By now you probably already know that we are gonna get:
120Hz refresh rate or ProMotion display,
HUGE camera improvements across the range, Portrait video, ProRes recording, AI-based
Photo filters.
OK that's massive!!
A smaller notch...
A bigger, better battery... and faster charging!!
We're gonna go into these features in a bit more detail, but by now, most of you knew
that already!
And with the Apple event now only a few weeks away... And with so many new Android devices
entering the market, As well as existing iPhones being great options
still...
A lot of us may start to feel overwhelmed with so many options.
I can tell that... by looking at questions in my comments section and to be honest, I
find myself in a similar situation!
Do I move back to Apple? do I get a foldable? What about the new Google Pixel?
I am not paid by any of these brands so I am speaking mainly as a tech enthusiast and
as a consumer.
But given the myriad of options, I thought I'd try and put this video together, with
SOME of the possible scenarios and different options to consider.
So what options DO we have then? I think we need to talk about options based on your budget,
based on the features that we know are likely to come to the iPhone13... But also based
on whether or not you are ready to move away from the brand you currently use, be it iOS
or Android.
Apple are fantastic, but we try to keep a fairly open mind here. I know it's hard to
move away from an ecosystem, but it's not impossible to mix them up a bit.
Can be painful but doable.
So whilst this is not a buying guide - It can't be right, the products haven't been
launched yet! But it's some information that you can you can use to prepare FOR the launch
and be well informed,
So when it comes to making that purchase decision, you have everything you need.
So how long have we got?
Not long!! I have a sneaky suspicion that Apple may surprise a lot of people, and do
an event even EARLIER THAN ANTICIPATED this year.
The current rumours say a mid to late September event, but I am thinking, we might see an
event earlier than that. Could we see the iPhone event on the 7th,
together with the Airpods and Apple Watch? It's possible!
Why do I think that? A couple of reasons. There's been a lot more
noise right now from accessory brands getting in touch with us creators, and getting ready
for the launch which seems a bit earlier than last year.
Also... just look at all these products that Apple are about to launch!
New iPhones
A redesigned new AirPods
A new apple watch
iPad Mini 6
And of course, the M1X MacBooks
So Apple are gonna try to maximise sales and probably have some space between these launches,
and give customers the opportunity to buy multiple products.
I am not in that camp but I know a lot of people will be.
But even if the event is later in September we are still likely gonna get an additional
event in October!
And that seems to be what the experts like Mike Gurman from Bloomberg are saying too.
Before we go into the different scenarios, let's do a quick recap and.. update on what
we know so far about the iPhone 13.
I did more in depth videos on this already but if you haven't seen them, here is what
we know based on very reliable sources.
- The iPhone 13 will come with 120Hz ProMotion display. This is likely to only come to the
Pro models. - We are getting a new processor, the A15
chip. -
- Huge camera improvements across the board. iPhone 13 and 13 Mini are getting the same
stabilisation features we have on the 12 Pro Max. So say goodbye to your blurry photos!
- - We are getting a bigger battery across the
range. That's much needed, especially for the 13 Mini.
- - We also believe we are getting faster charging
speeds. People on Android are going... we've had this for years now!
- - The 13 will keep the notch, but it will
be smaller -
- And apparently we are getting a 1TB version. Which makes sense with all those new camera
features, likely to be generating a lot heavier file sizes.
I've been chatting to a lot of you in the comments section and I can tell that there's
enough in here to justify an upgrade. To be honest, I wasn't that excited.... until
those camera upgrades became a bit clearer last week.
Sometimes though... with these rumours and leaks, it's what's NOT said that raises more
questions. For example, what is going on with TouchID? SO MANY of you are saying that if
Apple brings TouchID, that's it! You're upgrading.
So it would be super shortsighted from Apple not to do it.
But the vast majority of people seem to be upgrading no matter what.
Apple calls this a super cycle, they reckon they will sell about 100 million devices with
the A15 chip. Out of which 90 million ALONE is from the
iPhone 13 line-up.
And the experts in Wall Street confirm this by saying that there are 250,000,000 people
out there, with an iPhone X or older that are due an upgrade. These customers probably
would have upgraded last year but there was a pandemic so a lot of people naturally skipped
that upgrade. And are now ready to pull the trigger on that new phone.
But in that pool of people who are due an upgrade, we still have quite a lot to consider.
Let's talk about the easy scenario here.
In this scenario, You have an iPhone X or older, your iPhone is ageing, the battery
doesn't seem to last as much as it did and you're finally ready for an upgrade.
You are already on the Apple ecosystem with multiple devices already working together.
But you are conscious of your budget.
And you don't really care too much about 120Hz refresh rate. And these new camera features
don't really rock your boat.
If this is you, the iPhone 11 or 12 are still great options!
And the same applies for the Pro options in this scenario.
In some cases, you could actually go from a non-Pro iPhone to 11 Pro or 12 Pro, because
of that value depreciation.
To give you an example, I paid $1300 for my iPhone 11 Pro Max in November 2019.
The maximum I could get for that device was $700 in the end, only 11 months later. Apple
actually had the cheek to offer me $550 for it.
And I know it's rare to hear someone on YouTube say this... But, you don't always need to
buy the latest. For the right usages, the previous models are still going to be ok.
And you won't pay that premium for the latest!
Let's look at this other scenario, for people who may not so tied into an ecosystem.
- You already have a device, (iPhone or Android) that's 3 years old or more like in the previous
scenario... But it's not a Pro, Pro Max or Ultra device, we will talk about those in
a minute.
- And you're a bit more relaxed about what brand you go with. The ecosystem is not a
major issue for you.
- But you DO want the latest model and your budget is between $800 and $1100 dollars.
In THIS scenario, the iPhone 13 is gonna be the best option for you.
But.. Yeah, There is but!
I can't speak for EVERY Android brand as I only have experience in using Samsung recently.
But if you're in America, the trade-in deals with Samsung can be quite good! We have some
decent options in Europe but not as good as in the US.
The new "foldables" could be a great option for you. Not talking so much about the Z-Fold,
I am not so keen on that myself, but the Z-Flip 3!!!
That has quite a bit going for it. I will probably do a more in-depth video on this
but... Here is my quick Pros and cons of the Z-Flip
3 based on what i've seen so far:
- Great price starting at $950 dollars. To give you an idea, that price was $1400 dollars
for the Flip 2. -
- It comes with Snapdragon across the board -
- The obvious form factor. It's compact, very light at 183 grams...
- And the cool novelty of being able to flip the phone. Takes me back to my Motorola Razr
back in the day! -
- Front screen is now more usable! so greater quality selfies.
- - It's Water resistant - for a foldable, this
is awesome! -
- The material is a lot tougher than before too, with Samsung's proprietary tech. So should
be more durable.
In terms of cons: - It remains to be seen how WELL it will perform
but the battery is quite small so I worry about it being able to cope on a daily basis.
- - The re-sell price. You usually don't get
a lot of money back on the open market. The trade-in option is very good but not as good
as it used to be. -
- The camera is not as capable as for example the S21 Ultra which you can get now second
hand for less than $999 dollars.
I am doing a separate video on this, covering S21 Ultra specifically so stay tuned for that.
But I just wanted to bring the Z-Flip3 to your attention because it is a really cool
option if you are not wedded to that Apple ecosystem and fancy something a little bit
more innovative in that $1,000 dollar mark.
Knowing Apple, we might see a Foldable iPhone by 2035 so... if you're looking for something
a little different but with still some flagship features, the Z-flip could be it.
Before we talk about the next scenario...
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Let's talk about this 3rd scenario. You already have an iPhone 11 or iPhone 12. This one applies
to Pro and Pro Max as well.
In this scenario, there are a couple of options too.
- The best option financially... Is to do nothing.
As I discussed in this other video here...which kinda blew up on my channel by the way, make
sure to check it out! There's always an option to stay put, let
the dust settle, save a few hundred dollars and upgrade next year.
Sorry Tim!
But as one of my viewers, Mark pointed out... there is another option here. He raised a
very valid point. Life is too short. You work really hard for your money.
so if getting the latest and greatest will make you happier and you're not creating unnecessary
stress by entering into debt or anything like that... Good for you, upgrade away.
Where are you right now with all these options? Are you getting the iPhone 13 or will you
be skipping this one? Are you considering an Android instead? Or maybe you need a bit
more time before making a decision.
I love having a chat with you guys in the comments section so let me know what you decide.
By the way, I don't intend to cover ONLY Apple devices here on this channel, there are some
great channels that already do that. Shoutout to Saran Byte and iCaveDave for example.
But it's that time of the year when Apple gets ready and I personally find it exciting,
even if I am not buying every single product.
More importantly, this is about you. Without you, my audience this channel is pointless
so I am also taking you into consideration and this video was done because quite a lot
of you are still interested in this subject. But I hear my iPad peeps and the non-apple
reviews too, those videos will come back sooner than you think!
And I will see you and your smiling faces on the next one!