Should I replace my iPhone X battery or upgrade to iPhone 12 as a student?

Hi everyone,

I’m a student and currently using an Apple iPhone X that I’ve had for about 4 years. Honestly, the phone still performs well for my daily use — the camera, performance, and overall experience are still pretty solid for me. The only real issue right now is the battery life.

So I’m stuck between two options:

Option 1: Replace the battery

Replace the battery of my Apple iPhone X and keep using it for another 1–2 years. This would cost much less, and I could save the rest of my money for something more important later — like a productivity laptop or PC by the end of 2026.

Option 2: Upgrade to iPhone 12

Upgrade to a used Apple iPhone 12. This would give me a newer device with better performance, camera improvements, 5G, and probably longer software support. But it would use most of my savings.

My situation:

•	I’m currently a student with limited income.

•	My main goal is to save money for a good laptop/PC for productivity (coding, design, etc.) within the next year or so.

•	My current phone still works fine except for the battery.

From a long-term and financial perspective, what would you recommend?

Is upgrading to Apple iPhone 12 worth it right now, or is replacing the battery on my Apple iPhone X the smarter decision?

I’d really appreciate advice, especially from students or people who’ve faced a similar decision.

Thanks!