Nope, I upgraded from a 12 pro max, ProMotion alone is worth the upgrade. I was going to buy the new MacBook Pro that’s getting released soon, wont be buying it anymore until it gets ProMotion.
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I felt like this when i upgraded from the X to the 12 Pro.
In the end it was mostly a combination of size, weight and comfort (sharp edges). It just didn't feel right in my hands.
Tried the Mini afterwards, which just lays in my hands so easily and comfortably that i forgot the X in no time and was instantly in love.
In the end it was mostly a combination of size, weight and comfort (sharp edges). It just didn't feel right in my hands.
Tried the Mini afterwards, which just lays in my hands so easily and comfortably that i forgot the X in no time and was instantly in love.
I also just upgraded Xs to 13pro. I washed 5g (4g getting congested), better phone, more responsiveness.
Remorse? A little initially, but I decided to send back the xs max asap so now no choice. I've guess the only feeling was a little money guilt, so now I need to sell off more old tech....
Remorse? A little initially, but I decided to send back the xs max asap so now no choice. I've guess the only feeling was a little money guilt, so now I need to sell off more old tech....
Went from 12 Pro Max to 13 Pro and couldn’t be more happier. Promotion and Macro pics are insane. Plus now I can fit my iPhone in my trouser pocket with ease.
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I didn’t care for the 12PM , I pretty much abused that phone, it felt like an S version on the 11PM… Also, pacific blue wasn’t that appealing, I preferred midnight green.
The 13PM is what the 12PM should have been … perhaps the pandemic caused the delay?
The 13PM went immediately into a case! 😅
I didn’t care for the 12PM , I pretty much abused that phone, it felt like an S version on the 11PM… Also, pacific blue wasn’t that appealing, I preferred midnight green.
The 13PM is what the 12PM should have been … perhaps the pandemic caused the delay?
The 13PM went immediately into a case! 😅
I just upgraded from a 7 Plus, and for now, do miss that phone’s weight, the TouchID, and how carefree I felt throwing it around without much care. Remains to be seen if the new phone is ~$1500 CAD better for me.
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Same here, in my case what ‘alienated’ me the most was the new ‘brick’ form factor, I’m not a fan of hard flat edges.
To me the rounded design of the X, XS, 11 are superior due to ergonomics on the hand, and the way cases fit better and seem less bulky and less brick-like.
But it’s a cycle, I suppose in 5 years we’ll go back to rounded designs.
To me the rounded design of the X, XS, 11 are superior due to ergonomics on the hand, and the way cases fit better and seem less bulky and less brick-like.
But it’s a cycle, I suppose in 5 years we’ll go back to rounded designs.
Well maybe for me as well, but not always. I upgrade for the cameras. Once you use the new iPhone, try going back to the old one after a month and then you’ll be glad you updated. Especially if you are a photographer. I have four lines on my AT&T account and I paid off my 12 pro to get the 13 pro max. I’ll still have a 12 pro max as a backup camera and iPhone, but I’ll be using that 13 pro max a lot more!! The sadness will pass quickly I’m sure…
I can relate but maybe for a different reason..
The iPhone is now in a price bracket where I still expect to get something substantial for my money.
Might be that I’m just getting old and still remember when my $1-ish weekly allowance gave me both a comic book and some candy and that was all I needed in life to be happy.. 🤣
But still an iPhone today can cost the equivalent of a down payment for a car or even a home in some areas..
Where I live you could get a masters degree or maybe even a PHD for less money than you would pay for an iPhone..
It could also just be a much needed rainy day fund to reduce some stress in life..
Back in 2004 I spent 3 months backpacking in Asia for about as much as a 1TB iPhone Pro Max would cost me today. Plane tickets included..
Due to inflation/exchange rates it would likely cost a bit more today but even so I would not be happy to trade that experience for an hour or two extra battery life, a new case, a MagSafe charger and a few seconds saved per day in load times on random apps..
Sometimes I also think that maybe it would be better upgrade to my life to actually buy a worse phone, so I would be less inclined to waste my time on random apps.. 🤷♂️
The iPhone is now in a price bracket where I still expect to get something substantial for my money.
Might be that I’m just getting old and still remember when my $1-ish weekly allowance gave me both a comic book and some candy and that was all I needed in life to be happy.. 🤣
But still an iPhone today can cost the equivalent of a down payment for a car or even a home in some areas..
Where I live you could get a masters degree or maybe even a PHD for less money than you would pay for an iPhone..
It could also just be a much needed rainy day fund to reduce some stress in life..
Back in 2004 I spent 3 months backpacking in Asia for about as much as a 1TB iPhone Pro Max would cost me today. Plane tickets included..
Due to inflation/exchange rates it would likely cost a bit more today but even so I would not be happy to trade that experience for an hour or two extra battery life, a new case, a MagSafe charger and a few seconds saved per day in load times on random apps..
Sometimes I also think that maybe it would be better upgrade to my life to actually buy a worse phone, so I would be less inclined to waste my time on random apps.. 🤷♂️
I think it also depends on where you’re coming from. After using my last iPhone for 6 years (on the original OS) I couldn’t be happier to replace it with a newer model. Good riddance to that slow, annoying (but dependable) phone.
From an 8 plus , I’m ecstatic
This phone is utterly superb in every way , camera , screen , battery etc etc
This phone is utterly superb in every way , camera , screen , battery etc etc
No. Good Ridden I say. Out with the old in with the new, I love to upgrade my devices.
I can relate but maybe for a different reason..
The iPhone is now in a price bracket where I still expect to get something substantial for my money.
Might be that I’m just getting old and still remember when my $1-ish weekly allowance gave me both a comic book and some candy and that was all I needed in life to be happy..
But still an iPhone today can cost the equivalent of a down payment for a car or even a home in some areas..
Where I live you could get a masters degree or maybe even a PHD for less money than you would pay for an iPhone..
It could also just be a much needed rainy day fund to reduce some stress in life..
Back in 2004 I spent 3 months backpacking in Asia for about as much as a 1TB iPhone Pro Max would cost me today. Plane tickets included..
Due to inflation/exchange rates it would likely cost a bit more today but even so I would not be happy to trade that experience for an hour or two extra battery life, a new case, a MagSafe charger and a few seconds saved per day in load times on random apps..
Sometimes I also think that maybe it would be better upgrade to my life to actually buy a worse phone, so I would be less inclined to waste my time on random apps..
Where do you live that with the cost of a new iPhone you can get a masters degree or PHD? I bet not in USA.
I don’t get attached to my iPhone or car. That’s why I lease my car and change it every 3 years. That’s why I upgrade my iPhone every year (Apple UP). With my phone I am iPhone all the way. With cars I’ve jumped around different brands.
It is because you spent over 1000 for a phone that provides the exact same experience as your old phone
No, I live in Sweden but it would be a similar cost in many other European countries as well.
Books and materials won’t be much more than $1000 over 5 years.
A 5y student loan (optional) will cost you about $1000 in interest and admin fees over 20 years.
Worst case scenario you spend about $2000 for a masters degree.
In comparison,
128GB iPhone 13 mini, $1000
1TB iPhone 13 Pro Max, $2300
(Inc taxes..)
I've missed a couple, but mainly because what I WANT is a small, lightweight phone, but also the best camera I can get on a phone. I can't use the smaller phones because my eyes just don't like them, and I can't type easily on them (if talk to text actually functioned properly, I could likely get away with it, but my kids are tired of trying to guess what I'm saying). ;-p
I don't carry a camera, so I really do love having a great camera in my purse along with most everything else right there on my phone. Overall, I miss an idea of what I'd love, but also enjoy the new tech.
I don't carry a camera, so I really do love having a great camera in my purse along with most everything else right there on my phone. Overall, I miss an idea of what I'd love, but also enjoy the new tech.
Basically, in most European countries as well as in many countries worldwide, your degree would be cheaper than in the US. But that's a side questionDammm then I overpaid for my degrees here in the states (Miami)
The way I have to, let's say, reduce that nagging feeling of having just given out a small fortune for a perhaps unnecessary upgrade is the thought that I will make someone happy with my hand-me-down. I usually pass my old device (perhaps even with a battery change) on to someone in my family who can't afford a new device.
I'm taking a screenshot of this and putting it on a note in my iPhone. To remind myself to read it every time I feel like getting a new iPhone.