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just a couple more days until the iPhone 11 launch, anybody have regrets if you just recently did an upgrade instead of waiting? I just got my xs max, but feeling pretty confident in my decision. I got it for less than half price brand new through my carrier and am a avid 3D Touch user.

Anybody else in the same boat but feeling a bit on the fence about their choice? Still interested to see what they bring to the table for this year but can’t imagine it’s going to have me regretting saving $800 on my xs max (Cdn prices, got a $1550 xs max for $700)
 
I think unless the camera is your absolute primary focus on the phone, it would be difficult for an XS/XS Max late adopter to feel regret. And that’s assuming the camera is even on par with the hype. All that said, at the price you paid, you can’t beat that.
 
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No, no regrets whatsoever. If the hardware sells me, then great. If it doesn’t, then I’ll gladly wait for the 5.4 inch iPhone for 2020. That said, it’s kind of difficult to have regrets we have a two week return period. Without any questions asked. You get your money back either way.
 
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UnLiMiTeD558 said:
just a couple more days until the iPhone 11 launch, anybody have regrets if you just recently did an upgrade instead of waiting? I just got my xs max, but feeling pretty confident in my decision. I got it for less than half price brand new through my carrier and am a avid 3D Touch user.

Anybody else in the same boat but feeling a bit on the fence about their choice? Still interested to see what they bring to the table for this year but can’t imagine it’s going to have me regretting saving $800 on my xs max (Cdn prices, got a $1550 xs max for $700)
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This is a genuine question because I see it so much on the forums from US and Canada buyers - when you say you’re getting the device for half it’s retail price, what is the monthly commitment that goes alongside this, and for how long?
 
craigio85 said:
This is a genuine question because I see it so much on the forums from US and Canada buyers - when you say you’re getting the device for half it’s retail price, what is the monthly commitment that goes alongside this, and for how long?
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Not a problem. It was $0 down and $15 a month for my 2 year contract, then $340 at the end or I can just give it back to trade in on a new one. So $360 for two years of I give it back to trade up or $700 to keep it.
 
I just picked up an XS Max 256 gb for 538.00 upfront and my plan went down to $60.00 from $112.00 per month plus taxes for the next 2 years this is for 6gb data, unlimited text, picture etc., nationwide calling (I'm in Canada) it was an offer I couldn't turn down, also was given a phone charger, wireless charger for the house and another one for the car, wireless ear buds, $50.00 Costco cash card. This was a back to school promotion moving from another carrier to Bell and I do have 15 days that I can return it if I feel the 2019 iPhones are worth the cost.
 
I think there’s something really cool coming on iPhone 11. Apple wouldn’t want to lose any more sales one more year. For those who got the XS instead of waiting, it’s still a good phone for the upcoming years.
 
UnLiMiTeD558 said:
Not a problem. It was $0 down and $15 a month for my 2 year contract, then $340 at the end or I can just give it back to trade in on a new one. So $360 for two years of I give it back to trade up or $700 to keep it.
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Ah thanks, I get it now - runs pretty much like most car finance deals in the UK. But they’re making their money by charging interest - I just can’t see how your mobile providers are profiting on an arrangement like that.
 
Naw no regrets. The camera on XS is pretty amazing already, vacation pics turned out great. I can foresee using this phone another 2 yrs. I purchased new unlocked on the first week. This iPhone 11 looks to be another iterative update. No big changes, better camera, better Face ID. Probably ar upgrades but I don’t even use ar.
 
I got an 8+ back in May. I sold my XR as I did not like Face ID too much and never really warmed up to it after 5 months. I am not sure if that would qualify as a downgrade as opposed to an upgrade but I am happy nonetheless.
 
Reno Raines said:
I got an 8+ back in May. I sold my XR as I did not like Face ID too much and never really warmed up to it after 5 months. I am not sure if that would qualify as a downgrade as opposed to an upgrade but I am happy nonetheless.
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If you are happy, is an upgrade
 
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craigio85 said:
Ah thanks, I get it now - runs pretty much like most car finance deals in the UK. But they’re making their money by charging interest - I just can’t see how your mobile providers are profiting on an arrangement like that.
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Wait, what? You mean leasing right? I have never had the option to "give back or pay extra at the end" for a car I've bought through finance.
 
pojo1806 said:
Wait, what? You mean leasing right? I have never had the option to "give back or pay extra at the end" for a car I've bought through finance.
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Balloon HP is very similar to leasing but the ownership of the vehicle rests with the borrower, not the finance company. You pay a monthly amount to cover depreciation of the asset and then a final amount at the end of the term roughly equivalent to the current value of the car. Or you transfer ownership of the car back to the dealer and take a new agreement.
 
I’m thinking of upgrading to a XS Max from a 7+ now the second hand market on the Max is nearly half price now.

I’m still interested to see what the 11 Pro Max brings though to make my mind up.
 
The only regret I have is getting the XS Max near launch and not waiting for the initial bugs etc to be fixed, such as poor cellular data connections etc.
Lesson learnt - I will now always wait for the 'dust to settle' before purchasing another new iPhone, although Ive decided to skip this year anyways!
 
craigio85 said:
Balloon HP is very similar to leasing but the ownership of the vehicle rests with the borrower, not the finance company. You pay a monthly amount to cover depreciation of the asset and then a final amount at the end of the term roughly equivalent to the current value of the car. Or you transfer ownership of the car back to the dealer and take a new agreement.
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Huh, never heard of it, only ever had the choice of leasing a car or buying with finance, always buy my cars. My current cars was nothing down with 48 equal payments.
 
pojo1806 said:
Huh, never heard of it, only ever had the choice of leasing a car or buying with finance, always buy my cars. My current cars was nothing down with 48 equal payments.
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It’s the most popular method of buying a brand new car in the UK. It takes the benefits of leasing, but adds the option to keep the vehicle at the end of the term by settling the remainder of the finance. It’s not the most cost effective, but like iUp, you can negate that if you’re willing to sell privately in order to settle the finance and start again with a new car.
 
Ifti said:
The only regret I have is getting the XS Max near launch and not waiting for the initial bugs etc to be fixed, such as poor cellular data connections etc.
Lesson learnt - I will now always wait for the 'dust to settle' before purchasing another new iPhone, although Ive decided to skip this year anyways!
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Luckily I’ve have zero issues with connectivity on mine as that was an initial worry when I read so much about it last year.
 
craigio85 said:
Ah thanks, I get it now - runs pretty much like most car finance deals in the UK. But they’re making their money by charging interest - I just can’t see how your mobile providers are profiting on an arrangement like that.
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Basically the carrier makes their money from their service. You’re locked in for 2 years of service with that deal.
 
Well after seeing the release, definitely happy with my decision to get last years for half price. Xs max with the a12 is still amazing phone and at half the price I got it for? Way better value
 
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