I believe because version to next version, there isn't much reason to upgrade. Its when theres a few versions in-between people start to get antsy
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iPhone 12 Pro vs. 14 Pro: New Features to Expect If You've Waited to Upgrade
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You wouldn't have to pay that amount every two years (nor would you need to buy AC+) as the phone would still have resale value. Also, carriers (at least in the U.S.) often offer trade-in incentives that can make trading up even less expensive. Whether it's worth or not is still debatable but you wouldn't be paying 100%/full price for a phone every two years.
The reasoning is explained in the first couple sentences of the article.
The iPhone X was the last time there was a significant reason to upgrade to the next generation phone. If you are doing so its because you enjoy having a new phone each year, not because of a spec or feature so there's no real need for that kind of comparison.
Regardless, here is the 14 Rumor Roundup so you can just compare it to your phone.
iPhone 14: Should You Buy? Features, Advice, Deals and More
Apple's 2022 iPhones feature satellite emergency services, crash detection, an A15 chip, camera improvements, and more.
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same. I don't care what new features the next iPhone has unless it has USB C. my 12 can do everything I need
"If You've Waited to Upgrade"
...as if it's such a crazy concept. These stories are so out-of-touch with regular life.
Just read our iPhone 14 Pro roundup for that: https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-14-pro/
A year-over-year comparison would just be a recap of iPhone 14 Pro rumors that you can find anywhere on the internet, including here at MacRumors.
These 12 Pro vs. 14 Pro and 11 Pro vs. 14 Pro comparisons I did have more unique value.
No type-c, no buy. Apple can shove their 3rd class ancient lightning connector up... you know where. 
12 user here.
Not convinced. But thanks anyway
Not convinced. But thanks anyway
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Only if you are lobbying for people to upgrade. Any new phone will look good compared to 2 or 3 year old phones.
But then this "Phone 14 Pro rumors that you can find anywhere on the internet," is exactly what this article is doing....just versus older phones.
Not everyone owns the latest iPhones... A lot of people who will be upgrading to the 14 series will be coming from older generations like 12/11 and lower
iPhone 12 Pro. Battery is at 88% and I would appreciate the better camera.
But I'll probably wait to upgrade until USB-C. I transfer hour-long 4K60 videos on a semi-regular basis. iCloud chokes on that. AirDrop isn't the best. So I use cable. And Lightning is just stuck on ancient speeds.
If they upgraded Lightning to even 5Gbps, I would happily stick with it. But I doubt they will.
But I'll probably wait to upgrade until USB-C. I transfer hour-long 4K60 videos on a semi-regular basis. iCloud chokes on that. AirDrop isn't the best. So I use cable. And Lightning is just stuck on ancient speeds.
If they upgraded Lightning to even 5Gbps, I would happily stick with it. But I doubt they will.
I still have an X which works just fine since I don’t push the processor but am thinking it may be time to upgrade screen size with a Pro Max and enjoy a much improved camera.
Yes!!! The last couple days my screen has turned so dark I can barely see it. What's going on?
Have a 12 Pro. I’m waiting for the 16 Pro Max. Even if the 15 did have USB-C it won’t be enough for me to upgrade
Ok so like at least $1300 dollars to trade in and upgrade. Carriers in Canada don't give you anything unless you pay a ridiculous amount for your phone plan. That's still a lot of money to upgrade and the phone has to be in immaculate condition to get a good trade in value.
Still a lot of money.
I have a 12 mini and will be upgrading to the 14 Pro this year, I usually skip one release so I am "due" for an upgrade. The notch being gone is enough of a reason to upgrade for me.
Given that many customers upgrade their iPhones every two to three years nowadays, there are still plenty of iPhone 12 Pro owners who might be interested in upgrading to the iPhone 14 Pro later this year. While year-over-year iPhone updates are often incremental, the new features begin to stack up after two generations.
As a refresher, we've put together a list of new features and changes to expect if you upgrade from an iPhone 12 Pro to an iPhone 14 Pro. The list includes features that Apple added to the iPhone 13 Pro last year and features rumored for the iPhone 14 Pro, which Apple is expected to announce in September as usual.
Have an iPhone 11 Pro instead? Check out our iPhone 11 Pro vs. 14 Pro comparison.
- A16 chip vs. A14 chip: The A15 chip in the iPhone 13 Pro is already up to 20% faster than the A14 chip in the 12 Pro, according to Geekbench 5, and performance should improve even more with the A16 chip in the iPhone 14 Pro.
- Brighter display: Compared to the iPhone 12 Pro, the 14 Pro's display should have up to 200 nits higher peak brightness.
- No more notch: Rumors suggest Apple will replace the notch with a pill-shaped cutout and a hole for the Face ID sensors and front camera on the iPhone 14 Pro.
- ProMotion: Introduced on the iPhone 13 Pro, ProMotion allows for a variable refresh rate up to 120Hz for smoother appearing content and scrolling.
- Always-on display: Rumors suggest the iPhone 14 Pro will feature an always-on display mode that shows the time, date, and iOS 16's new Lock screen widgets.
- Longer battery life: Already, the iPhone 13 Pro gets 22 hours of video playback vs. 17 hours for the 12 Pro, and rumors suggest that iPhone 14 Pro models could feature even larger battery capacities.
- Many camera improvements: iPhone 12 Pro users upgrading to the 14 Pro will get many camera upgrades, including a rumored 48-megapixel Wide lens on the rear camera with support for 8K video recording, an upgraded front camera with autofocus, increased optical zoom, sensor-shift image stabilization, Macro mode, Cinematic mode, ProRes video recording, Photographic Styles, and more.
- Wi-Fi 6E: iPhone 14 models are rumored to support Wi-Fi 6E, allowing the device to connect to Wi-Fi networks using the 6GHz band.
- 5G improvements: iPhone 13 Pro models feature more 5G bands than 12 Pro models for greater 5G coverage, and the iPhone 14 Pro is expected to use Qualcomm's newer Snapdragon X65 modem for improved 5G performance.
- 1TB storage option: Unlike the iPhone 12 Pro, the 14 Pro should be available with at least a 1TB storage option.
Article Link: iPhone 12 Pro vs. 14 Pro: New Features to Expect If You've Waited to Upgrade
Also, I got the 12 mini for two reasons, one is that it fits perfectly fine in my uniform pocket (I am retiring from the Army this year so no longer need to worry) and two it was free when I upgraded from the X to the 12 Mini.
I agree, if none of the features are what you are looking for and your current phone works fine, why upgrade? If the 14 Pro releases like it says on this article, then I will upgrade, if not I'll keep the 12 Mini I have.
No. As @Octavius8 pointed out:
„The photos are also somewhat nicer under some low light scenarios and the zoom is sometimes appreciated.“.
But that‘s mostly it. I would recommend waiting for the USB-C model next year.