Not this time - I bought a 14 Pro Max last year, mainly for the cameras (which I love). I’m also not sure about the periscope lens in the 15 Pro/Pro Max - it’s a new thing for Apple. I’m happy to wait another year, maybe two.
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iPhone 15 Demand Predicted to Be Lower Than iPhone 14: Are You Planning to Upgrade?
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I do the Apple upgrade plan, so I get a new phone every year. But I think I'm going to downgrade from the 14 Pro to the 15 (non-Pro) Max.
Not an expert here, but I predict a lower demand on 15 Pro models at launch.
Demand for regular 15 during the year should be higher than expected IMO. Apple know what they're doing.
Demand for regular 15 during the year should be higher than expected IMO. Apple know what they're doing.
If it has usb-c, yes.
If it doesn’t, no.
If it doesn’t, no.
RUQRU
macrumors 6502
100% will get 15 Pro Max and trade my 14 Pro Max at its highest trade-in value.
I do this every year. Why not? I am old as h**l and need to spend my cash before I croak.
I do this every year. Why not? I am old as h**l and need to spend my cash before I croak.
Not sure, I was a bit disappointed with the 13 Pro Max to 14 Pro Max upgrade last year so I think I may stick with what I have for longer.
jz0309
macrumors P6
smart phone sales have plateau'ed for a few years now, people keep their devices longer and longer. price increases, while rather typical for everything over the past year will definitely not stimulate demand ... and the features being rumored, are pretty much meh ...
I have an iPhone 13 Pro. While I would like the 3nm chip, I have no plans to update to any iPhone 15 - much less the Pro. Maybe a base iPhone 16 if it gets the new chip and it’s not overpriced. If it is, maybe the next iPhone SE. I don’t care about the camera at all.
JPack
macrumors P6
It's a S year.
The mass consumer doesn't care about USB-C. The big update came last year with 48MP and Dynamic Island. This year, the form factor is the same.
iPhone 15/Plus will likely outsell iPhone 14/Plus models but the Pro/Max models may take a hit in demand this year.
The mass consumer doesn't care about USB-C. The big update came last year with 48MP and Dynamic Island. This year, the form factor is the same.
iPhone 15/Plus will likely outsell iPhone 14/Plus models but the Pro/Max models may take a hit in demand this year.
My current phone is one year old, I'm going to try and get another five years out of it. Updates aren't as compelling as they used to be.
Surprisingly happy with my 13 Pro. But I always replaced on a 2 year cycle anyway, so maybe if 15 has something worth for my needs.
TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️
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S year is the best iPhone in my opinion. Apple really takes pride in the iPhone's internal. Thus, battery life, power efficiency, and camera module. Everything will be nicely improved! Well re-defined!
After dynamic island, how much more can Apple innovate? 2 dynamic islands?
AF_APPLETALK
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All of the car manufacturers have been doing the same thing, and they're (along with the dealers) now having major problems moving inventory. Jeep, for example, is in big trouble - dealers can't sell Grand Cherokees becuase they're priced too high ($60k for THAT car?), and those goofy Wagoneers priced at $110k are just sitting around.
Tons of these cars sitting on dealers lots for 200+ days.
Add in EV upgrades and expenses (that no one wants) and make the fire even worse.
Ford, GM... all making the same mistakes. Wonder why these business leaders think general consumers would be even remotely interested in $60k cars, especially right now.
While I always question these reports, one thing to keep in mind is that US carriers (at least AT&T) who subsidized the iPhone 13, spread out the billing credits across 3 years, instead of 2. For example, I pay a very small amount per month for my 256GB iPhone 13 Pro Max, but I'd have to fork out $400 to pay off the balance of my phone if I want to upgrade. Unless there is a must-have feature, personally - I'm content with my current device for another year.
HouseLannister
macrumors 68040
Debating the 15 Pro if it can loose a bit of heft with the move to titanium. Don't want anymore 60 hz screens, so not going to do a non-Pro phone again.
Ivander
macrumors member
Last year we saw a huge price hike on the iPhone 14 line for the European market. If they do the same with the 15s that's a hard pass for me.
zapmymac
macrumors 65816
That was finally a nice gold color.
The Jet Black 7 was pretty snazzy as well 🖤✔️
winxmac
macrumors 68020
iPhone 3GS - 3 MP [iPhone 3GS - Technical Specifications]
iPhone 4 - 5 MP [iPhone 4 - Technical Specifications]
iPhone 4s - 8 MP [iPhone 4S - Technical Specifications]
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Hanging onto my 14 Pro for another year, will probably upgrade when 16 Pro comes out.
zapmymac
macrumors 65816
6s is a great phone. IMO, the 8 and 6s were apples best phones
No, one bigger dynamic island. 🙂
the 12th Doctor
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I upgrade every year regardless of what has changed and what hasn't. Why? Because someone in the comments section years ago told me I do not need to upgrade every year and it is wasteful. So I make sure I do it religiously because I could give a flying leap what you think I should do with my money.