Apple's 2023 6.1-inch iPhone with an A16 Bionic chip, a 48MP main camera, the Dynamic Island and a USB-C port that runs at USB 2 speeds. Owners still rate the camera and everyday speed highly years on, but the 60Hz screen, slow charging and lack of Apple Intelligence support have aged it faster than the Pro models.
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On the evidence gathered here, yes. 80% of owners say they would buy it again, and satisfaction is still 7.2 out of 10 two years in. Still handles apps, streaming and light gaming well.
Owners stay happy with the camera and day-to-day speed, but the 60Hz screen feels more dated next to newer models. Some owners also report battery health slipping within the first year or faster drain after iOS updates.
Locked out of Apple Intelligence features. Battery health can slip noticeably within the first year. Battery life trails newer phones, and some owners notice faster drain after updates.
Still handles apps, streaming and light gaming well. Sentiment across the ownership period stays close to flat, which is rare: it reads 8.3 out of 10 in the first week and 7.2 two years later.
Worth it for: Budget-minded iPhone upgraders; Owners of an iPhone 11 or older; Refurbished phone buyers. Think twice if: High-refresh-rate screen fans; Apple intelligence seekers; Iphone 14 pro owners.
Our reading of how sentiment moves across an ownership period, drawn from the sources below. It is an editorial estimate, not tracked longitudinal data.
| At purchase | 8.4 / 10 |
|---|---|
| First week | 8.3 / 10 |
| One month | 8.0 / 10 |
| Six months | 7.8 / 10 |
| One year | 7.6 / 10 |
| Two years or more | 7.2 / 10 |
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Calls the 48MP camera and Dynamic Island meaningful upgrades but criticises the 60Hz display, USB 2-speed USB-C port and slow charging; lists a $799 launch price.
A 2026 look back that credits the bright screen, Dynamic Island and dual cameras, but notes the smaller battery, 6GB of RAM and missing Apple Intelligence make newer models a better buy at similar prices.
Says the A16, OLED screen and 48MP camera still hold up and it still gets iOS updates, but the 60Hz panel, 20W charging, USB 2 speeds and lack of Apple Intelligence have aged.
An owner asks whether 86% battery health in under a year is normal; replies say charge cycles and heat matter more than time and replacement is advised only near 80%.
2025 comments include an owner noticing faster battery drain on iOS 26 and another reporting the 60Hz screen feeling less smooth after an update, alongside praise for software support.