Are you looking for a new iPhone, but don’t want to pay too much? Then read on quickly, because in this buying advice 2022 we tell you which budget iPhone you should buy for less than 600 euros!
Buying advice 2022: iPhone under 600 euros
We have to be honest: the latest iPhones are quite pricey. For the iPhone 13 Pro you will soon pay more than 1100 euros for a separate device. There are also rumors that the upcoming iPhone 14 Pro will be a bit more expensive.
That is why it is sometimes good to also look at the previous models if you are looking for a new iPhone. They are often fine for all the usual smartphone tasks and you also save a nice pocket money on the price.
iPhoned shows you the best budget iPhone under 600 euros in this buying advice 2022. We also tell you where you can save a little more on the price of an iPhone. Please note: prices have been checked when this article was written, they are subject to change.
iPhone 12 mini: around 598 euros
The first thing you notice about the iPhone 12 mini is the 5.4 inch OLED display. Oled is better than LCD in all areas, so this is also the big advantage of this mini-iPhone.
Furthermore, the iPhone 12 mini has two 12 megapixel cameras on the back: a wide-angle and ultra-wide-angle lens. You shoot great shots with that. The camera has a Night mode (for great photos in low light) and Portrait mode (for photos with a blurred background) and a better HDR mode. The selfie camera is also 12 megapixels.
The iPhone 12 mini has MagSafe and has support for 5G. Of course you can also get started with Face ID and the iPhone 12 mini has an almost borderless design with a notch (the notch at the top). Under the hood is an A14 chip, which you will also find in the iPad Air 2020. It is available in six colors, including purple.
The battery lasts about a day if you don’t play with your smartphone too much. Do you want a better battery life? Then you should go for the iPhone 11. Do you think the iPhone 12 mini is a bit too expensive? Then choose your iPhone SE 2022, which you can find further on in this budget buying advice.
iPhone 11: around 499 euros
The iPhone 11 has been around for a few years and appeared in 2019. The device has an A13 chip. The successor (the A14 chip) can be found in the iPhone 12 mini above. The iPhone 11 has two 12-megapixel rear cameras: a wide-angle lens and an ultra-wide-angle lens. It also has a night mode and a portrait mode, but they are less good than the iPhone 12 mini or the iPhone SE 2022. The selfie camera is also 12 megapixels.
In addition, it is available in all kinds of fun colors: black, silver, yellow, green, purple and red. The LCD screen is 6.1 inches, it has Face ID and a modern design with a notch. With a battery charge you do quite a long time for an iPhone, you should be able to easily get about a day and a half.
The biggest drawback is the lack of 5G and the shorter support for new iOS updates. Due to the older A13 chip, this is probably up to and including 2024. Do you want MagSafe or do you think an OLED display is important? Then go for the iPhone 12 mini above. Want a cheaper iPhone (which is also fast)? Then choose the iPhone SE 2022.
iPhone SE 2022: around 445 euros
The iPhone SE 2022 has the A15 chip, which is also in the iPhone 13. But the device has the old look of the iPhone SE 2020. That means that the smartphone still has a home button with Toch ID. You will therefore not find Face ID on this device. The iPhone SE 2022 for sale in the colors white, red and black.
The iPhone SE 3 has a 4.7-inch LCD display and 5G. There is only one camera on the back of the device. This is a 12 megapixel camera. The selfie camera is a 7 megapixel front camera. The battery of the iPhone SE 2022 lasts about a day.
Despite the single lens, the iPhone SE 2022 takes great photos. This is due to the new A15 chip and the better image signal processor. Furthermore, the iPhone SE 2022 supports Smart HDR 4 and photographic styles.
The biggest advantage of the iPhone SE 2022 is the price and the faster A15 processor. It is the fastest chip in this 2022 buying recommendation for the budget iPhone. Furthermore, the iPhone SE 2022 will also receive longer support for iOS updates (until 2026). There are of course also disadvantages: the single camera on the back, the lack of Face ID and the old iPhone appearance.
Do you want an iPhone with Face ID and better battery life? Then go for the iPhone 11. Do you want Face ID with an OLED display and a better camera? Then choose the iPhone 12 mini. You often pay a bit more with the iPhone 11 and iPhone 12 mini.
Buying advice 2022: buy refurbished iPhone
A refurbished iPhone is actually a second-hand iPhone that has been fully checked. This will also make the iPhone work like new. You also get a warranty. But the big advantage is that such an iPhone is often slightly cheaper. You can then buy an iPhone for even less or opt for a slightly better model.
In our refurbished iPhone overview you will find all prices of refurbished iPhones. So you see that you can even get an iPhone 12 or an iPhone 11 Pro Max for under 600 euros. If you spend a little more, you can even buy an iPhone 13 mini.
NB: every party that is affiliated with the refurbished quality mark applies the same three conditions, which you can also find in our price comparator. A distinction is made here between the following conditions.
- As good as new: Almost indistinguishable from a new product, technically completely in order.
- Lightly used: Light scratches or other signs of wear, technically all right.
- Visibly used: Visible signs of use such as a dent in the housing or a scratch, technically completely in order.
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