44% of iPhone Users Intend to Upgrade to iPhone 13, Survey Shows

[MacRumors]

As many as 44 percent of iPhone users intend to upgrade to an iPhone 13 model and displays with 120Hz refresh rates is the most anticipated new feature, according to a new survey by SellCell.

Of the 44 percent of respondents that intend to upgrade to an iPhone 13 model, 38.2 percent intend to buy the 6.1-inch iPhone 13, 30.8 percent intend to buy the 6.7-inch iPhone 13 Pro Max, and 24 percent intend to buy the 6.1-inch iPhone 13 Pro.

Strikingly, a mere seven percent of respondents are interested in the iPhone 13 mini. Apple is expected to discontinue the 5.4-inch mini form factor model next year due to poor sales.

The rumored feature that customers are most excited for in the iPhone 13 lineup is a high-refresh rate 120Hz display, according to 22 percent of survey respondents. 18.2 percent of respondents are hoping for under-display Touch ID, but may be disappointed as this is not expected to come to new iPhone models until 2023. 16 percent are anticipating an always-on display, while 10.9 percent are excited about the prospect of a smaller notch.

The responses also indicated that customers are least excited for new color options, a faster processor, reverse wireless charging, and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, with these potential features being favored in less than five percent of survey responses.

Some of Apple's other upcoming products, such as the Apple Watch Series 7 and third-generation AirPods aroused little interest from survey respondents. 72.7 percent of respondents said that they were not interested in buying the Apple Watch Series 7 and 87.1 percent of respondents said that they were not interested in buying third-generation AirPods.

Compared to the high level of interest in upgrading to the iPhone 13, the Apple Watch Series 7 and third-generation AirPods appear to be significantly less enticing to potential customers.

SellCell's findings were based on survey responses from more than 3,000 iPhone owners aged 18 or older, based in the United States, between July 28 and August 6.

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[I7guy]

I have a feeling the iphone 13 is going to be a huuuuuuge success.

 

[HiVolt]

I truly don't understand the obsession with high refresh displays, especially on something so tiny. I've had an iPad Pro with the Pro Motion display, and I really can't tell one way or the other any difference from my iPhone or my desktop monitor which is 60hz.

 

[NightFox]

I wonder how many people are really going to practically benefit from a 120Hz display enough to upgrade their phones, rather than just chasing numbers? I don't doubt it will lead to an incrementally smoother UX which will be a bonus if you're upgrading for another reason, but I can't help thinking that many people upgrading just for that reason will be using the feature to self-justify a 'got to have the latest and greatest' purchase.

 

[aevan]

Sucks that the Mini is not popular. It’s amazing.

Other than that, while I love ProMotion on my iPad Pro, I don’t think I’ll be upgrading from my iPhone 12 Pro Max to the 13. It’s not that important to me, especially on a phone.

 

[BGPL]

It's easy to notice on a gaming computer, but on an iPhone, most won't notice. It's not a gimmick, but it's also not the reason to upgrade from an iPhone 11 or 12.

 

[fwmireault]

I highly doubt that. ProMotion displays are nice and will be welcomed on iPhone. But would it make a no brainer upgrade for half of actual iPhone users? I bet that people who care and can differenciate the display refresh rate are a very minimal proportion of the market, and that the average Joe doesn’t care about it.

 

[aevan]

I truly don't understand the obsession with high refresh displays, especially on something so tiny. I've had an iPad Pro with the Pro Motion display, and I really can't tell one way or the other any difference from my iPhone or my desktop monitor which is 60hz.

I wonder how many people are really going to practically benefit from a 120Hz display enough to upgrade their phones, rather than just chasing numbers? I don't doubt it will lead to an incrementally smoother UX which will be a bonus if you're upgrading for another reason, but I can't help thinking that many people upgrading just for that reason will be using the feature to self-justify a 'got to have the latest and greatest' purchase.

Yup, I think it’s more like something that YouTubers talk about and then it becomes a thing. iPhones already use 120Hz refresh to detect touches, so this will be just a visual thing, not a responsiveness thing. I’m sure it will look nicer and Apple will market is as the next big thing, but other than a few games updating to run in 120fps (and, just to be clear, they will probably do so at a lower graphical quality) I don’t see why this is so important. Perhaps on Android, where things might get laggy, but I don’t think it will be such a big deal on an iPhone.

On an iPad it’s nice, but mostly since it helps Pencil with latency, and even there it’s not such a big deal.

YouTubers are funny, they will mostly tell you that ProMotion is not a reason to choose an iPad Pro over an Pad Air, but I have a feeling they will hype this feature on an iPhone later this year like something essential. Even with iPhone 12, every reviewer was disappointed it didn’t come with a 120Hz screen.

 

[Red Oak]

75% of AW sales are to first time buyers, per Apple. It is not (yet) a replacement market. The survey results make sense

 

[Ursadorable]

As many as 44 percent of iPhone users intend to upgrade to an iPhone 13 model and displays with 120Hz refresh rates is the most anticipated new feature, according to a new survey by SellCell.

As long as they intend to push forward with their anti-privacy functionality, my iPhone XS is my last iPhone.

 

[I@beck]

really 44%? I thought it would be more than that….

I can’t wait for the next iPhone.

 

[Fozziebear71]

My wife and I are on the Apple Watch Series 4. Along with getting the iPhone13 this is also a year we will be upgrading our watches.

 

[Guacamole]

well, I'm planing to get new phone only because my 6s is showing its age but not for the new features . I really wanted Touch ID . And depending on the colour options I will get the 13 or 13 Pro.

 

[Vege-Taco]

Since Apple appears to be throwing out their major advantage over the competition, privacy, I'm done with them. Why pay double for the same thing?

 

[Mrjetsondc]

Not rushing out to get one but I plan to upgrade eventually- I’m waiting to see how privacy concerns play out

 

[gareth78]

The minute a high refresh rate display is said to be the most desired feature the minute you know this data is not very representative, most users will have no idea what that even is. Also was this a survey ran on a website for selling your phone that resulted in a high number of people responding with they want a new phone....coincidence?

 

[trip1ex]

i thought every gen as many as 100% intend to upgrade.

 

[macduke]

ProMotion is cool but I hardly notice a difference moving back and forth between an iPhone and iPad Pro. It’s not like it was back in the day where I’d get annoyed not having the Retina display on the iPad. As a tech-savvy user I have a hard time believing that many people will actually care. I think it’s mostly marketing. However, if it can clock down to 1fps and have an always on display, that would probably be more useful to some people, especially if it can help save battery life when nothing is moving when using the phone normally.

I think the main reason for the upgrade cycle is this is a US survey. A lot of people are still receiving Covid checks and the economy is doing pretty well so people are more likely to upgrade something they don’t actually need to upgrade yet.

 

[1nscape]

I wonder how many people are really going to practically benefit from a 120Hz display enough to upgrade their phones, rather than just chasing numbers? I don't doubt it will lead to an incrementally smoother UX which will be a bonus if you're upgrading for another reason, but I can't help thinking that many people upgrading just for that reason will be using the feature to self-justify a 'got to have the latest and greatest' purchase.

Not many that’s for sure. I think it’s just something exciting and new for the people that upgrade. And perhaps gives them a reason to upgrade, even though they won’t benefit from it.

 

[iterva]

Sucks that the Mini is not popular. It’s amazing.

Other than that, while I love ProMotion on my iPad Pro, I don’t think I’ll be upgrading from my iPhone 12 Pro Max to the 13. It’s not that important to me, especially on a phone.

Got to spend about 1hr with a 12 Mini yesterday...And i gotta say i loved it! The size and weight felt so nice in the hand compared to my 12P. So much so that i am considering going with the 13 Mini when released.

 

[t0pher]

If iPhone 13 needs iOS 15 I won’t be upgrading to it.

 

[yaxomoxay]

75% of AW sales are to first time buyers, per Apple. It is not (yet) a replacement market. The survey results make sense

I think this will change this year as the AW3 will arguably become obsolete. As AW3 was the first one with actual independence from the iPhone and a plethora of new features, I assume many AW3 owners will switch to a newer model.

 

[alexandr]

really 44%? I thought it would be more than that….

I can’t wait for the next iPhone.

well i didn't get the survey — so it's actually more

 

[HiVolt]

Yup, I think it’s more like something that YouTubers talk about and then it becomes a thing. iPhones already use 120Hz refresh to detect touches, so this will be just a visual thing, not a responsiveness thing. I’m sure it will look nicer and Apple will market is as the next big thing, but other than a few games updating to run in 120fps (and, just to be clear, they will probably do so at a lower graphical quality) I don’t see why this is so important. Perhaps on Android, where things might get laggy, but I don’t think it will be such a big deal on an iPhone.

On an iPad it’s nice, but mostly since it helps Pencil with latency, and even there it’s not such a big deal.

YouTubers are funny, they will mostly tell you that ProMotion is not a reason to choose an iPad Pro over an Pad Air, but I have a feeling they will hype this feature on an iPhone later this year like something essential. Even with iPhone 12, every reviewer was disappointed it didn’t come with a 120Hz screen.

I think it's because Android phones have had 90-120hz displays for what seems like an eternity now, and even on mid range phones.

 

[xxray]

Excited to get the 13 Mini!