It's time for my wife to get a new iphone as her iphone 12 is getting weak battery life test says 70% compared to when new. But it is beginning to show signs of screen freezing as well.
Anyone planning to buy the iphone 17?
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I am trying to decide for myself as well. I have a 2nd generation iPhone SE that I bought in May 2020. It has a cracked screen and after almost 5 1/2 years, the battery life isn't what it should be. I am not a heavy new feature person, so part of me wonders if it makes more sense for me to get an iPhone 16 model - the price of those I think will go down slightly once the 17 comes out. But does it make more sense to just get the 17? I am not sure... I wish they didn't discontinue the SE line. I really like my iPhone SE.
My 15 PM works fine. My wife had to upgrade from her old SE to a 13. I don't remember the details, but something wouldn't work on the SE. I gave her mother my Xspm and bought the 15pm. Shortly thereafter, we had to buy HER a 13, as prior iPhones wouldn't work with some s/w her facility installed. And required. And STILL isn't full featured.
Now I have my old phone back, with a new battery and no use.
Sigh.
Now I have my old phone back, with a new battery and no use.
Sigh.
My wife had the SE too but it didn't hold up well so she bought the 12 mini when it came out.. Much faster.
Since you are not a power all user the 16 will be a really good upgrade and I would just decide on the 17 if the price difference is small. For us the 12 mini shows an estimated $100 trade in discount.
There are plenty of YT videos now that cover what will be available on the 17.
On affording an upgrade, I have been just financing Apple stuff with the Apple card, then pay monthly. This also gives you a 3% Apple card discount on the monthly payments. Normally I don't like carrying a CC balance but the Apple card so far hasn't charged any interest on Apple products. Just pay the balance due each month.
Love my 15 PM with 528GB storage. I shoot quite a bit of 3D video with it and it has worked great. View the Apple spatial 3D video on Meta Quest 3.
My history with iphone has been 5 years of use. Bought iphone 6, 10PM, then 15PM and I'll probably wait as there isn't anything I see in the 17PM that excites me. The 8X zoom looks nice but that isn't enough for me to upgrade from my 15PM.
I always buy an unlocked phone in cash, direct from Apple. Then I can pay $30 a month or less for service from any carrier.
IIRC you have to be locked to one of the "Big 3" carriers during the entire financing period. Not sure if that's still true or not.
This is the way to do it. Never buy a phone through a carrier.
I have the same iPhone SE 2nd gen. Same issue with battery life. Have you looked at the 16e? I have been considering it. It is sort of like the SE models only it has the larger screen. Priced at $599. Apple 16e
And just to add to this post in case there is anyone that doesn't know...Apple offers veterans a 10% discount on all purchases.
Veterans and Military Purchase Program
I typically get a new one each year through Apple's Upgrade Program. Have not bothered to keep up with the rumors for what is coming this time. We should know in a couple weeks.
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