As a 13 ProMAX owner that satellite feature is nice. But is anyone making the switch? If so why ?
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iPhone 13 Pro Max 13 Pro Max to 14 Pro Max is there any point ?
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48 megapixel camera.
Dynamic Island
Always on screen
Improved video capture
Dynamic Island
Always on screen
Improved video capture
Sticking to my 13 Pro Max.
I think if you value:
- Always on Display
- Photography (new 48MP main senor, new ultra wide and new Selfie)
Then it’s well worth it, outside of those it didn’t really sound like much has changed (of course the Dynamic Island is the big change in aesthetic).
Have to say the entire 14 range is kind of underwhelming, great for someone coming from Xs and older I think.
If you are the sort of person who just jumps to the latest yearly then it’s not even worth thinking about it, you’ll just get it regardless.
I think if you value:
- Always on Display
- Photography (new 48MP main senor, new ultra wide and new Selfie)
Then it’s well worth it, outside of those it didn’t really sound like much has changed (of course the Dynamic Island is the big change in aesthetic).
Have to say the entire 14 range is kind of underwhelming, great for someone coming from Xs and older I think.
If you are the sort of person who just jumps to the latest yearly then it’s not even worth thinking about it, you’ll just get it regardless.
On the fence. Main reason for me to upgrade is that my 12 Pro Max battery life is beginning to be an issue and the only time I did a 3 year refresh was from X to 12 Pro Max and that proved to be a year too long as the final year with the X was pretty dismal battery life. My 12 Pro Max should get more life out of it, but if I can do an upgrade via Verizon for around $300, then I probably will.
Keeping my 13ProM(plus I love my Seirra Blue color) I didn't see anything that would make me run out and get the 14, more excited about the ios 16 release. I will say, Deep Purple does look pretty nice though
Other than the size of the display, every other feature has been updated. So yeah, there is a point.
I think 13 PM owners got the short end of the stick given how big the changes were this year.
I think 13 PM owners got the short end of the stick given how big the changes were this year.
To be honest I upgrade every year pretty much because I want to. Looking forward to the camera upgrades for sure. Dynamic Island looks like a "fun" feature that acts as an always-available app switcher of sorts.
Also the 14 is said to have Samsungs newest panel. The M12, the only other phone with it right now is Samsungs foldable phones. And when comparing the foldable 3 (m11) to the foldable 4 (m12), real world users state the difference in the OLED panel is quite noticeable. So expect that for the 14 vs the 13.
Probably the most look warm launch overall I’ve ever seen. The whole thing. AirPods was disappointing AF.
iPhone only thing for me was new colour but hardly an upgrade reason - I love my gold and my wife’s sierra blue.
Watch Ultra is cool but honestly my S4 is fine.
Nothing killer exciting to me and I’m not being a Debbie downer.
Not a great day for the shareholders.
iPhone only thing for me was new colour but hardly an upgrade reason - I love my gold and my wife’s sierra blue.
Watch Ultra is cool but honestly my S4 is fine.
Nothing killer exciting to me and I’m not being a Debbie downer.
Not a great day for the shareholders.
I’m upgrading. I like the new dynamic island, and always on display. Mostly the reason I’m doing it is I made a mistake buying a 128gb 13 pro max last year so I really need to upgrade and get more space.
Probably won’t be upgrading. $720 for my 1TB 13 Pro Max was disappointing. $1000 was too good to be true. I won’t do the carrier upgrade ever again.
Aod does not really allure me because I have an Apple Watch and spend most of my day on a Mac.
The cameras look nice. But my 13PM has met and exceeded my photography needs at the moment.
I really like my phone. Battery is 103% capacity. I’ll feel even better about upgrading next year and getting $500 for this phone.
Aod does not really allure me because I have an Apple Watch and spend most of my day on a Mac.
The cameras look nice. But my 13PM has met and exceeded my photography needs at the moment.
I really like my phone. Battery is 103% capacity. I’ll feel even better about upgrading next year and getting $500 for this phone.
I’m holding out for the 15 ProMAX. And USB- C Thunderbolt speeds. And an actually improved CPU chipset.
I’m considering going from the 13 Pro to the 14 Pro Max. I want to upgrade but it’s just hard to justify. Best case scenario, I can upgrade for $400. But if I can upgrade for $400, that just gets me a bigger display and battery, a new color, the dynamic island, and some camera improvements when I barely use my camera now. Part of me is like “treat yourself!” But I also upgraded to a 2021 16” MBP this year which was already definitely a splurge. Sigh. 
Same situation as you. Lol. 16 MBP.I’m considering going from the 13 Pro to the 14 Pro Max. I want to upgrade but it’s just hard to justify. Best case scenario, I can upgrade for $400. But if I can upgrade for $400, that just gets me a bigger display and battery, a new color, the dynamic island, and some camera improvements when I barely use my camera now. Part of me is like “treat yourself!” But I also upgraded to a 2021 16” MBP this year which was already definitely a splurge. Sigh.
.I think as harsh as we being on the iPhone launch, and I say this every year, apples strength (one of) is that they don’t drastically change each year which ensures your expensive investment isn’t outdated really quickly. This is further backed by their long iOS support.
I have a 13PM and I’m glad the new one doesn’t make mine obsolete. For starters I’d start trying other brands if it did, but it also makes upgrading every few years more palatable.
iPhone 14 is a win for new buyers and current owners alike.
I have a 13PM and I’m glad the new one doesn’t make mine obsolete. For starters I’d start trying other brands if it did, but it also makes upgrading every few years more palatable.
iPhone 14 is a win for new buyers and current owners alike.
I got a 13 Pro Max 3 weeks ago knowing the new ones were coming. I see noting worth upgrading for.
I just wonder what the real world difference on the camera will be. Will it truly be a noticeable improvement on photos?
We’ve been let down by promises of huge camera improvements over the last couple of years.
what a poor decision.
I failt to see the satelite SOS being a must have feature.
The AoD and camera improvements might make some people want to upgrade.
But other than that, the target market are people with older iPhones. Those with iPhone Xs Max/11 PM will be delighted with the new pill look, 5G, and pro-motion.
The AoD and camera improvements might make some people want to upgrade.
But other than that, the target market are people with older iPhones. Those with iPhone Xs Max/11 PM will be delighted with the new pill look, 5G, and pro-motion.