Other Which phone are you upgrading from to iPhone 12 series, and why?

[kevink2]

Just looked at battery health.

My X is now at 90%. And the phone advises me to bring it in to service. Really? At 90%?

I was somewhere between 80 and 90% last year when I was advised to take it into service. I have no idea what the underlying problem was, but I wasn't going to risk trying to go until the 12 models came out. So in December I took it in for a battery replacement, and the Apple store couldn't replace battery. Claimed the screws were stripped. I figure either they stripped it, or it came from the factory that way, since I had never taken it anyplace or tried to repair myself. It was eligible for the full trade in value via Apple, so I upgraded.
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I'm upgrading from an iPhone 8 to the 12 Pro and I'm a combination of nervous/excited - I'm going to miss the home button. Or will I?

Buy an iPad. Keep using your muscle memory

 

[kevink2]

I upgraded to get away from the horrible Intel modem in the 11 pro.

The intel modem on the 11 worked well for me. Maybe that is just because the extra LTE support helped me in Oklahoma. (B71 on T-Mobile, B14 on ATT). There are a couple spots that are flakey that actually worked better this year on this modem than my older phones on Qualcomm. But that may be ATT updates too. I'll see how things work with my new phone.

 

[Zahl0s]

iPhone 11 Pro —> iPhone 12 Pro
Reason: bigger screen and the pacific blue

 

[Lakersfan74]

Silver 6s 64GB to a Blue 12 128GB. I mainly want more space and better battery life. Larger and better screen,
5G, OLED, Face ID, 4GB ram for future iOS are a bonus too

 

[sheetgoose]

Galaxy A10e to iphone Mini, because of Iphone quality and software support, and I like small phones.

 

[eoblaed]

As my signature says, 11 Pro Max. I upgrade every year, so I'd be upgrading this year regardless, but I'm actually really excited to get the 12 Pro Max. The performance upgrades due to the new silicon are sick, and the camera upgrades are amazing. I think the new iteration of MagSafe looks pretty nice as well.

Bummer I have to wait a few extra weeks, but it'll be worth it.

 

[ecthomp]

8+ to Pro. My battery needs service, but I had planned to wait it out another year in the hopes they would make the notch smaller and add Touch ID. The $800 trade-in deal got me.

 

[ucfgrad93]

I'll be upgrading from an iPhone 8 that I have owned for a couple of years.

 

[snipr125]

iPhone SE 2nd gen to an iPhone 12 mini (not sure between 64 or 128 yet). Ordering after it’s released as in no massive rush, and will have my iPad Air 4 to keep me busy in the meantime

 

[LFC2020]

Upgrading my xs max to a blue iPhone 12, was thinking pro max, but want to try the lighter iPhone 12, also really liking that deep blue color and navy frame, plus we aren’t getting 120hz and mm wave in Australia this year, can’t justify getting the pro max this year with minor upgrades. Hopefully next year we get all the goodies.

 

[Otflyer]

Upgrading from 11 Pro to 12 Pro. I upgrade every year for the new tech.

 

[barondebxl]

iPhone 8 Plus. Ive been loving Touch ID in this pandemic but I’m tired of the size and weight especially with a case on. Also the front facing camera isn’t that good especially because of the exposure. Otherwise great phone but I’m ready for something new.

 

[cardfan]

12 pro max. It’s the flash ship phone. Top tier. All the rest are downgrades.

 

[Apple_Robert]

Upgrading from the SE 2020 (and currently using the orig SE) because I want a smaller form factor, night mode camera, and (hopefully) better reception in buildings.

 

[whattodo11]

Which are you going with? I have the X also. Unsure if I want the mini or 12pro. I think the max is too big to carry everyday. I previously had a 7plus and I think it’s even bigger than that was.

I am going with the 12 pro. I tried an XS Max back a while ago and it was too big.

 

[New York]

I’m going from a 6 to a 12 Mini. I feel a sense of relief just typing this. I mean, I typed it 20 seconds ago and am still waiting for the text to appear. (Ok, I exaggerate, but I did borrow a 7 not that long ago and it was soooo fast and responsive, I assumed it must be an 11 😂). I have been holding out for this upgrade for a couple of years and am looking forward to everything!

Then the wait begins for the new iPad mini (I’ve still got the 2! 😳). Really hope it has the square edges too. Everything else will be so much better, so a design update would be icing on the cake.

 

[APPLEGO]

Well, first of all, to answer your question, no, I am not upgrading to iPhone 12 series. I am currently using a 4-year-old iPhone 7 Plus bought on launch day September 16, 2016. Although 7 Plus still does not show any signs of slowing down under the latest software (iOS 14.0.1), I have recognized the upgrading is necessary and it will definitely happen in the near future.

So when will I replace my 7 Plus with newer phone? The answer is Fall 2021. I am patiently waiting for next-gen iPhone which may be called iPhone 13, equip with A15 chip, offer 120Hz smooth scrolling experience and provide better 5G performance over current iPhone 12 lineup.

So coming from a 5.5 inch iPhone 7 Plus, which model will I get in next year’s iPhone 13 series? My action of purchasing a Plus model in 2016 has already suggested that I desire huge handset. Therefore, the answer is very clear: the model with the largest screen size available. Because Apple always puts the most advanced technologies and specs in the largest model, I will be guaranteed to get the ultimate flagship experiences which Apple intends to deliver.

So if Apple follows the naming trends starting from 11 Pro Max, next year’s flagship will be called 13 Pro Max. Whatever Apple names the phone, as long as I choose the largest model, I will be fine.

The final question is how much storage will I choose. For me, only speed and performances matter to me on electronics purchasing, so I will just get the lowest storage option of the highest-end device.

In summary, since there will be a 5 year gap between my current iPhone 7 Plus (September 2016) and iPhone 13 Pro Max (presumed name, Fall 2021), this upgrading will be transcendental and overall improvements will be very noticeable from my perspective.

 

[IBJanky]

I am upgrading from my 64GB XS Max to the 128GB 12 Pro Max.

Reasons for upgrading:
- better camera
- more storage

 

[MisterSavage]

I am upgrading from the 11 pro max to the 12 pro max because I just can’t not. I have an apple addiction and it’s hard to stop. 😂

The iPhone upgrade program was made for people like us!

 

[NaitzabEZ]

Im upgrading from my sisters Iphone 8 with a small crack close to the camera. The phone that i actually own is a iphone 7 but i took hers when she upgraded to iphone 11. Went for iphone 12P 256gb graphite this year, too bad the blue color was not what i hoped it would be.

Really wanted to go for pro max but i can't onehand it despite being 190cm with large/xl hands, and this is a deal breaker for me.

Edit: Expecting the 12p to last me atleast 3years

 

[George Dawes]

8 plus , I’m getting the 12 max pro

Bigger screen , better camera and better battery life

Can’t wait 😁

 

[Nozuka]

The Apple battery health results are notoriously inaccurate. I had it showing at 88% and also recommending swapping it. CoconutBattery showed the battery was actually at 56%, so yes, I swapped mine.
Try it out, it’s really handy:

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hmm interesting... coconut battery says it still got 91.3% capacity. (iOS says 90%)

i think i can just ignore the "service" request, because the battery life still seems very good.