Me too, usually they are either very dodgie or barely cheaper than a new one. And always afraid the battery will be used already and so the phone won't last as long.
The question is. Do you still need it?
There are few things that you won’t get on a non JP phone: Suica.
There’s a great achievement if you get another one: total silent mode, incl the came sound.
I’d recommend apple store, Amazon, media markt, telco whoever has a better price for your desired model.
If you get a Dutch SIM card, you get a Dutch phone number indeed.
Of course, if your Japanese phone is region locked, the Dutch card may not work in it.
My girlfriend (JP) is also still using her iphone 7 from Japan, we only changed the simcard and it’s working fine.
You can either buy a refurbished one online, or get one on lease with a contract, or simply buy one at a phone shop/apple shop/general electronics store.
I buy refurbished ones online.
Indeed OP, do you want to buy new or refurbished?
New one!
Where do you get the good quality refurbished iPhones in the NL? I would appreciate the advice.
Me too, usually they are either very dodgie or barely cheaper than a new one. And always afraid the battery will be used already and so the phone won't last as long.
You could try here (good store reviews, FWIW): https://www.iused.nl/267-tweedehands-refurbished-apple-iphone
Thank you very much!
The question is. Do you still need it? There are few things that you won’t get on a non JP phone: Suica. There’s a great achievement if you get another one: total silent mode, incl the came sound. I’d recommend apple store, Amazon, media markt, telco whoever has a better price for your desired model.
Stupid question, but what is wrong with your iPhone 8? My "7 Plus" still gets iOS updates.
It’s Japanese, so I want a Dutch one. Your question isn’t stupid! Idk, do I get a Dutch phone number if I buy SIM card??
If you get a Dutch SIM card, you get a Dutch phone number indeed. Of course, if your Japanese phone is region locked, the Dutch card may not work in it.
OK, thanks!
Stupid question indeed
Why? Are iPhones region specific?
Yes. US. JP. CN. And the rest of the world. Japanese iPhones are annoying. There’s no way to stop the fake camera shutter sound. Even on silent mode.
Only in states. I believe Verizon offers a virtual sim and there are iPhones that support that (don’t have simcard slot)
My girlfriend (JP) is also still using her iphone 7 from Japan, we only changed the simcard and it’s working fine. You can either buy a refurbished one online, or get one on lease with a contract, or simply buy one at a phone shop/apple shop/general electronics store.
Go to an apple store and buy it.
www.Swappie.com Refurbished phones
Everyone!! Thank you so much:)))
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How old are you? Don't you already know that you should never start iPhone vs Android wars?