How much am I missing by still using XR? It’s been paid off for a couple years and unlocked with AT&T now, but starting to have issues where apps/sites load slower and outright freeze sometimes. I don’t really want to have another monthly installment, but don’t want to shell out $1000 up front either. Is there much change jumping to the 14 or 15, or should I hang on until this XR completely dies another 2+ years maybe? Also worth noting the trade value has gone lower and lower every year, and another 2 years I probably won’t get anything for the XR.

  • ELCHOCOCLOCO@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Mine freezes as well or lags, ever since I got it I wanted to use it until the end of its update cycle, so next year I’ll be getting the next iPhone

    Do you also have problems with battery draining while idle? I don’t even use mine at all during some days and when I go grab it it’s dead

  • c3britta@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Went from XR to 14PM and honestly didn’t notice a huge difference. Dynamic island thing, screen, variable refresh rate, and anything else that initially sold me on this phone became irrelevant after first two weeks. I use my phone 5-7 hours a day.

    Camera is much better though.

  • Wellcraft19@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Just get a new battery if you have sudden freezes. My 7Plus was like new after a new battery (first lasted 5 years).

  • leotefo@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Replace your Battery, you will feel it like a new phone. Yeah the difference is enormous it affects a lot the speed even the behavior of the RAM. With 80 sometimes even 85 or lower battery health the phone feels slow , always harm or hot, a lot of refreshing when jumping between apps. After battery replacement the phone feels fast , no heat or less and the refreshing is less frequent

  • AverageGuy16@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Traded my xr for the 14pro when I was offered 800 for the old phone last year. Best decision ever, better camera, longer battery life, same size, nicer screen and no longer is it slow or freeze up or overheat. Get the 14 pro you won’t regret it

  • Inevitable_Credit890@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    The only things we’re truly missing are 5G and an ultra-wide camera, neither of which are urgent, or even that important, needs for me.