That would be very tempting… one of the main selling points for the SS model for me was the crystal front…
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iPhone 13 UK iPhone 13/13 mini/13 Pro/13 Pro Max Pre-release, Orders and Dispatch Thread
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I mean while I decide whether I do upgrade or not I suppose I might aswell choose a colour and case, right?.. 
I'd be going back to Silver, had this on my X and 11Pro, went to Graphite last year but really miss the White/Silver combo, looks so clean.
Would also go with the Dark Cherry leather case to go with it
I'd be going back to Silver, had this on my X and 11Pro, went to Graphite last year but really miss the White/Silver combo, looks so clean.
Would also go with the Dark Cherry leather case to go with it
Hi guys,
stupid question regarding MM, I used the upgrade 21 code for my iPhone 11 (128gb) I have it saved in my basket for £370, it said at the top it saves the item for 14 days, I have 7 left, is this on top of the 21 day rule or does it include it? I didn’t see anything about 21 days on the website only on this forum.
my plan is to wait until it says 2 days to go or something then hit the button to arrange to send my phone in but not sure if that will work?
stupid question regarding MM, I used the upgrade 21 code for my iPhone 11 (128gb) I have it saved in my basket for £370, it said at the top it saves the item for 14 days, I have 7 left, is this on top of the 21 day rule or does it include it? I didn’t see anything about 21 days on the website only on this forum.
my plan is to wait until it says 2 days to go or something then hit the button to arrange to send my phone in but not sure if that will work?
I reckon it's just a next gen blend of Ion-X glass.
They said it's more crack resistant than before, which means the glass is expectedly tougher and should better resist shocks and cracking. Sapphire crystal is much harder to resist scratching, but more brittle and can be more prone to cracking.
Currently have an 11 Pro Max. First , the pluses :
+ Great colour options on both 13 and Pro. (Wife loves the Pink 13, I like Sierra Blue on the Pro)
+ Battery life fixes a 12 / 12 Pro problem.
+ 3x Optical zoom + Macro on the pro and camera parity with the Pro Max this time.
+ 120hz on the Pro (finally)
+ Price drops in UK!
And the downsides :
- Weight gain ! The pro max was already way too heavy , and now it’s a real porker . Not happy the regular pro is now over 200g either.
- Humongus camera bumps on the pro that even a case cannot fix
- Always on display was BS despite Android phones having it for literally years. I think my old Samsung S7 even had it.
All in all , will consider the 13 or 13 Pro but not entirely 100% convinced. Ruled out the porky 13 pro max as my current pro max 11 is too heavy and this is even heavier.
+ Great colour options on both 13 and Pro. (Wife loves the Pink 13, I like Sierra Blue on the Pro)
+ Battery life fixes a 12 / 12 Pro problem.
+ 3x Optical zoom + Macro on the pro and camera parity with the Pro Max this time.
+ 120hz on the Pro (finally)
+ Price drops in UK!
And the downsides :
- Weight gain ! The pro max was already way too heavy , and now it’s a real porker . Not happy the regular pro is now over 200g either.
- Humongus camera bumps on the pro that even a case cannot fix
- Always on display was BS despite Android phones having it for literally years. I think my old Samsung S7 even had it.
All in all , will consider the 13 or 13 Pro but not entirely 100% convinced. Ruled out the porky 13 pro max as my current pro max 11 is too heavy and this is even heavier.
The decision is killing me 😂
My mate has a 12pro. I was sold when I saw how wide his videos were compared to my XS.
Would the 13 be as wide or is it definitely the pro I should be looking at?
i am no professional photographer, but I do love a decent photo. My camera is used for taking images and videos of my progress as a dancer, and if I can get the whole room in a take that would be awesome.
My mate has a 12pro. I was sold when I saw how wide his videos were compared to my XS.
Would the 13 be as wide or is it definitely the pro I should be looking at?
i am no professional photographer, but I do love a decent photo. My camera is used for taking images and videos of my progress as a dancer, and if I can get the whole room in a take that would be awesome.
Finally caught up with the announcements and this thread.
My 2p
The iPhone was pretty much as expected, proMotion and better cameras. As someone said earlier, we all should take up film making to make best use of these features.
Personally snapping the odd quick photo and not any videos makes me think I won’t notice the difference. Do like macro mode but a niche use case I feel.
Price drop in the uk £ is a plus, might make me consider the 256gb. When they confirmed 128gb for the starting point for the 13, I was kind of hoping they’d bump the start of the pro.. shame they just added another tier!
Not had a proper look at colours but really liked the Matt black “leaks”.. shame that didn’t materialise. Again phone stays in case the whole time so issue there tbh
Biggest disappointment for me was the lack of series 7 redesign… compounded by no release date mention makes me think I’ll keep the titanium s6 one more year. All I took from the announcement was a 1.6mm increase.. something no man should brag about!
My 2p
The iPhone was pretty much as expected, proMotion and better cameras. As someone said earlier, we all should take up film making to make best use of these features.
Personally snapping the odd quick photo and not any videos makes me think I won’t notice the difference. Do like macro mode but a niche use case I feel.
Price drop in the uk £ is a plus, might make me consider the 256gb. When they confirmed 128gb for the starting point for the 13, I was kind of hoping they’d bump the start of the pro.. shame they just added another tier!
Not had a proper look at colours but really liked the Matt black “leaks”.. shame that didn’t materialise. Again phone stays in case the whole time so issue there tbh
Biggest disappointment for me was the lack of series 7 redesign… compounded by no release date mention makes me think I’ll keep the titanium s6 one more year. All I took from the announcement was a 1.6mm increase.. something no man should brag about!
Hmm not really - I won't be buying the Apple ones because I think they are vastly overpriced.
Also I'd like something that allows me to show off the colour! So thinking about getting a bumper style case. Rhinoshield is the only one I know that still does them: https://shop.rhinoshield.uk/shop/apple?device=iphone-12-pro-max - the 13 cases haven't been released yet however!
I might get a clear case for a while until I figure out the right case!
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I feel you, I’m still very much debating the 13 to 13 pro. The weight is a very big con for me. And thinking about it I never really use the telephoto etc. Yeah the 120hz sounds nice but tbh my 12 pro atm feels good enough in terms of refresh rates so im not certain which one I’ll be pre ordering yet. Either way dunno why I’m dithering it’s only gonna be with me for a year before all this drama starts again 🤣
The watch was a total disappointment. Whilst I appreciate the small amount of extra screen real estate , that is its only claim to fame. Perhaps the brighter AOD.
as said by many others -> will be keeping my current one. (S6)
as said by many others -> will be keeping my current one. (S6)
I think it saves it in your basket for 14 days but it doesn’t protect from price fluctuations unless you checkout and lock in the price properly. It’s a 21 days for it to get through their testing process. Allowing for postage, this case take between 3 or 4 days so best to send after 14 days of checking out to allow for post/any hold up in the process etc.
Hi thanks for that really appreciate the help.
I’ve just tried to add it to my basket, same price which is great, then I hit save for later & it’s given me 14 more days. This surely isn’t going to work 😂😂😂. I’ll keep you posted next week.
My wife currently has an XS. I asked her how often she uses the telephoto , and it appears she doesn’t use it at all either.
So a regular 13 for her in pink is perfect.
The screen will be an upgrade over the XS too and she won’t notice the 60hz as that’s all she has ever used.
Also, it will feel nice and light in the hand (compared to the Pro)
In your case, having already got a 12 Pro , its an even harder choice to jump to a 13 or 13 Pro as the “new features” may or may not have enough value?
Same. Might have to get this to tide me over until more options are available. Imagine the colour’s caught many manufacturers off guard. Clear case but with a matte back to hopefully hide fingerprints.
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I’ve done some long hard comparing on the website and either way 13 13 pro is still an update from the 12 pro also I’ve already locked in £696 with MM and bought my burner phone so I’m going to have to upgrade regardless
If anyone is buying cases etc from Apple, perksatwork.com discount is valid on accessories.
Yeah, you’re just gonna have to. You’re beyond the point of no return now 😜
Given the watch hasn’t been redesigned and not coming out next week, I’m going to forego the instore pick up and get it delivered. Not had the lottery of DPD vs UKMail in years!