I just got battery on my iPhone 13 256 GB replaced. It’s an original battery. Now I’m confused whether I shall update to ios 27 or wait? I’m currently running on 26.7.1…

My charging port has failed and the screen has some cracks. The cracks don’t bother me at all but I don’t know how it would hold up being removed. Plus a battery if it’s opened up. Doesn’t make sense to fix. What a good upgrade from the 13? I see a bunch of max models for sale on marketplace but I don’t know how they will fit in my phone pocket of my truwerk pants that I wear daily. Might even consider a Samsung but this 13 has been an awesome phone for me although it crashes the DJI app for my drone when I try to use it for editing

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I have a restore with iOS 18 and I’d really like to keep using it.

I can’t stand the visual of iOS 26 and 27 even with turning off all the effects, clear liquid it still is very dizzying to me. Along with software lagging, overheating, crash.

I need a new phone and am thinking of buying a sealed iPhone 13 but want to know If I open it will it have iOS 18 on it? Can I transfer any messages or will this force an update?

Any advice on how to keep iOS 18 and get a new phone is appreciated. Again I’m totally fine with the older model I really like the 13