09-12-2014, 02:32 AM
We have two iPhone 4 models here and one has been retired to "iPod touch" status. Both have had battery and screen swaps from two other donor iPhone 4 models ... my laziness with not selling the working units is about to be rewarded: the major carriers now have $200 trade-ins and cheaper plans (about $60 vs. what it used to be, $75).
For about $20/month more for 2 years on the plan I'll happily stick with a carrier and get a 6 in exchange.
My iPhone 4 has felt sluggish since iOS6. Late last year I finally switched to an MVNO, for a tasty monthly savings with only minor inconvenience (I can't send MMS to non-iPhone users now). I'd like the 6 Plus' optical image stabilization, and the battery life looks significant, but the size is just too damn big.
Next year's 6S will likely have both improvements, but I've waited long enough and a used 5S won't be cheap anytime soon. (I won't get a new one without TouchID.)
For about $20/month more for 2 years on the plan I'll happily stick with a carrier and get a 6 in exchange.
My iPhone 4 has felt sluggish since iOS6. Late last year I finally switched to an MVNO, for a tasty monthly savings with only minor inconvenience (I can't send MMS to non-iPhone users now). I'd like the 6 Plus' optical image stabilization, and the battery life looks significant, but the size is just too damn big.
Next year's 6S will likely have both improvements, but I've waited long enough and a used 5S won't be cheap anytime soon. (I won't get a new one without TouchID.)