Settling on business tablet Which iPhone or iPhones should you buy in 2022? I mean, Apple releases new iPhones every year. And, while going for the latest model should be the right move, the latest iPhone isn’t always the best for your needs and budget. In this post we look at 10 iPhones that will give you value for money in 2022.
The idea is to help you pick a phone that enjoys software support, has a decent camera, reliable battery and brilliant Display. Remember, a great deal is one that guarantees value for money!
Not convinced yet? Below are the 5 main reasons why iPhones are just better:
- Ease of Use: The iPhone user interface is the simplest you can get in a phone. Everything you want is readily accessible. And, the user interface is standard across all iPhones. Meaning there is no learning curve when you upgrade or change devices. The iPhone’s streamlined experience is the main reason millions love the Phone.
- Better Performance: Since Apple makes both the A chip and the iOS, you can expect all iPhones to work as expected. The A chip isn’t just ahead of the rest, it’s is designed to work exclusively with iOS. Result? A phone that’s faster than the competition.
- Video Quality: If you are to buy a phone specifically for videos, there is no comparison…go for an iPhone. The lenses in iPhones work so well with the camera software to give class leading videos. The picture quality is also the closest to real-life you can get from a smartphone.
- Security: iPhone is secure because they control what apps you can install unlike Android. That explains why over 90% of smartphone malate target Android. Since Apple App Store maintains a strict quality control, you can be sure that what you install on your iPhone won’t mess up the phone.
- Resale Value: Simply put, iPhones hold their value. Your 7-year iPhone can still fetch a good price compared to a new Android Phone. Why? Because of the Build Quality and Unmatched Software support. Let’s just say the iPhone was built to last a decade and Apple does their best to support the phone with software updates. For instance, the over 6 years old iPhone 6s Plus got iOS 15.
Now that you know why getting an iPhone is not a waste of money, let’s jump to the list.
Read Also: 16 Ways Android Is Better Than iPhone
iPad Pro M1
iPhone 6s Plus is a 2015 phone that’s officially upgradeable to iOS 15.3. That’s 7 years of official Apple updates. In other words, iPhone 6s Plus runs the same OS as iPhone 13. Remember, never go for an iPhone that’s no longer receives software support from Apple; they are just unreliable.
Important iPad Pro M1 Specs
It’s true that iPhone 6s Plus doesn’t boast of modern hardware as the 2021 models. However, the specs are still good enough to get you going. For instance, you get a brilliant Full HD IPS Screen and rear camera that can shoot 4K videos.
Whereas the RAM is limited to 2GB, Apple’s optimization makes the phone smooth to operate. You also have up to 128GB storage, which is a standard even today. Last but not least, iPhone 6s Plus is among the last iPhones to have a 3.5mm audio jack.
DISPLAY: 12.9 Liquid Retina XDR, HDR10 Screens(265ppi)
OS: iPadOS 14.5.1, upgradable to iPadOS 15.3
PROCESSOR: Apple M1, Octa-core, Apple GPU (8-core)
CAMERA: Single 12mp rear camera (4k video) and 5mp front camera (720p video)
STORAGE: 8/16GB RAM, from 128GB to 2TB
The fact that iPhone 6s Plus runs iOS 15, is a vote of confidence on the hardware. Just so you know how good the hardware is, a 2015 phone is running iOS 15 meant for iPhone 13 (a 2021 phone). Not saying all is rosy with this particular iPhone, the battery life isn’t very competitive. But you can trust 6s Plus to serve you well.
If you are new to Apple, iPhone 6s Plus is an affordable entry into the ecosystem. Speaking of affordability, you can get your hands on clean used or refurbished iPhone 6s Plus for between 15,000/- and 25,000/- in Kenya.
Since Apple no longer sells iPhone 6s Plus, I suggest you pick a used or refurbished one on Jumia or Jiji. Also, feel free to check with any of the Authorized Apple Resellers in Kenya for deals.
Read Also: List of Authorized Apple Resellers in Kenya
Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
DISPLAY: 12.9 Liquid Retina XDR, HDR10 Screens(265ppi)
OS: iPadOS 14.5.1, upgradable to iPadOS 15.3
PROCESSOR: Apple M1, Octa-core, Apple GPU (8-core)
CAMERA: Single 12mp rear camera (4k video) and 5mp front camera (720p video)
STORAGE: 8/16GB RAM, from 128GB to 2TB
Microsoft Surface Pro X
DISPLAY: 12.9 Liquid Retina XDR, HDR10 Screens(265ppi)
OS: iPadOS 14.5.1, upgradable to iPadOS 15.3
PROCESSOR: Apple M1, Octa-core, Apple GPU (8-core)
CAMERA: Single 12mp rear camera (4k video) and 5mp front camera (720p video)
STORAGE: 8/16GB RAM, from 128GB to 2TB
HP Elite x2 G8
DISPLAY: 12.9 Liquid Retina XDR, HDR10 Screens(265ppi)
OS: iPadOS 14.5.1, upgradable to iPadOS 15.3
PROCESSOR: Apple M1, Octa-core, Apple GPU (8-core)
CAMERA: Single 12mp rear camera (4k video) and 5mp front camera (720p video)
STORAGE: 8/16GB RAM, from 128GB to 2TB
Huawei MatePad Pro
DISPLAY: 12.9 Liquid Retina XDR, HDR10 Screens(265ppi)
OS: iPadOS 14.5.1, upgradable to iPadOS 15.3
PROCESSOR: Apple M1, Octa-core, Apple GPU (8-core)
CAMERA: Single 12mp rear camera (4k video) and 5mp front camera (720p video)
STORAGE: 8/16GB RAM, from 128GB to 2TB
Lenovo Tab P12 Pro
DISPLAY: 12.9 Liquid Retina XDR, HDR10 Screens(265ppi)
OS: iPadOS 14.5.1, upgradable to iPadOS 15.3
PROCESSOR: Apple M1, Octa-core, Apple GPU (8-core)
CAMERA: Single 12mp rear camera (4k video) and 5mp front camera (720p video)
STORAGE: 8/16GB RAM, from 128GB to 2TB
Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro
DISPLAY: 11 inches, 2K HDR10 IPS Screen
OS: Android 11, MIUI 12.5
PROCESSOR: Octa-core Snapdragon 870 5G
CAMERA: Dual 50MP and 5MP rear (4k@30fps) and 8MP front (1080p@30fps)
STORAGE: 8/8GB RAM, from 128GB to 256GB
Chuwi Ubook X
DISPLAY: 12 inches, 2K IPS Screen
OS: Windows 10
PROCESSOR: 2.4GHz, Quad-core Intel Celeron N4120, low-power
CAMERA: 5MP rear, 2MP front
STORAGE: 8GB DDR4 RAM, 256GB SSD ROM (has an SD slot)
Fire HD 10 Plus
DISPLAY: 10.1 inches, FHD IPS Display
OS: Android 9.0, Fire OS 7
PROCESSOR: 2.0GHz Octa-core Mediatek Helio P60T
CAMERA: 5MP rear, 2MP front
STORAGE: 4GB RAM, from 32GB to 64GB
X-Tigi Hope 10 Pro
DISPLAY: 10.1 HD IPS Screen (1280 x 800px)
OS: Android 9.0
PROCESSOR: Octa-core MediaTek Chip
CAMERA: 8MP rear and 5MP front camera
STORAGE: 3/4GB RAM, from 32GB to 64GB (has MicroSD expansion slot)
