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Other What led to you get a new iPhone?
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Face ID is one of my favorite features on iPhone, hopefully apple get a move on and bring it to more devices.
Looking at you iPad mini, iMac, MacBooks. ?
I’ll just take the Big Mac, thank you. ? Now I’m hungry.
I was determined to hang onto my original SE until Apple came out with another phone I could use one-handed.
Then I went in for a battery replacement and they told me the current battery was about to explode and the charging controller was fried and replacing it would cost as much as a new phone. Replacing the battery resulted in it being unable to charge beyond 3%.
So I settled for a Mini. Which I drop at least twice a day because it’s just a bit too big. Good thing I’m short so it doesn’t have all that far to fall.
And I really miss touchId.
Then I went in for a battery replacement and they told me the current battery was about to explode and the charging controller was fried and replacing it would cost as much as a new phone. Replacing the battery resulted in it being unable to charge beyond 3%.
So I settled for a Mini. Which I drop at least twice a day because it’s just a bit too big. Good thing I’m short so it doesn’t have all that far to fall.
And I really miss touchId.
SIGH… that’s just wrong. ? Running out to Whole Foods now.
I am updating to a SE 2022 from a SE 2020. The battery is getting degraded and I really like the specs on the new SE.
I checked “smaller screen”, but I guess “smaller overall form factor” would be a more accurate way to put it. After more than 2.5 years with the iPhone XR I was really tired of having to carry around such a big device that was super uncomfortable to use with one hand. Great phone otherwise, but just too big for me. Didn’t want to spend too much money, so I picked up a 2020 SE. I kind of miss tap to wake (a feature I just took for granted) and the battery life isn’t the best. Apart form those things the phone has been great! I’ve come to the realization that I value power, portability and price in a phone and I think the SE is a good combination of those features.
Faster: I tend to keep devices for a long time and they invariably slow down over time.
Bigger screen: I like to read books and write notes and I have tired eyes.
Better camera: Although this has probably maxed out, because most modern phones take good pictures now.
Battery life: Batteries degrade + technology gets a little better over time.
Bonus criteria - FaceID: Not essential, but convenient, and I miss it on every device that doesn't have it.
Bigger screen: I like to read books and write notes and I have tired eyes.
Better camera: Although this has probably maxed out, because most modern phones take good pictures now.
Battery life: Batteries degrade + technology gets a little better over time.
Bonus criteria - FaceID: Not essential, but convenient, and I miss it on every device that doesn't have it.
The last iPhone I unnecessarily upgraded from was the iPhone 7 Plus, I just need that iPhone X
I used that iPhone X from December 2017 through to April 2021 - then the battery degradation seriously started to impact day to day for me. The phone still performed so I got the battery replaced by Apple - then the earpiece died so phone calls had to be on speaker or through headphones. As I got into the summer I was getting busier and the earpiece issue was becoming harder to live with so I bought the iPhone 12 Pro in June 2021. I shall use that for as long as it serves it’s purpose. Will be no need to upgrade until it stops functioning as I need it to, will likely need a battery change some point in year 3
I used that iPhone X from December 2017 through to April 2021 - then the battery degradation seriously started to impact day to day for me. The phone still performed so I got the battery replaced by Apple - then the earpiece died so phone calls had to be on speaker or through headphones. As I got into the summer I was getting busier and the earpiece issue was becoming harder to live with so I bought the iPhone 12 Pro in June 2021. I shall use that for as long as it serves it’s purpose. Will be no need to upgrade until it stops functioning as I need it to, will likely need a battery change some point in year 3
4s: faster and retina
6s: faster and haptic touch
SE2: price and size
11: price, bigger screen, Face ID & battery
6s: faster and haptic touch
SE2: price and size
11: price, bigger screen, Face ID & battery
That extra 1gb ram done wonders for the phone. ?
6S Plus is one of my all time favourite iPhones.
Bigger screen, better screen (120Hz), better camera
Upgraded from Xs to 13 Pro Max.
Upgraded from Xs to 13 Pro Max.
Yeah, I bought 6s in 2015 and it still pristine and running well until now (used by my son). The battery had been replaced 2 times.
My pristine 6S was fired back into its box in 2018 and shoved into a dark cupboard along with the rest of my old tech. I have a friend who still runs a 6S as his daily driver to this day… surprised at how well it copes with basic functionality. Still a very usable phone in the present day.
iPhone XS Max --> iPhone 13 Pro
- Smaller screen/device - was tired of having such a bulky, cumbersome device that provided no benefits over a more ergonomic device
- Better screen - ProMotion and brighter screen (650 nits vs 1000 nits)
- Better battery life - Apple improved on battery life a lot in the 11 and 13 series
- 5G + WiFi 6 - specifically the Snapdragon X60 which is much more efficient than the X55 in the 12 series and allows for carrier aggregation
- Color - Gold iPhone 12/13 Pro/Max is my favorite looking iPhone of all time. I figured we’d get a design change next year, so I didn’t want to miss it. I also really regretted playing it safe with the XS Max and getting Space Grey instead of the gold color I really wanted.
- Camera - Night Mode capability. I tend to favor low light/night photos and always wanted to be able to take them myself.
Had an iPhone X, and really liked it. The 13 Pro seemed to have a much better camera, so I bought one. I have not been disappointed.
In the middle of the night a couple of days after posting this poll — and before I revisited the thread — I suddenly realized — as several of you pointed out — that “smaller screen” was a misnomer.
I definitely should have made that choice “smaller device” or “smaller form factor”!
Alas, I see no option for editing the choices such as adding a parenthetical “Smaller screen (or smaller device)”. Only thing that can be done is to add a new choice! Which would mess up interpreting the results for that choice.
In any event, appreciate the replies. Please keep those cards and letters coming in, folks! There's good info in these responses to help owners think about different reasons to upgrade — and to spur me to considering an upgrade of my iPhone SE 2016!
So far, better screen, better camera, and worn down battery lead the pack!
I definitely should have made that choice “smaller device” or “smaller form factor”!
Alas, I see no option for editing the choices such as adding a parenthetical “Smaller screen (or smaller device)”. Only thing that can be done is to add a new choice! Which would mess up interpreting the results for that choice.
In any event, appreciate the replies. Please keep those cards and letters coming in, folks! There's good info in these responses to help owners think about different reasons to upgrade — and to spur me to considering an upgrade of my iPhone SE 2016!
So far, better screen, better camera, and worn down battery lead the pack!
The only reason I am currently thinking of a new iPhone (currently have an iPhone 12 Pro Max), is that I am tired of having a large phone. Not sure what the point is. After all, I hardly use my phone now - working remote and all that. Plus, I have a Mac Mini M1. And, I tend to use that (iMessage, FaceTime, etcetera) most of the day...