The iPhone 5s is over!
Very often, manufacturers promise 5 years of updates for their smartphones. Some are more generous than others, and guarantee 7 years of updating. This shows that Apple is an exception when, in January 2023, it releases a new security patch for its iPhone 5s: the iconic smartphone is already 10 years old!
But what had to happen happened. This month of June, it’s official: after 165 million models sold worldwide, this very first iPhone produced under the direction of Tim Cook after the departure of Steve Jobs officially becomes obsolete. No more sales, no more Apple after-sales service. And if you love your vintage phone, to change the screen, the battery, or any other part, you will have to turn to an unauthorized repairer and cross your fingers. Unless you are finally ready to change?
The change is now !
A brand new iPhone 15…
Imagine that you change your old Peugeot 405 (without power steering or ABS) for the brand new 3008 (with computer and analog dashboard): the shock will be just as great if you decide to the brand new iPhone 15, the flagship of the year “made by Apple”. The usual 6.1 inch format is dressed in an elegant aluminum shell, and lights up on a pretty OLED panel at 60 Hz: colorful, bright, fluid, we love it Dynamic Island function to quickly access notifications and your favorite applications.
Under the hood: nothing less thanexcellent A16 Bionic chip, and a battery that lasts up to 20 hours of continuous video playback. On the rear shell: a dual 48+12 Mpx photo sensor which relies on a lot of artificial intelligence to produce quality photos that can be retouched as desired. And on the edge, for the first time, a USB-C port. No wonder he won 3 gold medals at DXOMark!
Posted at almost 1000€ at Apple, it would be better to search a little to lower the bill, and Rakuten seems to be a good lead to go below the €700 mark.
…or a refurbished iPhone 13?
After all, a used 308 isn’t bad at all, and it’s significantly less expensive than the famous 3008! Same at Apple, so how about making a compromise, while doing something for your wallet, and one for the planet at the same time?
The refurbished iPhone 13 is undoubtedly the best deal at the moment. Her A15 Bionic chip is quite effective, its Super Retina XDR display very dapper, and its dual 12+12 Mpx photo sensor surprisingly good. The 11 Mpx one for selfies is even better. In addition, the iPhone 13 is already capable ofrecord your videos in 4K with Dolby Vision!
If you are ready to also change your mobile plan, we have information on how to get it for free in this article. Otherwise, here are the current prices, with once again Rakuten which seems to be the reseller most likely to offer good prices, especially with models stamped “Very good condition”.
