iPhone 13 Pro vs. iPhone 14 Pro Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade?

[nutmac]

wait what really? I'd do that. I have Tmobile but I always buy my phones out of pocket from apple. how does this promo work ?

This promo was a product launch promo that lasted only few first months. What I vaguely remember is that in addition to Apple's limited time trade in credit, T-Mobile offered additional $500 via 30-month statement credit, bringing the iPhone 13 Pro 128GB price from $999 + tax to about $80 + tax. If you have Magenta Max plan, T-Mobile will offer up to $800 credit for trading in iPhones toward the new one every 24 months.

 

[zooland]

Remember when the iPhone was a phone that also included a camera, and has now become a camera that now includes a phone?

I barely use the phone part so I am cool with it.

 

[GuruZac]

Agree with you or Apple should just leave it like this. No need to separate it. Keep it simple and aesthetic.

I love that design! I'd be totally fine if Apple went with that for a few years and added USB-C. Instant upgrade from me. I'll upgrade either way next year to the 15 Pro Max 😎

 

[Saturn1217]

I will be very interested to see if Apple adjusts their image processing for this new sensor. Hopefully they do better this time. With the iPhone 13 Pro Max it is like they assume the user wants MOAR LIGHT at all times leading to some pics being completely blown out.

I’m having a great deal of fun being able to actually participate in the iPhone frenzy at this time of year. I’ll probably hold onto my 13PM for one more year at least (this is my first iPhone!) but i must say overall, I’m happy I made the switch (although still a bit sad that Android never resolved the issues that made me leave).

 

[MacsRgr8]

Pill and hole-punch is stupid. Keep the Notch (as bad as it is), until you are able to put all of that behind the screen.
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If indeed it will be a hole-punch, it shows how Apple also are not happy with the notch. On the MacBook Pro I feel it's pretty embarrassing.
As there will be no 14 mini I'll get the 256 GB Pro. 256 GB of storage is perfect for me.

 

[AlexESP]

No USB-C. No sale.

Ok, I respect your position, but no one* else (>1% of the population) is going to decide whether to buy it or not based on the connector.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

I have an accessory or two, just for you:

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/face-id-dual-hole-design-to-be-limited-to-iphone-14-pro-models-in-2022-but-expanding-to-all-iphones-in-2023.2336878/post-30905312

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Or create your own with the brand new Notch Protector Creator, and amaze your friends:

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Hahahah! that's actually not a bad idea at all. Good job!

I wouldn't be surprised if the prices of the sharpie go up after Apple announces the iPhone 14.

 

[vertsix]

Any word on USB 3.0 lightning interface like on the earlier iPad Pros?

 

[VuvuzelaiPhone]

Ok, I respect your position, but no one* else (>1% of the population) is going to decide whether to buy it or not based on the connector.

Source: I made it the f* up.

 

[SSDGUY]

I'm confused: The bullet list says the 13 Pro's Ultra Wide camera has 1.0µm pixels, and the 4 Pro has an Ultra Wide camera with larger 1.4µm pixels. But then the article states “… the ‌iPhone 14 Pro‌'s Wide camera pixels will be smaller, purportedly measuring at 1.22µm …”

What am I misreading or misunderstanding?

 

[erikkfi]

My brain says that if you have an iPhone 13, you have no reason to upgrade, but my Apple stock says yes, all of you should upgrade.

 

[erikkfi]

And don't forget the AppleCare.

 

[erikkfi]

Maybe a nice case. And you might need more storage than you think, just keep that in mind. Better safe than sorry.

 

[Gator5000e]

If the 14P continues with the Lightning port, I will definitely upgrade. it will probably be the last iPhone model with the lightning port. I personally have no need for USB-C (not dissing it, just personally have no need for it) as all my current accessories work with the lightning port.

 

[jicon]

So... iPhone 14 - the alleged camera is the difference maker so far? If you're seriously using a 48 megapixel camera on a phone for majority of your photography or 8K video recording, and Apple's sticking with Lightning, you're doing it wrong. Go get a camera with a decent speed memory card.

I don't know of any iPhone apps out there that will push the hardware limits of the 13 pro, so.. what is the alleged iPhone 14 Pro improving? I suppose we'll know in a few weeks.

 

[lympero]

What current need is there for 8gb?

Switching apps and not reloading every time perhaps?

 

[DJSoda]

The notch getting separated and the pill-hole design alone is a welcome change and worth upgrading.

Bro you forgot "/s" at the end.

 

[-BigMac-]

Switching apps and not reloading every time perhaps?

My iPhone 13 Pro doesn’t do that… maybe yours is broken?🙂

 

[Vespi]

No, Im gonna stick with my ip 11 I bought at launch, just gonna replace battery, its still as good as it was back then, even on ios 15.6.1

 

[ChrisMoBro]

I wonder how many people who praise Apple’s green credentials will pointlessly be upgrading from a 13/13 Pro just to have the latest model. There are few excuses for upgrading every year.

 

[-BigMac-]

I wonder how many people who praise Apple’s green credentials will pointlessly be upgrading from a 13/13 Pro just to have the latest model. There are few excuses for upgrading every year.

My superiority complex demands it

 

[-BigMac-]

No, Im gonna stick with my ip 11 I bought at launch, just gonna replace battery, its still as good as it was back then, even on ios 15.6.1

Have you considered deliberately breaking it so you feel better about getting the 14?😃🥹

 

[jamesrick80]

2TB without USB-C!!! SMH

 

[Neil Harrison]

No Usb C so i am upgrading before apple changes it. Like my 13 pro but the graphite isn’t that great a colour. Think I might go silver…want the least popular

 

[-BigMac-]

2TB without USB-C!!! SMH

I literally can’t even remember the last time I plugged my iPhone into a computer to transfer files. People still do that??