Google “Apple Outlet.” Get an Apple refurbished phone. Full warranty, new battery, and eligible for AppleCare. Consider using the savings to get AppleCare. As far as iOS updates, my 2015 IPad Pro 12.9 still gets the latest updates. Don’t worry about negative comments about buying older models. The only true refurbished phones are from Apple.
Google “Apple Outlet.” Get an Apple refurbished phone. Full warranty, new battery, and eligible for AppleCare. Consider using the savings to get AppleCare. As far as iOS updates, my 2015 IPad Pro 12.9 still gets the latest updates. Don’t worry about negative comments about buying older models. The only true refurbished phones are from Apple.