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How much am I missing by still using XR? It’s been paid off for a couple years and unlocked with AT&T now, but starting to have issues where apps/sites load slower and outright freeze sometimes. I don’t really want to have another monthly installment, but don’t want to shell out $1000 up front either. Is there much change jumping to the 14 or 15, or should I hang on until this XR completely dies another 2+ years maybe? Also worth noting the trade value has gone lower and lower every year, and another 2 years I probably won’t get anything for the XR.

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[–] thebadslime@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

My 2020 se cost $99 and hasn’t started showing any signs of slowness.

[–] MarioV2@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

OP and all other X iPhone users…

You’re gonna miss 3D Touch.

[–] CelticBlue22@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I have the xr still going strong

[–] ELCHOCOCLOCO@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Mine freezes as well or lags, ever since I got it I wanted to use it until the end of its update cycle, so next year I’ll be getting the next iPhone

Do you also have problems with battery draining while idle? I don’t even use mine at all during some days and when I go grab it it’s dead

[–] AverageGuy16@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Traded my xr for the 14pro when I was offered 800 for the old phone last year. Best decision ever, better camera, longer battery life, same size, nicer screen and no longer is it slow or freeze up or overheat. Get the 14 pro you won’t regret it

[–] Inevitable_Credit890@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

The only things we're truly missing are 5G and an ultra-wide camera, neither of which are urgent, or even that important, needs for me.

[–] TribeOfEphraim_@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Nothing, the iPhone XR does the same thing as the iPhone 14. ✨

[–] jrgray68@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Still using an XS here

[–] American-Repair@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Totally fine. All you need is a new battery every 2-3 years…

[–] Mezmodian@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Fellow XR phone user here. 🫡

[–] c3britta@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Went from XR to 14PM and honestly didn’t notice a huge difference. Dynamic island thing, screen, variable refresh rate, and anything else that initially sold me on this phone became irrelevant after first two weeks. I use my phone 5-7 hours a day.

Camera is much better though.

[–] Wellcraft19@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Just get a new battery if you have sudden freezes. My 7Plus was like new after a new battery (first lasted 5 years).

[–] TwilightTurquoise@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I just upgraded to a 15 Pro from an X. It is quite an upgrade. Holy Moly it’s so much faster.

[–] leotefo@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Replace your Battery, you will feel it like a new phone. Yeah the difference is enormous it affects a lot the speed even the behavior of the RAM. With 80 sometimes even 85 or lower battery health the phone feels slow , always harm or hot, a lot of refreshing when jumping between apps. After battery replacement the phone feels fast , no heat or less and the refreshing is less frequent

[–] Equal-Biscotti-9449@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Don't get any of the 15s. Go 14 series

[–] kuzdwq@alien.top 0 points 2 years ago (4 children)
[–] Youllneverknow94@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Most apps have been updated to not work on the 6+ so idk if I believe that tbh

[–] kuzdwq@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

So tell me which one does not work, i have messenger, steam, discord, ebay, ali, amazon, twitter and some more and everything works

[–] OGPants@alien.top 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Can you even install newer apps?

[–] kuzdwq@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Yes. For now…

[–] meditationchill@alien.top 0 points 2 years ago (3 children)

You guys are going to be blown away when you upgrade. 😂

[–] Chandra-huuuugggs@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

This was me last Christmas. Upgraded from a 6s to XR and wowee was it somethin else

[–] 123choji@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Yep upgraded from an iPhone SE 1st Gen! To a 13 pro last week and I am loving it

[–] Ghastly_King@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Was blown away when I upgraded for 5s to Xs The Face ID was just magic plus huge oled screen