Should I fix my Iphone 4s or buy a iPhone 5

[Bobmeboi]

I want to get into collecting old iPhones but first, I want a phone that runs legendary iOS 6 and is also kind of modern.
(also the fix for the iPhone 4s would be a new mother board. it would be a $15 fix. and a iPhone 5 price is around $30-$50)
I would love to see your guys opinions

 

[Antilocal123]

Confused as to why you’re asking but I’d say to repair if you don't have the urge to upgrade.

 

[thecrow2313]

Why do you want a old 32bit iPhone, plus they're easy to hack. My honest opinion save money & switch to Android. AI is trash on iPhone.

 

[Dyne]

wait I have a few of my old iphones (3G, 4, SE gen1 ) but I didn't realize people actually collect them.

 

[thecrow2313]

I want to get into collecting old iPhones but first, I want a phone that runs legendary iOS 6 and is also kind of modern.
(also the fix for the iPhone 4s would be a new mother board. it would be a $15 fix. and a iPhone 5 price is around $30-$50)
I would love to see your guys opinions

Stay away from EcoATMs

 

[Clippy]

 

[thecrow2313]

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[Evaccaneer Doom]

I had my iPhone 6 for years before I eventually upgraded it to my current SE just to play Pokemon Go at a stable rate. I’d say just upgrade personally.

 

[Stingy Perry Stingy Perry]

iPhone 6s is still good up to this day I know coz I’m using to type these comment right now.

 

[thecrow2313]

This is the sad truth regarding electronic devices, its called planned obsolescence.

 

[Waffles's iconWaffles]

I'd personally go for an upgrade, but Android's the way to go for older phones: most emulators and media apps run flawlessly on anything from Android 4.2 and up, effectively breathing new life on to a phone too old for regular use. Hell, that's what I did.

 

[Bobmeboi]

let me reinstate (I'm not upgrading and I know for a daily phone these are not the best choice)

Confused as to why you’re asking but I’d say to repair if you don't have the urge to upgrade.

mmm. . . I'll think about it.

I'd personally go for an upgrade, but Android's the way to go for older phones: most emulators and media apps run flawlessly on anything from Android 4.2 and up, effectively breathing new life on to a phone too old for regular use. Hell, that's what I did.

the only reason I would not only because I grew up with an iphone and mostly want to fix it for nostalgia purposes and ( start a collection).

Why do you want a old 32bit iPhone, plus they're easy to hack. My honest opinion save money & switch to Android. AI is trash on iPhone.

same reason as I replied under @Waffles .

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2025. . . I think .

 

[Waffles's iconWaffles]

the only reason I would not only because I grew up with an iphone and mostly want to fix it for nostalgia purposes and ( start a collection).

That's a great reason, actually (:

 

[thecrow2313]

let me reinstate (I'm not upgrading and I know for a daily phone these are not the best choice)

mmm. . . I'll think about it.

the only reason I would not only because I grew up with an iphone and mostly want to fix it for nostalgia purposes and ( start a collection).

same reason as I replied under @Waffles .

2025. . . I think .

Well if you're collecting, I can understand. To be on the safe side don't use it for calls, text, or anything because, at a security stand point, they're easy to hack.

 

[99nereids]

if u get an iphone 5 give it a kiss for me because i miss mine