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no_hypocrisy

(51,503 posts) Sat Apr 26, 2025, 10:51 AM Apr 26

Should I buy a new I-Phone? [View all]

Got an SE now. 5-6 years old. No problems.

But . . . . I'm concerned about the tariffs hitting the I-Phones as they're made in China.

Even if the tariffs are reduced, the extra cost will be passed down when I do truly need a new I-Phone.

Right now the I-Phone 16 is $600+ and could cost close to $800 later.

And $800 isn't the final cost. By the time I may need a new phone, inflation will add to the $800.

The news has warned about the I-Phones starting to be sold with the tariff(s).

Any advice is welcome. Thank you.

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Should I buy a new I-Phone? [View all] no_hypocrisy Apr 26 OP

The number of used I-Phones from 47 policies bucolic_frolic Apr 26 #1

NO! ILikePie92 Apr 26 #2

Oh, brother... hlthe2b Apr 26 #6

Did I mention that specifically? ILikePie92 Apr 26 #11

How is your battery life? Littlered Apr 26 #3

No support for Apple products is typically 7-9 years: iPhone se second and third generation will still be hlthe2b Apr 26 #5

It's got about a year and a half left. Littlered Apr 26 #8

iPHone se3 released 2022: 7-9 years puts that at 2029 - 2031... hlthe2b Apr 26 #9

I wouldn't worry ILikePie92 Apr 26 #12

Same. I have the second generation IPhone SE and love it. I don't want a bigger one, but there hlthe2b Apr 26 #4

I like your option best. no_hypocrisy Apr 26 #7

And... ILikePie92 Apr 26 #13

We just replaced our iPhone 12s. GoneOffShore Apr 26 #10

This message was self-deleted by its author wyn borkins Apr 26 #14

Unless you seriously plan to use the new features... Rizen Apr 26 #15