Older iPhone models are still worth buying in 2026.

If you don't have enough budget for the iPhone 17, you can still choose from many older iPhone models at more accessible prices.

Apple's latest iPhone models are not cheap, with users having to spend over 20 million VND if they want to own an iPhone 17 or later. Although the iPhone 17 has many valuable features such as 256GB of starting internal storage and a 120Hz screen, this is still not an affordable price for many people.

However, users can still find the following used iPhones on the market, which are just as good and even have more outstanding features, as long as they purchase them from reputable sources for long-term use.

iPhone 16 series

Although their price is higher than older models, users will receive years of operating system and security updates, with support lasting up to 7 years. Modern features like camera controls and Action buttons are also present on all iPhone 16 versions. In particular, the performance of the A18 chip in the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro remains highly competitive, capable of meeting user needs.

The iPhone 16 series boasts many features similar to its successor.

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While new iPhone 16 models are still expensive (over 20 million VND), users can find like-new products, priced from around 16 million VND for a standard iPhone 16, or nearly 24 million VND for iPhone 16 Pro models.

iPhone 15 series

If you want many of the same features as the newer models, the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max are ideal choices. They support many Apple Intelligence features thanks to their 8GB of RAM. Both versions have a 120Hz ProMotion OLED display, providing an experience similar to the latest models. Notably, users can purchase used models starting at around 18.5 million VND.

The iPhone 15 series promises to receive software updates until 2030.

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If you have a more limited budget, the iPhone 15 or 15 Plus are also reasonable options. They will receive 7 years of operating system updates, just like the Pro models, extending until 2030. The price for a used iPhone 15 is around 14 million VND.

iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max

If you want an iPhone Pro but only have a budget of around 16 million VND, the slightly more expensive iPhone 14 Pro or 14 Pro Max might be a suitable choice. Launched in 2022, these models are still very modern with many outstanding features such as Dynamic Island and Always-On Display. Their camera systems are also very powerful, surpassing many phones in the current price segment.

iPhone 14 Pro buyers will have to accept a Lightning charging cable.

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There are many used iPhone 14 Pro options on the market today; however, users are advised to choose models with 256GB or more of internal storage, as the additional cost isn't too high but provides ample space for storing content. However, users should remember that these models still require a Lightning cable instead of USB-C like the iPhone 15 models.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/nhung-mau-iphone-cu-van-dang-mua-trong-nam-2026-185260528235803168.htm