I can get a iphone 5s for $230. Or a ipod touch 6g. I have $300 and would use WiFi only but like the iPhone because of fingerprint I. D..
I have herd people say the latest ios update slowed down the iPhone. So what one should I get
Unless you have a SIM card in the phone (even a de-activated one) you will have issues getting it working. If you won't ever want to use it as a phone, I'd get the newer iPod Touch.