If you’ve started shopping around, then you know there are many different iPhone models available – the iPhone 4, 4s, 5c, 5, 5s, 3GS and more. The newest iPhone 6 has fast become incredibly popular. So if you don’t yet own an iPhone and are considering switching over from, say, Samsung Galaxy, how are you ever supposed to decide which model is the best for you? Sure, you can ask your friends and family members, but they will all have their own particular set of preferences, and maybe you have different interests. Maybe a bigger screen is more important to you than a long battery life. There are many things to consider, but here are reasons as to why people choose certain models.

The iPhone 6 seems to so far be the best selling of all of the iPhone models. It is said to be the fastest and best available. Clear imaging, good size, good battery life. Other people think that the iPhone 5 is beautifully designed, and at the time of its release, it was certainly called the best model available. The newer models come with Siri which is great for people who want quick answers to questions. They literally never even have to type into the phone. The 5 has better camera quality than, say the iPhone 4. As the newer models become available, it can be difficult to go back to an older one, but if you just want something that works and is guaranteed to be easy and fun to use, and of course less expensive, it could be beneficial for you to try an older model. If you go into your local carrier’s store, you might even find that they have refurbished older models for sale, and you can really get a great deal. It would be helpful to do a little bit of online research to help determine exactly which model would work best for you, but some of the basics have been covered here.

You can always ask your carrier for ideas, but consider the financial benefits of purchasing an older model, and certainly keep in mind the advantages that will always come with the most recently released model.