AppleiPhone 13 (128GB) - Starlight

I bought this on EMI payments as my old iPhone 5S recently packed up whilst I was involved in the purchase of a house. I needed to spread the cost but also have the full facility of a phone without having to negotiate credit cards, which I didn't want to get into, or pay massive upfront costs. For sixty quid a month (plus my tiny GiffGaff sim) I have a new phone, which will be all paid in a year. I also got 2T of iCould storage and an external generic hard drive for my old Mac around the same time for about 25 quid. This meant I could 'start again' with my Mac, and the endless photos from my travels could be stored safely while I save up for a new Macbook. Meanwhile, this phone has double the storage of my old Macbook. Unlike my old phone, it can perform admin tasks when I'm in quiet moments at work, such as applying for jobs. I'm not meaning to explain phones, it's just that for me new tech isn't renewed that often and I had to justify the expense to myself. This phone has already proved itself over the last month. The camera is much better than my old phone, but not quite as flashy as the most recent iPhone. I couldn't justify an extra 300 quid for a camera, regardless of my professional art needs, that wouldn't really meet my landscape photography needs. You still can't fit a mirror inside an iPhone in order to make it perform as well as an SLR. it's jus tnot physically possible yet to lose that terrible over-size foreground emphasis you get inmost smartphone pics. But for reference photos, portrait photography with friends, and general snaps this camera is good. I have an SLR I will use for landscapes instead, and may upgrade. The joy of a new phone is being able to listen to all the music you couldn't store on the old one, being able to perform complex functions a less powerful phone can't deal with, and also being able to indulge all your interests/needs in one place without worrying about space. I prioritised my phone upgrade before my Macbook upgrade for precisely this reason. If you have to choose between which one to upgrade, I'd go with the phone as you can always get cables to link your phone to a projector or tv screen if you're a student or trying to cut costs in the current economy. I'm amazed at how much I can watch on my unlimited data plan - the only risk is becoming a bit of an internet-addict too quickly. I love a new app called Metronaut too, so useful for musicians, and it's a relief to be able to indule my passions wihtout fear of freeze or collapse. Whenever I have had problems with this, it just requires a switch-off/switch-on - it's usually as I've had too much activity on my phone (for like, hours) or I just haven't closed pages. I"m impressed with the low-light picture-taking too - I can instantly update photos to Insta even in difficult light conditions. It means a better-documented moment-to-moment sense of of the World, and memories get stored, isntead of lost in storage collapse and frustration.

Excellent phone. Brand new. No issues

Good product

I came from a iPhone XS and spent ages working out which phone gave me the best bang for my buck. I looked at size, memory, chip, camera and price and concluded that this was the best one phone for me. It’s not the newest but I think it gives the best value for what you pay for. Same Apple quality as you’d expect and the battery lasts all day. It’s so good my two daughters now have them and love them.

Used the XS Max not long after it launched, and can say without hesitation at if you have a 11 or older this phone is a massive upgrade.Definitely get the higher storage. It’s just a plus, went for the 256gb & this phone has literally last me full days with 5-8 hours of daily usage with about 15-23% battery left. Not using power mode yet, and usually not n medium-to-low brightness as well & it still gets through using apps like snap,insta, drive, maps & others. Even playing games like Diablo immortal & Simpsons tapped out.Camera is an absolute must, although in-doors it seems to lack to older models. It really relies on more light even in basic settings.Sound, screen, pixels, everything is gorgeous. The size is noticeable if you come from any pro or max, but for the price, reliability, and quality it isn’t that bad.

This is my second iPhone 13 I was going to get iPhone 15 but it’s not a big enough jump in technology . This is a great iPhone . Just be aware of the glass back . Get a strong shockproof case as the rear glass does. Break easily ..

Ordered this as a present but when the parcel arrived it contained a box of a similar size to an iPhone box, but containing a salt and pepper shaker. Contacted Amazon customer services who were very helpful and arranged a return and refund. The parcel was from a third party seller, but Amazon were quick to rectify the situation. I have since bought the phone elsewhere, and the recipient is happy with it. The screen size and battery life seem decent and it is easy to use.

A brilliant upgrade , fiancée loved the colour