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Other Are you planning to upgrade to the iPhone 15/Plus/Pro/Max? Why or why not?
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I'm actually considering getting the iPhone 15 Pro Max 512 GB but I hate to imagine the price... 💸😒
I'm already counting down the days until September!
I've got a 12 pro max and it's just awful! Not sure if it's because I've dropped it soo many times but the camera has a cast (fog) over it no matter what I do so there's no point me taking any pictures and the battery drains within hours, so much so that I have to keep a emergency charger with me now if I'm out plus one in the car too!
I know for certain that I'll be getting a pro because I've had a the plus/max sizes since iPhone 7 so I'm ready for a slightly smaller/lighter phone that doesn't take up a ton of space in my bags.
I've got a 12 pro max and it's just awful! Not sure if it's because I've dropped it soo many times but the camera has a cast (fog) over it no matter what I do so there's no point me taking any pictures and the battery drains within hours, so much so that I have to keep a emergency charger with me now if I'm out plus one in the car too!
I know for certain that I'll be getting a pro because I've had a the plus/max sizes since iPhone 7 so I'm ready for a slightly smaller/lighter phone that doesn't take up a ton of space in my bags.
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I thought the 12 Pro Max was perfect. Then a year in, I realized how bad the battery is and I was excited to upgrade to the 14 Pro Max. I too carried around a portable charger everyday to top up twice before getting off work.
A lot of people have had battery issues wit their 12 series iPhones. I for one would’ve kept it longer than 2 years if the batter wasn‘t so bad. Charging 2-3 times a day was miserable. I couldn’t leave the house without a portable charger.
We have two of the basic 12s in our house. Both have batteries that need recharging much faster than the 13s. One battery health is sitting at 82% and the other at 78%. We just returned from vacation and were constantly passing a portable battery between the two phones. In comparison the 13s would often “top up” using the car charger between attractions but it wasn’t necessary - just meant we didn’t have to charge overnight then.
This is why the worst of the 12s will be replaced with a 15 or 15 Plus and hoping the other 12 can hold out until the 16 series is released.
Never, not in a million years. The way it's going I won't even buy the next iPad Pro anymore.
Apple is incapable of fixing their dumb ProMotion and for those of us who buy these devices for gaming, the experience is worse than on a 3-4 year old phone or iPad (and it's 100% entirely thanks to their screen "tech").
So no upgrades for me. At least not until Apple gets their heads out of their asses and verifiably fixes their obnoxious "adaptive" software.
Apple is incapable of fixing their dumb ProMotion and for those of us who buy these devices for gaming, the experience is worse than on a 3-4 year old phone or iPad (and it's 100% entirely thanks to their screen "tech").
So no upgrades for me. At least not until Apple gets their heads out of their asses and verifiably fixes their obnoxious "adaptive" software.
I have an iPhone 11 but will likely upgrade to 14 Pro when the 15 comes out. I never upgrade to the latest, I find it more cost effective to upgrade to the version before. It's only just been replaced by a newer version so is still and impressive device but is now a lot cheaper.
I feel like that used to be true but the last two iPhones were practically free with trade in through carriers so now that doesn't hold as much water.
Absolutely! Full 15pro max plus extreme S model maxed out!
The logic for me is, I started with the 3 when it came out and jumped on a 4S, and learned my lesson to ONLY upgrade 2 full IOS ver or the phone will GREATLY slow down and throttle. Bought the 6S when it came out since my 4S was really acting up. And still have the 6S and it is after 8 years of AMAZING service slowing down and having super minor issues. Back in those days, you could buy these for around $299 with a 2 year agreement. That ALL changed and they are now around $899'sh. I figured if I am spending a $1000, what's another 20% to get the fully maxed out big boy with so much power and feature rich that will last me at least till the 2030's. What held me up and is a MAJOR unfortunate bummer, is the lack of the headphone jack that I will have to learn to adapt to
September would be just so dull if it didn’t involve annual iPhone purchase and delivery issues.
And the battery health is down to 91% so defo time to upgrade
And the battery health is down to 91% so defo time to upgrade
As rumor says 15 Pro Max will provide
1. Periscope lens, that will provide better zoom.
2. 8GB RAM.
3. New buttons.
4. New Processor and GPU. Though Apple already blew other smartphone CPUs out of water, and A17 with 3NM architecture will significantly increase the battery life with performance.
Which will be a major upgrade on my iPhone 12 Pro Max. I can get 14 Pro Max at good discounted price but I believe its an incremental upgrade
1. Periscope lens, that will provide better zoom.
2. 8GB RAM.
3. New buttons.
4. New Processor and GPU. Though Apple already blew other smartphone CPUs out of water, and A17 with 3NM architecture will significantly increase the battery life with performance.
Which will be a major upgrade on my iPhone 12 Pro Max. I can get 14 Pro Max at good discounted price but I believe its an incremental upgrade
I mean in terms of features, Dynamic Island, camera, Pro Motion Display and Cinematic Video recording.
I will go 15 Pro to replace an X. Reasoning:
- Battery would otherwise need replacing a 2nd time
- Apple's planned obscelesence for my phone
- UBS-C charging therefore one cable for all devices
Maybe you use your phone too much? I mean...I think many people just find excuses to justify an upgrade when they don't really need one and just a battery replacement could easily do the job.
I have a 13 PM and I couldn't imagine what a new phone could have to make me want a new phone so bad. At this point, only when Apple will stop iOS support on my phone will justify a new one.
If you can't make a day with 91 battery health, you have a problem. This is perfectly fine. My 13 pro max have 90% battery health and I often end the day with 60~70% battery left lol.
I refuse to buy my phone via carriers, regardless of the deal they are offering. I don't want to be tied down to any particular post-paid carrier after being screwed one too many times.
I buy from Apple directly, when I decide I need a new phone, and use whatever carrier is offering what I need. It's looking like my 13 Pro will last a few more years... USB-C is cool, but I already have a million lightning cables and carrying one additional when I travel isn't a big deal.
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Either way your tied to a carrier these days. Sure you don’t have a contract but it’s a free phone vs paying for one. And let’s be honest most carriers are fairly similar now too in coverage and price unless your in rural areas.
I'm tied to a contract with my 13PM, which will be fully paid next year (I hate these 36 months plans now).
I'm waiting for the 16PM or even 17 to be honest.
I'm waiting for the 16PM or even 17 to be honest.