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If it's not discontinued.

That seems even less likely than an early price reduction. iPhone mini sales haven't been very good either yet Apple kept it around for two years as a 12 model and it's into its second year as a 13.
 
That's what I want but it makes no sense at that price, doesn't make sense leaving android unless I can get a good deal and less outta pocket. Might as well just keep what I have.
 
Dynamic island is a very obvious difference, it’s a whole new design similar to going from the 6/7/8 iPhones to the notched iPhones. The lay consumer will definitely see that as a big deal

We see it as a big deal, but for the lay person, does it ultimately affect how iPhone works? Not really. It's part of the Pro-series features.

iPhone 6, 7, and 8 had thick bezels and a Home button. The notch to the pill isn't nearly as significant.

iPhone 14 Plus customers are coming from iPhone 7 Plus, 8 Plus, XR, maybe 11. They already see a notch size reduction and flat edges.
 
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