Which new iPhone?

[User7288339]

I have an iPhone 12 which I've had since 2021. Think it's time to upgrade as rear camera has just stopped working and the battery life is rubbish.

What should I go for? Price is a factor, but I tend to keep them a while so want some longevity.

Have been happy with the 12 and wouldn't want anything larger.

I've tended to get not quite the latest but one before so should I think about the 15? Or 14?

I've previously paid monthly through Vodafone but could use savings to buy it all in one go if it will be cheaper (currently getting about 4% on savings)

I had an iPhone 11 that started going wrong a few weeks ago so have bought a 14 and I'm really happy with it. The only differences I could see between the 14 and 15 was some extra features with the camera and a change to the charging cable. I wasn't bothered about having the latest model either so bought an excellent condition refurbished phone from Giffgaff.

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/cheap-mobile-finder/contracts/

Try the tool on money saving expert or other price comparison to find out if it would be cheaper to buy with a contract or outright. Or get refurbished as PP. Later model may have longer support/updates so may be worth bearing in mind if you're planning to keep it for a while.

I've just bought the 16 and am happy with it but not really bothered with tech and just use it for calls, messaging, internet and photos. Having a good camera was the most important to me so I possibly should have gone for the 15 pro however in saying that the 16 camera works perfectly well for me though night mode is still not the best ( I upgraded from 12 also)

I've just bought a 16 last week and so far it seems exactly the same as my 14. I only bought a new one so I could give teen DC my 14 (they weren't getting a brand new phone!)

Thanks all, am drawn to a 15 at the moment;
Apple do a 0% finance option so might do that.

Got a Vodafone airtime contract for about £20 at the moment that I'm happy with but wonder if I should look to get a cheaper sim only deal

I paid for mine in full but I'm sure Giffgaff also offered interest free for up to 12 months. I already pay £10 per month for data etc and never get close to using my allowance.

Yes realise Vodafone have totally been doing one over on me with my "airtime" deal, I barely use 5GB pm and there are loads better SIM only deals out there.

Going with Lebara as they use Vodafone network which is good in my area. Just under £6pm for 10GB and first 3 months are £2.95 or something.

Then getting the phone from Apple on 0% finance.

@User7288339 You could look in to the newest IPhone which is the IPhone 16 e which is considerably cheaper than the 16 https://www.apple.com/uk/iphone-16e/