Other Is anyone really that excited for the iPhone 15 (Ultra)

[JustAnExpat]

Is thunderbolt stupid to hope for? Kind feels like a pipe dream. Is there any hard evidence for this?

I wouldn't be surprised if it exists for the top of the line model. The connector used will be USB-C.

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

It’s always interesting to see what Apple release, but not in the market for a new iPhone as I have a 13 Pro Max.

I might be in the market for this phone next September though at a cheaper price.

 

[Ralfi]

It'll be 18 years with the iPhone 15 flagship.

Wow. Interesting to see what it’s set you back in total. Guess it’s cheaper than buying a new phone every year!

The weakest years for resale were iPhone 11 & 12.

Iirc, these had poorer batteries compared to their replacement model?

The best year for resale was the iPhone X

That makes sense. The biggest leap forward in an iPhone possibly ever.

The value of having AppleCare for resale has dropped quite a bit over the years as the phones became more reliable

Yeah, this is why it still surprises me that people change them every year. I feel like the phones deserve to be used for more than 12 months…2 years, then the batteries start to fade, so I see 2-3 (even 4-5 for light users) years as an understandable term for today’s tech.

But, as long as people aren’t sending themselves into more dept by upgrading every year, good luck to them!

 

[FNH15]

You might be right [for the top of the line models]...

iPhone > iPhone 3G. The 3G had 3G networking capabilities vs. EDGE ("fast" internet), GPS, and according to MacTracker, "microphones" [typo though, since the 3GS doesn't have microphoneS?]. Clearly, a must upgrade.

iPhone 3G > iPhone 3GS. The 3GS has video recording, and a 3.0 Megapixel camera. Not really an upgrade from the 3G.

iPhone 3GS > iPhone 4. The iPhone 4 has a 0.3 megapixel front camera, a 5.0 megapixel back camera, two microphones a digital compass. Clearly an upgrade over the iPhone 3GS, and a massive upgrade over the 3GS.

iPhone 4 > iPhone 4s. The iPhone 4s has 0.9 megapixel font camera, a 8.0 megapixel back camera, and GLONASS. Not really an update over the iPhone 4.

iPhone 4s > iPhone 5. The iPhone 5 has Lightning connector, a 1.2 megapixel front camera, 3 microphones, 4" screen. I think it's a worthy update over the iPhone 4s.

iPhone 5 > iPhone 5s. The iPhone 5s has Touch ID. Yawn. But a big jump compared to the iPhone 4.

I think an every other year update results in a good bang for the buck.

Performance is a major component here. The 2G-> 3GS was a huge leap, same with the 3GS -> 4S and 4S -> 5s.

In the early years the YOY upgrade was pretty sweet, but the best value for money has always been a 2 year cadence at least.

 

[dk001]

Performance is a major component here. The 2G-> 3GS was a huge leap, same with the 3GS -> 4S and 4S -> 5s.

In the early years the YOY upgrade was pretty sweet, but the best value for money has always been a 2 year cadence at least.

Here in the US a lot of iPhone purchase was via the carrier which dropped you into a "every other year" cycle unless you paid in full up front. Then there was the upgrade every year program. Then there was/is trade-ins. Wonder what the next enticement will be. There comes a breaking point and I wonder at the overall sales impact will be when it surfaces.

 

[darkmatter343]

Yeah, this is why it still surprises me that people change them every year. I feel like the phones deserve to be used for more than 12 months…2 years

Chris Evans likes you’re thinking 😂

 

[LeeW]

I have the 14, there is nothing that will interest me in the 15 at all. They are talking about better cameras, meh, incremental nothingness..

 

[Kierkegaarden]

I have the 14PM, and I’m jazzed for the 15PM/Ultra. I think the excitement level you sense has been based on rumors in the past. Apple seems to be doing a better job of keeping the process more secretive, so we should have more surprises at the events. I’m even more excited about Vision Pro next year.

 

[blairh]

I got to be real with ya, i want to be excited, but i feel way more bored based on what we are rumored to get. I'm honestly not trying to troll or cause drama, I am genuinly curious because i just got a iPhone 14 Pro Max 256 in January after using my iPhone 11 pro max since launch, and i get not every year can there be a drastic upgrade or redesign but based off the rumors, I'm very Meh so far.

Like an action button seems cool i guess...and of course better cameras, (will it be able to do the moon test though like the Samsung phones can apparently do) and USB C is LONG overdue....

But in all honestly i am bored to tears of the standard phone format. I love foldables but they are super expensive, dont have IOS on them, questionable durability...but i really wish apple would put one out!

The idea of a tablet and a phone in all one device sounds amazing!

Adding USB C and a button with a slightly better processor and camera....meh! Oh and a Titanium frame...big deal.

I have the apple watch ultra and love that, (and i am still somewhat confused as to why we are getting a 2nd gen one so soon) but idk...

What are your thoughts? I'm curious to see what they announce but im not yet sold on a day one purchase if at all yet! I hope they change my mind!

Foldables still have a long way to go IMO. No dust protection. Crease is noticeable in dark mode. Limited choices in North America.

If you have a 14 PM I don't think the 15 PM will be worth the upgrade. I expect better ergonomics with the 15 Pro Max (lighter and smoother in hand) but if you use a case that really doesn't matter all that much.

In general I think most people are best off updating their iPhones every 3 years.

 

[mikehalloran]

Another topic to Ignore and Unwatch.