Almost all models of iPhones are quite expensive for the average buyer. Even for the old generation of smartphones, the amount does not fall below fifteen thousand rubles, which is a lot of money. What can we say about the flagship devices, the price tags on which have long passed over fifty thousand rubles. On this basis, the choice should be taken seriously. You need to understand for what purpose the gadget is purchased and for how long. The huge difference will be between the iPhone used for calls, messages, surfing, and a smartphone for games, simultaneous work in several powerful applications at once. In order not to overpay too much and accurately select the device to fit your needs, read all the recommendations given in our material.
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About the company
Apple has been producing tablets, smartphones, audio players, software, as well as the development of operating systems with a graphical interface. Its headquarters is located in Cupertino, California.
The company has become famous thanks to the constant introduction of innovative technologies in its products and the flawless design of the developed equipment. The reputation created by the leadership is comparable to the cult.
Billions of people on all continents have remained fans of apple products for many years. At the same time, Apple is firmly in first place in the world in market capitalization, ahead of competitors. According to recent estimates, revenue amounted to about 900 billion dollars.
The company owns a network of retail stores Apple Store, where some of the products are sold. More than four hundred outlets operate in America, Canada, UK, Japan and other countries. The rest of the products are sold through the iTunes Store and App Store.
In the domestic market, the corporation settled stronger in 2007, opening a Russian representative office. Since that time, the company began an even more active development in our territory.
At the moment, there are more than a dozen business partners here, an Apple store operates, over five importing companies have been selected and the Russian segment of the Apple Online Store has been opened.
The principle of operation and the device iPhone
iPhone is a series of multimedia smartphones developed by Apple. All devices are running iOS. This is a slightly simplified and optimized version of the macOS operating system, designed to function on mobile devices.
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Simply put, the iPhone includes the capabilities of a phone, audio and video player, as well as a pocket personal computer. With it, you can make not only calls, but also create conferences right during a conversation.
Visually, the iPhone is a block that can be disassembled only in a special service workshop. Its screen is assembled from two components: a display, where information is displayed, and a touch screen that is placed on top.
The glass on the front has an oleophobic coating, due to which fat is repelled from the surface. The device works in both portrait and landscape orientation, which is controlled by a special switch button.
Types of iPhones
iPhone 5S
IPhone 5S is the receiver of the iPhone that was removed from sales. Among the features, you can select the fingerprint scanner, which was built into the “Home” button, located in the lower part just below the screen.
On board there is a 64-bit processor instead of a 32-bit processor, which will no longer be supported by the company. The operating system has been updated to iOS 11. New body colors were added: gold and “space gray”, and classic black was removed.
Advantages:
- updated processor;
- fingerprint scanner;
- improved main and front camera;
- low cost
Disadvantages:
- 4 inches diagonal;
- outdated technically and morally apparatus.
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iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus were introduced by the company in September of the fourteenth year. The diagonal of the screen at the six is increased from 4 to 4.7 inches, and in the version plus to 5.5.
These devices are the eighth generation of iPhones and have many improvements over previous smartphones. For example, the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus visually became a little thinner, only 7 mm, if you ignore the camera.
On board is an updated 64-bit processor, as well as an added NFC module that allows you to make purchases by paying with a card directly from your smartphone.
Advantages:
- increased screen diagonal;
- improved main camera;
- Pay with Apple Pay.
Disadvantages:
- relatively weak stuffing;
- Aluminum body slides with a hand grab.
iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus
IPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus were presented in September of the fifteenth year. In the ninth generation of devices, developers have increased the amount of RAM to two (plus three versions) of gigabytes and added 3D Touch technology, which allows you to recognize strong taps on the screen, displaying an additional menu as a widget. The smartphone has on board a new A9 processor.
Advantages:
- increased amount of RAM;
- 3D Touch technology;
- improved main and front camera;
- updated Touch ID.
Disadvantages:
- slips out with one hand grip.
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iPhone SE
This model of iPhone combines the design of the device 5S and the internal content of the sixth series of smartphones. The iPhone SE "filling" is fully consistent with the iPhone 6S.
This phone was presented in March of the sixteenth year, as a modified device with modern capacities at that time, but due to outdated design, the price for such a gadget was and remains low.
Advantages:
- powerful "stuffing";
- low cost
Disadvantages:
- outdated design;
- screen diagonal 4 inches.
iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus
Seventh iPhones were another breakthrough that caused mixed reviews. Smartphones were presented in September of the sixteenth year.
From the previous models, they do not differ in design, only the back cover has undergone refinement: plastic plugs over the antennas were moved close to the edges. The company refused to release 16 and 64 GB versions, and also removed the mini-jack audio jack (3.5 mm).
Advantages:
- updated processor;
- protection against dust and moisture;
- Modified back cover;
- stereo speakers;
- full touch button "Home".
Disadvantages:
- there is no familiar mini-jack connector (3.5 mm);
- because of the aluminum case slides with one hand grip.
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iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus
Eighth iPhones were presented in September of the seventeenth year on the tenth anniversary of the release of the first iPhone. The design of the gadgets again remained almost unchanged, as, however, and the diagonal - 4.7 and 5.5 inches. The devices also lack the usual audio jack, there is protection from dust and moisture.
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Advantages:
- new powerful processor A11 Bionic;
- optical zoom for iPhone 8 and digital for iPhone 8 Plus;
- wireless charger;
Disadvantages:
- not yet identified.
iPhone X
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In the same September of the seventeenth, the company presented to the public the newest at the moment iPhone X. The name should be pronounced as iPhone Ten. This is Apple's first frameless phone.
According to the manual, the Roman numeral indicates a decade of a line of iPhones. The gadget has lost the "Home" button, now all actions are performed through the screen sensor.
Advantages:
- A11 Bionic Neural processor;
- increased diagonal of 5.8 inches;
- OLED screen;
- face recognition technology (Face ID);
- dual optical stabilization and portrait mode of the front camera;
- increase battery life by two hours.
Disadvantages:
- high cost;
- presented in only two colors.
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IPhone options
Body materials
Depending on the model, there are several options for materials.
1. In the iPhone 5S and SE-series, the back case is made of anodized aluminum, and on top, as on the front, there is a coating of durable glass.
2. In the sixth and seventh iPhones, the case is also made of aluminum alloy, respectively, of the six and seven thousandth series. But in this case there is no top cover behind, only the front glass with an oleophobic protective layer. Greater strength of the material was given by producing additional thermal hardening. It should be noted that a whole piece of aluminum was used in all the listed iPhones.
3. iPhone 8, 8 Plus and X are equipped with a sturdy glass case that has ever been created for gadgets. Despite this, it still breaks with a strong fall, especially on a hard surface. Aluminum wins here, as it only forms scratches or dents. But in his hand he glides much stronger than glass, so the risk of falling is greater for devices with an aluminum casing.
Screen diagonal
1. Suitable for comfortable grip with one hand and comfortable in operation phones with a diagonal of 4 and 4.7 inches.
2. Large screens, 5.5 and 5.8 inches, are much better suited for watching videos and games.
Matrix type
Almost all models of iPhones are equipped with IPS-displays, but in the flagship iPhone X there is an OLED-matrix.
For most people, the difference, though noticeable, is not so critical. OLED displays are new to the company, so they have yet to find out how they will show themselves.
Now we can only say that there will definitely be a brighter and more saturated picture, as well as an increase in battery life.
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Memory
1. The iPhone 5S has a smaller volume - 16, 32 and 64 GB;
2. For iPhones 6, 6 Plus, 6S and 6S Plus, an increase of up to 128 GB appeared;
3. In iPhones 7 and 7 Plus - an increase to 256;
4. IPhone 8, 8 Plus and X - can have 64, 256 or 512 GB.
Which iPhone to choose
1. If you really want an iPhone, but there is a limited amount, then purchase the 5S model.
2. For those who are willing to pay a little more, get a smartphone with a powerful "stuffing", but a small screen, we recommend choosing the SE.
3. Series 6 and 6S iPhones have minimum differences. We recommend them to be purchased by anyone who does not pursue flagship devices, preferring stable work and good hardware for relatively little money.
4. Choose iPhone 7 and 7 Plus should be true fans of Apple products, despite the release of three new products, this gadget remains the flagship.
5. IPhone 8 and 8 Plus has a lot in common with the seventh series of smartphones, and the cost of gadgets is much more significant.
6. If you are a geek who wants to have all the most advanced, then feel free to choose an iPhone X.
7. Aluminum cases are more slippery than glass ones, but they are less damaged during a fall.
8. For viewing multimedia and games buy iPhones with a diagonal of 5.5 and 5.8 inches, and for standard tasks suitable screens 4 and 4.7 inches.
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How much is the iPhone
1. The cost on the iPhone 5S with a minimum amount of memory varies around 15 thousand rubles.
2. IPhone SE can be purchased for about 19 thousand rubles.
3. The iPhone 6 costs 25 thousand rubles, and 6 Plus costs about 30 thousand rubles.
4. IPhone 6S and 6S Plus can be bought for 35-40 thousand rubles.
5. The seventh series of iPhones has a price tag of 45 to 70 thousand rubles.
6. The iPhones of the eighth series are sold for 57-77 thousand rubles.
7. iPhone X is still available on pre-order, its cost is 80-92 thousand rubles.
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