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In 2026, with about €280 to spend, the iPhone 13 is still a safe pick

In 2026, with about €280 to spend, the iPhone 13 is still a safe pick

€282.52 incl. VAT for 128GB in grade B. A15, a 6.1-inch OLED and two 12MP cameras — and how to check for hidden faults and battery health before you order.
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The cheapest telephoto: iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 14 Pro?

The cheapest telephoto: iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 14 Pro?

Both have a 3x telephoto and a 120Hz screen, €84.07 apart. And one thing matters more than either: neither supports Apple Intelligence — for that you have to step up to the 15 Pro.
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Same price, two choices: iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 16?

Same price, two choices: iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 16?

Both sit around €590 — but that only holds if you compare the same SIM variant. Aligned properly, the 15 Pro is cheaper in two of three cases, and it keeps the 3x telephoto and 120Hz that the 16 never had.
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A €1,100 budget: new iPhone 17, or a certified pre-owned iPhone 16 Pro?

A €1,100 budget: new iPhone 17, or a certified pre-owned iPhone 16 Pro?

With around €1,100 to spend, a new iPhone 17 or a used iPhone 16 Pro? The €434 gap buys 120Hz and a new battery on one side, a 5x telephoto on the other — here is how to choose.
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Which iPhone for Honor of Kings? The 13–17 guide

Which iPhone for Honor of Kings? The 13–17 guide

Gaming is not only about the chip — 120 fps has to pass two gates: the screen must support a high refresh rate, and the game must open the option for that model; past those, how long you can play comes down to thermals and battery. Generation by generation from 13 to 17, with French refurbished prices and second-hand checks.
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iPhone 17 in 2026: the standard model finally gets 120Hz, but the Pro leaves the catalogue

iPhone 17 in 2026: the standard model finally gets 120Hz, but the Pro leaves the catalogue

120Hz finally reaches the standard model. But the iPhone 17 Pro has vanished from Apple France, prices rose in September 2026, and Siri AI is still absent from the EU. Refurbished prices, legal guarantee and repair costs in France.
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iPhone 13, 14, 15 or 16 in 2026: which generation should you buy?

iPhone 13, 14, 15 or 16 in 2026: which generation should you buy?

Apple Intelligence doesn't split by age — it splits by generation. Spec matrix across four generations, refurbished prices in euros, and the Siri AI situation in Europe.
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iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max in 2026: which one should you buy?

iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max in 2026: which one should you buy?

Four models, two tiers, and no Apple Intelligence support at all. Refurbished prices, battery life, repair costs and France's 2-year legal guarantee — the complete picture.
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iPhone 14 and 14 Pro in 2026: two phones under one name

iPhone 14 and 14 Pro in 2026: two phones under one name

The iPhone 14 and 14 Pro have almost nothing in common — one carries the 13 Pro's chip, the other introduced Dynamic Island and a 48 MP sensor. Refurbished prices, battery life, repair costs and France's 2-year guarantee.
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