With that logic, isn't everyone that chooses a 14 over a 14pro an idiot too? If you're in the US I think a big factor is a lot of carrier trade in values will net a 14 for free versus spending an extra $200 for a pro model. The 14 is more than enough phone for the majority of iphone users. If you're buying outright then a better value might be a 13pro vs a 14.
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Sales contradict that. Obviously the general public aren’t as stupid as you think.
I don’t think most people know or care outside of those that are really into tech
Bring on iPhone 15 and that’s it next year for £800-£1000.
All the latest and greatest tech on one model. 256GB to 1TB storage.
Ditch the ‘Pro’ rubbish and switch back to iPhone 15 naming.
Correct. The plus is not for iPhone 13 customers. It’s for those who want the specs of the 14 in a bigger form factor. It may be a small universe of people but we will see shortly, how small (or large)
The 14 Pro Max is $200 more than the 14 Plus.
14 regular, 14 Pro (mini, regular, max). Problem solved.
Just maybe make the Pro mini aluminum to avoid the weight.
Just maybe make the Pro mini aluminum to avoid the weight.
Hopefully it doesn't become Abandoned Island like 3D Touch did
There's a $200 USD difference between the 14 Plus and 14 Pro Max. Outside the USA, that difference can be even more. Here in Canada, it's a $300 CDN difference between the base model 14 Plus and 14 Pro Max. I'm going for the 14 Plus. I'm not paying $300 more for features I have no use for. I can use that $300 difference and put it towards an AirPods Pro 2 or Apple Watch SE 2 (or 8).
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Nope your confusing the fact that people just want to most fantastic according to Apple marketing. They could care less what chip it has, except for the fact that last years tech is just so, well for lack of a better term, "last years tech".
I've spoken to numerous non techie people and they all know Apple is skanking people using last years A15. Also on top of that when they increase the price £100 here in the UK people notice.
Its been in the big tabloid newspapers over here, many articles pointing out to Joe public that Apple is ripping off customers this year.
I think Apple has mis-priced their line up this year. Either the pros are too cheap or the regular 14s are too expensive (probably the latter in my country that saw some price rises). Pretty much all the advice is stump up the extra cash for a pro.
Other than that, I am sure it is a great phone.
Just mis-priced and will probably get discount from resellers such as Costco, Amazon which will sort out the reported low-sales problem.
Oh and the late availability of plus models won't have helped those that wanted the new and shiny as soon as possible.
Personally, I would take a 14 plus at about 100 cheaper... which is where I think they will end-up with 3rd parties.
Other than that, I am sure it is a great phone.
Just mis-priced and will probably get discount from resellers such as Costco, Amazon which will sort out the reported low-sales problem.
Oh and the late availability of plus models won't have helped those that wanted the new and shiny as soon as possible.
Personally, I would take a 14 plus at about 100 cheaper... which is where I think they will end-up with 3rd parties.
This is what they did with the 11, and it seemed to work out fine. Personally I like the mini size, but it seems the market disagrees. I’m not surprised at all the plus is doing badly - it’s gotta be the worst value for an iPhone ever.
Exactly. Apple is not crying about people choosing the more expensive model. They prefer it actually
You may have hard time selling it in second hand market later since almost no one want it.