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blufrog

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Hi,

I have an iPhone 14 Pro but had some rather nasty accidents with it and it is in less than great condition. First phone I ever managed to crack a screen on dropping it on concrete from 4 ft height when it fell out of my shirt pocket. I was extremely hacked off to say the least.

Other than the small crack, it still works fine, but debating changing it for the 17 Pro.

Is it worth it? Is it any better for 5G connectivity vs. the 14? On the 14, I find 5G can eat the battery, and it switches a lot between 4G and 5G even though signal is good. I assume this is an attempt to save battery when not using 5G for high speed data? Is the 17 better for 5G battery life?
 
You get the 17 Pro you better get a nice case because the aluminum frame will scratch and dent easily especially if you drop this device. Performance wise it will still be a big noticeable upgrade from your 14 Pro so yes it is worth it but be aware of its cosmetic shortfalls.
 
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