Man shares important reason why you shouldn't buy an iPhone older than the iPhone 14 Pro
Published on Jan 30, 2026 at 9:33 PM (UTC+4)
by Henry Kelsall
Last updated on Jan 30, 2026 at 9:33 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
A man has shared an important reason as to why you shouldn’t buy an Apple phone older than the iPhone 14 Pro.
Most of us probably gravitate towards the latest models when it comes to changing phones, but new iPhones are not cheap.
Alternative ways to get another phone include looking at some older models that still offer the latest when it comes to apps and software.
A writer for Macworld has said, while that’s a great idea, we should not go older than an iPhone 14 Pro.
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Don’t go older than an iPhone 14 Pro
The big question is, why shouldn’t we go further back than the 14 Pro?
Simply put, it is down to the age of the phone and the possible use it has had over the years.
Some older phones can be picked up virtually as new, even still sealed in boxes.
But anything older than the 14 Pro could be really susceptible to a slowdown in performance.
Generally speaking, older generations of the phone won’t handle the latest iOS software as well.
Then there is the fact that they are near the end of their software update cycle.
Chances are, in a year, maybe less, an older version of Apple’s phone will stop receiving updates.
That could force you to swap phones yet again.
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Why a 14 Pro is still a solid choice for a phone
The phone has an A16 chip, 6GB of RAM, and other hardware.
So the 14 Pro can still handle iOS 26, the latest version, with ease.
Plus, it can do so smoothly, and while Apple Intelligence might not be there, most people might not care.
The phone itself still looks good, and it has the ProMotion display with Dynamic Island – something it shares with the latest iPhones.
The cameras are still good, and you can still get at least three years of software support.
While it might be harder to find, plenty of retailers still sell new or refurbished examples of the 14 Pro.
Plus, buying one can save you a large sum of money.
If you want to save some dollars and still have a solid phone, maybe the 14 Pro is for you.
The history of the Apple iPhone
2007: The Original iPhone launches – Steve Jobs unveiled the first version of the phone, revolutionizing phones by replacing physical keyboards with a large, multi-touch screen.
2008: The App Store opens – Launched alongside the iPhone 3G. The App Store allowed third-party developers to create software, changing the phone into a versatile computer.
2010: Retina Display and FaceTime (iPhone 4) – The iPhone 4 introduced a superb, high-resolution ‘Retina’ screen. Also added a front-facing camera for FaceTime video calls.
2013: Touch ID arrives (iPhone 5S) – Apple added biometric security with a fingerprint scanner built directly into the Home button, making unlocking and purchasing easier.
2014: Screens get bigger (iPhone 6 & 6 Plus) – Moving away from smaller devices, Apple introduced significantly larger screens to meet the growing demand for ‘phablet’ sized phones.
2017: The Home button disappears (iPhone X) – Marking the 10th anniversary, the X featured an edge-to-edge OLED screen and replaced the fingerprint scanner with Face ID facial recognition.
2023: Adopting USB-C (iPhone 15) – Apple officially retired its proprietary Lightning port in favor of the universal USB-C standard.
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Henry joined the Supercar Blondie team in February 2025, and since then has covered a wide array of topics ranging from EVs, American barn finds, and the odd Cold War jet. He’s combined his passion for cars with his keen interest in motorsport and his side hustle as a volunteer steam locomotive fireman at a leading heritage steam railway in England.
