6 Reasons to Buy the iPhone 7 Instead of the iPhone 6s

Better Software & Software Support

Apple and its retail partners don't advertise this, but the iPhone 7 has a distinct advantage over the iPhone 6s when it comes to software and software support. 

First and foremost, iPhones typically get four plus years of software support before they're kicked to the curb. That means at least four years of major software updates and the enhancements, bug fixes and security patches that come in between. 

The iPhone 6s has already received four major updates while the iPhone 7 has only received three. This makes the iPhone 7 a more ideal option for those of you looking to hold onto your next phone for the long haul. 

Thanks to its age, we expect the iPhone 6s to degrade faster than the iPhone 7. What we mean is that it'll probably run into major performance issues sooner than the iPhone 7. 

Apple's reportedly working on performance improvements in iOS 14, but hardware is hardware. It might start with some minor hiccups, but after awhile you might start noticing more user interface lag and less battery life. This is natural as a device gets older.

If you want peace of mind heading into 2021 and beyond, we highly recommend going with the newer iPhone 7 or 7 Plus.