Should I upgrade from my iPhone 5?

[ChemMan12]

I have the 16 GB iPhone 5 from Straight talk (bought from their website). It is in SUPER condition although used constantly for almost 2 years. I am confident I could private sell it for $100, which I could use for a new one. The only thing that makes me hesitate is wondering if the 6S in September would be worth the wait. If so, will I still be able to get $100 from a 3 generation old phone?

I heard it will have a truly upgraded camera, and iPhone is my primary camera.

 

[tillsbury]

Surprised you couldn't get more than that for your old one, but I suppose it depends on where you are. I sold my day-one iphone 5 (very near mint with all original boxed accessories) for almost exactly half its original cost, a week after my day-one iphone 6 arrived two years later. Unlocked phones, of course.

 

[se95dah]

I also use the iPhone as my primary camera and in my opinion the upgrade from the 5 camera to the 6 is huge. The 6 really locks focus quickly and accurately and I am getting much better results both in sunlight and indoors. Shooting video the difference is even bigger - the 6 does an amazing job of removing camera shake when shooting handheld. I don't have any strong preference between the screen size of the 5 and 6 (I can do more on the 6, but love the one handed usability of the 5), but the camera is a big differentiator for the 6.

Drop into an Apple Store and play with the camera on the 6 - I think you'll be impressed.

 

[rigormortis]

have you tried asking straight talk to unlock it?

i believe they require a device purchased since 1/1/2014 and 12 months of service, though


i think its worth 180-240


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