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Used iPhones in 2026: Which Ones to Avoid and Alternative Choices
This video offers advice on buying a used iPhone in 2026, focusing on models to avoid due to hardware, performance, and lifespan issues. It also suggests more reasonable alternatives in the same price range for a better user experience.
1. 📱 Important Considerations Before Buying a Used iPhone
- ✅ The video offers advice based on the reviewer's personal opinions and experience.
- ⚠️ The mentioned iPhone models are not suitable as primary devices and should only be considered as secondary devices or if you have a generous budget.
00:00 - 00:46
1. 📱 Important Considerations Before Buying a Used iPhone
- ✅ The video offers advice based on the reviewer's personal opinions and experience.
- ⚠️ The mentioned iPhone models are not suitable as primary devices and should only be considered as secondary devices or if you have a generous budget.
00:47 - 02:58
2. 🚫 Avoid Buying iPhone 11 Pro Max and Earlier: Lack of 5G, Weak Battery, and Poor Performance
- ❌ iPhone models from 11 Pro Max and earlier do not support 5G, which is inconvenient as 5G becomes increasingly common.
- ❌ No face unlock feature when wearing a mask.
- ❌ Released a long time ago (2019), weak battery, old chip, poor performance, and prone to overheating when running the latest iOS.
- ✅ Suggestion: iPhone SE 2022 is a better choice in the same price range if you want to buy a used iPhone.
02:59 - 04:46
3. 📱 iPhone Mini: Compact But Battery Too Weak, Not Suitable as a Primary Device
- ❌ iPhone Mini is only suitable for users who need basic calling and texting.
- ❌ Weak battery, prone to overheating, and cannot meet the needs of watching videos and playing games.
- ⚠️ The price of iPhone 12/13 Mini is not cheap compared to other Android options.
- ✅ Suggestion: Compact Android flagships like Galaxy S23 and Xiaomi 13 have better performance, battery, and camera.
04:47 - 06:31
4. ⚠️ Be Careful With iPhone 13 Pro/Pro Max: High Risk of Green Screen Issue
- ⚠️ The rate of iPhone 13 Pro/Pro Max experiencing green screen issues is very high.
- ✅ Suggestion: iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 14 Plus are safer choices in the same price range.
- ✅ For the same amount of money, you can buy newer Android flagships with better performance and features.
06:32 - 08:24
5. 🤔 Used iPhone 12: A Choice to Consider Carefully Due to Many Potential Issues
- ⚠️ Used iPhone 12 has a high risk of being a refurbished device.
- ❌ Weak battery, chip prone to overheating.
- ❌ 60Hz screen, no telephoto camera.
- ✅ iPhone 12 Pro Max is larger and has better heat dissipation compared to other versions in the series.
08:25 - 09:46
6. 💡 Summary and General Advice When Buying a Used iPhone
- ❌ Avoid buying iPhone 11 Pro Max and earlier, iPhone 12/13 Mini, iPhone 13 Pro/Pro Max, and used iPhone 12.
- ❌ Do not buy a used iPhone if you only have a budget of 3-6 million.
- ✅ Seek advice from other users and research thoroughly before making a purchase decision.