Never said a single word about Siri. I wasn't referring to the fact that the screen is larger. Simply put, the iPhone 5 has the best screen because of the color accuracy and sharpness, even when put next to other top contenders such as the Galaxy S3. It's a better screen than the one that ships with the iPhone 4. It's a big bonus at the minimum if he still doesn't care.
Ummm...he said "I don't care about Siri, the camera, or the increased size of the iPhone 5"
So it doesn't matter what you were referring too, the fact is that he doesn't care.
Also I hate when people make up bs especially when the facts are right there. The SIII's screen is better than the iPhone 5.
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I already went over this.
Better performance.
Better screen.
Better battery life.
Better reception (especially over the iPhone 4's antenna which sports a faulty design).
More future proof (more on this point later).
More software features.
Thinner.
Lighter.
Better camera.
Better connectivity (LTE, DC-HSPA+, etc.)
Or wait next year and get the new iPhone which will have MORE BETTER and better. It'll be MORE THINNER and thinner and MORE LIGHTER than lighter.
Lets go over what the OP doesn't care about...
-not Siri
-not camera
-not larger screen
-not new prone-to-scratch design
-not new lightening connector
And yes he realizes its a newer phone and won't be obsolete. Say goodbye to half of your list.
No, it doesn't. A lot of features of iOS 6 were omitted, with the vast majority of the ones that were not omitted performing in a subpar manner inconsistent with standards generally set by the usual iPhone owner. This is only year one if he decides to buy an iPhone 4. What's going to happen year two with iOS7? How about year three with iOS8? He's going to be left in the dark as his phone's performance deteriorates with each update as he misses out on more features on a bi-annual basis.
1. Yes it does. My iPhone 4 hasn't slowed down a bit, its battery hasn't gone down a bit, its performance overall hasn't been subpar at all.
2. What about iOS 10 and iOS 12 and iOS 20?
Your thinking too much into the god damn future, enjoy what you have now.
"The journey is the destination."
Im not worried about iOS 9 because by that time I will probably have upgraded to the iPhone 6 which last me until I need to upgrade.
Seeing as the iPhone 4 is over two years old, I would hardly call it "every year." There is also nothing wrong with the people that want to upgrade every year. These people earn their money and spend it as they choose. Are you going to be their instant financial advisor and demand that their spendings be altered based on your standards of normality? Trying to argue that outdated technology already on its last legs with a cloudy future is a wise purchase over current-/next-generation technology is more akin to the definition of atypicality.
iPhone 4, then the iPhone 4S, then the iPhone. Yes the iPhone does get updated every year, congratz.
Like I said before...most people don't upgrade every year. If you upgrade every year, your obviously atypical. Some people might need to upgrade every year, maybe there a tech blogger or reviewer. Maybe your just an Apple fanboy and need to get the latest and greatest. Maybe there's a feature you need to for a job.
Not here to debate with how you spend your money, but its obvious to say that if you update every year, you have your reasons.
But thank you for blowing my previous comments out of proportion.
In conclusion: OP, get an iPhone 5.
In conclusion, he should get a phone that he likes.
Judging by his use, hes not that interested in Siri, the camera, or 4-inch screen. Those are pretty big factors in choosing which iPhone. He also is skeptical about the more easily scratched design and new connector.
I'd say it'll be wiser if he got a iPhone 4 for FREE. He can pocket the money to get a better iPhone down the road or something else.