I do to me the two classes of model should feature the same specs just in different form factors. The Pro should have the same cameras as the Pro Max.
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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 do to me the two classes of model should feature the same specs just in different form factors. The Pro should have the same cameras as the Pro Max.
Yeah, that’s how I took it. I hated it when they did it with the 12 pro versus the pro max and hate it now. I’ve heard that it will be changing with the 16 pro, though, and it should be getting the periscope camera also, even if it is rumored to get slightly bigger in order to accommodate that feature. Rocking the 13 pro still (used to upgrade every year, but this is such a great phone, there was no point) at 93% battery capacity, and I bought it the day after launch in September 2021. The main two reasons I upgraded to this model when it came out is for the macro photography and the pro-motion. Dynamic island and always on display is cool and all, but not worth upgrading for, in my opinion. Give me a periscope camera on the smaller pro and then I’ll do it.
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Acknowledging that we are still working exclusively from rumors until it's officially announced in about three weeks... you can probably get most of the info that you want from the iPhone 15 Roundup page.
lol, I had to call T-Mobile today because of an issue with my data, and at the end of the call the guy said the iPhone 15 is coming in September and they'll have trade in deals and stuff like that. I doubt he actually has any info and he's just following rumors like the rest of us, but I find it funny he said that.
He was really helpful though, I have to say, T-Mobile's customer service is top notch.
He was really helpful though, I have to say, T-Mobile's customer service is top notch.
They always had. 2 years ago it was pay 70-100 to upgrade to similar model: 12mini-13mini, 12pm-13pm and so on through bestbuy.
Last year was not so good but at least they offered 80 dollars more of a trade in value through bestbuy: if you are anyways tmo customer might as well get a free 80 dollar back when upgrading.
Bonus point of this promo is that you still own the phone outright.
Will upgrade to either the Plus or the Pro Max.
What I am really waiting for is a full screen iPhone with under display everything, but that won’t be here until iPhone 17 or 18, maybe even 19.
What I am really waiting for is a full screen iPhone with under display everything, but that won’t be here until iPhone 17 or 18, maybe even 19.
No. Got the 12 Pro Max on launch day and it still looks pristine and works well. Battery maximum capacity sits at 90% now. 170 GB of 256 GB used. Depending on what's new for the 16 or 17, I "may" upgrade then. We'll see.
Very nicely summed up!
Not likely to upgrade this time, with a 14PM 512GB in my hands which I’m very happy with. There’s always an itch to have TLAG but getting damn expensive now for every year. Putting more aim on the iP16 which is rumoured to have greater upgrades in design etc but that’s first to be seen.
No, not until they make a phone-sized phone again: mini or smaller.
I am still happy with my 13 pro max. That said, my battery health is at 83% and I might just be eligible for a battery swap in November before my Apple are coverage expires.
I want USB C very badly but as of what we know right now I see this as the only really significant change, and I would not upgrade just for that.
If the move to USB C allowed for significantly faster charging - that could tip the scales for me. If they offered a 2TB capacity, that could tip the scale for me. There are also other features that could be under wraps we just don’t know about yet.
But as of right now it is most likely that I’ll just wait another year for the 16 Pro
If the move to USB C allowed for significantly faster charging - that could tip the scales for me. If they offered a 2TB capacity, that could tip the scale for me. There are also other features that could be under wraps we just don’t know about yet.
But as of right now it is most likely that I’ll just wait another year for the 16 Pro
I typically don’t upgrade very often. In fact, I waited until the 12 mini before I upgraded from my iPhone 6!
But the 15 is an interesting offering with USB. As is the 3nm chip (although I think that’s just for the Pro and Max versions). I‘m not sure if Apple will position this as a major ‘generational’ upgrade that truly is night and day from the 14. I do like the almost bezel free aesthetic. And a significant bump in battery life might make me upgrade.
Also, do we know if the 15 is the last in this form factor, or do we have another year?
But the 15 is an interesting offering with USB. As is the 3nm chip (although I think that’s just for the Pro and Max versions). I‘m not sure if Apple will position this as a major ‘generational’ upgrade that truly is night and day from the 14. I do like the almost bezel free aesthetic. And a significant bump in battery life might make me upgrade.
Also, do we know if the 15 is the last in this form factor, or do we have another year?
Yeah, the Apple fanboy in me wants to upgrade, but my responsible adult side is like "You don't need it with a pristine 14 pro max right in your hand". Not on an upgrade plan and buy my phones outright. Plus from the rumors I have been reading the only improvements that interest me coming from a 14 Pro Max to the 15 Pro Max/ Ultra would be USB-C and the slight camera upgrade with 6X zoom.
But honestly, I don't use my iPhone as my primary camera (it's my secondary camera) I wouldn't get much use out of the 6X zoom except for the times I travel or I am at a concert, etc. I only occasionally use the 48-megapixel camera I have now on the 14 Pro Max. I sometimes forget I can take raw photos or pro-res videos LOL. I am hearing the iPhone 16 will be more of a change in form factor and other bells and whistles.
The iPhone 15 is a FANTASTIC leap for those coming from like the iPhone X, XS, XR, 11, 12, and well worth the upgrade. iPhone 13 and 14 users might not feel that much of an upgrade. The iPhone 16 is rumored to have a different form of factor but we won't know until September 2024 for sure.
I too was contemplating not upgrading to the 15PM, but I decided to upgrade and trade my 14PM in. I’ll have 14 days to make a decision if I’ll keep the 15PM or return it for a refund. Next year I will 100% upgrading to the 16PM.
That depends on how apple positions their trade in. But if you think that each year base to base upgrade costs only $400, in 2 years you would have 3 new iphones and spent 2200 or you could have rode out 1 to the ground and buy new: thus getting 200 for your 14pm and spending 1100 for new iphone - total money spent is 2000 in this case.
My situation involves an 11 as well, and it makes the choice harder for me. My personal phone is a 13P, my work is an 11. Sadly, it's locked down and managed strictly, so I can't use many apps. But for day-to-day use, the experience is very similar. The 13P stands out in a few significant ways for me: ProMotion, camera, 5G, and battery. I also prefer the more square edges, making cases fit better and more effectively.My iPhone journey was: iPhone 4, 6, 7 and 11. Despite my 11 is perfectly usable, I think that is the time to make the jump for a Max model, probably the 15 or the 14 if I get a super deal.
So the answer is >85% YES
Work has offered me a 12, but I see little point other than 5G access. The process of reloading and configuring all the work stuff is a nightmare, so I won't upgrade until they force me or something (else) happens to it.
For my personal phone, I really "want" to get a 15P but I'm not sure how much improvement I will see over the 13P...
This seems like a good plan. I never paid attention, but I imagine previous year models tank in value immediately before a new release... My 13P will probably take a huge hit if it hasn't already. Would you be willing to share your perspective @HeyMazza?
I own an 11 as well - biggest downside that it is the same size as 14PM; might as well own Pro Max sized phone with the upcoming 15 lineup. It is also noticeably slower with Apple pay: it takes 1-2 second more to do pay versus my old 13 mini/regular 13.
Surely the 15 will be the best thing that's happened to the iPhone, since the iPhone? Again
If I were you, at this point I would just hold on to the 13P. You can probably get a good value for the phone right now depending on where in the US you live. I still see a few 13P going for 700+ in mint condition around me but I am sure that will drop or not sell in the next upcoming weeks for the same price. What I do hope, based on some reports, is that carriers release BIG savings for trade-in options. I am sure you can get a good value with your carrier to trade the phone in.