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Subject-Assignment66 t1_jdvou31 wrote

Should I wait to for the Phone 15

So my parent's are willing to buy me the iPhone 14 Pro next month, but I was wondering if I should wait for the iPhone 15 Pro (Since the price is rumoured to be the same).. My current phone (android) is kinda dying so if Apple delays the launch in September it might be a problem. Also, if i buy any of these iPhones I will keep it for the next 4-5 years minimum. I care about the camera, bezels and the aesthetics. Not sure if I would love the Titanium finish that's been rumoured, everything else seems great. Any opinions?

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fyrelawd t1_jdwbwox wrote

Depends on if you can wait 6 months on your current phone. There’s always going to be another phone on the horizon, and the 15 is all rumours at this point.

Upgrade now if your current android is going to be a severe detriment to your life, the 14 is no slouch. Wait if you can wait.

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HardHJ t1_jeh2qbr wrote

If you can I’d recommend the 14 pro max over 14 pro if you plan on keeping long term. Battery life is miles better on the pro max. The regular 14 pro is pretty awful this year.

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CurlyBill03 t1_je4kqo2 wrote

General question, I’ve been to concerts where the people sitting next to me can zoom in on the stage and the quality looks the same as if it had none and not blurry at all, compared to mine that are blurry and look crappy.

I initially thought they might have a galaxy or something else but nope iphone.

Am I doing something wrong with my iPhone or don’t know about a tip I should be using? Is it the difference between regular iPhone vs pro?

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nhart99 t1_je8bts9 wrote

My 11Pro zooms pretty well, but my wife’s 13Pro does way better…

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Fiurrino t1_jduxrh2 wrote

Does it worth buying an used iPhone 13 pro with 87% battery health?

I know I can easily exchange the battery, but I would not want to do this in the next few months. What do you guys think?

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dislikebuttonz t1_jdxlv1u wrote

is there a reason you don’t want to do this in the next few months? imo i would use the phone as it is and then when you feel battery life gets bad for you then i’d replace it

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MangyCanine t1_jdvr00k wrote

I would replace the battery right after you buy it. Otherwise, if you can't otherwise replace the battery, I'd pass on buying it.

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prototype_rick t1_jdw3swq wrote

Hey all, I currently use a LG Stylo 6 that is starting to give me problems (Random freezes and just a pain to use compared to the Samsung J2 I used before). I'm thinking of buying an Iphone 12 (Regular size with 64gb). Would this be a good buy for aomeone who has never owned an Iphone? Thanks.

Edit: I plan on keeping/using my next phone for the next decade or at tge very least more than 5-7 years.

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fyrelawd t1_jdwckei wrote

Storage in an iPhone is strictly non upgradeable. I would probably be looking at more storage as a baseline. 128gb as a minimum.

The 12 is a solid device and will probably last you a long time, especially if you’re willing to replace the battery.

If you can afford to pay more, the 13 has better cameras and battery. The 14 is not a particularly good value proposition over the 13 so only consider it if you can get a good deal.

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dislikebuttonz t1_jdxm2ap wrote

yes the 12 is a good phone but i wouldn’t get 64gb. get 128/256

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CurlyBill03 t1_je4kzwl wrote

This is why I jumped from Android to IPhone felt I had to get a new phone every year because things slowed down.

I’d at the minimum get the 12 because it has 5G and the 11 does not.

Good thing about Apple is they require all apps to be optimized on phones they provide security support for. So everything will run smooth as butter even as it ages.

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lfcamara t1_jdz11po wrote

I thinking of upgrading from a base iPhone 13 (128gb) to an iPhone 14 pro (256gb). Mostly for the Cameras and the promotion display. Should I go in or wait for the 15?

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jackmihada44 t1_jdweghg wrote

I traded my 13pro for a 14pro with the eligible trade-in credit. They said I could get $600 for the condition my phone was in (perfect). Now upon receiving it saying that they've adjusted the trade-in credit by $400 less because they state the display is not functional. The phone was in perfect condition when it left my hand and now they are saying the screen doesn't work. Has anyone dealt with this, or have any tips on how I should approach it? I was hesitant at first because I've never done a trade-in credit, and honestly for my perfectly fine 13pro a $190 credit is not worth it for me.

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Proper_Cheetah_1228 t1_je23bc5 wrote

Is the screen an original iPhone screen from apple? Did you replace it with a third party?

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BIN3RY t1_jdwsooc wrote

I'm looking to upgrade my phone next month. I've currently got an iPhone 12 Pro 256gb. I've had the s models and X/Pro models but never had a Pro Max model.

I'm wondering if it's worth the jump instead of getting a 14 Pro but get the 14 Pro Max?

Is the size too much or have other users found it a better user experience in hand?

Any opinions would be great! Thanks

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nolan816 t1_je2orcv wrote

I don't personally find the Pro Max too big, but different people with different people prefer different size phones. I would try to find someone with the Pro Max and hold it and see if it's too big for you.

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Stachemaster86 t1_jdx1snp wrote

I’m sure the question has been asked a thousand times, I couldn’t find an answer :( Is there a USB-A to magnet charger for iPhone 13? I have the C plug chargers in the house but only have an A or cigarette outlet in my truck. 2015 F150 if that matters. Just wondering what people do?

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MangyCanine t1_jdy9h9q wrote

No, not really.

However, you can get a USB C or combo USB A/C charger for the cigarette outlet.

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ZantWasTaken t1_jdypktf wrote

Looking to upgrade from an iPhone 8 Plus that has served me well but has seen much, much better days. Considering a 11 Pro series or 12 Pro series phone for under $500, or should I try to find a better deal for a newer model/wait until the 15? Thoughts?

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nolan816 t1_je2p0i1 wrote

I was recently in this same boat, and upgraded from an 8 Plus to a 12 Pro Max. The 12 series are still very capable phones, and I would recommend any of those over the 11 Pro.

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ZantWasTaken t1_je864ca wrote

Good to know. Because 11/12 Pro are the main ones I'm eyeing. 12 Pro series definitely looks a little more appealing.

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dislikebuttonz t1_jegzyf0 wrote

depends on the prices of the phones

the 11 pro is still a great phone in 2023 but it depends on pricing

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Nick01348 t1_jdyqm0o wrote

Hello iPhone users! I'm currently writing from a Motorola One Fusion Plus, and I'm planning for the first time to buy an iPhone. I'm between the iPhone 11 and the iPhone 13 Mini, because it's what I can afford (I want a new one, not used) So... Which one should I buy?

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nolan816 t1_je2oitq wrote

If you want a small one, you'll be fine with the Mini. I hesitate to recommend the 11 at this stage in its life, but it is still a fine phone for most people.

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CurlyBill03 t1_je4kwsh wrote

I’d at the minimum get the 12 because it has 5G and the 11 does not.

Good thing about Apple is they require all apps to be optimized on phones they provide security support for. So everything will run smooth as butter even as it ages.

My parents still use an iPhone 6s Plus and it runs pretty good!

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kaws510 t1_jdz00wa wrote

I'm looking to purchase a 1tb 13 pro max or a 1tb 12 pro max since I still need a sim tray.

There seems to be a ~$300-$400 price difference between the 13 pro max and the 12 pro max from looking at various websites, swappa, gazelle, trademore, amazon, archive pages of Apple's refurb site (since 13 pro max is out of stock).

I plan on keeping the phone for ~4-5 years.

The biggest difference between the 12 pro max and the 13 pro max which might justify the price difference to me are 1. faster chip 2. 120hz 3. better battery life.

Unsure if these three differences are enough to justify the price difference.

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nolan816 t1_je2p9ir wrote

At a 300-400 dollar difference, I don't think the 13 Pro Max would be worth it. I was recently in this dilemma, and I ended up picking the 12 Pro Max, as they are very similar phones with 5G and whatnot.

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dislikebuttonz t1_jegzps0 wrote

the 13 pro max is better but not $300-$400 better. go for a 12 pro max

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d3ad_r0se t1_je14o9j wrote

Iphone se 2020 dies too fast on me and i use it alot for work, should i buy a refurbished 12 pro max 256gb, wait for new iphone to come out or buy a 13, not really into all the fancy features so any help is appreciated

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nolan816 t1_je2pfvr wrote

13 and 12 Pro Max have similar levels of battery life, from what I've heard. The bigger screen is nice, but if you were coming from an SE, I would probably recommend the 13 for the smaller size.

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Future_Sushi t1_je1gjsb wrote

I’m thinking of downgrading from my 14 PM to a 14 pro. Is anyone familiar with how much Apple gives for trade ins on the 14PM? I’ve searched online but obviously since it’s the latest and greatest not many folks are trading it in to downsize so I’ve found nothing.

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nolan816 t1_je2przu wrote

Apple doesn't take trade-ins on their new-gen phones. You would have to sell it on eBay or Swappa or on some other site.

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Veliens t1_je21en6 wrote

So I have an iPhone XS, and I’m planning to upgrade, is the iPhone 14 (not pro) worth? Or should I go with the 13?

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nolan816 t1_je2pybp wrote

14 and 13 are basically the same phone, minus autofocus in the front camera, crash detection, and two gigs of RAM. I would personally recommend the 13 at the price that they are right now.

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boldiloks t1_je24uwk wrote

If I purchase iPhone 14 at Apple Store can I do a trade in at the same time in person and get that credited to the total iPhone purchase.

Also wondering what happens with trade in amount if I decide to return the iPhone within the return window.

Thx

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nolan816 t1_je2q50q wrote

You can trade in an iPhone in person. If you return it I would assume that they would credit you the amount you paid and not return the phone you traded in.

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xxFT13xx t1_je39b1g wrote

Does there exist a case that has a….how do I explain this….some sort of retractable “window” that can cover/uncover the lenses on a 12 Pro Max?

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Ok_Dig_3409 t1_jecq9r0 wrote

I know 1 case got the cover lenses you need the product called Nillkin Camera Sliding Cover

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Shadow8779 t1_je5jvc1 wrote

So now the iPhone 11 Pro 64gb and the iPhone 12 64 go used both cost the same. Which should I get the 11 pro cause it has the additional camera and bigger battery which will be less degraded than the 12 since used iPhones tend to be around 80-85% bh or the iPhone 12 for the A14 and Ceramic Shield.

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dislikebuttonz t1_jegz618 wrote

honestly the 12 would be better in this case but if you really want the better battery or extra camera than the 11 pro isn’t that bad

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JustinSueFeena t1_je7clqi wrote

I have a refurbished iPhone 6S. Bought it in 2019 and I've been happy with it so far. Thinking of possibly upgrading.

What's the best iPhone that I could get now?

What's the best iPhone with no frills that I could get now?

I only use my phone's Wi-Fi, listen to iTunes, and I rarely use data or the camera.

Thank you.

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dislikebuttonz t1_jegyze2 wrote

what’s your use case for a phone? what’s your budget? because technically the best phone you can get is the 14 pro max cause it the top of the line phone but not everybody wants it for a factor of reasons

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JayoGamingYT t1_je7fu9k wrote

I plan on buying an iPhone 12 through Swappa (link attached) My carrier is Visible I am in their Premium Plan. Is there anything I should know before I buy? I really want the iPhone 12 because I’ve never had a big screen iPhone before (I have iPhone SE 2020 currently) and also I would like a 5G capable device. Thanks!

https://swappa.com/listing/view/LXDA87473

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artemisthearcher t1_je7is49 wrote

Currently on the S22 Ultra but after so many issues and a recept trip, I'm thinking about making the jump back to iPhone. (Despite the boastings of the Ultra's battery this...thing...DRAINS). Used to have an iPhone years ago but after I cracked the screen I moved to Pixels (used to be my favorite line of phones) and then Samsungs.

Priorities for me are reliability, battery life, and camera since I like to travel and take a lot of pictures. I also use data, Google Maps, and Spotify simultaneously a lot when I'm driving.

Debating between the 13P or 14P (opting for the smaller model because I kind of miss holding a smaller phone and usually put it in my back pocket). I heard the 14P has some focus issues for subjects close up? Anyway, any feedback would be great, thank you!

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Ok_Dig_3409 t1_jecryoe wrote

The 13p has some issues with the screen, maybe in bad day you can get the green screen and if your 13p out of warranty you need to replace screen with your own money. I used both 13p and 14p and i can say that there are not many different between these 2 devices. All good at battery just 13p got some prob at screen as i said. And you’re right at 14p got some prob with focus near the subject the camera will auto change or u need to take the photo just instant when you place the camera

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artemisthearcher t1_ject6pr wrote

Ohh I wasn't aware of screen issues with the 13P. I'll definitely take that into consideration. Thanks!

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dislikebuttonz t1_jegyvdc wrote

that’s only on a minority of 13 pros, don’t worry about it. go for a 13 pro

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Blue_MnMs t1_je7sjgo wrote

I was thinking about switching to Iphone. I still can't decide which one is better. My average daily screen time is about 6 and a half hours of calls, social media but nothing too crazy. One of the other things I am considering is the fact that Iphone 15 is out in a couple of months and if I should be getting 13 pro or just go with the new gen in Iphone 14

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queenmeabh21 t1_je95zfr wrote

Thinking of upgrading, is 14 pro worth the extra bit of cash over the base 14?

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LeatherHog t1_je9yb9w wrote

So I like my old 7 plus, thinking about buying a new one. But also considering the 8 plus (the big screens help with my vision)

What would be y'all recommendation on that? The 7+ is perfect, screen doesn't hurt my eyes (unlike this crappy android walmart one)

What are the differences, is it worth to pay the extra for the 8+?

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dislikebuttonz t1_jegykb4 wrote

the only differences you’d notice would be that the 8+ gains wireless charging and fast charging over a usb c to lightning cable like all current iPhones do

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LeatherHog t1_jegyxkw wrote

Thank you!

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dislikebuttonz t1_jeh0w5k wrote

personally i wouldn’t do it because the 8+ may or may not get iOS 17 this year. but even if it does, it will definitely be its last ios update. i’d rather get a newer phone. it doesn’t have the be the latest & greatest but just something that’s in the middle to last long enough

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ElBandidoPegajoso t1_jea06vt wrote

I'm currently rocking the OG SE. I've replaced the battery on it once (and apple accidentally bricked the original phone and gave me a new refurbished replacement OG SE). The battery has begun to wear down and given its age, I'm looking into updating to a newer model. I do enjoy having a headphone jack on the SE (my car is old and doesn't have bluetooth, so it is the only way I can listen to podcasts/music), but it looks like there are some affordable lightning to aux adapters available. I'm thinking about going for a 13 mini (for the smaller form factor). I haven't been keeping up with development news, so not sure if/when a new version of the SE might be coming out or when the 15 is due or if it would be worth waiting. Technically I could still pay and have the battery replaced for $69. I don't need or really want to the most cutting edge tech, just need something reliable. Thoughts?

Does Apple ever offer sales/discounts? Or bundle with airpods or accessories on new purchase? I'm a little frugal and trying to upgrade while maximizing value.

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dislikebuttonz t1_jegs7km wrote

The 15 is coming later this fall, and the next gen SE would be coming in spring 2024 according to leaks. it’s said to have either the iPhone XR or the iPhone 14 design. Whatever one it has it’s definitely a big upgrade & will be a better bang for your buck.

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rcdrussell t1_jea08cg wrote

It seems as though my iPhone XS is finally out of commission. Took it to authorized service centers, no luck. It was my first ever iPhone (previously a loyal Android user) and I bought it not long after launch, so it's been almost 5 years since, if I'm not mistaken. Really loved and enjoyed using it while I had it.

Now that I'm in the market for a new phone, would you folks recommend the iPhone 14 Pro at this point in time? Specs-wise, I'd assume it's an obvious upgrade across the board since it's a few generations apart, but one thing I've been seeing as concerns about the 14 Pro is the battery life. I'm currently using a family member's old, spare iPhone SE to compensate in the meantime, and the battery life expectedly isn't great (2.5hrs screen on time before it hits 50%). I understand the Max is great with battery, but I'd rather avoid a big phone like that as much as possible as I need to carry a second phone (for work) with me most of the time.

As with my XS, I plan and hope to use my would-be new phone for years to come, hopefully even longer than 4-5 years.

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MangyCanine t1_jealbe8 wrote

Most people don't seem to have problems with the battery life: https://www.reddit.com/r/iPhone14Pro/comments/121qr80/battery_life_on_the_14_pro/ If there was a widespread battery problem with the 14 Pro, you'd be seeing a lot more complaints on posts like that.

That said, there can sometimes be general battery issues:

  • Social media and music apps can be battery-sucking vampires. If you see poor battery life, check to see which apps are eating your battery (you should have had your iPhone at least a day before checking).

  • Indexing. Not only does your iPhone try to find individuals in your photos, but they're also sorted into categories like animals, food, vehicles, art, music, and others. Your email and text messages are also indexed. Depending upon how much stuff you have, this can take anywhere from moments to a couple days or more, and this indexing will eat your battery while it's ongoing. Your iPhone will be a bit warm while this happens but it shouldn't get hot. Your battery life should return to normal after this.

    This indexing happens at each major iOS upgrade (e.g., 15->16), but it can also sometimes happens during an intermediate X.Y upgrade. (It basically happens whenever Apple thinks it needs to happen.)

  • Bugs. Bugs happen. For example when I upgraded from 16.2 to 16.3 (or one of the earlier point releases -- I forget which), my iPhone got hot pretty quickly after the upgrade, even though I wasn't doing anything with it (iPhones can normally get hot when playing games, for example). I did a soft reboot, and everything's been fine since.

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ValiJugger t1_jeb0g0k wrote

How much should i pay a used 13 pro max 128gb?

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Loko9803 t1_jec28al wrote

Should I get a brand new 14 or take a chance with a refurbished 13 pro for about $100 more ?

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Sufficient_Air4332 t1_ject4gu wrote

so, with a budget around 200, what Iphone should I get,

I am trying to get something with at least 128 gbs of storage.

and newer than iPhone 7 at least.

What are the best deals?

I have seen two options, for around 170ish I found someone selling a xs with 256 but the battery health is at a staggering 73 or should I get a refurbished iPhone 8 with 256 for 150?

Whats your ideas?

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dislikebuttonz t1_jegqizk wrote

Your best bet would be an SE 2020 as i’ve seen em go as low as $150. But if not then the XS would be better. i would replace its battery tho if you choose as 73% is horrible

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[deleted] t1_jecwimb wrote

I cant even figure out how to put a wallpaper on my phone anymore, iphone did some dumb shit.

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MasterBloonsPlayerTD t1_jedfsdl wrote

I’m thinking of getting an iPad mini. I lobe the size and want to use it as a media and games device. It would not replace my phone but be an addition to it. My only issue is, should I get one now or wait until the next one comes out? Whenever that may be

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Barbaracle t1_jedo2zn wrote

So my Samsung S20 stopped working and I'm done with Android. Coming home back to iPhone. What's the best bang for the buck iPhone right now? I'm leaning towards a variant of a 13, but not sure.

  • I work on my phone as QA so it is an investment and a big screen would be nice.
  • Long battery life and decent camera for hiking and backpacking trips.
  • Don't mind buying used.
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claryds99 t1_jedt957 wrote

I’m currently on an iPhone X bought in September 2018 and its performance is very low (slow in everything, the touchscreen glitches sometimes, the camera has a weird overlay) and I wanna upgrade. I’m gonna be using the new phone for 4-5 years at least, so I am open to a more expensive model if I can use it for longer. I can’t decide between the 12 pro max, 13 pro max or 14 pro max (I could go for smaller phones but it’s been a while since I started wanting a bigger phone so I’m gravitating more towards the pro max models). I care about the battery life a lot, camera but not too much, fast performance and storage (256GB and up)

What do you recommend?

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dislikebuttonz t1_jegq7o7 wrote

13 pro max

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claryds99 t1_jegqlox wrote

Thanks. Could you elaborate please?

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dislikebuttonz t1_jegrrol wrote

12 pro max would last you 3/4 more years of ios updates (most likely this isn’t confirmed yet, we just have to find out for ourselves as time goes on)

14 pro max is nice but the 13 pro max is a better bang for your buck option as it’s cheaper and the 13PM actually has better battery life than the 14PM

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vascreeperGR t1_jedty9v wrote

While i am an android person, i do really want to plop some airtags on my stuff. I have a macbook m1 but that does not let you set them up

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What is the cheapest/oldest iphone that supports setting them up and tracking them?

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PrometheusCat t1_jedznp3 wrote

Mouse/trackpad question

Hello,

I was wondering if mice or trackpads are at all compatible with iPhones? I do a lot of writing on my iPhone, especially on the Notes app and sometimes the Word app, with a small Bluetooth keyboard, and I was wondering if I were to get one of those small Bluetooth keyboards that also have a little trackpad on it, or if I were to get a little mouse, I’d be able to make use of it with my phone?

I was thinking something like that might help me to be more efficient with taking notes and such.

Is that a thing?

Thanks very much

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Phoenix_3717 t1_jee2ewi wrote

Hi, i'm going to switch from Android to iPhone 14 Pro, but I don't know which size to choose 256 GB or 512 GB. My current phone is 128 GB and I delete things all the time to make more space. I have more than 1300 photos on my old phone for 4 years, I often watch videos and play games, but I constantly listen to music. For music, I will download songs (about 500) from Spotify and also want to use Apple Music and save songs from there. From large applications, I will use 3-5 games and Lightroom. I plan to rarely shoot video and take photos in RAW so that it is easy to process and crop. What can you advise, I know that you can buy iCloud, but I don’t know how well and quickly it works and will be able to upload photos to RAW

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humblevessell t1_jeeh4gb wrote

How much better is the 14 pro camera compared to the iPhone XR? I’m going on a motorbike trip for a few months so I would like to have a better camera but I’m unsure if it’s worth dropping that much money just to have a better camera. Thanks

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Y2Jared t1_jefsevd wrote

I am not sure of a way the iPhone 14 Pro isn’t better than the XR in a big way. That’s a leap.

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humblevessell t1_jefxj7q wrote

Okay cheers mate yeah I’m thinking it’s probably worth it! Thanks

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dusmuvecis333 t1_jeeqwar wrote

I want to buy a new iphone. The biggest concern to me would be battery life, the second biggest would be the cost. Rn i’m on SE 2020, my port is malfunctioning and battery life isn’t that good. I could replace the battery but it’s been nearly 3 years and i could just do a new phone

Which one is the best option - 11, SE 2022 or 13 mini? I heard 11 has the best battery life but not sure how true that is. The 11 is much cheaper in the store i’m looking at (carrier), so that also has an impact on my choice

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mrcbtx t1_jef0aog wrote

Is it worth upgrading from an 11 pro to a 14 pro max? I mainly use my phone for taking photos and YouTube consumption.

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dislikebuttonz t1_jegn9af wrote

imo not really unless you want the bigger screen for youtube consumption

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Slight_College7842 t1_jeg6fle wrote

Which phone should I buy

iPhone 14

iPhone 13

iPhone 13 mini

iPhone Se 3rd Gen

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I am about to go off to college and am hoping to buy a phone to last the majority of college at least. I can afford all of these options, but prefer to spend as little as possible. I use my phone mainly for browsing, light media consumption, and communication. I value performance, longevity, durability, and battery life. With that said, which phone would you guys recommend? I love the price point of the Se, but I worry about its ability to last the next four years. The 13 mini seems like a sweet spot, but I worry about its form factor. The 13 and 14 checks all the boxes, but the price point is tough for me to swallow. Also, what are your thoughts on apple care? I have broken two phones in the last 4 years, but both were cheaper androids (Pixel 4a and Nord n10 5g). I know iPhones are more durable, and I am investing in a better case and screen protector this time around. Thanks for the help!

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dislikebuttonz t1_jegn79n wrote

What do you meaning lasting the majorly of college? do you mean in terms of battery life or in terms of software support?

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Slight_College7842 t1_jeguid0 wrote

Overall performance, essentially the phone will be usable for 4-5 years. Software mainly. I know I'll have to replace battery.

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dislikebuttonz t1_jeh1ayl wrote

assuming you’re doing a 4 year college term all 4 of these phones will definitely last you all 4 years and more to come

it just comes down to what you look for in a phone and what your use case will be

but i will say that the 14 is a bad deal rn because the 13 is 99% the same phone for $100 cheaper

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Nothiledo t1_jegdb22 wrote

So i have bought an iphone 12 in october 2022 and uaed it until january of this year until i have traded it for an s21. The s21 is a really great phone with a very nice camera and screen but i feel like i want to change back to an iphone 12 by trading my s21 for one. I honest feel like the iphone is more qualitative than the s21. Should i make this decision and trade it for an iphone 12?

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Blue_MnMs t1_jegh5vm wrote

I am currently looking to buy an Iphone and I am quite torn between both the 13 and 14. I was going for the 14 since it's the newer version and I am not planning to switch phones again in the near future. So I was wondering if I should go for the 14 since it's the newer phone or should I just buy the 13 and save the difference

TL;DR Should I buy the 13 or 14 putting in mind the battery since I am quite used to android's amazing batterry

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dislikebuttonz t1_jeglto4 wrote

Buy the 13, there’s not enough differences to justify the extra $100 on the 14. Besides the 13 would still last a ton of more years down the road so you’ll be good

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Blue_MnMs t1_jegm2up wrote

I don't really care about the satellite emergency and crash detector. I mostly care about how long would the phone stay without being outdated and battery life. So do you still think I should go 13?

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theloewentheory t1_jegkx1d wrote

Need to upgrade from my current 8 plus, but deciding between 12-13-14 pro or pro max. Are the pros really as weighty as I’ve heard. My main priority is battery as I’m a power user so I’m curious how much longer is the battery on a regular pro vs pro max in everyday use? I mentioned 12, 13, 14 pros bc based on Apple refurbs price and new 14 pro are very similar in price within $200 of each other here in Canada. Thx

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dislikebuttonz t1_jegqtll wrote

i would go to an apple store or any store that sells iphones and try to hold a 14 pro

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theloewentheory t1_jegry0s wrote

I did but bc they were tethered and without a case it was hard to get an idea what it will feel like in hand.

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Ulysei t1_jegqm8j wrote

Parent wants to upgrade from an iPhone SE (yes, original SE). Not a heavy iPhone user, does not want a large screen. What would be a good recommendation?

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dislikebuttonz t1_jegrwth wrote

is 6.1 inches too big for you? if it is, go for an SE 2020 or a 13 mini

if it’s not, go for an iPhone 12/13

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