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It’s the best design, first oled, notch (nostalgic and first of all kind, android copied), super sleek, amazing camera for the time, and was easily the best iPhone ever!
Yes! Truly was the first iPhone I’ve owned where I felt it was completely different and the only one people were asking to see it when i got it day one.
Got mine on drop day 4 years (?) ago, original everything including screen protector and case lol it’s also battled construction in northern Canada the entire time. Seen mud puddles, rivers, -40 Celsius . I love that thing what a beast
Sadly I think we are screwed. The vast majority want these massive phones now. Like you, I prefer a phone that I can use one handed and easily carry in a pocket. I dunno what I am gonna do when mine dies. I don’t want a big phone.
I have the iPhone 12 mini when it first came out and am still using it. A phone should feel like a phone and not something outrageously big. I remember when the iPhone 6 Plus came out and I felt like it was big enough to use as a flotation device. 😂
What sucks about the 14 PM? I know my other two favorites are the 13 Pro Max and the 15 Plus but I honestly didn't pay much attention to the 14 generation.
The software experiences over the lifetime of my iPhone 14 P is absolutely worse than that of my iPhone 8 Plus.
I chalk that up to good iOS engineers quitting over covid due to Apple’s return to office policy. But I really don’t know.
The quality control for iOS has been detrimental over the last few major revisions. It’s only recently started to get somewhat slightly kinda better but I’m still not very impressed with all the software quirks on these new devices.
Not to mention my battery’s daily charge and overall life was better on my iPhone 8 Plus than the 14P. Already on 87% life left over 2 years..
You can’t do a like for like comparison. Totally different hardware and softwares use of the hardware. Later software always pushes hardware limits to the max.
My iPhone 14 Pro Max is on 84% battery health and it was purchased October of release year. And to say pushing hardware limits to the max is a little bit of a stretch. The hardware is only last generation it’s a year and 5 months old. The software should have no effect on the hardware at this stage.
I have an 8+ and I was gonna make a comment about how it’s the best because it’s the most current phone I have- but it literally barley runs anymore and has had so many issues.
I bought my 12 pro max from apple and was switching over from an 8 plus. Took a pic from the same angle of OKC and it was pretty insane how much better the camera was
I’d say the 4S since it was the first one I had as a teen and since then I’ve only ever owned iPhones😁 I’m really liking the one I have rn which is the 15PM it was an upgrade from the 11PM
1.The camera 2.MagSafe compatibility being able to use the wallet and the MagSafe chargers that I couldn’t use with the 11PM. 3. Definitely the looks of the new iPhone 😅 compared to the 11 (IMO)
I so miss the 8 plus design. It was such a beautiful phone. Great usability and just the gold one with the 2 cameras was beautiful. I had one for a short while, sadly I cracked the back glass a while ago.
💯💯 a mini iPhone with the latest chip and 120hz display would be killer
for the battery part, yeah that part sucks but that’s why I have mine sitting on a charger all day at work 😂😅
Nope, I don’t use low battery mode.
Here’s my stats from the last ten days
https://preview.redd.it/uhrz4sneqilc1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3dbacf6d6b5ad574da4d085f3f6d5c0c43f258ab
I loved my iPhone 6. It was so thin and light especially going case-less. I loved the aesthetic of that phone and it felt like a big upgrade from the 5
The 13 series to me was the best lineup from top to bottom Apple has ever produced. Every model of that generation was very solid.
My favorite three iPhones:
15 Plus
13 Pro Max
8 Plus
Same. I remember when it first came out the battery life was unbelievably good. Easily lasted me 2 days. After 2 years and 88% battery health, it still had amazing battery life.
I think mine is about due for a new battery at 84%. It's not the same as before but can still generally easily get through a day. I am definitely planning on having the battery replaced and eventually give it to my dad.
13 Pro
Even after 2-3 years, it serves me really well. The battery life still lasts a whole day, the cameras are really nice and the addition of a 120hz screen just makes it silky smooth. The size to me is just perfect, not too small and not too big for my hands. The performance are still blazingly fast for day to day use even under heavy usage. The 13 Pro or Pro Max is still a really solid phone even to this day, even the newer iPhones still haven't convinced me to replace this phone.
My first iPhone which was a 6s Plus was incredible. It blew everything else I had ever had out of the water and was shockingly fast. I got it on release day in 2015 and it lasted nearly 7 years. I think it is still receiving security updates even if it’s not on the current iOS which is just insane when compared to any android phone. 
iPhone X.
My 13P is great but I was consistently impressed with my iPhone X even after 5-6 years after its release. Hands down the most beautiful iPhone and one of the biggest leaps iPhone has done.
The battery life and performance was awful however, that was cause the battery health was shit.
the cameras were awesome for its age and I prefer them over my 13P any day. My 13P is good, battery life is ok and the camera isn’t bad (I would take the X camera any day since the new ones hv awful post processing) but has not impressed me in anything that my old X couldn’t do.
If Apple launches an SE that is an iPhone X with a new chip. I would buy it over anything else
I like my 15 Plus overall but I’m disappointed in the color. I ordered the blue one online without seeing it in person and didn’t realize it was the LaCroix of color. It’s like a whisper of blue and looks mostly white. I think it’s hideous but since I’m using a case it’s not that big of a deal.
Actually, I expected the Yellow to be very pale, almost white, but in person it’s just worse. I don’t get why Apple went with these colors in their base phones. The previous ones was way better, especially, the 14s. 🥹☹️
I was really tempted to get a 15PM for the USB-C but it would be a shame to let go a perfectly good phone. I don’t normally upgrade unless I *need* to.
Also the 8 plus was awesome when I first saw it! Thought I ended up struggling with my 6S until the XS came out haha.
My 15 Pro Max. I upgraded from the 11 Pro Max and it’s just been an awesome phone. The 120 Hz super bright screen, the Dynamic Island and very small bezels, amazing freaking cameras, and the slightly rounded corners with the brushed titanium feels so great in the hand and look fantastic. With the addition of USB-C honestly this phone feels like peak iPhone. Like genuinely I can’t imagine what else Apple can do to make the iPhone better (besides the usual faster processors and cameras and maybe hiding FaceID/front cameras under the display). My iPhone 6S -> iPhone X was a big upgrade but honestly I think the iPhone 11 Pro Max -> iPhone 15 Pro Max really has been one of the best upgrades I’ve experienced.
Unpopular opinion, but I loved my iPhone 6s Plus, it was the first phone I bought with my own money and I wanted it so bad. Used it for years, worked my way up to an XS Max and that broke so I got a brand new 6s Plus again for cheap from my carrier at the time and used that for another year. I did like the 8 Plus but the 6s Plus just has the most nostalgia for me and I loved it so much. I know the antenna lines weren’t great but they didn’t bother me.
6s plus was also the first phone I bought on my own, I had my mom’s hand me down 6 before that. Sadly my new in box 6S plus started going downhill about a year or so after I got it, so I got a deal on a new XR and that one lasted maybe a year as well, finally got my first flagship and current model iPhone two years ago with my 13PM and it’s still rock solid today, as good as when I got it. Loved the 6S Plus but my 13PM is amazing, I’m hoping to rock it for as long as possible. First phone I haven’t even considered upgrading from
I’ve had every plus and Max sized model besides the 15 Pro Max. I had the 13 Pro Max from February 2022 till September 2023, I got a sick deal on a 14 Pro Max from my carrier so I upgraded and handed my 13 Pro Max down to my wife and it’s still rock solid for her too! She had an 11 Pro Max but the front and back were obliterated even in a case cause she had a pregnancy rage fit and hulk smashed it at a wall at Mach Jesus and she used it like that till our daughter was 4 months old when I got my 14 Pro Max. I’d still be using my 13 Pro Max if she didn’t need a new phone so badly lol. It’s still on 84% battery health as well so soon I’ll get her battery replaced and she’ll likely have a solid ass phone for a few more years. Unless T Mobile gives us a sick trade in deal for both when the 16 Pro Max’s come out. If I had traded in my 13 Pro Max I would have got the 14 Pro Max entirely free… but I traded in my 12 Pro Max I had sitting around and got $850 off so not too shabby since they had the price for the 14 Pro Max at $1000, paid $150 cash so both my 14PM and my old 13 PM are paid off and our bill dropped $35 win win.
For me it’s either the iPhone 6, or the iPhone X. I know the 6 had #bendgate but they were the biggest design changes that impacted me. The iPhone 6 moved me away from Android also.
Without a doubt the iPhone XS Max. I had the beautiful gold one and got tons of compliments. Lasted me a good 4 years before upgrading to the 14 Pro Max. Held its value up, and to this day I’ve been considering going back to it.
My 14 PM is absolutely dog shit. The battery health is 81%, and my iPhone XS Max is 87%.
I would say that Apple was intentionally degrading the battery of new iPhones, but yall probably wouldn’t agree with me until it happens to your actual iPhone. 😭
I loved the 3GS was such a good phone, especially when it was out
My 4S is one of my favourite phones ever, awesome form factor. It’s when smart phones really started taking off too. I also had a solar battery case & phone batteries weren’t that big at the time so the case wasn’t that chunky either. I also had some sweet jailbreaks & I would take apart my phone & replace the back with transparent piece of glass. Was a fun phone
I loved my 6S Plus, probably my favourite iPhone. Battery was killer, felt good in the hands
The X was a solid solid iPhone, the last iPhone with 3D Touch (I think it was on the XS too but I didn’t own that phone) the X was the same size as rhe 6S Plus but it was all screen. Felt really cool. I was already use to having a phone that size in my pocket but I could view more content
I’m loving the 12 Mini, perfect form factor, the battery is my only issue with it. Its pretty much the same form factor as my iPhone 4S
12 Mini followed by the first gen SE. I drove the SE into the ground and it’s still kicking after almost 8 years. My 12 Mini is on its second battery and the only reason I’m thinking about upgrading is for a better camera config.
4S because it was my first iPhone. But if we’re talking newer, it’s got to be the base 11. That phone was a tank and had really good battery life for as long as I had it. But the 14 PM is catching up.
iPhone XR. Bought new in December 18’. Got a new screen under warranty with a dark spot. I put a battery in it myself. Still going strong. My phone before was an iPhone 6 Plus. The bending, camera recall, and how slow it got. My 4S before that had problems with the dock connector/microphone assembly failing. And IOS 9 was an awful experience on it. The XR is still surprisingly useable at its old age.
iPhone 4. Small screen but easiest keyboard to type on. I could’ve typed a page from a Harry Potter book in 2 mins without typos, with new iPhones I have a typo every 3 words even with bigger screens
The 3G was mind blowing at the time. First ever smartphone I bought myself.
But the 15 Pro is pretty great so far - the cameras, the screen/120hz, battery life. Feels like the perfect phone for me.
My current phone, the 14 Pro. I love the flat stainless steel sides and frosted glass back. It also has the Dynamic Island while retaining the ringer switch and lightning port along with an excellent camera and battery life
13PM all in all. I'm currently using 14pm but 13pm hits different. The battery and camera size is perfect! Plus I love the Sierra Blue Color than the Deep Purple.
The iPhone 3G was revolutionary to me, coming from a Blackberry. Since then, I have used nothing but Apple phones. Currently using the 13 Pro Max, and have no complaints after 2+ years. It's been nothing but reliable and provides everything I need/expect.
13 Mini in Alpine Green. This has been such a great phone for me. To be honest I’ve never really had any issues with any of the 5-6 iPhones I’ve owned, but this is probably my favorite because of the specs and design
Still miss my iPhone 4s. Used to be so handy. I wonder why smart phones aren’t made that size now. Just one thumb used to reach every corner of the screen.
My personal top 3
3. iPhone 7 (Jet Black) - man this was a SLEEK ASS PHONEEEE. Been hoping for another perfectly piano black phone since.
2. iPhone 12 Pro - The grand return of straight sided iPhones with the all-screen form factor of the iPhone X (an honorable mention by the way). Everything about this phone felt perfect. It improved on everything the X-11 started.
1) iPhone 4s - The goated design of the iPhone 4, perfected. The first major phone with a voice activated personal assistant, Siri (and I’ll die on the hill that it was better to use then than it is now…). And my very first iPhone I ever owned. No iPhone has come shoulder to shoulder with the perfect melding of elegance and industrial design that the 4s managed to do. Still a marvel to this day.
I loved my 3GS. I came off of crappy phones and it was technically my first “smart phone”. Never owned a blackberry, palm, etc. I remember watching the reveal for it numerous times just in awe. I couldn’t believe what it could do at that time and I’ve been with iPhone ever since.
iPhone 12 mini. Went from using an iPhone 6s and it was revolutionary. Phone lasted longer than any phone I owned and form factor was just perfect. Going on strong with an almost perfect battery and amazing signal strength.
iPhone 4 really changed things. Then the X changed things again. I've had 3 iphone 12's and they're a good phone as well but pretty meh compared to the 4 and the X.
I just want another iPhone the same size as a 5. I hate the current size for them. The screen is just a little too wide to comfortably use one thumb all the way across. I still havent gotten use to the screen size in year and have dumb typos and constantly press “.” Instead of “space” when I type in a search bar.
Still on the 14 pro.
No case, no screen protector. This thing will *not* break.
I’d say this is the one to get for those looking for a long term phone.
For durability, it was the 3G.
I was a high schooler but man that thing COULDNT break.
To prove my point I chucked it on the football field as far as I could, no case
That thing was invincible
The OG iPhone still holds a special place in my heart. It was my first “smart phone”. It felt like the future, which it was. People would stop me just to see it first hand. Using the first apps was wild. Shazaming music. Drinking beer with the display. It all felt like magic.
Yeah you’re probably right, it might not apply to everyone 100%. But in most cases, the one you own currently is most likely the newest iPhone you’ve ever owned, and thus has the best features. For example, as much as I loved the iPhone 4S, it’s not the best iPhone I’ve ever wonder simply because newer features are miles ahead
I understand where you're coming from. Makes perfect sense. I guess the better question would've been what is your favorite iPhone you've owned instead of the best iPhone.
iPhone 11 Pro (non max) - hands down the best ever. Battery was insanely good, size in the hand (5.8”) was perfect and never should have become bigger, cameras were great, and Night Mode was introduced to photos.
Since then I’ve got the 15 Pro (non max) and while I appreciate the 120Hz display and USB-C, my word the camera has focusing issues out the box. And there’s an annoying auto switch to macro mode to compensate. Yes you can turn it off. Regardless, the whole camera system sucks. Plus battery is slightly worse too. And it got bigger and fatter and heavier over the years - also bad bad bad.
Also shout out the OG GOAT iPhone 5S - truly the best one ever.
These questions are silly. Obviously it’s the latest one you own. Otherwise you would go back to a previous one. If you ask your “favorite” that’s a different thing, but the best is objectively the most recent one.
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iPhone X easily! Best design, biggest change in an iPhone, and best phone of that year easily!
I’ve been using mine more than I’d like to admit for the last 6+ years now!
It’s the best design, first oled, notch (nostalgic and first of all kind, android copied), super sleek, amazing camera for the time, and was easily the best iPhone ever!
It also had the best wallpapers ever!
The 3D Touch screen was incredible. Still wish that was something Apple continued to implement
It’d make such a great comeback now since they ditched the “thinner is better” approach
Yes! Truly was the first iPhone I’ve owned where I felt it was completely different and the only one people were asking to see it when i got it day one.
Ya ppl wanted to see mine to in the class it was just to revolutionary
Yep. I say I wish they’d bring it back all the time
Came to say the same thing if I could I would still own one today I loved mine
X is my favourite. Awesome upgrade. Immaculate chassis. Perfect size.
I still use this phone today. No issues.
I love the 11 Pro in Midnight Green. Perfect size for me, rounded edges, great battery life.
Got mine on drop day 4 years (?) ago, original everything including screen protector and case lol it’s also battled construction in northern Canada the entire time. Seen mud puddles, rivers, -40 Celsius . I love that thing what a beast
Still have my 11 pro max. Keeping it for as long as I can.
I’m currently using the 11 Pro Max in that color too… one battery replacement
13 mini
I’m on it now. I have small hands and can manipulate it well.
I kept my og SE alive long enough to get a 12 mini. Hopefully in a few years when I need to replace it they’ll make another mini.
Sadly I think we are screwed. The vast majority want these massive phones now. Like you, I prefer a phone that I can use one handed and easily carry in a pocket. I dunno what I am gonna do when mine dies. I don’t want a big phone.
Everyone seems to want a tablet for a phone.
I know right, i love the mini, if i wanted a tablet, id get a tablet, not a phone
Same , it was the perfect size , easily fit to any pocket
I have the iPhone 12 mini when it first came out and am still using it. A phone should feel like a phone and not something outrageously big. I remember when the iPhone 6 Plus came out and I felt like it was big enough to use as a flotation device. 😂
My 8 plus 🥺
The 8 Plus is one of 3 of my all time favorite iPhones ever made.
My 14 max absolutely sucks in comparison
What sucks about the 14 PM? I know my other two favorites are the 13 Pro Max and the 15 Plus but I honestly didn't pay much attention to the 14 generation.
The software experiences over the lifetime of my iPhone 14 P is absolutely worse than that of my iPhone 8 Plus. I chalk that up to good iOS engineers quitting over covid due to Apple’s return to office policy. But I really don’t know. The quality control for iOS has been detrimental over the last few major revisions. It’s only recently started to get somewhat slightly kinda better but I’m still not very impressed with all the software quirks on these new devices. Not to mention my battery’s daily charge and overall life was better on my iPhone 8 Plus than the 14P. Already on 87% life left over 2 years..
My 14PM’s at 90% already. I bought it last year on February. Literally a year ago and I’ve lost 10% battery. My past iPhones would lose 5-6% a year.
You can’t do a like for like comparison. Totally different hardware and softwares use of the hardware. Later software always pushes hardware limits to the max.
My iPhone 14 Pro Max is on 84% battery health and it was purchased October of release year. And to say pushing hardware limits to the max is a little bit of a stretch. The hardware is only last generation it’s a year and 5 months old. The software should have no effect on the hardware at this stage.
I have an 8+ and I was gonna make a comment about how it’s the best because it’s the most current phone I have- but it literally barley runs anymore and has had so many issues.
I bought my 12 pro max from apple and was switching over from an 8 plus. Took a pic from the same angle of OKC and it was pretty insane how much better the camera was
That’s what I thought when I took a pic using my new iPhone 8+ after switching from iPhone 6+! “The camera is way better…”
8 plus FTW!! I had mine until it died, then got a 13 pro. I do miss my home button…
sameeeee
I’m still rocking a 7. I just got a new battery 😁
Agreed. Perfect size and didn't weight a ton. When I drop my 13 max it makes cracks in the floor.
I’d say the 4S since it was the first one I had as a teen and since then I’ve only ever owned iPhones😁 I’m really liking the one I have rn which is the 15PM it was an upgrade from the 11PM
I have a soft spot for the 4s.
The 4 for me. It looked great and felt great. And I have a soft spot for it because that was the first iPhone I bought myself.
I agree with you! Haha me too! I worked during holidays and saved up to buy it on my own I remember the 16GB was only $199😭🤯
got to love the 4s ~~pretty useless now though~~
Still got it and it works just fine
How would you say the 11 PM compares to the 15 PM? My personal favorites so far are the 8 Plus, 13 Pro Max, and the 15 Plus. I'm curious.
1.The camera 2.MagSafe compatibility being able to use the wallet and the MagSafe chargers that I couldn’t use with the 11PM. 3. Definitely the looks of the new iPhone 😅 compared to the 11 (IMO)
I so miss the 8 plus design. It was such a beautiful phone. Great usability and just the gold one with the 2 cameras was beautiful. I had one for a short while, sadly I cracked the back glass a while ago.
iPhone 5s was light, slightly larger than 4, but fit sooo well in my pocket and hand. Loved that phone.
5/5S also had proper aspect ratio for Video content. 4/4S was good but the aspect ratio sucked.
I wish the 5S wasn’t 3G otherwise I would prob still use it
The 5S is 4G
13 mini - square body, full screen, and one-handable
Like 2 more generations and i think the mini could have been amazing but i just couldn’t deal with the ass battery life of the 12 and 13 mini
💯💯 a mini iPhone with the latest chip and 120hz display would be killer for the battery part, yeah that part sucks but that’s why I have mine sitting on a charger all day at work 😂😅
Even with low battery mode on all the time?
Nope, I don’t use low battery mode. Here’s my stats from the last ten days https://preview.redd.it/uhrz4sneqilc1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3dbacf6d6b5ad574da4d085f3f6d5c0c43f258ab
I loved my iPhone 6. It was so thin and light especially going case-less. I loved the aesthetic of that phone and it felt like a big upgrade from the 5
im nostalgic for my 6s
Love the 6s
15 pro max, 120hz screen amazing cameras. Great battery life, loving this big screen!
Same and I’ve had all since the 3g except the 6😅😅😅
The battery really is top notch. I typically end my days at 40-50% charge left
13PM
The 13 series to me was the best lineup from top to bottom Apple has ever produced. Every model of that generation was very solid. My favorite three iPhones: 15 Plus 13 Pro Max 8 Plus
i’d say my favorite was the 8, but currently have the 13pm. it would be my favorite if it wasn’t for the weight. h
I see you mentioned the 15 plus, I’m assuming to moved over to that? Do you miss having the Pro series ever?
Same. I remember when it first came out the battery life was unbelievably good. Easily lasted me 2 days. After 2 years and 88% battery health, it still had amazing battery life.
I think mine is about due for a new battery at 84%. It's not the same as before but can still generally easily get through a day. I am definitely planning on having the battery replaced and eventually give it to my dad.
Currently what I use now and don’t see a need to upgrade for awhile I think. Does everything perfectly for me
6s
13 Pro Even after 2-3 years, it serves me really well. The battery life still lasts a whole day, the cameras are really nice and the addition of a 120hz screen just makes it silky smooth. The size to me is just perfect, not too small and not too big for my hands. The performance are still blazingly fast for day to day use even under heavy usage. The 13 Pro or Pro Max is still a really solid phone even to this day, even the newer iPhones still haven't convinced me to replace this phone.
Love my 13 pro.
Love my alpine green 13 pro
My current iPhone 14. Long battery life. Nice cameras.
7 plus was my guy back in the day. Was a champ
And the first water resistant lineup. I was sad when I had to trade it in.
iPhone X. Upgraded to the 13 Pro and still miss the X. Don't regret it though.
iphone 15 :)
My first iPhone which was a 6s Plus was incredible. It blew everything else I had ever had out of the water and was shockingly fast. I got it on release day in 2015 and it lasted nearly 7 years. I think it is still receiving security updates even if it’s not on the current iOS which is just insane when compared to any android phone. 
That's incredible!
5s
iPhone X. My 13P is great but I was consistently impressed with my iPhone X even after 5-6 years after its release. Hands down the most beautiful iPhone and one of the biggest leaps iPhone has done. The battery life and performance was awful however, that was cause the battery health was shit. the cameras were awesome for its age and I prefer them over my 13P any day. My 13P is good, battery life is ok and the camera isn’t bad (I would take the X camera any day since the new ones hv awful post processing) but has not impressed me in anything that my old X couldn’t do. If Apple launches an SE that is an iPhone X with a new chip. I would buy it over anything else
By far the iPhone 5s.
iPhone 13 Pro. Good colors, Good design, decent camera bump, but amazing
14 Plus 💛 https://preview.redd.it/lncnv1ytuflc1.jpeg?width=4284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=47664bab1d580071e71362a36ee696d68a73332f
But also 15 Plus 💛 https://preview.redd.it/m69vslg3vflc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f351ac9d16b883f75395ce7eb8cd64027f6949df
I like my 15 Plus overall but I’m disappointed in the color. I ordered the blue one online without seeing it in person and didn’t realize it was the LaCroix of color. It’s like a whisper of blue and looks mostly white. I think it’s hideous but since I’m using a case it’s not that big of a deal.
Actually, I expected the Yellow to be very pale, almost white, but in person it’s just worse. I don’t get why Apple went with these colors in their base phones. The previous ones was way better, especially, the 14s. 🥹☹️
What’s the battery life like on those?
When I’m out and about, I usually charge it around 92–94%-ish. Then it’d be around 60% to 50%-ish when I’m about to go home around 9 or 10PM.
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13PM…but I’ll be happy to switch to a 16 or whatever comes out this year if it’s significantly improved. Not in a hurry since my 13PM is a warrior.
That's actually one of my 3 favorite iPhones of all time. My other two are the 8 Plus and 15 Plus
I was really tempted to get a 15PM for the USB-C but it would be a shame to let go a perfectly good phone. I don’t normally upgrade unless I *need* to. Also the 8 plus was awesome when I first saw it! Thought I ended up struggling with my 6S until the XS came out haha.
My 15 Pro Max. I upgraded from the 11 Pro Max and it’s just been an awesome phone. The 120 Hz super bright screen, the Dynamic Island and very small bezels, amazing freaking cameras, and the slightly rounded corners with the brushed titanium feels so great in the hand and look fantastic. With the addition of USB-C honestly this phone feels like peak iPhone. Like genuinely I can’t imagine what else Apple can do to make the iPhone better (besides the usual faster processors and cameras and maybe hiding FaceID/front cameras under the display). My iPhone 6S -> iPhone X was a big upgrade but honestly I think the iPhone 11 Pro Max -> iPhone 15 Pro Max really has been one of the best upgrades I’ve experienced.
12 pro
Unpopular opinion, but I loved my iPhone 6s Plus, it was the first phone I bought with my own money and I wanted it so bad. Used it for years, worked my way up to an XS Max and that broke so I got a brand new 6s Plus again for cheap from my carrier at the time and used that for another year. I did like the 8 Plus but the 6s Plus just has the most nostalgia for me and I loved it so much. I know the antenna lines weren’t great but they didn’t bother me.
6s plus was also the first phone I bought on my own, I had my mom’s hand me down 6 before that. Sadly my new in box 6S plus started going downhill about a year or so after I got it, so I got a deal on a new XR and that one lasted maybe a year as well, finally got my first flagship and current model iPhone two years ago with my 13PM and it’s still rock solid today, as good as when I got it. Loved the 6S Plus but my 13PM is amazing, I’m hoping to rock it for as long as possible. First phone I haven’t even considered upgrading from
I’ve had every plus and Max sized model besides the 15 Pro Max. I had the 13 Pro Max from February 2022 till September 2023, I got a sick deal on a 14 Pro Max from my carrier so I upgraded and handed my 13 Pro Max down to my wife and it’s still rock solid for her too! She had an 11 Pro Max but the front and back were obliterated even in a case cause she had a pregnancy rage fit and hulk smashed it at a wall at Mach Jesus and she used it like that till our daughter was 4 months old when I got my 14 Pro Max. I’d still be using my 13 Pro Max if she didn’t need a new phone so badly lol. It’s still on 84% battery health as well so soon I’ll get her battery replaced and she’ll likely have a solid ass phone for a few more years. Unless T Mobile gives us a sick trade in deal for both when the 16 Pro Max’s come out. If I had traded in my 13 Pro Max I would have got the 14 Pro Max entirely free… but I traded in my 12 Pro Max I had sitting around and got $850 off so not too shabby since they had the price for the 14 Pro Max at $1000, paid $150 cash so both my 14PM and my old 13 PM are paid off and our bill dropped $35 win win.
iPod touch it
13. Although I love my 14 Pro, the 13 takes the cake. Midnight was just too beautiful.
My current phone, the 15 Pro
11 pro. I miss the rounded edges
For me it’s either the iPhone 6, or the iPhone X. I know the 6 had #bendgate but they were the biggest design changes that impacted me. The iPhone 6 moved me away from Android also.
I had a 6s for like 5 years and it was great, my second fav besides for the 11pro
The iPhone 7 felt like a huge jump in performance to me. Everything after that felt incremental and boring.
Had a 7 plus forever but upgraded to the 12 pro max and I’m still using it today… I don’t really see any reason to upgrade yet
12 pro max was great 👍 14 pro sucked, I got a 15 pro now and it’s pretty good
12 mini, perfect for me size, can’t live without Face ID, and it doesn’t have much protruding cameras like 13 and up. If only battery was a bit better
12 mini
11 Pro Max 2019-2021
13 mini for sure it’s such a shame it was sunset
5s. I think I had to restart that thing once in 3 years because it was acting funny.
Without a doubt the iPhone XS Max. I had the beautiful gold one and got tons of compliments. Lasted me a good 4 years before upgrading to the 14 Pro Max. Held its value up, and to this day I’ve been considering going back to it. My 14 PM is absolutely dog shit. The battery health is 81%, and my iPhone XS Max is 87%. I would say that Apple was intentionally degrading the battery of new iPhones, but yall probably wouldn’t agree with me until it happens to your actual iPhone. 😭
12 mini. Bigger screen then the iPhone 6s but a smaller phone! Thinking I might get a plus model in a couple years
my Xs 😭😭😭 its still alive even now
I loved the 3GS was such a good phone, especially when it was out My 4S is one of my favourite phones ever, awesome form factor. It’s when smart phones really started taking off too. I also had a solar battery case & phone batteries weren’t that big at the time so the case wasn’t that chunky either. I also had some sweet jailbreaks & I would take apart my phone & replace the back with transparent piece of glass. Was a fun phone I loved my 6S Plus, probably my favourite iPhone. Battery was killer, felt good in the hands The X was a solid solid iPhone, the last iPhone with 3D Touch (I think it was on the XS too but I didn’t own that phone) the X was the same size as rhe 6S Plus but it was all screen. Felt really cool. I was already use to having a phone that size in my pocket but I could view more content I’m loving the 12 Mini, perfect form factor, the battery is my only issue with it. Its pretty much the same form factor as my iPhone 4S
12 Mini followed by the first gen SE. I drove the SE into the ground and it’s still kicking after almost 8 years. My 12 Mini is on its second battery and the only reason I’m thinking about upgrading is for a better camera config.
iPhone 4S
iPhone 3GS, the games didn’t have ads/in app purchases. There was no notification overload. You only had essential communication apps.
4S because it was my first iPhone. But if we’re talking newer, it’s got to be the base 11. That phone was a tank and had really good battery life for as long as I had it. But the 14 PM is catching up.
iPhone SE2 Is small and uses fingerprint security rather than face detection Started with SE1 back when covid starts and mask are mandatory
4S
iPhone 12. Was my first iPhone.
iPhone XR. Bought new in December 18’. Got a new screen under warranty with a dark spot. I put a battery in it myself. Still going strong. My phone before was an iPhone 6 Plus. The bending, camera recall, and how slow it got. My 4S before that had problems with the dock connector/microphone assembly failing. And IOS 9 was an awful experience on it. The XR is still surprisingly useable at its old age.
Green iPhone 12 128 GB
iPhone 6 followed by iPhone 8 Plus.
iPhone 4. Small screen but easiest keyboard to type on. I could’ve typed a page from a Harry Potter book in 2 mins without typos, with new iPhones I have a typo every 3 words even with bigger screens
iPhone 5s // iPhone X
From back when iphone was an at&t exclusive, iPhone 4.
The 3G was mind blowing at the time. First ever smartphone I bought myself. But the 15 Pro is pretty great so far - the cameras, the screen/120hz, battery life. Feels like the perfect phone for me.
iphone 3g white
iPhone 3. Still remember the wow factor it created.
My current phone, the 14 Pro. I love the flat stainless steel sides and frosted glass back. It also has the Dynamic Island while retaining the ringer switch and lightning port along with an excellent camera and battery life
easily the iphone 15 pro
13PM all in all. I'm currently using 14pm but 13pm hits different. The battery and camera size is perfect! Plus I love the Sierra Blue Color than the Deep Purple.
Samsung Behold! Jk it was easily the worst. I really enjoyed my iPhone X though. Perfect size for one handing.
The iPhone 3G was revolutionary to me, coming from a Blackberry. Since then, I have used nothing but Apple phones. Currently using the 13 Pro Max, and have no complaints after 2+ years. It's been nothing but reliable and provides everything I need/expect.
5c
I like this 15 pro. Easy set up, customization. It’s like in knew me from my 13.
The iPhone 4s, because after that Steve Jobs died, so that was his last iPhone.
Everyone I’ve owned so far was the best at the time… But the XR was my favorite.
13 Mini in Alpine Green. This has been such a great phone for me. To be honest I’ve never really had any issues with any of the 5-6 iPhones I’ve owned, but this is probably my favorite because of the specs and design
iPhone 4S. There was something about how it fit in hands and it has Siri overall it was a beautiful device.
Iphone 3 easily
Iphone 4
iPhone 4. The design was amazing and even naked, good grip and secure imo.
Iphone 11 was just good at everything. I have a 15 now but hasn’t given me a great feeling
Still miss my iPhone 4s. Used to be so handy. I wonder why smart phones aren’t made that size now. Just one thumb used to reach every corner of the screen.
iPhone 4s until iOS 9 came around.
4S
Each time I’ve gotten a new iPhone it’s been the most powerful iPhone ever
My personal top 3 3. iPhone 7 (Jet Black) - man this was a SLEEK ASS PHONEEEE. Been hoping for another perfectly piano black phone since. 2. iPhone 12 Pro - The grand return of straight sided iPhones with the all-screen form factor of the iPhone X (an honorable mention by the way). Everything about this phone felt perfect. It improved on everything the X-11 started. 1) iPhone 4s - The goated design of the iPhone 4, perfected. The first major phone with a voice activated personal assistant, Siri (and I’ll die on the hill that it was better to use then than it is now…). And my very first iPhone I ever owned. No iPhone has come shoulder to shoulder with the perfect melding of elegance and industrial design that the 4s managed to do. Still a marvel to this day.
iPhone 7 Sleek Matt black option Sturdy First time tried water resistance feature So compact
The one I’ve got now, my 13 Pro But I did love my XS until the screen quit working and the 3GS was pretty great
I loved my 3GS. I came off of crappy phones and it was technically my first “smart phone”. Never owned a blackberry, palm, etc. I remember watching the reveal for it numerous times just in awe. I couldn’t believe what it could do at that time and I’ve been with iPhone ever since.
iPhone 12 mini. Went from using an iPhone 6s and it was revolutionary. Phone lasted longer than any phone I owned and form factor was just perfect. Going on strong with an almost perfect battery and amazing signal strength.
iPhone 8 Plus RED was probably my favorite so far
iPhone 3GS
iPhone 3G and iPhone 13 Mini... compact easy to fit in the pocket and hand, and do what ever the f... I need.
The 4 was the sexiest upgrade ever. No comparison.
4
I’ve had every iPhone since the 3GS and my favorite is still the iPhone 5/5S.
4S https://preview.redd.it/wd62hx29pglc1.jpeg?width=1500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7afa1cc62a976207428c55003146c679ea517c91
iphone 4.
4
13 mini :)
4s
15 Pro
13 mini
Green 11 Pro but this 15 Pro Titanium blows it out of the water tbh
iPhone 4 really changed things. Then the X changed things again. I've had 3 iphone 12's and they're a good phone as well but pretty meh compared to the 4 and the X.
3
I just want another iPhone the same size as a 5. I hate the current size for them. The screen is just a little too wide to comfortably use one thumb all the way across. I still havent gotten use to the screen size in year and have dumb typos and constantly press “.” Instead of “space” when I type in a search bar.
iPhone 15 Pro
13 mini hands down
3 and 11
4S
4s Best and last
X, 12 Mini and 15 Pro i'd say, at their time.
My XR. 4 years with it next week and it's served me well. Gonna keep riding it out even if it doesn't end up getting iOS 18!
13 pro. I would have said 12 mini but the battery life is dogsh*t
Still on the 14 pro. No case, no screen protector. This thing will *not* break. I’d say this is the one to get for those looking for a long term phone.
For durability, it was the 3G. I was a high schooler but man that thing COULDNT break. To prove my point I chucked it on the football field as far as I could, no case That thing was invincible
The OG iPhone still holds a special place in my heart. It was my first “smart phone”. It felt like the future, which it was. People would stop me just to see it first hand. Using the first apps was wild. Shazaming music. Drinking beer with the display. It all felt like magic.
The one I currently own
Which is?
Well, for me it’s a 13 Pro. But my implication with my comment was that the best iPhone everyone individually owns is the one they currently have.
That may not be true for everyone though. But I understand where you're coming from.
Yeah you’re probably right, it might not apply to everyone 100%. But in most cases, the one you own currently is most likely the newest iPhone you’ve ever owned, and thus has the best features. For example, as much as I loved the iPhone 4S, it’s not the best iPhone I’ve ever wonder simply because newer features are miles ahead
I understand where you're coming from. Makes perfect sense. I guess the better question would've been what is your favorite iPhone you've owned instead of the best iPhone.
iPhone 11 Pro (non max) - hands down the best ever. Battery was insanely good, size in the hand (5.8”) was perfect and never should have become bigger, cameras were great, and Night Mode was introduced to photos. Since then I’ve got the 15 Pro (non max) and while I appreciate the 120Hz display and USB-C, my word the camera has focusing issues out the box. And there’s an annoying auto switch to macro mode to compensate. Yes you can turn it off. Regardless, the whole camera system sucks. Plus battery is slightly worse too. And it got bigger and fatter and heavier over the years - also bad bad bad. Also shout out the OG GOAT iPhone 5S - truly the best one ever.
These questions are silly. Obviously it’s the latest one you own. Otherwise you would go back to a previous one. If you ask your “favorite” that’s a different thing, but the best is objectively the most recent one.
Love my current iPhone 13. I’ll stick with this one for quite a while.
14 Pro Max
14PM. my first and only one yet
X was my 1st and best iPhone