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Apple Inc. came on the stage as a wireless phone manufacturer with massive fanfare when it introduced its revolutionary iPhone in 2007. Rather than build “just another cell phone”, Apple, as it is known to do, built…

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Last updated: October 14, 2026

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Apple iPhone 6s
8.9
Mid-range Apple iPhone 6s
Apple · iOS 9
Pros
+ 3D Touch adds new layer of information and navigation to touch screen
+ Upgraded rear and front camera for crisp and accurate pictures
+ Incredibly smooth and fast performance
+ Solid build construction
+ Live Photos capture short video moments seamlessly
Cons
− Display doesn't offer as high contrast or details as competing Android phones
− Live Photos take huge amount of space
− 3D touch easy to confuse with long touch
− Live Photos often come out choppy and erratic
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
8.9
Flagship Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Apple · iOS 14
Apple iPhone 11
8.9
Premium Apple iPhone 11
Apple · iOS 13
Compass Verdict

Unless you need the best screen available, the iPhone 11 is the phone in Apple’s 2019 lineup to suit the average buyer. It has enough battery for work and play, can handle any app or game you throw at it, and looks good while doing so. But unless you’re a light phone user, plan to pick up a faster charger.

Pros
+ Blazing performance
+ Plenty of storage
+ Great cameras
+ Good audio
+ Face ID
+ Decent screen
+ All-day battery life
Cons
− No 3.5mm headphone jack or Lightning-to-3.5mm adapter
− Slow charger included
Apple iPhone Xs
8.8
Premium Apple iPhone Xs
Apple · iOS 12
Compass Verdict

Unless you already own an iPhone X, the Xs is a worthy upgrade to just about any other phone on the market. It offers a great camera, unmatchable performance, a beautiful display, and a sleek design — but it comes with a hefty price tag.

Pros
+ Fastest mobile phone to date
+ Solid, classy design
+ Great display
+ Fast, detailed cameras
+ Powerful speakers
+ eSIM support
+ IP68 rated
Cons
− Price
− No microSD support
− No fast charger included
− No 3.5mm-to-Lightning adapter included
− No 3.5mm jack
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
8.8
Flagship Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
Apple · iOS 13
Apple iPhone XR
8.8
Premium Apple iPhone XR
Apple · iOS 12
Apple iPhone 5s
8.8
Mid-range Apple iPhone 5s
Apple · iOS 7
Pros
+ Speedy performance
+ Beautiful display
+ Great camera
+ Flexible LTE support
+ Decent battery life
+ Solid design
Cons
− Lack of NFC support
− Mid-sized screen
− Lack of memory expansion
− High off-contract price
Apple iPhone 6
8.7
Mid-range Apple iPhone 6
Apple · iOS 8
Pros
+ Improved processor performance
+ Good battery life
+ Excellent contrast and color reproduction
+ Fast auto-focus technology
Cons
− Screen isn't full HD
− Large bezels around screen
Apple iPhone Xs Max
8.7
Flagship Apple iPhone Xs Max
Apple · iOS 12
Apple iPhone 6s Plus
8.7
Premium Apple iPhone 6s Plus
Apple · iOS 9
Pros
+ Vibrant and sharp display with good viewing angles and contrast
+ Optical image stabilization for clearer shots in all lighting situations
+ 3D touch adds extra dimension to navigation
+ New
+ Fast processing speed
Cons
− Curved design makes it difficult to grip
− No obvious difference in image quality between 6S Plus and 6 Plus
− Some slow down when opening and closing apps
− Learning curve for 3D touch
− Live Photos takes a lot of space
Apple iPhone 5
8.6
Mid-range Apple iPhone 5
Apple · iOS 6
Pros
+ Sharp 4-inch retina display
+ iOS 6 brings 200 new features to the iPhone including improvements to Siri and Facebook integration
+ Computing and graphics processing tasks are handled much better with the new Apple A6 SoC processor
+ Faster mobile data is available with support for both HSDPA and LTE networks
Cons
− Lacks NFC wireless technology for currently developing mobile payment systems
− Comes with a new dock connector called Lightning that makes old docks and other accessories obsolete
Apple iPhone 7 Plus
8.6
Apple iPhone 7 Plus
Apple · iOS 10
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
8.6
Premium Apple iPhone 12 Pro
Apple · iOS 14
Pros
+ Superfast performance
+ Excellent camera
+ 5G compatibility
+ Superior video quality
+ Apple ProRAW support
Cons
− So-so battery life on 5G
− Minor upgrade to iPhone 12
− Expensive
− No USB-C support
Apple iPhone 4s
8.6
Mid-range Apple iPhone 4s
Apple · iOS 5
Apple iPhone 4
8.6
Mid-range Apple iPhone 4
Apple · iOS 4
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About Apple

Apple Inc. came on the stage as a wireless phone manufacturer with massive fanfare when it introduced its revolutionary iPhone in 2007.

Rather than build “just another cell phone”, Apple, as it is known to do, built something incredible and hard to forget. A large part of the fascination with the iPhone centers on its smooth, touch screen user interface(UI).

Invented by Palm over 20 years ago, the touch screen had never been so fun and sexy as when Apple began playing with it. Rather than using a stylus or having to ‘accommodate’ the interface, Apple created something that all but redefined ‘intuitive’. Natural finger motions allowed the user for the first time to interact with a device as though it were truly an extension of themselves.

Established in Cupertino, California on April 1, 1976 by Steven Jobs, Bill Gates one time friend and current business nemesis, Apple Inc. was known for its first 30 years as Apple Computer. And as with the iphone, Apple has a reputation for developing superior and intuitive computers, so much so that the company has a great many loyal customers to whom Apple is more like a lifestyle choice than a company.

Apple may have begun in a modest California garage, but it now employs over 20,000 permanent and temporary workers globally and had $24.01 billion in sales in 2007.

Apple is one of those few companies whose name alone has transcended into the rarified air of household names and worldwide logo recognition.

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ris · Answered

you can make payments with the boost easy pay plan but you have to qualify

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Neelam Sharma · Answered

Maybe, they have lots of devices for repairing at moment. So, they take long time to fix iPhone 6s screen.

If you want to fix iPhone 6S Screen under 10 Min. Must watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxmuHO_LI5k

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-JD- · Answered

You would need a App to integrate the Samsung Gear S3 into your iPhone.

About a year ago they promised a App for the iPhone...

It was announced for End 2015/Begining 2016, then rumors said End Q1 2016, then End Q2 2016.

Last I've heard, the App for iphone would be released together with the Gear S3.

I also really want a Samsung Gear S3, and I've got a iPhone 6s Plus and i will buy it, the moment the App is availiable. But not a day earlier.

Maybe the App for iPhone is late again and comes with the Gear S4 in End 2017 or it will come never. 

Lately Samsung has been very quiet about iPhone compatibility.

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Carl · Answered

Yes, it should. They won't be dropping LTE any time soon.

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Carl · Answered

Hi Bryan. Depends on which carrier the phone is locked with. Please check the guide The Complete Guide to Unlocking a Cell Phone. Hope that helps, good luck!

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Branden · Answered Accepted

Hi Javi. Welcome.

You might find this article comparing iPhone models helpful.

Personally...my favourite iPhone is still the iPhone SE. You can find it used or refurbished quite easily. The downside is that not everyone likes the smaller screen and rumours are that the next iOS won't support the SE. So...iPhone 8 or X would be good "budget" choices perhaps.

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Carl · Answered

Hi Deuce. I checked Costco and it's only available on select stores. I suggest contacting a local Costco store to know availability.

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Carl · Answered

Hi Shianne. You can check if your phone is eligible to use with Sprint on their Bring Your Phone to Sprint page.

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Carl · Answered

Hi Pablo. Since Boost Mobile currently offers Apple iPhone X, I think it's safe to assume that Apple iPhone Xs Max should work fine.

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Carl · Answered

Looks like the phone is badly damaged. You may need to replace the display in that case.

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