The best iPhones for 2024: Which model should you buy?

August 14, 2024

5 1 minute read

“Which iPhone should I buy?” It’s a question as old as time, or at least the last 15 years or so. In most cases, the answer is simple: the best one you can afford. And if you’re still happy with your phone today, there’s no need to upgrade at all. But if you’re ready for a refresh, allow us to help. Below we’ve broken down every iPhone model sold today and picked out the ones that should satisfy the largest swaths of people.

Before you dig in, though, be warned: This is not a good time to upgrade. Apple launches new iPhones every September like clockwork, and we expect that to continue with the inevitable iPhone 16 lineup next month. If you can hold out for a few more weeks, do so. We’ll update this guide after we test the latest models. But if you absolutely need to make a switch today, here’s how the current lineup stacks up. Just note that we’ve based this guide on the prices of new unlocked iPhones at Apple.com; if you can find a heavy discount from another seller or a cheaper refurbished model, that could change the value equation.