Should You Buy the New iPhone or Wait for the Next Model?
As iPhone enthusiasts, we face the same decision every year: Should we buy the latest iPhone or wait for the next generation? This question becomes relevant each year because Apple consistently releases new and improved models. But the answer isn’t always so straightforward.
If you’re in need of a new phone right now, the choice is clear. Whether your current phone is broken, has poor battery life, or is simply outdated, upgrading to the iPhone X, XS, 11, or the upcoming models like the iPhone 15 can offer significant improvements. These upgrades include better cameras, brighter displays, longer battery life, enhanced build quality, more storage, and the introduction of USB-C.
However, if you already own a recent flagship iPhone, particularly the iPhone 14 or iPhone 13, it may be harder to justify upgrading. While Apple isn’t solely to blame for the iterative flagship upgrades across the industry, the iPhone tends to be one of the toughest to justify due to its similarities with previous models.
Let’s take a quick look at the expected upgrades on the iPhone 15 Pro compared to the iPhone 14 Pro:
– The iPhone 15 Pro is expected to have a similar design with thinner bezels and gentle curves.
– Both models will feature a 6.1 and 6.7-inch Always-on display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
– The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will likely have a triple camera system, including a longer-range zoom camera exclusive to the Pro Max.
– The processors will see an upgrade from A16 Bionic to A17 Bionic with the same RAM on lower storage variants.
– The iPhone 15 series is expected to have larger batteries, USB-C connectivity, and faster charging.
– The iPhone 15 Pro will feature Apple’s new Action Button instead of the familiar Mute Switch button.
The standout upgrades on the iPhone 15 Pro series are the battery improvements and the introduction of USB-C. If your iPhone 14 doesn’t meet your battery life expectations or if you’re keen on using a single cable for charging all your devices, the iPhone 15 Pro might be worth considering.
However, apart from these improvements, the iPhone 15 Pro doesn’t offer significant changes. The slimmer screen borders and gentle curves might enhance the aesthetics, but they won’t give your iPhone a completely “brand new” look and feel. The A17 Bionic chip, while faster and more efficient, doesn’t necessarily make the iPhone 14 or iPhone 13 feel slow. In fact, the iPhone 14 Pro remains one of the fastest and smoothest phones on the market.
The iPhone 15 Pro is a solid upgrade, but it falls into the category of a “good but lazy” Apple upgrade. The design remains somewhat derivative, and the colors offered, like dark blue, silver, and dark gray/black, aren’t particularly exciting.
If you already own an iPhone 14 or iPhone 13, it may be worth waiting for the iPhone 16, which is rumored to bring more significant changes to Apple’s premium flagship design. While Apple isn’t alone in this trend of modest upgrades, other phone-makers like Samsung and Google also fall into the same pattern. Waiting for the next model can provide a considerable upgrade after a few years.
Ultimately, the decision to buy the new iPhone or wait for the next one depends on your current phone’s condition and your desire for the latest features and aesthetics. If you can wait, the iPhone 16 Pro is expected to grow in size, feature a taller display aspect ratio, incorporate new camera technologies, and possibly introduce solid state/haptic touch buttons.
So if you don’t urgently need a new iPhone, it might be worth saving your money and waiting for the iPhone 16 Pro or considering other creative options from brands in the Chinese market.
