Best iPhone you can buy in 2021

With seven different models of iPhone, five of which came out in the past year, it can be tough knowing which is the best iPhone for you. This buyer's guide will help you figure out which version of the iPhone fits both your budget and your needs.

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[MightyTiki]

Protip: Set a budget and live within your means; (and stop worrying what other people have).

[hismerecry]

Glad you recommended the 128GB a lot of people never even think about it and run out of storage so easily and it’s only $50 more

[TheBri]

I’ve been using the 12 Pro Max for a couple of months and it’s amazing. Battery life is astounding. Glad I picked this one up instead of the standard Pro, which was my first choice before buying.

[thephenomenalone]

I just got the iPhone 11 With 128GB Thanks for letting me know it’s only $50 more

[apmartinez]

This video should be titled “reasons why each iPhone is the best iPhone to buy!” Lol

[pdrey]

I got the 8 went it came out then upgraded to SE. want the home button...started with 3G & 3GS (bought in 2007) tried a couple of windows phones but went back to iPhone😊

[boyboy]

Really love with my iphone 12 mini, dont care with monster screen & fancy multiple camera lens, comfort to hold & fit in jeans pocket is matter.

[muchangi]

Buying an iphone is pretty straightforward. The real struggle is buying a samsung

[SAINT]

iPhone 12 perfect size I can use one handed got the 256gb blue no complaints brilliant 💯

[bulldogsplash]

I got a 12 (my first iphone in 10 years) love it. Only thing I don't like is the lens flare but I got snapseed which gets rid of it in post.

[nicolodondiego]

I bough iPhone 11 instead of iPhone 12 series because Idk why....I love this smartphone.

[ajfromca]

I upgraded off the original iPhone SE last year after breaking the screen to the iPhone 11. I am content with the iPhone 11 but really do miss the smaller phone and have considered getting the 12 Mini. However aside of just size there are no compelling reasons for me to upgrade to a newer iPhone, especially once you start factoring in all the issues Apple has had with the iPhone 12 line.

[CV-muvq]

Love your videos. Every single one of them, from Motorola G Power vs, Stylus to this one! Keep up the good work.

[baritone]

I’m a 12 Mini daily driver and love it. Snappy and has a small footprint.

[DrewP]

I’d recommend the iPhone 12. It’s got everything you need, unless you are a pro photographer. I traded in my iPhone XS with Apple, and got 300.00 off. What could be better than an iPhone 12 for $529.00?

[Cemsicles]

Just bought my wife 256gb xs max- best for the price in their line up. They literally discontinued making them because it was better spec to spec than their new phones.

[BenjaminDenverstone]

I have an iPhone XR, which I bought in March 2021. I'm okay with this phone and when it no longer gets iOS updates, then I will get the latest iPhone at the time.

[sergz]

It's basically all iPhone models had exactly the same camera and look it's just bigger screen and and extra camera for each model so basically you should buy the 12 mini XD and even that is on the edge of being worth it to the storage and price.

[princetech]

I recommend the iPhone 11 Pro, because of the battery size.

[kimnelson]

I’m loving my IPhone XR. It’s the best IPhone I’ve ever had without the BIG price tag of the newer IPhones.