Best Used iPhones to Buy in 2021 | Here’s Why You Should Cop One

Used iPhones are still a worthy buy as Apple continues to provide its aging devices with iOS updates and security patches.

Buying Used iPhones (2021)

As per the report by The Verge, even the six-year-old smartphone of the Cupertino giant, the iPhone 6s, still got the latest update of the iOS 15.

It is worth mentioning that the old phone of Apple was still shipped with a very old version of the mobile operating system, the iOS 9.

That only proves that the aging devices of the iPhone maker are still worth purchasing as it still works with the latest software of Apple--albeit with its older hardware.

Not to mention that buyers of used phones get them with a massive price cut compared to the hefty price tag of the brand new counterpart.

That said, according to YouTuber, Unbox Therapy, the refurbished iPhone 6s was heralded as the best-selling smartphone on Amazon way back in 2019.

And although the said phone is not as snappy as the latest smartphone offerings, it still did the basic tasks without any issues.

Best Used iPhones to Buy in 2021

To cut to the chase, here are some of the best used iPhones that you should check out in 2021.

iPhone XR

As per BackMarket, this is one of the best Apple smartphones for users who spend most of their time on social media, such as TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

The biggest reason to cop this older iPhone is its big screen, which could be best for watching endless TikTok and Instagram videos.

The iPhone XR also works well with mobile gamers with its massive battery life and ample computing power.

What's more, unlike the older iPhone 8 or even the iPhone 6S, the Face ID feature of the XR or XS helps its users seamlessly unlock their phones.

All of those features--now at a bargain price.

iPhone 8

For light users, here's an iPhone for you, which could be best for those who spend not much time in front of the screens of their smartphones.

The iPhone 8 still provides an adequate screen for communicating and some light internet browsing. On top of that, its performance is still quick enough to carry out simple tasks.

What's more, the smaller size of this phone compared to the current iPhones is still more comfortable to hold in a single hand.

iPhone 6s

Meanwhile, the six-year-old smartphone, which now expectedly sells at a bargain price is a good choice for those looking for the headphone jack or the music savvy.

It is worth noting that the lossless quality of Apple Music, which provides a CD-like experience to its users, only works on wired earphones. Coincidentally, the iPhone 6s is the last Apple smartphone that sported the 3.5mm jack.

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Written by Teejay Boris