If this rumors are true, this new iPhone will be very interesting.... A true departure from the iPhone 5C approach
Right? 32 should be the new base. I don't know why 16 is still even a thing.Can't understand why Apple iOS devices are not available in 32 GB storage capacity anymore.
Is there a reason for it..?
Right? 32 should be the new base. I don't know why 16 is still even a thing.
Ah. They purposefully make the base with very little space so that people will want to upgrade to at least the mid-level one. Now I get it. Damnit, Apple.One word: greedgate.
Not necessarily. Sure, people like us would be looking for amount of RAM and SoC speed, but there are other features that are significant even for the lay users, such as Apple Pay (not supported on the 5S). People may not know what is Bluetooth 4.2 or NFC, but they can ask why their phone cannot do x y z that requires those features.I'd agree with you if the entire iPhone consumer base were techies like us MR forum members. For most iPhone users, cost alone will be the primary motivator in choosing a device.
It's unreasonable to seek for an iPhone at that price...Show me a phone at $395 and we'll have something to talk about.
Deal with the fact that a big screen isn't a desirable thing for everyone.I don't really see potential for this phone, premium pricing with tiny screen. Hope at least that the design will be something spectacular.
I agree. And, I'd actually be worried if they do, as I said above, selling someone a new iPhone 5s is just asking for a premature poor user experience. That's not good for the Apple brand, even if it brings in some extra cash and iPhone sales numbers.
And, while Apple says they don't care about cannibalization, I think they do if the profits get cannibalized. I'm guessing that if the new 4" phone really does have this close of specs to the 6s, and they priced it that much cheaper, it would quickly become the top selling iPhone model (as opposed to more like 20-30% if it were closer to the price of the 6s).
I also agree that if that pricing is true, that will be for the 16GB model, which is pretty much useless, so that probably means $100 more for the 64GB.
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It depends on how quickly Apple will be moving the whole product line to 2GB RAM and making 'advances' to the OS.
If the rumors about this device are true, Apple will sell a TON based on cost alone. It's the primary reason that they're releasing it now and not in the Fall with the new 7/+ lineup. Even though Apple is afraid of canabalising sales of its pending flagship models, they realize they must provide a new, modern and cost-effective iPhone to stay viable in BRIC nations and in other emerging markets. Smart move on Apple's part.iPhone 5/5s still looks the more beautiful than the 6/6s, the engineering behind the chamfered edge design more precise and difficult to produce. So, even if they continue using the "old" mold, etc., it is not really a cheaper manufacturing process. With the innards updated, the main difference will be just the size. Do not know if the 3D touch will not be offered, or if it really makes a difference in user experience.
The main attractions will still be the single hand use convenience and being able to pocket it. I like the round buttons.
premium pricing with tiny screen.
Thanks Apple. There goes the resale value of my phone.
Please dont mince my words. My point being, this device with its modern and sleek design, decent internal specs, great camera, and an economical price point will be enough for most folks to choose it over the forthcoming flagship model this Fall. I never suggested that it would be viewed as "cheap". Being a reliable Apple branded device alone is good enough for most folks, even if they don't break the bank to acquire it.Not necessarily. Sure, people like us would be looking for amount of RAM and SoC speed, but there are other features that are significant even for the lay users, such as Apple Pay (not supported on the 5S). People may not know what is Bluetooth 4.2 or NFC, but they can ask why their phone cannot do x y z that requires those features.
I disagree that price is a primary motivator in iPhone purchase. People buy iPhone because it's an iPhone, not because it's "cheaper." And $450 is not a new price point. It's the same price point as the baseline iPhone for years. It's just that now, it will carry closer feature parity with the rest of the lineup, and for many consumers, the choice is becoming simpler. Just pick how big of an iPhone you want.
they still sell 16gb phones? with 1600mAh batteries? in 2016?
im amazed.
they still sell 16gb phones? with 1600mAh batteries? in 2016?
im amazed.
I know what you mean of course but you made it sound like Apple are going to start buying iPhones from customersYou aware Apple is forecasting it's first negative iPhones sales year over year since it was introduced
I don't believe it. I don't believe they will ever sell any iPhone at $225 (full retail). That's playing in the low end of the market, which they've never done in any product category. I also doubt the new iPhone pricing. Well, maybe a 16GB for $500.
Kuo said Apple's upcoming 4-inch iPhone is "generally dubbed iPhone 5se," but the much-rumored smartphone may actually be called the "iPhone SE."
Don't believe ONE SECOND that this will happen, unless they stop selling it in the US (only sell it in India or something).
Kuo seems to be pulling this **** out of his ass: litterally.
that would piss off /-/ all those that wanted to resell, so that's why this price is very unlikely.
Can't understand why Apple iOS devices are not available in 32 GB storage capacity anymore.
Is there a reason for it..?