XR Max version began, with which certain problems arose. Users were dissatisfied with the inconvenient case size, heavy weight, lack of some functions, an adapter for wired headphones and a standard charger without fast charging for iPhones.

And the more successful iPhone XS boasts the following characteristics :

• presence of a Super Retina HD display;
• more powerful A12 processor compared to previous versions of iPhone;
• 7 MP TrueDepth front camera and 12 MP dual rear camera;
• iPhone protection against dust and water according to IP68 standard;
• Available in three shades – silver, gold and space grey.

iPhone 11

Official Rating: "Up to 1 hour more than iPhone XR" • Streaming video playback: up to 10 hours • Video playback: up to 17 hours • Audio playback: up to 65 hours • Battery capacity: unknown

Our testing:

about one day. But again, this is if you don’t actively use the device, because when watching YouTube via Wi-Fi, alternately switching to Instagram, the battery runs out after 3-5 hours of use.

The iPhone 11 has been improved over last year's king, the iPhone XR, with one hour longer battery life. Again, a day and a half can definitely last, but less active users can count on two.

Which color is better to choose for iPhone?

Traditionally, iPhones are available in several colors, including standard black and white options, as well as quite unusual shades. If the user does not want to take risks, it is better to choose a classic color, which is reliable and versatile. A bright, unusual shade can quickly get boring.

Purple and green solutions are the most calm shades that do not strain the eyes. They appeared in the line relatively recently with the release of the iPhone 11. This option will help you stand out from the crowd and at the same time not be too annoying with its unusualness.

Every year, Apple launches at least one smartphone model available in red. This is a spectacular, bright option that is suitable for those who like to stand out and attract the attention of others.

The yellow looks no less impressive , adding additional freshness to the design of the device. This is a youth option, hardly suitable for official meetings.

The latest iPhone 12 model is available to customers in five colors: black, white, red, green and blue.

It was decided to abandon the yellow color immediately, since previously the solution had not become very popular among users.

The black smartphone is suitable for lovers of the classics, as well as those who always plan to carry a case. This is an elegant, strict option.

In the new version, the white color may seem somewhat controversial, since the black frame around the screen forms a certain contrast with the light body. If this doesn’t scare you, then you can safely opt for white .

The red in the new version stands out not only for its brightness, but also because proceeds from sales of red devices are donated to the AIDS Foundation.

Green is a different color from the standard set of shades, so it's a great option to stand out.

iPhone 12 in blue is suitable if you need to indicate that it belongs to a new model. Previously, iPhone lines did not have this shade. A good replacement for a boring black phone.

How to save money on buying a new iPhone

You should only buy an iPhone in official Apple stores or from certified dealers. Only this is a sufficient guarantee that the smartphones being sold are original and not counterfeits. Saving several thousand rubles by buying a phone from an unknown store is a dangerous idea. However, there is one reliable way to save money on buying an iPhone.

Apple sells so-called Refurbished versions of iPhones. These are original phones that had minor defects due to manufacturing defects. The company sends such phones back to the factory, where problematic parts, for example, bad glass, are replaced. After this, the phones go on sale again, but at a discount. These phones may have minor chips or scratches, but the devices themselves are new and original. For those who are willing to put up with a minor defect, Refurbished is a great way to save money.

Which iPhone models should you not buy in 2022?

Speaking about the situation of iPhones in 2022, one cannot fail to mention those models that most likely will no longer be able to satisfy the needs of the user. It is advisable to immediately refuse to purchase them, since the devices will have to be replaced very soon with more productive versions of smartphones.

iPhone 6 (Plus) and lower devices are not recommended for purchase due to the fact that they no longer support the current version of the iOS 14 operating system. Because of this, problems may arise with installing the necessary software, connecting to networks, and synchronizing with other devices.

For the same reason, you should not purchase iPhone SE, iPhone 6s (Plus) models. Although they support the current version of the operating system, future updates may not affect these models. So after some time, some difficulties are likely to arise.

Many people recommend buying iPhone 7 models exclusively on the secondary market or at reduced prices when stock is on sale. As a new phone at full price, it will not live up to expectations.

The iPhone 8 in stores now costs almost the same as the 2nd generation iPhone SE. Moreover, the latter boasts truly up-to-date built-in components. So, most often there is no point in taking eight.

With the iPhone X, difficulties arise when searching in the store. Now it is difficult to find a new model of this line. All that remains is the secondary market, within which models with incorrect functionality and low prices are often distributed.

The new smartphones of the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max lines, although they seem to be good options as a modern phone for solving everyday problems, are not much different in cost from the latest iPhone 12 model. At the same time, the characteristics of the new product are much more impressive.

Of course, you can consider purchasing an iPhone second-hand on the secondary market. However, in this case it is worth being aware of all the risks that the buyer may face. Unscrupulous sellers often offer counterfeits under the guise of a genuine device, and also remain silent about the malfunction of a particular option.

It is advisable to understand the topic in as much detail as possible in advance, and also allow some time to check all the functionality of the smartphone. It is also worth considering that previously used devices will definitely not have a new battery with the appropriate resource.

About batteries on iPhones

All iPhones are the best mainstream smartphones in the world. However, these devices are often criticized. The topic of batteries comes up most often. In some ways the critics are right, but in others they are wrong. Let's take a closer look at what the actual battery situation is like on these phones.

Firstly, Apple is often accused of skimping on batteries and their small volume. An inexperienced person, seeing an argument in the form of a comparison of the battery capacity of iPhones and competing smartphones (even inexpensive ones), may believe this criticism. But the fact is that you cannot compare the battery capacity of an iPhone and other phones for one reason - differences in optimization. Almost all phones, except Apple smartphones, use the Android OS. Due to the universality of this system, it is poorly optimized for specific devices, which is why the quality of the components, including batteries, suffers. At the same time, IOS is perfectly optimized for specific hardware (iPhones), and such a problem does not arise.

To verify this, just compare the battery life of different phones. An iPhone 11 XS Pro Max with 4,000 thousand milliamps will work longer than a competitor with five thousand (if you compare performing one task, for example, watching a video). This is explained by optimization of the operating system. At the same time, it is worth understanding that reducing the battery capacity has positive aspects - reducing the price and creating a phone with a thinner body.

Choosing an iPhone with a high-quality battery

Secondly, there are many negative reviews about Apple that are related to the autonomy and operating time of iPhones. This problem sometimes became real, but after a while the company released an OS update and the phones worked longer again. It is also worth considering battery wear, which happens with any smartphone. The battery on an old used iPhone will drain faster than on a new one. But this is a general situation for any device.

It's also worth noting that there is a difference in the style of using the phone. Autonomy depends on what a person does. You can only play a demanding game on your phone for a few hours before it needs to be recharged. At the same time, if you use the phone to make calls and business correspondence, the charge may last for two or even three days. That is, the rate at which a phone discharges directly depends on how a person uses it, and the battery is the last thing to be blamed for this.

How to find out the battery status on an iPhone

Every phone's battery wears out due to use. After 500-1000 charge-discharge cycles, the phone battery should be replaced, because it begins to discharge extremely quickly. New iPhones independently notify the owner that it is time to contact a service center to replace the battery. However, sometimes you need to find out how critical the battery wear is. One such case is when buying a used iPhone.

To check the level of battery wear on your iPhone, you should download the official Battery Life application from the App Store. After that you need to go into it. The level of battery wear will be shown there. Next, we can draw a conclusion about why the phone quickly discharges - due to wear, or due to the style of use. By the way, the degree of battery wear is an excellent argument when buying a used iPhone, which allows you to reduce the price of it.

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Which iPhone holds the best battery - comparison table

11 Pro Max is the undisputed leader. In some cases, older models may have slightly longer battery life, but this is due to the fact that their processor is not as powerful and their display is not as large. In general, the autonomy of all iPhones is at approximately the same level and corresponds to one or one and a half days of operation in average mode of use (active Internet surfing, frequent calls, etc.).

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Useful tips

1. The most budget and affordable model is 5S.
2. SE has excellent technical characteristics, but a small screen, so it is suitable for a business person for everyday calls.
3. Relatively inexpensive and very functional gadgets can be called the 6 and 6S series. They have practically no differences, and work stably.
4. “Seven” is already considered one of the advanced models.
5. Series 8 and 8 Plus are flagships, but they are not much different from previous models, but their cost is already very high.

iPhone 8 Plus

Official figure: "About the same as iPhone 7 Plus" • Talk time: up to 21 hours • Internet use: up to 13 hours • Video playback: up to 14 hours • Audio playback: up to 60 hours • iPhone 8 Plus battery: 2,691 milliamps

Our testing:

The iPhone 8 Plus is not very different from the iPhone 7 Plus, so it didn’t last until the evening and died out in the afternoon.

While Apple says the iPhone XS Max can technically last longer than the iPhone 8 Plus, in our testing we found the iPhone 8 Plus' battery life to be a winner in everyday use. At the end of one typical day, we typically had between 50 and 40% battery left on the iPhone 8 Plus, which is just below what we were getting on the iPhone XR. By comparison, using our iPhone XS Max left us with between 40% and 30% battery at the end of the day.

iPhone 7

Official rating: “up to 2 hours longer than iPhone 6s” • Talk time: up to 14 hours • Internet usage: up to 12 hours • Video playback: up to 13 hours • Audio playback: up to 40 hours • iPhone 7 battery capacity: 1,960 milliamps

Our testing:

usually 40% to 60% remained by 6:00 pm (depending on how much phone usage was done).

Battery life drops significantly with more active users and you'll likely need to plug in your iPhone 7 for a quick top-up at least once during the day. More discreet users should be able to get through the entire day without recharging. While it doesn't offer "fast charging," the iPhone 7's comparatively small battery capacity means it doesn't take long to charge anyway.

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Battery life is one of the most significant technical characteristics of any smartphone, which means that when choosing a gadget, it is important not only to find out the battery capacity of the model you like, but also to compare real indicators.

Again, Apple does not publish official battery capacity figures for its devices, and the numbers presented below are results obtained by third-party specialists (for example, iFixit). These data may differ slightly in one direction or another with an acceptable error.