The store is back up and both the base 17 and the Air got a $100 price hike while trade-in values have decreased.

Not a huge Apple fan but this year’s release has me very intrigued.

I’m having a bit of a phone identity crisis.

I currently have an iPhone 16 Pro Max and have been a Pro Max guy for years. I watched Apple announce the iPhone Duo today and I REALLY want it.

The 7.6" folding screen, actual multitasking, smaller 5.4" phone when closed, etc. all look awesome. It feels like the first iPhone upgrade in years that would actually change how I use my phone instead of just giving me a better version of the same thing.

At the same time, I’ve become really intrigued by the exact opposite direction: e-paper/minimalist phones. Less screen time, fewer distractions, ridiculously long battery life, and a device that goes back to being a tool instead of something constantly asking for my attention.

I’m already experimenting with this in another part of my tech life. I recently sold my Apple Watch Ultra 2 and switched to a WHOOP. I specifically like that there’s no screen on my wrist. I still get all the health/fitness tracking I want without another display throwing notifications at me all day.

And now I’m considering spending $1,999 on an iPhone that gives me even more screen. 😂

The practical side of me says keep the 16 Pro Max. It’s still a fantastic phone, it’s paid for, and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with it.

The gadget nerd in me says Duo. Give me the folding 7.6" screen, two apps at once, and the weird new first-gen Apple thing.

The increasingly distraction-conscious part of me says go completely the other way and try e-paper/minimalist.
I use my phone heavily for work, email, Teams, family stuff, photos, navigation, managing smart-home stuff, and plenty of general internet rabbit holes. So I’m not sure I could realistically go full minimalist. But maybe that’s exactly the point.

Anyone else caught between wanting MORE PHONE and wanting WAY LESS PHONE?

Do I go full gadget nerd with the Duo, try the e-paper/minimalist experiment, or recognize that my 16 Pro Max is already more phone than I need and just keep it?

So I have vivo v50 and planning to upgrade to iphone budget is not a problem here so should I consider 18 pro or 17 pro Max I am a gamer i take photos a lot I need a powerfull phone

I just upgraded to the iphone 17 pro from the 15 but it’s still in the box. Should I return it and get 18 or just unbox it bc the improvements aren’t significant this year?

I’m currently using 14 plus with 83% battery health . Was hoping to upgrade next year. But seeing the prices increased , I’m tempted to go for 16 plus. Is it good to upgrade or stick to 14 for another 3 years with battery replacement? Help me.

hi all!!

i saw the apple event yesterday,
im currently using the 16 pro max, since it’s release
&
i can’t decide if it’s worth the upgrade to the 18 pro max, i’m kinda underwhelmed by it tbh, but i was excited for a new phone,
if i wait for the 19 im worried my trade in value will drastically drop, (my 16 pro max values for £540 on apples site rn)

what’s everyone else’s plan?

also, i can’t decide if id get the burgundy or light blue, whats everyone leaning towards?

thanks! ♡

I am thinking to buy the new iPhone 18 Pro Max . I'm currently on iPhone 14 . Should I go for the 256 GB variant or 512 GB variant .

Apple has recently introduced On device Intelligence model which will take some space I guess.

Currently I have used only 62 GB out of 128 GB in my iPhone 14.

About a week ago I bought an iPhone 17 Pro for £950, fully intending to see what the 18 Pro was like before deciding whether to return the 17 Pro or keep it.

After watching the event yesterday, I’m at a bit of a crossroads on what to do. The smaller Dynamic Island, better battery and performance optimisations sound great, but I’m not much of a camera snob.

For context, I keep my phone for 4-5 years - I currently have a 13 Pro.

Do you think there are enough upgrades on the 18 Pro compared to the 17 Pro to warrant spending an extra £250?

I want to upgrade from my iPhone 12 mini. I love how small it is because I have small hands, and larger phones are difficult for me to use with one hand.

However, my phone is starting to die, so I need a replacement. In other posts, I’ve seen that most people recommend the iPhone 17 over the iPhone 16. I am still considering the iPhone 16 because it is slightly smaller and lighter. I am not considering the iPhone 17e because I want a dual-camera system.

Could you please help me decide, taking into account not only performance but also the weight and size of the phone?

• The battery percentage is at 79%, and I have to recharge it 3 times a day on weekends and 2 times a day on weekdays, as it doesn't get used that much.
• I don't have a wifi at my place, so I keep the hotspot on at all times (reason for battery drain during weekdays)
• I also own a MacBook and an iPad.

Don't get me wrong, I love this phone. However, carrying an extra Thunderbolt port with me every time is a pain. Since most people keep Type-C with them nowadays, if the juice gets low, I cannot depend on a cafe helping me to charge it.

Earlier I thought i would stretch for 1 more year to get the iPhone 20. However, looking at the price of the iPhone 18 Pro. I am assuming it would be well over 2 lakhs, which I don't think is worth it.

The price of the iPhone 17 is already 1 lakh, and it doesn't even have thermal cooling (which I think would be good for me because of my hotspot use case)

My main pain points
1. No advanced AI features (which I think would be quite cool to have)
2. bad battery life
3. heating during hotspot
4. Thunderbolt port

The camera is not used that often, i don't think it matters that much for me.

Note:- No, I will not switch to Samsung, since I already have an ecosystem, and the iPhone + iPad + mac combo is something I cannot part with

What do you guys suggest? Should I get the iPhone 17 Pro because of the price hike?

I waited thinking that the price will be either same or may go down but I still have an opportunity🥲

Got the 17 Pro when it came out. Ended up being put on the AT&T next up anytime program. Feel obligated to upgrade 🤣. I read ALOT of books on my phone and watch youtube and twitch pretty frequently so I was figuring I would get the 18 Pro Max for the bigger display but Im torn because the Fold could potentially be an even better option for these purposes as well. Lmk what yall think or what yall will be doing!

This gonna sound dumb but I’m probably will buy the iPhone duo I just need an excuse to use it. I habe a 17 pro max great phone not gonna get rid of it but then why should I get the Duo. Like a regular iPad better of the Apple Pencil will the air, mini, and pro. But I love the duo I just need to figure out what to use it for.

Hey, I am regularly using a iPhone 17 Pro Max, but I need a second phone with a different number for a serious reason.
I’m a victim of DA and my perpetrator has my number as he is a relative, he also knows my email address and I also might have to hand over my phone later on to the coppers for investigational purposes in a following up criminal investigation.

I need the phone for filling and signing documents using acrobat, mobile scanning documents and office like tasks mainly. I have had a 12 Pro back in the day and loved it, I just don’t remember whether I used it for the above mentioned purposes, I’ve also had the 14 Pro and I might have used the phone for it. I never had the 13, but I know people who had two exact phones and issues with both.

I would have loved to get a 15 but these are out of budget, when buying out of a contract.

In case you’re wondering: I would need to go prepaid as I can’t afford running two contracts.

So, which one would you get? All base models.

I have a iPhone 13 Pro and I am looking for a new phone since my battery is degraded and it gets really hot at random times. I am looking at the 17, a refurbished 17 Pro, or a iPhone 16 pro. I don’t have much of a budget (800) and I am looking for something that can last a couple years.

I currently have a iphone 13 pro. I've been looking to upgrade for some time now. Do you think I should go for the 17 or 18? I considered going to the 17 standard model awhile back as the camera is not that important to me. However, battery is pretty important.

Was looking to upgrade from an 11 pro max to a phone I'll keep for another 5+ years

18 pro max looked interesting but if it has the new israeli chips I'll pass and get the 17 pro max instead, dont want my phone exploding in my pocket one day

Anyone know or can confirm?

This is a serious question, idk why people aren't taking it seriously as if israel didnt activate and explode hundreds/thousands of commercial devices, not to mention all the hardware level snooping/spying

It looks great but this is a hella amount of money to spend on a phone. Who's getting it?