Review on Renewed Apple iPhone XS, US Version, Silver, 64GB - AT&T by Ada Atusia

Name: Renewed Apple iPhone XS, US Version, Silver, 64GB - AT&T
Item: Renewed Apple iPhone XS, US Version, Silver, 64GB - AT&T
Rating: 4

March 10, 2023

I like the product, the quality did not disappoint.

It's important to note that this is my first iPhone (apart from the iPhone xr I bought for my son a few months ago for his unique medical needs).
Prior to now, I only only used Android-powered cellphones in the $250–500 price range. My decision to convert to iPhone was influenced by the fact that each succeeding smartphone had reliably served me for one to one and a half years prior to the onset of freezes and incredibly slow functioning. At the same time, all of the common methods for accelerating the process (increasing memory, cleaning the phone in various ways, rolling back to the factory settings) had a very limited impact (if they had any at all). At the same time, despite the scandal and Apple's own acknowledgement, nearly every user of an Apple device has convinced me that there is no such thing in their products, even after 3–4 years. In summary, I came to the conclusion that you cannot know unless you try, therefore I purchased this model. It has been in use for nearly two months. I acknowledge that the majority of the issues raised are actually due to my illiteracy, and I am willing to participate in any helpful educational initiatives.
Only after a few years, when I know whether the primary objective will be accomplished, will I be able to reach my final judgment of this smartphone. In the meanwhile, I can state that the device is somewhat contentious in my opinion given the pricing as a middle option.

Pros

1. Everything, of course, flies right now. There is no indication of a lag or freeze; everything is quick and seamless. Although I accept that it was roughly the same in the beginning months with less expensive Androids, I currently really get high from this. Everything will be based on how long the process takes. This + represents a step forward as a result. 2. Superb camera (compared to my previous models). Although newer smartphones now come with pretty nice cameras and apps (I saw pictures from huawei p30 pro - very cool). I genuinely enjoy how hdr functions. The video is really fantastic. 3. Excellent audio. And everything else, in terms of both conversational dynamics and multimedia. 4. A fashionable appearance (I'm referring to space gray). Simple, elegant, and very sturdy-looking. 5. 4G and good cellular reception. 6. Cool wifi receiver; speed is faster than all of my other devices, other things being equal. 7. Near-ideal proportions - on the one hand, the screen is really big because there is a lot of usable space. On the other hand, the ability to operate with one hand is a requirement for me. You already need to draw a second hand on xr. 8. Face ID is carried out. I find face id to be generally very contentious at the moment. Because I like to use the navigation system in the car while holding the phone horizontally, which face id regrettably does not allow, I would probably still choose touch id. There is anything to compare, however in the vertical position it works virtually flawlessly. 9. Software that works well. First off, the pre-installed apps are often excellent. Second, iPhone applications are typically created in a more engaging manner. 10. In general, I was pleasantly surprised by how user-friendly the controls on iOS were and how easy it was to switch from Android to it. 11. E-sim – I haven't used it, but I imagine it would be useful while traveling.

Cons

1. OLED screen, subjectively. The iPhone was no exception to the rule that I never truly liked them. It is a tad too yellow and lacks TrueTone in my opinion. Also, the overall color rendition is a touch off. Only the least painful settings could be found after experimenting with the settings. White is still somewhat yellow. At the same time, the color temperature shifts to a colder and more pleasant state when viewed at an angle. Yet you won't slant your gaze when using the smartphone. Ips-matrices, with their regular white tint and frigid color reproduction, have always been more familiar to me. I compare it to the same xr and realize that I prefer its screen significantly more (I refrained from purchasing it myself primarily due to the size). But, the oleda's black color is a little bit darker. Yet, I do not think it is as significant as color reproduction in general. To be fair, it is important to point out that the eyes do not grow fatigued at all at this point. 2. Power of the battery. Even with all of the iPhone's manufacturing flexibility, the 2650 mAh battery is regrettably absurdly little. With typical iPhone use, the phone scarcely lasts a day; you frequently need to recharge it at night. This, in my opinion, is wholly unacceptable for a phone costing $50,000 or more. After two years of use, my aging Huawei Nova shown greater autonomy than the brand-new iPhone. zero gate. I'm considering getting a tiny external battery. 3. The inability to increase physical memory using conventional methods. 4. The "WiFi Help" function performed very subparly. Similar functionality on Android allows for significantly faster and more assured network switching. 5. A really awkward volume control. It seems particularly odd to correlate the volume of the call with the alarm clock. On androids, everything is obvious in this regard: you hit the volume key, opened the menu, and found 4 separate volume control units in front of you. 6. The charger is a facepalm right out of the box. I don't recall ever using such a slow charge before. For 12 watts, I had to purchase a second charger. It's simply impolite at this phone's pricing.