I didn’t upgrade to the 12, 13, or 14 so if it’s no different from those, then why upgrade to the 15?
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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 voted no.
Currently using an 12 PM and it will probably be my last iPhone for a long time.
And the reason for that is what you say, the software isn’t good anymore.
I have been using iPhone since the iPhone 6 so I’m not new to the iPhone and iOS.
I have to restart my iPhone 2-3 times a week (using iOS 16.4.1) and also my Apple Watch 2-3 times a week.
On the other hand my iPad and my wife’s MacBook Pro is on an another level.
I restart my iPad, and my wife restart her Mac, when it’s getting new software. So there you have a premium price for a premium product.
Of course I know that Android isn’t better, but imo with iPhone you pay premium price and get a midrange product.
So why not buy a midrange product and get a midrange product?
Im not talking about the hardware, it’s the software.
Since the latest price hike in Europe/Sweden I don’t want to buy a iPhone 14 Pro Max 256 GB for 1800$.
It’s just not worth it anymore🙂
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I’ve been getting an iPhone every two years for many years, so yes, probably. I mainly want to have the new design with the Dynamic Island. Putting me off though are the rumors that the phone will be even thicker and heavier than the 14 Pro and will come with the biggest camera bump ever. I would like to see the phones aim toward thinness again in the future.
I may already have said that my iPhone 12 Pro has what I need in terms of general functionality, apart from slight concern over battery.
I did wonder whether I would upgrade to the 14, doubly so wrt the 15, for the yet better camera capability.
Over the years, I've been using the camera on the iPhone 4/6/7/12Pro. Having liked the upgrade in camera each time and enjoyed taking shots and learning something of photography, I've been considering taking the digital camera route instead of that move up to the iPhone 15.
Bit that bullet last week with a s/h Fuijifilm X-T2 and pancake lens combo. Not cheap but an affordable experiment. Lots to learn. Also, altho' it is a ready carry, I'm quicker on the draw for the 'gotcha' shots with the iPhone than the Camera.
There is a 45 day return policy, so I'll let you know in six weeks time
I did wonder whether I would upgrade to the 14, doubly so wrt the 15, for the yet better camera capability.
Over the years, I've been using the camera on the iPhone 4/6/7/12Pro. Having liked the upgrade in camera each time and enjoyed taking shots and learning something of photography, I've been considering taking the digital camera route instead of that move up to the iPhone 15.
Bit that bullet last week with a s/h Fuijifilm X-T2 and pancake lens combo. Not cheap but an affordable experiment. Lots to learn. Also, altho' it is a ready carry, I'm quicker on the draw for the 'gotcha' shots with the iPhone than the Camera.
There is a 45 day return policy, so I'll let you know in six weeks time
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It depends on what features get announced, but right now I haven't seen any real reason to upgrade from my iPhone 11 Pro Max.
Seriously doubt it.
Have the 13 ProMax and as recent travel has shown me, the SIM tray is still a needed feature for my use case.
Have the 13 ProMax and as recent travel has shown me, the SIM tray is still a needed feature for my use case.
I won’t upgrade. I have the 14 Pro. The next phone I would consider is the 16 Pro. I’ll most likely upgrade at the 17 Pro, however. My small business could afford to pay for a new iPhone annually, but I got upgrade fatigue (lol, I know) after upgrading annually from the 3g to the 7 and have been on a three year cycle ever since.
If they offered a new mini model (I know - they will not) with all the high end specs (again - never happening) it would be an instant buy for me.
If they offered a new mini model (I know - they will not) with all the high end specs (again - never happening) it would be an instant buy for me.
Yes.
Currently using a 13 pro.
Very interested in a titanium frame lowering the weight of the device.
Also, 3nm chip leading to greater efficiency.
Currently using a 13 pro.
Very interested in a titanium frame lowering the weight of the device.
Also, 3nm chip leading to greater efficiency.
Still using the 12 Pro Max... Decided to skip 13 & 14 to see if USB C came to the 15 as well as the usual updates - including increasing the zoom from 3. Wife is still using my old 10Xr and will get the 12 Pro Max
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Yes because I'm on an iP11PM. Was gonna get a 14 but things didn't work out and we didn't get them. Looks like the 15 will be the better upgrade choice at this point anyway.
I will upgrade if the following are included in the iPhone 15 equivalent of my iPhone 14 Pro Max (whatever it will be called):
1. USB C (almost a certainty but I am wary of the limitations Apple will put on the connection based on MiFI certification e.g. restricted charging speeds unless it is MiFI certified).
2. Reduced weight (possibility that a titanium chassis will reduce weight, but then they may increase weight with extra battery capacity).
3. Increased battery life (will have to be done on efficiency grounds and not by putting in a larger battery which increases weight).
4. Reduced overall size for given screen size (reduced bezel size).
5. More robust build. Will not self destruct if dropped without a case.
6. Improved optical zoom (this is not really important, but the times when the only camera I have is my phone, this would be a nice to have, but is the least important of my wishes).
I suspect this list is wishful thinking. I do not need a faster phone or a better screen or a better modem etc. What I need is a better handheld device for me. I understand that other people have their own priorities but the current trend for small and largely irrelevant improvements year on year is very disappointing. The best feature of the iPhone 14 Plus Max I have now is the satellite communications which is revolutionary if not a must for most people.
1. USB C (almost a certainty but I am wary of the limitations Apple will put on the connection based on MiFI certification e.g. restricted charging speeds unless it is MiFI certified).
2. Reduced weight (possibility that a titanium chassis will reduce weight, but then they may increase weight with extra battery capacity).
3. Increased battery life (will have to be done on efficiency grounds and not by putting in a larger battery which increases weight).
4. Reduced overall size for given screen size (reduced bezel size).
5. More robust build. Will not self destruct if dropped without a case.
6. Improved optical zoom (this is not really important, but the times when the only camera I have is my phone, this would be a nice to have, but is the least important of my wishes).
I suspect this list is wishful thinking. I do not need a faster phone or a better screen or a better modem etc. What I need is a better handheld device for me. I understand that other people have their own priorities but the current trend for small and largely irrelevant improvements year on year is very disappointing. The best feature of the iPhone 14 Plus Max I have now is the satellite communications which is revolutionary if not a must for most people.
I’m a happy iPhone 13 mini owner. I plan to stick with it for as l long as it lasts
Eh, my 12 Pro is doing fine. I recently got Apple to replace the battery (before the price hike), so it'll keep me going for a long while. I'll upgrade when there's more improvements than just USB-C.
XR was a fantastic phone on release and for years after but yeah probably about time to upgrade now
Not sure yet. It will definitely depend on what changes are made, and also if I decide to go with a pro max (I was on the fence last year and sometimes wish I’d have made the leap).
If they round corners, or slim it down, that might push me over the edge - I’m not a huge fan of the boxy square. The USB-C would be a bonus, but I probably wouldn’t switch just for that.
If they round corners, or slim it down, that might push me over the edge - I’m not a huge fan of the boxy square. The USB-C would be a bonus, but I probably wouldn’t switch just for that.
I actually plan to upgrade my 13 Pro to the 15 Pro Max due to screen size, USB-C, AoD, and better battery life. The processor, cameras, aren’t likely to represent anything that noticeable and, for my purposes, are at the bottom of the list of reasons to upgrade. The other features are going to represent very tangible benefits for me.
Weird though because I find macOS to be the real tragedy when it comes to software. I have all kind of issues ang glitches on both platforms but macOS is for me far worse than iOS.
I won’t upgrade for the principle.
At least for my wife…she uses her iPhone like a computer and is a way better photographer. I can probably go one more year, but I’m ready to move to USB-C like yesterday.
I have had my iPhone 11 128 gb since November 2019. I’ve taken my phone everywhere traveling since and shot lots of pictures. I feel like the improvement in camera as well as picture quality is significant enough now, plus I want to try 5G network.
I really want to try the apple upgrade program and try it for 2-3 years. I want to get myself a new iPhone 15 pro this year and upgrade to iPhone 16 pro the next. After that I’ll probably just stick with whatever iPhone I have when I stop using apple upgrade program for the next 4 years.
I really want to try the apple upgrade program and try it for 2-3 years. I want to get myself a new iPhone 15 pro this year and upgrade to iPhone 16 pro the next. After that I’ll probably just stick with whatever iPhone I have when I stop using apple upgrade program for the next 4 years.