Should I buy an iPhone 7 now or wait?

[Hieveryone]

I'm going to be hanging out with my friends again late August, so I need the best selfie camera.

I was thinking about upgrading to the iPhone 7 since it's got a better selfie camera than my iPhone 6S.

 

[joeblow7777]

If you have a fully functional 6s, it makes no sense at all to buy a 7 now. Your precious selfies are not going to be that much better with the 7 to justify the fact that in less than 2 months you will be able to get a 7s/8 or whatever, or at least get a 7 for cheaper than you can now.

 

[Hieveryone]

If you have a fully functional 6s, it makes no sense at all to buy a 7 now. Your precious selfies are not going to be that much better with the 7 to justify the fact that in less than 2 months you will be able to get a 7s/8 or whatever, or at least get a 7 for cheaper than you can now.

A part of me was thinking that too. I mean I really feel ready to upgrade but at the same time it's like the next iPhone should be around the corner.

I feel bad though that for about a month I'll have to use my 5 MP camera instead of the 7 MP.

 

[joeblow7777]

A part of me was thinking that too. I mean I really feel ready to upgrade but at the same time it's like the next iPhone should be around the corner.

I feel bad though that for about a month I'll have to use my 5 MP camera instead of the 7 MP.

You realize that side by side you'd probably be hard pressed to tell the difference between pictures taken on both phones, right?

I've noticed that you've made other topics and posts inquiring about selfie quality. I really think that you're obsessing over nothing. If you went out and bought a 7 now just for the sake of slightly better selfies, 2 months from now you'll be beating yourself up over whether you should get the new model because it will probably have a slightly better camera.

It doesn't matter! Enjoy your time with your friends. The actual experiences and memories matter a lot more than how many megapixels your selfies have.

 

[44267547]

A part of me was thinking that too. I mean I really feel ready to upgrade but at the same time it's like the next iPhone should be around the corner.

I feel bad though that for about a month I'll have to use my 5 MP camera instead of the 7 MP.

Ask yourself if you upgrade now, wouldn't you regret the fact you may miss out on what the new iPhone has to offer in less than 8 weeks time? The difference in front facing camera quality would not be that much of a difference Compared to what the new iPhone 8 might have to offer.

 

[janeauburn]

Selfies?

 

[Hieveryone]

Selfies?

If you go to Auburn, don't you take a lot of selfies?
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You realize that side by side you'd probably be hard pressed to tell the difference between pictures taken on both phones, right?

I've noticed that you've made other topics and posts inquiring about selfie quality. I really think that you're obsessing over nothing. If you went out and bought a 7 now just for the sake of slightly better selfies, 2 months from now you'll be beating yourself up over whether you should get the new model because it will probably have a slightly better camera.

It doesn't matter! Enjoy your time with your friends. The actual experiences and memories matter a lot more than how many megapixels your selfies have.

Thanks for that. It's not about the quality of the selfie as much as it is the time I had and the time I'm having and the time I PLAN on having with my friends. That's what matters. Thanks again.
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Ask yourself if you upgrade now, wouldn't you regret the fact you may miss out on what the new iPhone has to offer in less than 8 weeks time? The difference in front facing camera quality would not be that much of a difference Compared to what the new iPhone 8 might have to offer.

True. I agree that if I get the 7 now I'll def be trying to sell it to get the newest one if the front facing camera is better.

 

[akash.nu]

‍♂️ that's all I could think of after reading this thread.

 

[michael9891]

If it's about having a good time with friends, why are you so concerned about the difference a couple of megapixels will make taking selfies?

 

[pixelatedscraps]

I recommend you just buy now because no one wants to ever miss out on another selfie. I mean, imagine that! Yeah, just buy it.

If it's about having a good time with friends, why are you so concerned about the difference a couple of megapixels will make taking selfies?

God forbid a weekend should be ruined because of a lack of selfies. Oh, the mortification!

 

[michael9891]

There's nothing wrong with the odd selfie. I take them while I'm away in front of landmarks etc. Also now & then to compare how my looks change over time or the progress I make working out (for myself and certainly not in a gym mirror lol).

But the threads and posts you make about having the best camera for selfies tells me you should forget about the front facing camera and just ask someone to take your pic using the far superior rear camera.

I imagine you're one of those that walks round with 10' selfie sticks.

 

[canuckRus]

I'm going to be hanging out with my friends again late August, so I need the best selfie camera.

I was thinking about upgrading to the iPhone 7 since it's got a better selfie camera than my iPhone 6S.

You be hanging with the Kardashians this August by any chance? Why not ask them?

 

[576316]

Bad time to buy a 7, with about 2 months to go until a new device comes out. It seems likely we'll get a 7s and 7s Plus alongside whatever they call the new 'iPhone Pro' thing that everyone is obsessed with. So you'll be able to pick it up a new iPhone for the same price as you'd pay for a 7 now, in 2 months. So just wait it out. It's always a bad time to buy a new iPhone after about May/June. Before that it's fair game.

 

[Knowlege Bomb]

Personally I would say go ahead and get the 7. As has been mentioned the difference of a couple of MPs isn't going to be noticeable unless you blow up or print the photos you take. Also, the 7 has been out for what, 9 months now? Apple has had time to refine the manufacturing and work out hardware kinks associated with new releases so you'll have a better chance of getting a device free from hardware defects as opposed to playing the phone lottery with the new one in September.
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Bad time to buy a 7, with about 2 months to go until a new device comes out. It seems likely we'll get a 7s and 7s Plus alongside whatever they call the new 'iPhone Pro' thing that everyone is obsessed with. So you'll be able to pick it up a new iPhone for the same price as you'd pay for a 7 now, in 2 months. So just wait it out. It's always a bad time to buy a new iPhone after about May/June. Before that it's fair game.

This is also a good point. If you wait and buy a 7 after the release of the new model you'll probably save a substantial chunk of cash.

 

[lexvo]

In your place I would wait for the new models, as the resolution differences won't be as substantial. But its your call of course.

 

[joeblow7777]

Not to point a finger at the OP, but this topic ties into an interesting phenomenon in our increasingly digital and social media obsessed culture. Studies show that people generally have less clear memories and less enjoyment of events because rather than focusing on experiencing them they are obsessed with capturing them. Just look at any concert or live event and notice how many people are watching them through their phones as they record and snap pictures rather than directly watching what's actually happening in real life right in front of them!

We're probably all guilty of this to some extent. Something amazing is happening and our first thought is "where's my phone? I have to record this!" and we end up experiencing it through our phone.

 

[burgman]

Not to point a finger at the OP, but this topic ties into an interesting phenomenon in our increasingly digital and social media obsessed culture. Studies show that people generally have less clear memories and less enjoyment of events because rather than focusing on experiencing them they are obsessed with capturing them. Just look at any concert or live event and notice how many people are watching them through their phones as they record and snap pictures rather than directly watching what's actually happening in real life right in front of them!

We're probably all guilty of this to some extent. Something amazing is happening and our first thought is "where's my phone? I have to record this!" and we end up experiencing it through our phone.

Different generations and tech. But the desire to record friends, families, vacations etc. are the same. The super 8 movie camera to to betaCams to point and shoots to selfie phones. Some people A: don't know history and B: seem to enjoy pointing fingers at strangers, kinda pathetic. Now if the majority of one's selfies are of themselves well...

 

[joeblow7777]

Different generations and tech. But the desire to record friends, families, vacations etc. are the same. The super 8 movie camera to to betaCams to point and shoots to selfie phones. Some people A: don't know history and B: seem to enjoy pointing fingers at strangers, kinda pathetic. Now if the majority of one's selfies are of themselves well...

It's not that I'm unaware of history, but I think that it's comparing apples to oranges in this case. It's never been as easy to record pictures and videos as it is now. Practically every man, woman, and child has a digital camera in their pocket, and can create and share photo albums on the spot. I am old enough to remember pre-digital photography and definitely pre-camera phones. Believe me, I'm not pointing fingers at strangers or judging. Like I said, we all do this. Technology makes it too easy not to.

 

[Hieveryone]

All I'm trying to say is that I have many moments with my friends that are very memorable.

I enjoy looking at these moments through Live Photos and sharing them with others.

That is why I want the best camera for it.

But I agree that the 5MP is good enough when the 7MP is my only other option. I've heard the difference isn't THAT much anyway.

So in all likelihood I will probably wait for the next gen iPhone bc I assume the front facing camera will be a lot better than my 6S. Let's hope at least.

 

[Tycho24]

DEFINITELY get it now.

 

[Ghost31]

Basically if you're the type of person to even come to a forum like this and ask this question, you're the type that would be sad if you bought now and didn't get an iPhone 8 in a couple months