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What model are you getting?


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Persoally, I think they will mention it, if only to announce the date of the online introduction event. I mean, they do not have to say when it will be released.
 
@Jinjin Is there any difference when it comes to actually getting the new phone depending on which route you take? i.e. is it any quicker/easier etc if you're handing the phone back to Apple and therefore just 'upgrading', whereas presumably if you do what you do you're essentially repaying and ending one deal, and then starting a brand new iUP deal? Or is it the same process in terms of getting the new phone whichever you do?

Won’t be any difference
 
I am tempted by the standard iPhone 12 6.1" this year. It's cheaper than the pro, will still have the nice redesign too.
The camera's are always excellent and can't imagine it'll be a step back from the 11 Pro camera system. Not bothered by LiDAR.

Once I sell my 11 Pro, I'm estimating it'll cost me about £100-£200 on top for the 12, or £400-£500 on top for the 12 Pro. Not sure the extra 300 odd quid will be worth it for me.
 
I am tempted by the standard iPhone 12 6.1" this year. It's cheaper than the pro, will still have the nice redesign too.
The camera's are always excellent and can't imagine it'll be a step back from the 11 Pro camera system. Not bothered by LiDAR.

Once I sell my 11 Pro, I'm estimating it'll cost me about £100-£200 on top for the 12, or £400-£500 on top for the 12 Pro. Not sure the extra 300 odd quid will be worth it for me.

I’m thinking the same, if there is no promotion and lidar is just more AR gimmicks, the screens are the same and thickness then I’ll go for the 12 plus instead as well.

don’t care about telephoto or stainless steel either

I do have a feeling Apple will put a 1080p display on the normal 12 models and not 1444p found on the pro’s unfortunately though.
 
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I’m thinking the same, if there is no promotion and lidar is just more AR gimmicks, the screens are the same and thickness then I’ll go for the 12 plus instead as well.

don’t care about telephoto or stainless steel either

I do have a feeling Apple will put a 1080p display on the normal 12 models and not 1444p found on the pro’s unfortunately though.

That would be mad if they did, considering it'll have a lovely OLED screen.
 
I’m thinking the same, if there is no promotion and lidar is just more AR gimmicks, the screens are the same and thickness then I’ll go for the 12 plus instead as well.

don’t care about telephoto or stainless steel either

I do have a feeling Apple will put a 1080p display on the normal 12 models and not 1444p found on the pro’s unfortunately though.
The screen will be plenty good enough at 1080p anyway. I think people get a little bit too sucked in to the need for these things when the actual benefits are minimal in the extreme. The iPhone 12 Max/Plus will be an excellent handset no doubt and unless you are studying these screens side by side, the difference will never be an issue.
 
...that model will be absolutely HUGE!!!!! I want my phones to fit in my pockets so definitely won't be going for that size!

I have the dummy unit and it don’t appear to be too big compared to my XS Max. You will notice the difference but it’s not drastically too big.

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I have the dummy unit and it don’t appear to be too big compared to my XS Max. You will notice the difference but it’s not drastically too big.

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I have the XS Max and so look forward to the 12 pro max, as it won't be that much bigger.
Plus the Qualcomm modem will be better then the Intel one currently.
 
I have the XS Max and so look forward to the 12 pro max, as it won't be that much bigger.
Plus the Qualcomm modem will be better then the Intel one currently.

The Qualcomm modem is the main reason I wanted to upgrade. With the intel modem and switching carriers from T-Mobile to Verizon my XS Max is working perfectly now. I haven’t had dropped calls, service outages nor spotty service in the 3 weeks that I switched. Verizon definitely make the intel modem useable more than T-Mobile.
 
The Qualcomm modem is the main reason I wanted to upgrade. With the intel modem and switching carriers from T-Mobile to Verizon my XS Max is working perfectly now. I haven’t had dropped calls, service outages nor spotty service in the 3 weeks that I switched. Verizon definitely make the intel modem useable more than T-Mobile.

Yeah same here, i'm on the 3 network with unlimited data. When i had the iphone 7 the reception was awesome as this had the qualcomm modem. At the moment my XS max does drop signal and calls at times!
 
Interesting that the max pro and smaller 13 might be coming out later than the 6.1” in both varieties. Annoying if true for those waiting on the pro max
 
...that model will be absolutely HUGE!!!!! I want my phones to fit in my pockets so definitely won't be going for that size!
I wasn’t talking about the Pro just to clear that up btw. I like big phones now but totally get those who don’t. I know more people who hate larger phones than those that don’t in all honesty. I think the 5.4” iPhone will be the winner this year due firstly to its size which is looking popular and secondly because it’ll be a more stomach-able price.
 
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I can't think of another company who's customers get excited about the 'date of the announcement' of the 'date of the announcement' of their new products, and then further excitement leading up to the date of launch. You have to give them credit for that.
 
I can't think of another company who's customers get excited about the 'date of the announcement' of the 'date of the announcement' of their new products, and then further excitement leading up to the date of launch. You have to give them credit for that.

The only other I could possibly think of is Sony and Microsoft with the gaming consoles but it is all rather mental I agree.
 
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Something may be moving. Would be nice if they did announce the event.

Yes it could well be, in the last day or so there have been small price reductions on iPhone 11 Tariffs on Vodafone, plus on Vodafone they have very recently redesigned their website with the iPhone upgrade scheme where you can get a new model each year, I have also heard numerous EE adverts on the radio for the same thing. Yes it could be just a coincidence, but I get the hunch that a reveal will be happening soon, only time will tell.
 
Just had a look on the Apple store on Safari and the 11 pro has disappeared, it is still showing in the app. The 11 is still available.
EDIT. Forget that it is still there. Got the job round my neck.
 
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I’m on an almost 2 year old XR so will likely get a 12 pro in November time when my contract ends. Earlier in the year I tested the 11 pro max as was keen on a bigger phone and really liked it (had the tiny 6 before the xr) but also tried the 11 pro and really didn’t mind the drop in size. What those tests did teach me is that I definitely want the pro version this time so I think the 12 pro is the way to go. 12 pro max may just be that too big and expensive.

Very keen to see the specs and pricing though - if the former is uninspiring and the latter too much I’ll hang onto the XR for another year!
 
So the event has been announced to take place next Tuesday. Expected to announce the phones then...

Only a week to wait to find out what we are all going to be buying.!
 
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