Mobile phone
Excellent9/10PremiumReviewers and owner surveys consistently rate iPhones among the most reliable and best-supported phones. You pay a premium, but long update support and strong resale values soften the cost over time.
Good at
- Long software support — iOS updates typically run 6+ years
- Strong build quality and high resale value
- Consistent, easy-to-use video and photo cameras
- Tight integration with Mac, iPad, Watch and AirPods
- Widest repair and accessory ecosystem
Weak at
- Expensive, especially higher storage tiers
- Out-of-warranty screen and battery repairs are costly
- Locked-down ecosystem; switching away is awkward
- Base models slower to adopt features like fast charging
- Reliability
- Value
- Features
- Service & warranty
In New Zealand: No Apple Store in NZ; service via authorised providers. Consumer Guarantees Act can cover faults beyond Apple's 1-year warranty.
In Australia: Apple Stores in major cities; Australian Consumer Law rights apply beyond the 1-year warranty.
In United Kingdom: Consumer Rights Act gives remedies beyond Apple's 1-year warranty.
iPhone Pro / Pro MaxiPhoneiPhone AiriPhone e
Best for: buyers who want a long-lived, low-hassle phone and use other Apple gear
nzauukushk