I want to know as well! $599 for an 15 pro and I'll finally upgrade from my XRI can't find any iphone 15 pro models under US$899. Where is everyone finding the $599 iPhone 15 pro? I've scoured what I think are the major 3rd party vendors. Can some one point me to a $599 iPhone 15 pro? Thank you so much!!
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iPhone 16e vs. iPhone 15 Pro Buyer's Guide: Which Is Best for $599?
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It's almost as if you, like 90% of Pro owners, don't actually need or use the extra features Pro phones offer. So why get the Pro in the first place? Genuinely asking.
The pros of the 16e doesn’t really cater to those with “basic needs”. If you can get a 15P at or near 599, the other QOL stuff is just better. If you can have all those nicer stuff for a lot less money, just take it. I wouldn’t for $999, but I would for $599.
That also wouldn’t be an issue if the 16e had a more basic price. This is the iPad10 again. Started $100 too much for a “basic” model. Apple then fixed that by dropping it later down and then also introducing the A16 at $349.
That also wouldn’t be an issue if the 16e had a more basic price. This is the iPad10 again. Started $100 too much for a “basic” model. Apple then fixed that by dropping it later down and then also introducing the A16 at $349.
"Nicer" goes beyond a spech sheet. I prefer the simplicity, light weight and great battery life over a heavier, clunkier phone. I've had Pro phones - I'm not a Pro nor a photographer and it's just unnecessary for most. ProMotion is cool but it's a cell phone. I use it as such.
You'll pry my Blue 15 Pro from my cold, dead hands. Or when the time comes to replace the battery as that's already at 89% health.
I can't find any iphone 15 pro models under US$899. Where is everyone finding the $599 iPhone 15 pro? I've scoured what I think are the major 3rd party vendors. Can some one point me to a $599 iPhone 15 pro? Thank you so much!!
128GB iPhone 15 Pro is $649.00 from Total Wireless when you switch [i.e. port in a number to them and buy 1 month of Total 5G+ plan @ $65.00 ($60.00 with auto pay)]. Phone unlocks after 60 days.
256GB iPhoe 15 Pro is $749.00 from Total with same requirements (port in and Total 5G+ plan)
If you buy through Capital One Offers cash back site, you'll get 14% cash back
and if you have and pay with a Chase credit card using their Total Wireless cash back offer, you'll get 25% back ($15 max).
This would make a 128GB iPhone 15 Pro = $649.00 + $65.00 (1 month of Total 5G+ plan) - $99.96 (Capital One 14% cash back) - $15.00 (Chase cash back) = $599.04 + any taxes and fees.
If you need a number to port into them because you don't want to use yours, buy 1 month plan from Tello wireless. The 100 minutes talk / unlimted text / no data plan is $5.00 + taxes and fees.
You only need to pay for 1 month of pre-paid service with Total Wireless. For the 2nd month it will have no service. After 60 days from activation date, the iPhone 15 Pro will automatically be unlocked (connect it to wi-fi network on day 61 so iPhone receives unlock signal) and then you can use transfer your main phone's eSIM to it.
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No problem. Considering it's been over 1.5 years + since I made the decision, I figured I would put in just one of the many posts I found comparing the 15 base vs the pro. Plus, the 15 doesn't support AI. At that point in time I was interested in AI, not so much now days. Lastly, I was pretty sure it might be the last phone I would buy, at least for a while so that helped make my decision. Lastly, since I always trade in a phone AND I get the veterans discount I end up paying less than half of what the cost would be without those. To me, it just seemed like a better choice.