Three stages of poverty in Odessa:

Stage 1: no money

Stage 2: no money at all

Stage 3: time to change dollars

Question to answer: when and how often should you replace your old current iPhone with a new one so that it doesn’t hurt your wallet so much? My scenario is very simple: every year, exactly a month before the official sales of new iPhones. To do this, you will need a backup handset for all occasions, for example an Android smartphone is a good option. As they say, through thorns to the stars. Yes, in a month using Android You'll love your new iPhone X even more. The most ideal option for nomadism is some old iPhone 5s in order to spend the month of waiting as painlessly as possible.

So why is it good to change your iPhone every year? There is one banal answer - it’s profitable. This is how it happened for me.

In 2007, I bought an iPhone 2g for $850 from resellers. A year passed and I sold it for $620.

The iPhone 3G came out and they delivered it to me for $800. I paid extra $180 and bought an iPhone 3g.

In 2009, I sold an iPhone 3G in very bad condition for $560, paid extra $230 and took the iPhone 3gs. The smartphone, at that time, was fiery and very fast.

In 2010, I sold an iPhone 3gs for $550, also in very poor condition (I just don’t use cases and films), I finished it off $340 and bought a style icon – iPhone 4.

In 2011, I sold an iPhone 4 for a then-record $620 and bought an iPhone 4s for $980. The difference was $370 . Do you notice the joke? The price of the iPhone was approaching the $1000 mark 6 years ago.

In 2012, I sold an iPhone 4s in perfect condition for $550 at the local market to a friend.

At the beginning of 2013, I managed to snag an iPhone 5 for $880. The additional payment amounted to $330 .

In 2014, I sold iPhone 5 to my friend for $560 and, having paid only $220, bought an iPhone 5s. In my opinion - best smartphone Apple during all this time.

In 2015, the iPhone 5s sold on a local message board within 5 minutes of being posted. Price $580. I managed to buy an iPhone 6 in Europe for $680, paying only $100 !

I really liked buying an iPhone in Europe, and I bought the iPhone 6s with the help of a friend who was in Paris when sales started. I quickly sold my 6 for $530, although I could have gotten more. This time the surcharge was the maximum, since I decided to take the iPhone 6s plus in the maximum configuration at the standard European price, at that time it was $1100, I had to finish $570 .

Late 2016 iPhone of the year 6s Plus sold at lightning speed for $680 in Odessa and was bought by iPhone 7 plus for $890. This time a month after the start of official sales. Surcharge $310 .

This year I plan to sell the iPhone 7 plus Matte Black 128 GB for $650, and for that money it will fly away with a bang. The price of iPhone X is $1100 if you buy it in Europe. I budgeted $1,500 in case I couldn’t make it to Germany or Rome on the first day of sales. In general, I’m targeting an additional payment of $500, this is with an optimistic forecast.

Let's see how much I spent on co-payments every year for 10 years.

• 2008 – $180
• 2009 – $230
• 2010 – $340
• 2011 – $370
• 2012 – $550
• 2013 – $330
• 2014 – $220
• 2015 – $100
• 2016 – $530
• 2017 – planned to spend $500

In total, over 10 years I spent on additional payments $3350 . That's my price for buying a new iPhone every year. If I took a break of 1 year and updated every other generation, perhaps this amount would double, or maybe triple.

It’s clear that everything depends on the market situation, your location, and so on, but in my case, you can derive the average value. Let's take this amount ($3350) and divide it by 10 years. It turns out to be $335. That is, once, back in 2007, having bought an iPhone 2g for $850, the average bill for a new iPhone cost me $335 over 10 years. Think about it, is it difficult to save up, even if not $335, but $400 bucks every year for a new iPhone? Is it difficult to save 33 bucks every month? I think it's not difficult.

I have already decided for myself - I will take it! And you?

I was late for yesterday's Apple presentation and watched it after the fact. I’ll be honest, when they showed it, which looked no different from my three-year-old iPhone 5S, I was disappointed.

But disappointment gave way to sympathy when Greg Joswick, Apple's vice president of iPhone and iPhone marketing, started talking about the device's hardware, which is similar latest iPhone 6s and 6S Plus and this is with smaller sizes: 123.8 cm in length and 58.6 cm in width versus 158.2 cm and 77.9 cm, respectively, in the iPhone 6s. And when he announced the price of the device, I wanted to exchange my old, but still peppy 5s for a new iPhone SE.

How is iPhone SE different from iPhone 5s?

1. Processor

A9 with 64-bit architecture, which is ahead in performance newest samsung The Exynos 8890 from the Galaxy S7 is minimally behind the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820. It is also twice as fast as the A7 in the iPhone 5s.

2. Graphics (GPU)

In the new iPhone SE GPU 3 times faster than iPhone 5s (relevant in).

3. Co-processor

This microprocessor collects data from integrated sensors (accelerometer, gyroscope and compass) and serves to track physical activity. The new iPhone SE uses the M9 co-processor, which allows you to call Siri at any time with the voice command “Hey Siri,” even if the smartphone is locked. The iPhone 5s uses the Apple M7.

3. Camera

The main 12 MP iSight camera with high-speed autofocus, support for Focus Pixels technology and True Tone flash allows you to take Live Photos, panoramas up to 63 megapixels and shoot 4K video.

In addition to recording 4K video (3840 x 2160 pixels) at 30 fps, the iPhone SE's main camera supports slow-motion video recording at 1080p at 120 fps or at 720p at 240 fps.

In short, the iPhone SE has a completely identical camera.

4. Cellular and wireless communications

1. LTE (bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29).
2. The latest Bluetooth 4.2 module.
3. High-speed Wi‑Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac.
4. NFC for Apple Pay.

5. Power and battery

The new iPhone SE still uses lithium ion battery. The answer to the question: “Why is this good?” - located .

Apple promises such terms iPhone work SE on :

1. Talk time: up to 14 hours on 3G network.
2. When working on the Internet: up to 12 hours on a 3G network, up to 13 hours on a 4G LTE network, up to 13 hours on a Wi-Fi network.
3. Video playback: up to 13 hours.
4. Audio playback: up to 50 hours.
5. Standby time: up to 10 days.

6. Mass and weight

No different from iPhone 5s: 123.8x58.6x7.6 mm, 113 g.

Summary

To summarize, I would like to note that despite the old design, the new product turned out to be many times more powerful and durable than the iPhone 5s. In addition, unlike the iPhone 6s and especially the iPhone 6s Plus, you can operate the iPhone SE with one hand. Personally, I’m thinking about buying, and you?

Until the end of May new iPhone will officially go on sale in 100 countries, including Russia, (pre-order starts on March 29) at a price:

1. RUB 37,990 for iPhone SE 16 GB.
2. RUB 47,990 for the 64 GB model.

Despite the fact that this year Apple reduced iPhone price 11 to the 2017 low, flagship models are still as expensive as before. Many were very disappointed by this fact, but considering what the top devices are made of, one can only thank the company for not raising prices even more. Therefore, it was quite logical to expect that prices for repair services would also not be the lowest.

Repairing an iPhone sometimes turns out to be so expensive that it’s easier to buy a previous generation model

It just so happens that Apple doesn’t really like to delve into the insides of its devices, and therefore prefers not to change small parts individually. Firstly, there is a possibility of damage to adjacent components that are adjacent to each other almost closely. And, secondly, the abundance of glue in the structure makes it practically inseparable. Hence high prices for repairs.

How much does it cost to replace an iPhone 11 display?

If you unexpectedly damage or break the display of your iPhone 11 Pro or Pro Max, you'll have to pay $329. It doesn’t matter which model was damaged, because the cost of replacing the display will be the same for both a 5.8-inch device and a 6.5-inch one. This high cost stems from the fact that the entire front panel will be changed, which includes a lot of small parts - from proximity sensors to the TrueTone color temperature adjustment sensor. Replacement iPhone display 11, for obvious reasons, will be cheaper and will cost its owner $199.

But Apple is much stricter about more serious damage. For this reason, you will never get the company or authorized service center replacing a cracked or burnt back panel motherboard.

Here's the whole thing iPhone is better don’t break it, otherwise you’ll have to pay even more

Instead of exchanging them for new ones, you will be asked to pay $599 for the iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max or $399 for the iPhone 11. In this case, you will simply be given new smartphone, and the old one will be taken away for disassembly. Perhaps the sample issued will be refurbished, but who cares if it is fully functional and consists of new components?

Replace iPhone with a new one

On the one hand, the conditions service Apple may seem wild, because in Cupertino they not only restrict users in their right to repair their smartphones, but also demand huge amounts of money for replacing components that need to be replaced. However, on the other hand, such a policy can be very useful for those whose smartphones have been involved in an accident and can no longer be restored. I think paying 600 and getting a brand new flagship instead of a sunken or broken device in which it’s hard to even recognize an iPhone is a great deal.

Apple fans froze impatiently, took a deep breath and... exhaled. Because the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus were not a surprise for the first time in a long time.
Owners of the fifth and previous generations iPhone users know first-hand the capabilities of their trusty gadgets. Apple's supermobiles are practically unrivaled in terms of quality of materials and workmanship. An operating system has been developed only for iPhone iOS system, which finds a fresh version in almost every new product from Apple.

The high-quality configuration of any iPhone, a full set of programs, applications, and settings ensures the most convenient experience on the Internet. This is why Apple smartphones are actively used by entrepreneurs - especially those who run online businesses.

The Apple smartphone essentially has an American character. Having paid a decent price for it, you recoup the costs with the reliability of the device. You have time to monitor your affairs, listen to music from the iTunes resource on the built-in iPod, shoot with the rear iSight camera, hold a video conference using the front camera Face Time and play a little online games. The iPhone communicates with you, and you communicate with it (well, almost like with a person) through voice application Siri.

iPhone 5s and iPhone 6: what are the differences

Let's take last year's iPhone 5s and go with the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. Let's start with the design.

Colors: the same as they were - silver, gold and “space gray”, but the situation with the dimensions is a little different. The length of the iPhone has grown significantly: 123.8 - 138.1 - 158.1 mm. However, as well as in width: from 58.6 mm for the 5th model to 67 and 77.8 mm for the 6th and 6 Plus. The good news is that with such dimensions, at least the optimal thickness was chosen for the “six plus” - 7.1 mm versus 6.9 mm for the base iPhone 6 and 7.6 mm for the 5th version. And the “apple-bearing” phablet 6 Plus already weighs 172 g, surpassing the 6 by 53 g and the 5 by 60 g.

Of course, the 5.5-inch display of the “six plus” is impressive and makes us remember the latest achievements of the mobile market. And about competitors, of course - cheaper ones and aimed at the daily needs of the average user. An ordinary person who wants to call, take pictures, film and share their achievements on social networks. By the way, if you bought an expensive iPhone just for this, you won nothing except the temporary envy of your friends. Because they have long acquired more affordable, but no less functional Samsung, LG or Lenovo.

And now the worst secret of the iPhone 6 - behind its intelligence is a modest 2-core Apple A8 processor at 1.4 GHz, which in terms of the number of cores and frequency is no different from last year’s A7. The same gigabyte remains random access memory, as in the previous 5S model. So, what are the benefits?

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According to Apple, the A8 cores are 25% faster than the A7. In fact, for iPhone this does not affect the speed. But the graphics have speeded up by as much as 50%, and here's your answer: new camera and display capabilities. Apple saw South Asian competitors on the market with their special effects - sophisticated 5-6-inch screens, super-megapixel cameras, “smart shooting” programs - and decided to be, as they say, closer to the people. Only the price, as it was, remains “biting”. This is the “apple” principle.

Before you admire the new screen and iPhone camera 6, answer a few questions for yourself:
- 5.5’ display of the iPhone 6 Plus or 4.7’ of the iPhone 6 versus 4’ of the 5th model - is there a big difference?

Can you distinguish with the naked eye the old size of one pixel (2.25 µm²) from the new one of 3 µm²?

Are you satisfied with the picture that was in the iPhone 5s - with the same 8 MP 5-lens camera lens, ƒ/2.2 aperture, True Tone flash, etc., etc. Everything is the same in the iPhone 6. However, the accelerating and “clarifying” Focus Pixels technology has been added to automatic focus. And what, before her, photography and videography were extremely bad?

By the way, iOS version has not changed either - 8th, as it was. But the new iPhone can have as much as 128 GB of permanent memory. By the way, this is a modification, because there are only 3 of them: 16, 64 and 128 GB, and the price will be set accordingly. But the 32-gigabyte modification is no longer available. It is only available in the iPhone 5S. Was there enough for business and entertainment or was it cramped?

Is it worth changing the iPhone 5s to an iPhone: drawing conclusions

Real needs - this is what the purchase is correlated with new iPhone true connoisseurs of the brand. You've probably already formed your opinion about previous model, evaluate how useful it was to you. Does the status require something new? Then buy, and if you are completely free in your choice, go to the Notus online store and pick up a more economical smartphone. In terms of characteristics and appearance, advanced competitors are no worse, and in many ways better than iPhones. So the decision is yours.

The article describes iPhones 5S and 6.

Gadget lovers were clearly waiting for the release iPhone 6, believing that this version will be much better in all respects than iPhone 5S. Mainly fans of the company’s products “ Apple"We were hoping for a large display and a sophisticated camera. But, judging by the reviews, many users expressed their disappointment when they compared the 5th and 6th models. In particular, the complaints were that both models are not particularly different from each other.

We decided to consider this issue and find out what technical characteristics have iPhone 6 And iPhone 5S to draw the main conclusion, which one is really better? Is it worth changing 5S on 6 ? Let's find out below.

What is the difference between iPhone 6 and iPhone 5S?

So, the packaging itself of the last seven versions of iPhones remained almost the same, if we talk about design and size. But when we get to the store, we will see that the box iPhone 6 looks a little bigger:

iPhone 6 vs Aphone 5S: box and accessories

But, naturally, this will not surprise us. Let's move on. Having examined the accessories that come with the gadget, we find out that the same arsenal is observed in iPhone 5S. In general, we have:

• Headphones
• Cable
• Charger

In principle, at this stage we didn’t really count on anything. For now, let's not be disappointed and continue our research. By the way, the battery of model 6 will be somewhat more powerful.

But at this step we can already tell you something. The appearance of the sixth version of the iPhone differs from the similar characteristics of the version 5 S. And these differences play in favor of the six.

iPhone 6 vs Aphone 5S: spring view

Let's list these advantages:

• Increased display
• The hull shape has been modernized
• Generally, appearance looks more impressive

But let's turn again to user reviews. In fact, many gadget lovers cannot decide which of these two models looks better. There are also two categories of users - one likes it better 6 , others prefer 5S. Classic scheme.

What can we say? In our opinion, the six still looks more stylish. The display here smoothly merges with the body, and the size of the gadget only speaks of greater convenience when manipulating the screen. Height iPhone 6 is almost 14 cm, and the width is almost 7 cm.

In general, it’s not difficult to guess why some users can’t make a choice, while others are inclined towards the top five. Many people are concerned about the question of how to carry the gadget with them. What is clear is that the larger the screen, the more convenient it is to watch videos. But, on the other hand, it’s easier to put a lighter in your pocket than an umbrella, roughly speaking. Therefore, in this case, the choice is yours.

iPhone 6 vs Aphone 5S: technical specifications

The performance of these two gadgets, in general, does not differ significantly from each other. But it’s still worth noting that the six has acquired an order of magnitude more RAM: 64 GB versus 32 GB. This is a significant plus, since now the likelihood of the gadget freezing is reduced.

We also learn from user reviews that operating system iOS8, installed on the six, sometimes does not work stably, although this circumstance is not a big problem. In this plan 5S also no different from its older brother.

In addition, users note that the iPhone sixth is able to monitor the number of flights when climbing stairs. Five cannot help in this case. That's all, actually.

iPhone 6 vs iPhone 5S: cameras

Now let's talk about the important stuff. The 8 MP camera (the second camera is 1.2 MP) installed on the sixth iPhone cannot be said to please users. More precisely, its difference from a camera iPhone 5S In terms of the quality of the images taken, they were not noticed, or were not very significant.

The significant advantages of the camera in iPhone 6 are:

• Improved face recognition
• Increased focusing speed

By the way, here are the pictures taken by both gadgets (1st picture – iPhone 6; 2nd photo – iPhone 5S):

Shooting from the iPhone 6 camera

Shooting from the iPhone 5S camera

Personally, we didn’t see much of anything, perhaps you’ll appreciate it better. By the way, in the dark, both gadgets take equally good pictures.

iPhone 6 vs Aphone 5S: summing up

In general, the six still has its advantages. Just enlarging the display is already worth a lot if you are not a supporter of minimalism. Double the amount of RAM compared to 5S– this is definitely a big advantage. All other characteristics have not been improved much. There is no need to talk about any revolutionary changes. In the end, it's up to you to decide which one better iPhone choose.

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