iPhone 15 Demand Predicted to Be Lower Than iPhone 14: Are You Planning to Upgrade?

[Candlelight]

My iPhone 8 is getting a bit long in the tooth. Probably should finally bite the bullet and get a new one.

 

[Davelfc]

Pops out of bunker to write

I already did upgrade, I managed to bag a six month old Zfold 4 for about what I traded my 13 pro in for on a glitch pricing.

I still own an iPad Pro and love it but 5 months on I’m not as of yet considering moving back. That isn‘t to say I will not move back at some point. I like to keep abreast of the latest tech and if it appeals to me and fulfills my requirements I will of course move to it. Hence why I am interested to see what the 15 offers.

Pops back into bunker to avoid fan boy squeals. (go for it, i don’t reply or read such things)

 

[nottorp]

My iPhone 8 is getting a bit long in the tooth. Probably should finally bite the bullet and get a new one.

That's the way to do it
I'm rocking an XS. Next summer when it turns 5 I'll start thinking if I want to upgrade, so I may actually upgrade to a 15. Or maybe to a 16 in 6 years, we'll see.

 

[D-a-a-n]

My iPhone 6s probably needs to be replaced at some point. Hard to know when though because it takes a licking but keeps on ticking -- oh, wait, that's something else I own.

Respect, and here I thought I was a dinosaur with my iPhone 8

 

[Mike_Trivisonno]

I have an iPhone 12 and can't wait to upgrade to the iPhone 15.

 

[onemorechris]

I just got the 13mini; it's basically perfect, certainly better than the 6, 7, 8, X, 11, 12, 13 and 14 and likely the 15 too. With Apple only selling giant phones now, I have no interest in anything they have to offer. I cont care how good the cameras are, how fast/better/whatever the screen is. If I can't use it with one hand (a hand that's the same size it was 10 years ago), it's a broken phone for me.

 

[Neeldenn]

My iPhone 8 is getting a bit long in the tooth. Probably should finally bite the bullet and get a new one.

I always wonder how people can hold on so long on their devices. Kinda admire it, but I'm too much of a tech head that I always have the need to have one of the newest devices. Longest period I was able to hold out was from iPhone X to iPhone 12. Besides from that I upgrade yearly...

 

[1madman1]

Upgrade? Not likely. I currently have an iPhone 11 Pro and it doesn't do anything more for me that I couldn't do with the iPhone 7 I used to have - maybe less even - I preferred the smaller size and fingerprint unlock.

If a new iPhone came with an uncrippled OS then I'd jump right on it. At least matching the configurability and software flexibility of the Nokia I had 13 years ago would be a good start.

 

[HasanDaddy]

My iPhone 13 Pro Max is awesome - fast, excellent battery, etc.

I’m in tech, so I’ll probably upgrade so I’m familiar with the latest innovations - but I honestly couldn’t be happier with my 13 PM.

 

[dynAdZ]

I will be upgrading, but not sure to which model. If the normal 15 gets a telephoto lens, I will likely go with the normal one.

 

[SBlue1]

iPhone 12 mini with a new battery will serve me another year or two before the battery starts to die and I need to think about a replacement. There are no new features that I need. The camera is great, the size is perfect, battery life is fine with the new battery, no need for a new phone.

 

[ofarlig]

You can‘t keep releasing the same product over and over again with a slight spec bump and minor design changes year to year and expect it to have increasing demand forever. At some point you need to come up with something new again.

 

[LeafsFanNL]

I’m one year into my 13mini. I won’t replace it until it’s iOS is not supported.

 

[Pinkyyy 💜🍎]

Not upgrading this year as I’m very happy with my 14 Pro Max. Though I’m definitely looking forward to the official announcement. Curious to see if the rumors will be correct and whether Apple has got some surprises for us that haven’t been leaked yet !
We are just about less than a month away ! I’m so excited 😁

 

[brgjoe]

Have a 13 Pro Max. Unless the 15 has some sort of killer feature that I feel would make my life easier, I will most likely pass again this year. Battery still at 98% capacity. And still does everything I need it to do. Still also like that I still have a physical SIM card that I can swap into any phone that still accepts them.

So most likely this year will be a pass for me. Still interested to see what the specs are for the upcoming new iPhone are though.

 

[bobcomer]

I have a 14 Pro, and I wanted USB-C, but now not so sure if I'll upgrade, just no incentive otherwise.

I may look at a 15 non pro if its got a good enough screen.

 

[dakotacheryl]

My 14Pro is fine with me...but my dear husband's iPhone 10 needs updating...will just wait for Dexcom to test and make sure the software is working with his CGM monitor. This typically takes several months after a new phone launch.

 

[Pinkyyy 💜🍎]

That would really make it dynamic! Bonus points to Apple if they can make it bounce around the screen like the old “DVD” screensaver!

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I remember patiently waiting for it to hit the corners

 

[rikki_t]

well.......bought a refurb 6s cuz my original died while waiting for the 15, but after holding my sisters 14 pro not too keen on the weight and I was was thinking going pro max ??, does anyone know if you can fit wheels to lesson the issue

 

[votdfak]

I have one more year with Samsung Fold 4 and Garmin Epix, after that I'll look into 16 pro and AW Ultra.

 

[cmcbhi]

I'll upgrade when they make another Mini iPhone.

 

[CarAnalogy]

Skipped the 14 for several reasons but being forced on to eSIM was the main one. Maybe by the time the 15 is out it will be better supported. But having to deal with a network operator to simply swap a SIM card is ridiculous. No more swapping it between my iPad and iPhone, etc.

Maybe the 15 will be more compelling but my nearly paid off 13 Pro is looking better and better. Will probably just do express device replacement before AppleCare runs out and just keep it another two years.

 

[ssledoux]

Likely upgrading because I want to go with the bigger phone. Just not sure if I’ll stay with the pro. Depends on features that wind up on the plus, and the cost and weight of the pro max.

 

[kasei]

I'm still rocking an iPhone 12 Pro Max. So, yes, I will upgrade to the iPhone 15, but I wonder if I will do a Pro Max again.

 

[michaeljk]

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today predicted that demand for the iPhone 15 series will be lower than that of the iPhone 14 series this year. Kuo said the lower demand could make it challenging for Apple suppliers to grow revenue in the second half of 2023.

The upcoming iPhone lineup should consist of the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max. All four models are rumored to be equipped with a USB-C port and the Dynamic Island, which is currently exclusive to the iPhone 14 Pro models. Additional features are rumored for the iPhone 15 Pro models, including a faster A17 Bionic chip, titanium frame, customizable Action button, thinner bezels around the display, Wi-Fi 6E support, up to 5-6x optical zoom for the Pro Max camera, and more.

iPhone 15 Pro models will likely cost $100 to $200 more than iPhone 14 Pro models in the U.S., according to Tim Long, an analyst at British bank Barclays. These price increases could temper demand for the devices, especially as some consumers may be reducing their discretionary spending due to above-average inflation over the past few years.

In the end, Kuo's prediction is still just a prediction, and we'll have to wait and see how well the iPhone 15 series sells. The addition of a USB-C port has been a long-awaited feature among tech enthusiasts, and the Dynamic Island expanding to the standard iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus could help to boost sales of those lower-end models.

Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 15 series in early September. Are you planning to upgrade? Let us know in the comments section.

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I will be upgrading from an iPhone 12 Pro to iPhone 15 Pro Max. I actually prefer the management of the size of the regular iPhone, but want the larger battery size, the periscope telephoto and hopefully slightly better capacity to read text without my "cheater" glasses while on bike rides, hiking, etc. I was going to wait for the 16, but also want/need the SOS satellite capabilities that were introduced with the 14, and don't want to wait another year to have that capability.