iPhone 4S: 64Gb or 32GB?

[rocknblogger]

I'm going to buy either the 32GB or 64GB iPhone 4S. My question is, when I go to sell this phone so I can buy the next release of the phone which will have better resale value? Of course since the 64GB is more expensive I should be able to get more. But considering the price of the phone would it be easier to sell the 32GB version?

Currently I have to pay full price as my upgrade is about 5 months away. If I wait 5 months it wouldn't make much sense to get the 4S when the next version will be out within about 6 months at that point. So, if I pay $850 now will I be able to get $600+ in 8 months to 1 year? Or if I pay $750 will I still be able to get the same $600+?

Would $500+ be more realistic for either phone?

And also do you think white is better than black in terms of resale value?

What do you think? What would you do?

 

[acepaul]

So what do you plan to do with the phone while you have it? Lots of 1080p video? Then get the 64gb. A few songs, apps and pics, maybe the smaller. Might be a while till the next release comes out so get what you want to use. Personally, I ordered black.

 

[blunti]

A gadget is not - and will never be - an investment. $700 for that phone in 6-12 month? better wake up...

 

[rocknblogger]

A gadget is not - and will never be - an investment. $700 for that phone in 6-12 month? better wake up...

I don't view it as an investment and I never said anything about $700. I did my research and the iPhone 4 is selling from $400 to $500 so why not a 64GB iPhone4S for $600 that's less than a year old?

I know someone who sold an EVO4G for $300 about a month ago. Never say never.

 

[element96x]

I've been doing this ever year for the past 3. It works out great if you able to use an upgrade. (Ask a relative or a friend if you could use theirs. Some people don't mind) I've been getting the most expensive model of the phone then selling it for 100-200$ more than I originally paid for the upgrade. Then using that money to buy the best model out etc, rinse and repeat. Last year I got 300$ for my 3GS, paid 300$ for the 4. Now ill sell my 4 for 400$ (32 gig) and I'm getting the 64 gig.

 

[Kadman]

Go big or go home.....except when dating.