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Buying guides

Clear, UAE-focused answers reviewed by the Find Next Phone Editorial Team.

25 Oct 2026

USB-C or Lightning? Which iPhones use which port (13 to 17)

Which iPhones have USB-C and which have Lightning? Port by model from iPhone 13 to iPhone 17, charging speeds, cables and what to buy.

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25 Oct 2026

Best used iPhone to buy in the UAE: top picks from iPhone 13 to iPhone 17

The best used iPhones to buy in the UAE by budget and need: iPhone 13, 14 Pro, 15, 16 and 17, plus what to check and why certified matters.

2 min read
24 Oct 2026

iPhone battery life compared: iPhone 13 to iPhone 16 (Apple video ratings)

Apple-rated video playback hours for iPhone 13, 14, 15 and 16 models, what the numbers mean and which iPhone lasts longest.

2 min read
23 Oct 2026

How much iPhone storage do you need? Advice for iPhone 13 to 17

Pick the right iPhone storage size: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB or 1TB, with advice by usage and notes on base storage for each model.

2 min read
22 Oct 2026

iPhone colours from iPhone 13 to iPhone 17: every colour by model

Every iPhone colour from iPhone 13 to iPhone 17: standard, Pro and Air options listed by generation, plus tips on choosing a colour.

2 min read
21 Oct 2026

How long will your iPhone get updates? Software support for iPhone 13 to 17

How long iPhones get iOS updates: what Apple's history says for iPhone 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17, and how to judge a used iPhone's remaining support.

2 min read
20 Oct 2026

iPhone 13, 14 and 15 trade-in value: how to get the most for your old iPhone

What affects iPhone trade-in value for iPhone 13, 14 and 15, how to prepare your phone, and when to trade in or keep your phone.

2 min read
3 Oct 2026

What is screen-on time, and what's a good SOT for an iPhone?

Screen-on time (SOT) explained: how to check it on iPhone, typical SOT for iPhone 13 Pro to iPhone 18 Pro Max, and what reduces it.

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3 Oct 2026

Why buy an iPhone 13 Pro in 2027? The case for a budget Pro

Is iPhone 13 Pro worth buying in 2027? ProMotion, 3x telephoto and iOS support vs no Apple Intelligence and Lightning. Who it's right for.

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3 Oct 2026

Will iPhone 13 Pro get software updates in 2027?

Will iPhone 13 Pro get iOS 28 in 2027? Its update history, Apple's typical support window, security updates and what happens when major updates end.

2 min read
1 Oct 2026

Best iPhone to buy in 2026: iPhone 17, 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max or iPhone Duo?

Which iPhone should you buy in late 2026? Our picks for best value, best camera, best battery, best big screen and best used iPhone in the UAE.

2 min read
27 Sept 2026

Should you buy iPhone 17 Pro after the iPhone 18 launch? Price drops, refurbished and value

Is iPhone 17 Pro the better deal now that iPhone 18 Pro is out? Price drops, iPhone 18 Pro vs refurbished iPhone 17 Pro, and what you give up by saving money.

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21 Sept 2026

Certified used iPhone checklist: 12 things to check in 2026

Buying a used or refurbished iPhone 13 Pro, 15 Pro, 16 Pro or 17 Pro? A 12-point checklist covering battery, parts, activation lock, model number and warranty.

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19 Sept 2026

How to trade in your old iPhone for iPhone Duo or iPhone 18 Pro

Get the best trade-in value when upgrading to iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone Duo in the UAE: timing, condition, backups, Find My and what affects your quote.

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