I bet you do still love it. 7+ to 12 is a monster upgrade.
If only I had the willpower to do this. 😂
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If only I had the willpower to do this. 😂
I’ll most likely be keeping my 12 mini at least until 2022. It works perfectly (no screen nor battery issues). If they do in fact officially discontinue the Mini-line, I’d probably get the 13 mini later on, and then just keep it until another high-end non-phablet appears…
Sensible choice. Myself bought 2 minis couple days ago just because my carrier was giving it away for "free" when you trade-in and port-in. Overall ported my number, gave them my 1 year old SE2, paid $112 on top and got the mini.
As a bonus, BB always sells leather/silicone cases and protectors for only 12 mini at a 50%-60% discount - right on time for me.
With this kind of a deals, i would probably also acquire 13 mini 1 month before the next Iphone 14 release date.
So as an answer to the topic, i can't see myself not holding to the 12 series with this kind of pricing.
Keeping my 12 mini as long as I can, maybe upgrade next year or the year after.
I was holding out for the new phone next month, but in July, Verizon's sweet offer of $700 trade in value for my iPhone 8 Plus was too good to pass up, especially since I only paid $850 for mine.
I have a 12 Mini that I will be keeping. I see no reason to buy the 13. I will likely use the Mini for at least 2 or 3 years. It covers all of my needs.
I have a 12 mini, tried a 12 PM and it didn’t work for me. I don’t see anything in the 13 range which would get me to upgrade so far, but if there is something significant in the announcement it may swing me.
I will definitely buy a 13 mini in 2022 if it is indeed the last of this form factor.
I will definitely buy a 13 mini in 2022 if it is indeed the last of this form factor.
Even if Apple announce a Rose Gold Pro/Pro Max, I’m not going to upgrade yet, until CSAM has been tested. I don’t want to give up my jaikbreak just yet and definitely not for iOS 15 and CSAM. I’m also holding out for the Apple Watch S7.
Short of adding some 'Squirrel!' moment into the OS that only the 13 can handle (but then fail to mention it until a tech writer stumbles upon it and blogs about it - pretty much how Apple handles all the features of their OSs), they've pretty much hit the wall as far as the phone itself is concerned. Unless they decide to jam an M1 into it.
Otherwise, it'll likely come in 3 sizes and do everything my 12 is doing.
And purple is not a selling point.
Otherwise, it'll likely come in 3 sizes and do everything my 12 is doing.
And purple is not a selling point.
Anybody not upgrading due to the IPhone 13 probably doing little new or very few design changes? Also 13 is an unlucky number anybody put off by IPhone 13 number?
I’m not sure the unlucky 13 myth still holds any water in the developed world.
The number 13 don’t bother me. I only am going to upgrade if there is a Rose Gold 13 Pro/Pro Max.
Nothing wrong with my iPhone 12 Pro Max. Nothing wrong with my previous iP 11.
So, I'm going to upgrade. Why not.
So, I'm going to upgrade. Why not.
I intend on keeping my 12 Pro Max for at least a year or more; not really jonesing for the latest model.
I'm tempted to upgrade my 12 Mini to the 12/12S Mini as it'll likely be the last Mini iteration and its the only size iPhone I get along with so best to have the latest one if I'm going to keep it for a few years.
I just hope Apple bring out a new SE model in a few years time with the Mini form factor.
It's so close to perfection for me - I'd love a no notch display, under screen TouchID and a better battery but they aren't deal breakers.
I just hope Apple bring out a new SE model in a few years time with the Mini form factor.
It's so close to perfection for me - I'd love a no notch display, under screen TouchID and a better battery but they aren't deal breakers.
I'm on the 12 Pro. Battery life is excellent, health is at 91%. I'm truly going to use this phone until it breaks. Then I'll move to a lighter iPhone because my only complaint is how heavy this damn thing is 😅
Wife has no plan on upgrading her 1/ pro max. Battery health is 87% and she’s a heavy user, still lasts her through a full work day
Really am not upgrading. I don’t see a need, it won’t change my use case when I use it for the same thing I’ve used phone for years now. I just can see upgrading for year. I’m looking to an a stainless silver color Apple Watch to match my Titanium black Apple Watch.
Got a iPhone 12 battery life is at 91% see no compelling reason to upgrade anytime soon more likely to upgrade my watch if anything
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