Previous generation iPhone models 5/5s

[rex3]

My iPhone 4 is feeling sluggish these days, and I'm thinking about upgrading to the 5. My question is, when the 5s comes out, will the 32/64 versions of the 5 likely be available at a discount? Currently, the only discounted 4s on offer is 16, which is far too small for me.

I have no idea what the past history of the previous-gen models has been, so thanks to anyone who can enlighten me. If they don't sell the higher storage models at a discount, I might just get a refurb 5 32/64 now and avoid the wait, at what is likely only $50 more than the discount previous-gen price.

 

[erichess22]

My iPhone 4 is feeling sluggish these days, and I'm thinking about upgrading to the 5. My question is, when the 5s comes out, will the 32/64 versions of the 5 likely be available at a discount? Currently, the only discounted 4s on offer is 16, which is far too small for me.

I have no idea what the past history of the previous-gen models has been, so thanks to anyone who can enlighten me. If they don't sell the higher storage models at a discount, I might just get a refurb 5 32/64 now and avoid the wait, at what is likely only $50 more than the discount previous-gen price.

when the new models come out the price usually drops 50-100 dollars on previous models.

 

[rex3]

Thanks!

I think I might just get the refurbished 5 now, with 32 gb, but it's currently out of stock. Has it been out of stock for a while?

 

[madsci954]

Thanks!

I think I might just get the refurbished 5 now, with 32 gb, but it's currently out of stock. Has it been out of stock for a while?

If you are talking about buying a refurb iPhone directly through Apple, don't bother waiting. They don't sell refurb iPhones. If you want a cheaper iPhone 5 without a contract, check eBay or CL.

 

[R.Stoychev]

Why people ask when the iphone 5s will come out, If you want to upgrade - DO IT, you can always wait for the new model

 

[koigirl]

I think this is the answer you are looking for: when the new model is released, the older model is usually continued as a discount option but not with 32 or 64GB storage options. So yes, the 4s is still offered in 16GB but not 32 or 64. However, usually when Apple launches the next generation, they will discount the existing model to clear inventory and you can conceivably pick up the previous generation phone with 32 or 64GB discounted for clearance when the new generation is released.

 

[erichess22]

Thanks!

I think I might just get the refurbished 5 now, with 32 gb, but it's currently out of stock. Has it been out of stock for a while?

It will take quite some time to get an in stock refurbished iPhone if you are getting a refurbished phone I would get it off Craigslist or eBay.