Best iPhone for 2019: Which Model Should You Actually Buy?

Apple has completed its annual refresh of the iPhone lineup. Its iPhone 11 models look the same as last year’s iPhones, but they do have some camera upgrades, and they can perform a few new tricks. The WIRED Gear team is here to help you separate the marketing slogans from reality. Below is our complete iPhone buying guide with our pick for the best iPhone, and some of the strengths and weaknesses of all the rest.

Updated September 2019: We’ve updated this guide to reflect the new 2019 iPhone 11 models. Our buying advice has changed substantially now that the new phones are available.

Be sure to check out our guides to the Best iPhone 11 Deals, Best iPads, Best MacBooks, and Best Android Phones buying guides.

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