With all the talk in recent weeks about Apple’s price increases and the likelihood of the company rising prices on iPhones when the 18 Pro/Pro Max line is introduced, the 17 Pro/Pro Max has been looking more attractive. At least to me.
But now, with news that the U.S. versions of the new Pros are likely to stick with the same Qualcomm X80 modem, I’m thinking the 17 Pro and Pro Max are looking like a no-brainer. I’m sure the new A20 chips will bring certain functional advantages and improve battery life a bit more. But the C2 modem was also supposed to be a big part of the power picture.
I’m thinking a $200 price premium for an 18 Pro or Max over an equivalent 17 Pro or Max is looking like wasted money - especially if I keep Siri and AI turned off. And this doesn’t even factor in a likely $200 drop in the value of my current phone as a trade-in that is likely to occur if I wait for the 18 line. Am I alone in my thinking here? I’m happy to hear other opinions.
But now, with news that the U.S. versions of the new Pros are likely to stick with the same Qualcomm X80 modem, I’m thinking the 17 Pro and Pro Max are looking like a no-brainer. I’m sure the new A20 chips will bring certain functional advantages and improve battery life a bit more. But the C2 modem was also supposed to be a big part of the power picture.
I’m thinking a $200 price premium for an 18 Pro or Max over an equivalent 17 Pro or Max is looking like wasted money - especially if I keep Siri and AI turned off. And this doesn’t even factor in a likely $200 drop in the value of my current phone as a trade-in that is likely to occur if I wait for the 18 line. Am I alone in my thinking here? I’m happy to hear other opinions.