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Strengths: A straightforward touchscreen The Apple iPhone 8 Plus has a 5.5-inch screen that gives menus, short messages and photos a clear place on the front of the phone.
Limitations: An ageing platform This is a 2017 model with the Apple A11 Bionic.
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Strengths: A high-contrast screen The Apple iPhone X has a 5.8-inch OLED screen with deep blacks that give photos and video more depth. It also suits reading with a dark theme.
Limitations: An ageing platform This is a 2017 model with the Apple A11 Bionic.
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Strengths: A straightforward touchscreen The Apple iPhone 7 Plus has a 5.5-inch screen that gives menus, short messages and photos a clear place on the front of the phone.
Limitations: An ageing platform This is a 2016 model with the Apple A10 Fusion.
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Strengths: A straightforward touchscreen The Apple iPhone 7 has a 4.7-inch screen that gives menus, short messages and photos a clear place on the front of the phone.
Limitations: An ageing platform This is a 2016 model with the Apple A10 Fusion.
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Strengths: A straightforward touchscreen The Apple iPhone SE has a 4-inch screen that gives menus, short messages and photos a clear place on the front of the phone.
Limitations: An ageing platform This is a 2016 model with the Apple A9. Check the requirements of the apps you actually need before buying: older software and hardware can sharply limit your…
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Strengths: A straightforward touchscreen The Apple iPhone 6s Plus has a 5.5-inch screen that gives menus, short messages and photos a clear place on the front of the phone.
Limitations: An ageing platform This is a 2015 model with the Apple A9. Check the requirements of the apps you actually need before buying: older software and hardware can sharply limit your…
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Strengths: A straightforward touchscreen The Apple iPhone 6s has a 4.7-inch screen that gives menus, short messages and photos a clear place on the front of the phone.
Limitations: An ageing platform This is a 2015 model with the Apple A9. Check the requirements of the apps you actually need before buying: older software and hardware can sharply limit your…
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Strengths: A straightforward touchscreen The Apple iPhone 6 Plus has a 5.5-inch screen that gives menus, short messages and photos a clear place on the front of the phone.
Limitations: An ageing platform This is a 2014 model with the Apple A8. Check the requirements of the apps you actually need before buying: older software and hardware can sharply limit your…
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Strengths: A straightforward touchscreen The Apple iPhone 6 has a 4.7-inch screen that gives menus, short messages and photos a clear place on the front of the phone.
Limitations: An ageing platform This is a 2014 model with the Apple A8. Check the requirements of the apps you actually need before buying: older software and hardware can sharply limit your…
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Strengths: A straightforward touchscreen The Apple iPhone 5C has a 4-inch screen that gives menus, short messages and photos a clear place on the front of the phone.
Limitations: An ageing platform This is a 2013 model with the Apple A6. Check the requirements of the apps you actually need before buying: older software and hardware can sharply limit your…
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Strengths: A straightforward touchscreen The Apple iPhone 5S has a 4-inch screen that gives menus, short messages and photos a clear place on the front of the phone.
Limitations: An ageing platform This is a 2013 model with the Apple A7. Check the requirements of the apps you actually need before buying: older software and hardware can sharply limit your…
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Strengths: A straightforward touchscreen The Apple iPhone 5 64Gb has a 4-inch screen that gives menus, short messages and photos a clear place on the front of the phone.
Limitations: An ageing platform This is a 2012 model with the Apple A6. Check the requirements of the apps you actually need before buying: older software and hardware can sharply limit your…
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Strengths: A straightforward touchscreen The Apple iPhone 5 32Gb has a 4-inch screen that gives menus, short messages and photos a clear place on the front of the phone.
Limitations: An ageing platform This is a 2012 model with the Apple A6. Check the requirements of the apps you actually need before buying: older software and hardware can sharply limit your…
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Strengths: A straightforward touchscreen The Apple iPhone 5 16Gb has a 4-inch screen that gives menus, short messages and photos a clear place on the front of the phone.
Limitations: An ageing platform This is a 2012 model with the Apple A6. Check the requirements of the apps you actually need before buying: older software and hardware can sharply limit your…
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Strengths: A straightforward touchscreen The Apple iPhone 4S 64Gb has a 3.5-inch screen that gives menus, short messages and photos a clear place on the front of the phone.
Limitations: An ageing platform This is a 2011 model with the Apple A5. Check the requirements of the apps you actually need before buying: older software and hardware can sharply limit your…
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Strengths: A straightforward touchscreen The Apple iPhone 4S 32Gb has a 3.5-inch screen that gives menus, short messages and photos a clear place on the front of the phone.
Limitations: An ageing platform This is a 2011 model with the Apple A5. Check the requirements of the apps you actually need before buying: older software and hardware can sharply limit your…
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Strengths: A straightforward touchscreen The Apple iPhone 4S 16Gb has a 3.5-inch screen that gives menus, short messages and photos a clear place on the front of the phone.
Limitations: An ageing platform This is a 2011 model with the Apple A5. Check the requirements of the apps you actually need before buying: older software and hardware can sharply limit your…
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Strengths: A straightforward touchscreen The Apple iPhone 4 8Gb has a 3.5-inch screen that gives menus, short messages and photos a clear place on the front of the phone.
Limitations: An ageing platform This is a 2010 model with the Apple A4. Check the requirements of the apps you actually need before buying: older software and hardware can sharply limit your…
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Strengths: A straightforward touchscreen The Apple iPhone 3G S 8Gb has a 3.5-inch screen that gives menus, short messages and photos a clear place on the front of the phone.
Limitations: An ageing platform This is a 2009 model with the Samsung S5L8920.
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Strengths: A straightforward touchscreen The Apple iPhone 4 32Gb has a 3.5-inch screen that gives menus, short messages and photos a clear place on the front of the phone.
Limitations: An ageing platform This is a 2010 model with the Apple A4. Check the requirements of the apps you actually need before buying: older software and hardware can sharply limit your…
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Strengths: A straightforward touchscreen The Apple iPhone 4 16Gb has a 3.5-inch screen that gives menus, short messages and photos a clear place on the front of the phone.
Limitations: An ageing platform This is a 2010 model with the Apple A4. Check the requirements of the apps you actually need before buying: older software and hardware can sharply limit your…
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Strengths: A straightforward touchscreen The Apple iPhone 3G S 32Gb has a 3.5-inch screen that gives menus, short messages and photos a clear place on the front of the phone.
Limitations: An ageing platform This is a 2009 model with the Samsung S5L8920.
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Strengths: A straightforward touchscreen The Apple iPhone 3G S 16Gb has a 3.5-inch screen that gives menus, short messages and photos a clear place on the front of the phone.
Limitations: An ageing platform This is a 2009 model with the Samsung S5L8920.
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Strengths: A straightforward touchscreen The Apple iPhone 3G 16Gb has a 3.5-inch screen that gives menus, short messages and photos a clear place on the front of the phone.
Limitations: An ageing platform This is a 2008 model with the Samsung S5L8900.
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